House of Representatives Mourns Demise of Press Corps Member, Elijah Olaluyi

Abuja, FCT | Friday, October 18, 2024 – The House of Representatives expresses its profound sadness over the passing of Mr. Elijah Olaluyi, a valued member of the House Press Corps, who died at the age of 62 after a brief illness. Mr. Olaluyi, a veteran photojournalist with New Telegraph, passionately covered the activities of the Green Chamber until his…

House Commends President Tinubu for Rectifying Historical Oversight in Award of National Honours

Abuja, FCT – Saturday, October 5, 2024 – The House of Representatives has expressed its gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for addressing a significant historical oversight by conferring the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD. This action restores the constitutional parity between both chambers…

Clarification on House Position Regarding the National Honour Conferred on Mr. Speaker and the Status of the House of Representatives

Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – The House of Representatives wishes to clarify recent reports suggesting that it rejected the National Honour conferred on the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, during the 64th Independence Anniversary celebrations. Intent of the Motion: The motion, sponsored by Rep. Philip Agbese and co-signed by over 200 members, raised concerns about the…

House of Representatives Celebrates Speaker Abbas on His Birthday and Conferment of National Honour

Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – The House of Representatives today celebrates an exemplary leader, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of the 10th Assembly, on the occasion of his birthday and conferment of a national honour on him. Speaker Abbas has consistently demonstrated the qualities of a nation-builder through his humility, accessibility, and extraordinary capacity for consensus-building. His…

House to Hold High-Level Legislative Security Summit

The 10th House of Representatives is proposing a high-level Legislative Security Summit for the final quarter of the year. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, announced this during his welcome remarks at the ongoing plenary in the Green Chamber. He emphasised that the summit will focus on legislative reforms aimed at strengthening the capabilities of security…

House Resumes from Annual Recess, Honours Memory of Late Anambra Lawmaker

Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – The House of Representatives has resumed its weekly plenary sittings following the annual recess that began in late July 2024. Upon reconvening on Tuesday, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, who presided over the plenary, read a correspondence from President Bola Tinubu regarding a Supplementary Appropriation Bill for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).…

House of Representatives Applauds Victory of Senator Okpebholo and Rep. Idahosa in Edo Governorship Election

Abuja, FCT | Monday, September 23, 2024 – The House of Representatives extends its heartfelt congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, on his victory in the just concluded Edo State Governorship Election. The House also congratulates the APC Deputy Governorship candidate, Rep. Dennis Idahosa, who serves as the lawmaker representing Ovia Federal Constituency and Chairman…

As the Green Chamber Resumes: Legislative Focus and Key Priorities

On Tuesday, the 10th Assembly, House of Representatives will resume its weekly plenary sittings following the annual recess, which began in late July. In line with parliamentary tradition, it is expected that the Speaker and presiding officer, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., will deliver an agenda setting speech. Before the recess, the House presented its Performance Report for the First…

Borno Flood: House of Representatives Delegation Visits Maiduguri, Donates ₦110m for Victims’ Support

Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, September 16, 2024 – A delegation from the House of Representatives, led by former House Leader, Rt. Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, on Tuesday, visited Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to commiserate with the Government and People of the North Eastern State following the devastating floods that affected several communities. The delegation of lawmakers from the House,…