Easter 2026: House of Representatives Calls for Hope, Sacrifice, and National Unity

Abuja, FCT | Saturday, April 4, 2026 – The House of Representatives extends warm felicitations to Christian faithful in Nigeria and around the world as they celebrate Easter, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the cornerstone of the Christian faith. Easter symbolises the triumph of life over death and hope over despair. Its enduring message inspires compassion, forgiveness, service to…

On the occasion of Good Friday, the House of Representatives acknowledges this solemn observance. The House encourages a period of quiet reflection and thoughtful consideration as the nation continues to pursue unity and shared progress

The House of Representatives held plenary on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON. The House passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill totalling ₦68.3 trillion and approved an amendment extending the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 budget to June 30, 2026. Lawmakers also approved external financing arrangements, including a $5…

Cross-Carpeting: Defection Tally rises to 121 as Party Representation Expands to Nine in 10th Assembly

The partisan composition of the House of Representatives recorded another notable shift on Tuesday as party representation in the Green Chamber expanded to nine political parties, following fresh defections formally announced during plenary. In the latest wave, thirty Honourable Members notified the House of changes in their political affiliation, citing leadership crises, factional disputes, and internal organisational challenges within their…

House Passes 2026 Appropriation Bill, Extends Implementation of Capital Component of 2025 Budget

Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – The House of Representatives has passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill totalling ₦68,303,309,818,667 (Sixty-Eight Trillion, Three Hundred and Three Billion, Three Hundred and Nine Million, Eight Hundred and Eighteen Thousand, Six Hundred and Sixty-Seven Naira), representing an increase of approximately ₦10 trillion from the initial proposal presented in December 2025. The passage followed…

Eid-el-Fitr: House of Representatives Calls for Unity, Compassion, and Sustained Prayers

Abuja, FCT | Thursday, March 19, 2026 – The House of Representatives extends warm congratulations to Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, following the completion of Ramadan, a sacred month of disciplined fasting from dawn to dusk, devoted to prayer, reflection, and charity. Eid-el-Fitr signifies the conclusion of this spiritual observance and a renewal of faith. It…

FCT Budget, Legislation on Agricultural Research, Professional Institutes Advance to Committee Stage

#PlenaryHighlights: Thursday, March 12, 2026 The House of Representatives on Thursday recorded significant legislative outputs as several key bills were debated and read for the Second Time, signalling progress across critical sectors including public finance, agriculture, professional regulation, and national security. Among the bills presented for debate was the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Appropriation Bill, 2026, which seeks to authorise…