The House of Representatives resumed its weekly sittings on Tuesday, formally continuing the 2026 legislative calendar after a three-week adjournment. Presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, the session combined important executive business with the solemn parliamentary tradition of remembrance. At the commencement of proceedings, the Speaker read a formal communication from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…

Abuja, FCT | Sunday, March 8, 2026 – The House of Representatives joins Nigerians and the global community in marking International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, while reaffirming our commitment to strengthening legislative and institutional measures that promote the rights, inclusion, and advancement of women and girls across Nigeria. Observed annually on March 8, International Women’s Day provides an opportunity to…

Abuja, FCT | Saturday, March 7, 2026 – The House of Representatives has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of Sir Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu, PhD, KSC, Deputy Chief of Staff (Legislative) to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Sir Dunkwu passed away in the early hours of Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the age of 54.…

Today marks the 117th posthumous birthday of Chief Obafemi Jeremiah Oyeniyi Awolowo, SAN, GCFR. His enduring legacy continues to inspire generations. His lifestyle stood in clear contrast to the showmanship that often accompanies public office, which some mistake as a measure of leadership. Awo was not given to partying, ostentation, or the flamboyance that some regard as marks of great…

PERISCOPE | Finance-Focused Committees (Part I) Behind every decision of the House of Representatives on fiscal governance lies the work of specialised Committees charged with oversight of revenue, public finance, and the nation’s economic governance architecture. This edition of Periscope highlights some of the Committees shaping Nigeria’s financial architecture through legislation, oversight, and policy scrutiny. Swipe to explore their mandates…

Ikole-Ekiti | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – The AỌA Constituency Office, the constituency outreach expression of Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr., is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Aare Afolabi Ogunlayi Ramadan Lecture, scheduled to hold by 10.00am on Saturday, March 14, 2026 (Ramadan 25, 1447 AH) at Oke Ayedun, Ajoni LCDA, Ekiti State. Now in its third edition, this lecture…

The National Assembly Chapel, Abuja, was on Sunday commissioned by Her Excellency, Oluremi Tinubu, CON, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, marking the fulfilment of a long-standing aspiration of the Christian community within Nigeria’s apex parliamentary institution. The Chapel represents years of sustained vision, voluntary sacrifice, and collective commitment by the Christian Legislators Fellowship across successive Assemblies. The…

Abuja, Nigeria | Saturday, February 28, 2026- The Christian Legislators Fellowship of the National Assembly announces the commissioning of the National Assembly Chapel, scheduled to take place on Sunday, 1st March 2026 at 2:00 PM within the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. This landmark occasion marks the fulfilment of a longstanding aspiration of the Christian community within the National Assembly to…

Today, I join family, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating a distinguished colleague and patriotic leader, Rep. High Chief Dr. Philip Agbese, Deputy Spokesman of the Nigeria House of Representatives and Member representing Ado/Ogbadigbo/Okpokwu Federal Constituency, Benue State. Dr. Agbese has continued to demonstrate commitment to effective representation, strategic communication, and the strengthening of our legislative institution. His dedication to public…

On Monday, the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs organised a One-Day Capacity Building Programme on Strengthening Sectoral Policy Communication and Legislative Reporting on Nigeria’s Automotive Industry Development, in collaboration with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and Tatito Leadership and Professional Development Academy. The programme was specifically designed for members of the House Press Corps and…