The House of Representatives continues to witness shifts in its partisan composition, particularly in the period leading up to the National Assembly primaries. In recent weeks, a number of Members have cited internal leadership crises, divisions, and factionalisation within their respective political parties as reasons for their decisions to change party affiliation. With the defection of sixteen Members across party…
The House of Representatives convened on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, for plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR. The sitting featured a broad legislative agenda, with significant progress recorded across lawmaking, oversight, and motions addressing pressing national issues. In a major legislative milestone, the House passed four bills including a Bill establishing a…
The House of Representatives, through the Committee on Rules and Business, has released the Order Paper for today’s plenary, outlining a substantive legislative programme as the 10th National Assembly progresses. The day’s agenda features key legislative activities, including the consideration of bills, committee reports, and motions aimed at advancing governance, strengthening institutions, and addressing pressing national issues. The full Order…
The House of Representatives on Tuesday convened in plenary, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, advancing a broad spectrum of legislative, oversight, and representative actions in line with its constitutional mandate. The House adopted key motions, including a resolution urging the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the validity period for SIM card reallocation to…
Five Crucial Bills Scale Second Reading, Advance to Committee Stage At the resumption of plenary for the legislative week, the House of Representatives considered and approved the general principles of five significant Bills, all of which progressed to the Committee Stage for detailed legislative scrutiny. The Bills collectively seek to strengthen national security, expand healthcare manpower, advance technical and vocational…
Legislative business resumes in the Green Chamber as the House of Representatives, through the Committee on Rules and Business, unveils the Order Paper for today’s plenary signalling a day of focused deliberations, key legislative considerations, and decisive parliamentary action. From the introduction of bills to motions on critical national issues, today’s agenda reflects the House’s sustained commitment to responsive lawmaking…
Members of the House of Representatives continue to advance targeted reforms across critical sectors, with fifteen (15) new bills introduced this week to strengthen governance, security, and socio-economic development. Key Bills Introduced: • National Health Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (HB.2739) • Cybercrimes Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (HB.2740) • Special Court for Terrorism, Banditry and Kidnapping (Establishment) Bill, 2026 (HB.2737) The…
The House of Representatives, at plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON., advanced key legislative and oversight actions across security, public health, electoral compliance, and inclusive governance. The session underscored its sustained commitment to national stability and institutional accountability. In furtherance of inclusive governance, Members emphasised the urgency of passing the Special Seats for Women…
Legislative business resumes in the Green Chamber as the House of Representatives, through the Committee on Rules and Business, unveils the Order Paper for today’s plenary setting the tone for a full day of deliberations, key considerations, and parliamentary action. From bills and motions to critical national conversations, today’s agenda reflects the House’s continued drive to advance its legislative mandate…
I warmly congratulate my mentor and benefactor, Hon. Akintunde Oyebode, Honourable Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Ekiti State, on his well-deserved re-election for a second term as Chairman of the Forum of Commissioners of Finance of Nigeria. This renewed mandate is a clear testament to the confidence his colleagues repose in his leadership, intellect, and steady hand. At a…
