By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese, has dismissed criticism over delays in implementing the 2025 budget. Agnese lauded President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its focus on transparency and sustainable economic growth. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, heContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s support for constitutional reforms tailored for strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions. Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, stated this while declaring open a Public Hearing on the Review of 1999 Constitution inContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko, (APC-Delta), has called for the urgent activation and implementation of the Emergency Medical Treatment (EMT) funds as provided for under Section A150 of the National Health Act 2014. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, made the call in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday entered the National Assembly Complex, gaining access to her office after serving out her six months suspension. Speaking with journalists, Akpoti-Uduaghan said that she would not apologise to the Senate, claiming she had survived injustice. According to her, it will amount toContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers says peace has fully returned to the state, pledging that his administration will work with stakeholders to sustain it in the interest of the people. Fubara stated this in an interview with State House correspondents shortly after a thank-you visitContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of 17 candidates for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Area Council Elections scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 12, 2026. Mr Sam Olumekun, the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), made theContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The office of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been unsealed by authorities of the National Assembly. The Deputy Director, Sergeant At Arms, Mr Alabi Adedeji, unsealed the office on Sept 23. Adedeji, in a video obtained by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said: I hereby unseal the officeContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The Utono Ubolo Worldwide, the apex socio-cultural and pro-development organisation of the Obolo people, has renewed calls for the creation of Obolo State and additional local government areas. The group said the demand was to address what it termed long-standing marginalisation. Dr Awaji-Romsan Dressman, Administrator General ofContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and the National Judicial Institute (NJI) have inaugurated a collaborative partnership aimed at enhancing legislative and judicial capacity in Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration of the initiative in Abuja on Friday, the Director-General of NILDS, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman,Continue Reading
By Justina Auta The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says the Reserve Seat Bill is a commitment to enhance women’s political representation and address gender disparity in governance. Kalu, at a Special Dialogue on Reserved Seats Bill Under SheThePeople Platform, on Thursday in Abuja, said that the billContinue Reading
