Category: Legislative

APC not coercing lawmakers – Bamidele …… Says Defections herald Government of National Unity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Tuesday said the recent wave of defections by federal lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress (APC) reflected growing national consensus and signaled that the party is now running a government of national unity.   Bamidele made the assertion at the Senate Chamber of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, during the formal defection of all federal lawmakers from Kebbi State to the APC.   Present at the event were the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje; Kebbi State Governor, Alhaji Nasir Idris;…

10th House achieves record Legislative Milestones in Two Years – Speaker Abbas

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said the 10th National Assembly has been extraordinarily proactive and productive since its inauguration in June 2023, recording unprecedented legislative output in its first two years. Speaker Abbas made the disclosure on Monday during the inaugural Policy Dialogue on the Legislative Agenda of the House, held in Abuja. The event, which brought together top government functionaries, development partners, civil society organisations, and members of the diplomatic corps, was organised by the Office of the Speaker in collaboration with…

Reps Deputy Speaker unveils Eight-Pillar Legislative Agenda, lauds President Tinubu’s reforms at National Policy Dialogue .… Says over 1,000 bills considered since June 2023

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives,Rt Hon.Benjamin Kalu has unveiled the House’s eight-pillar Legislative Agenda, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, at the inaugural National Policy Dialogue on the Legislative Agenda held in Abuja. The event, described as a landmark platform for inclusive policy engagement, brought together lawmakers, policymakers, academics, civil society, and development partners to deliberate on legislative priorities that will shape the country’s future. In a welcome address, the Deputy Speaker commended President Tinubu for his visionary leadership and transformative reforms, particularly in…

Ex-Lawmakers urge N’Assembly intervention in Benue, Zamfara crises … Hail protesting Lawyers as true defenders of democracy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Coalition of Former Nigerian Lawmakers (CoFoNiL) has thrown its weight behind the protest by over 1,000 lawyers to the National Assembly, calling for a federal takeover of legislative functions in Benue and Zamfara States over alleged constitutional violations and breakdown of legislative order.   Describing the action as a “patriotic move to save democracy,” the Coalition said the lawyers had acted within their rights and in the best interest of the nation’s constitutional integrity.   In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Rt. Hon. Dapo Olowolagba, the group lauded…

Senate passes key Tax Reform bills, repeals FIRS Act

Emporium Reporters

The Nigerian Senate has passed two of the four tax reform bills initiated by President Bola Tinubu, marking a significant step in the administration’s efforts to overhaul the country’s revenue system.   The approved bills are the Nigerian Revenue Service Establishment Bill and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill. Their passage followed the adoption of a report presented by the ad hoc committee on tax reforms, chaired by Senator Sani Musa (Niger East), which addressed public concerns and controversies surrounding the reforms.   The Nigerian Revenue Service Establishment Bill repeals…

Defection wave hits National Assembly as Six Delta PDP Reps join APC, Two LP members move to PDP

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A fresh wave of defections has rocked Nigeria’s House of Representatives as six lawmakers from Delta State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have officially crossed over to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors included Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi, Jonathan Ukodiko, Nicholas Mutu, Thomas Ereyitomi, Julius Pondi, and Victor Nwokolo. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, formally welcomed them into the APC fold during plenary on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. In their letters of resignation from the PDP, the lawmakers cited internal crises and the need to…

Gov Okpebholo signs Bill to establish Edo College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has signed into law a bill for the establishment of the Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology, a development expected to drive educational growth and generate employment opportunities in the state.   The bill, which was passed by the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), was signed at the Governor’s office in Government House, Benin City. Governor Okpebholo described the new law as a major step toward boosting healthcare education and regional development, particularly in Udomi and surrounding communities in Uwessan,…

Clerk to the National Assembly says assumption of duty of NASC Chairman, Commissioners historic

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By Our Reporter     The Clerk to the National Assembly CNA , Kamoru Ogunlana has described the assumption of duty of the Chairman , National Assembly Service Commission NASC and the Commissioners as historic.   He bare his mind during the welcome address at the conference hall of the Commission on Monday soon after the swearing in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He solicited for due process on appointment , promotion as well recommendation of staffers of NASS from the Clerk in line with the normal procedures.   He…

New Chairman, National Assembly Service Commission NASC, Enyiekere, Commissioners Assumes Duty

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By Our Reporter.   The New Chairman , National Assembly Service Commission NASC, Dr Saviour Enyiekere has promised to work harmoniously with the management of the commission , staff, and members of Parliamentary Staff Association PASAN.   Dr Saviour bare his mind during his assumption of duty at the conference hall of the National Assembly Service Commission NASC on Monday in Abuja .   While promising to promote and sustain the legacies of management and previous leadership, he commended them for keeping the commission intact and functional.   He reiterated…

Stakeholders push for urgent review of Nigerian Communications Act amid digital realities

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More than two decades after the enactment of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, stakeholders have called for an urgent review of the legislation to reflect contemporary digital realities and future technological advancements.   Speaking at a high-profile colloquium organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Communications in Lagos on Tuesday, experts emphasized the need to reassess the 22-year-old law in light of current challenges such as 5G deployment, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity threats, and digital exclusion.   Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida,…