Category: Legislative

House Clerk Danzaria honoured for Leadership in Legislative Administration, recalls humble rise in National Assembly

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Clerk of the House of Representatives, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, has received the Legislative Administration Leadership Award from the National Assembly New Media Forum, recognising his visionary contribution to strengthening the institutional framework of the legislature.   The award, presented on Thursday, December 4, 2025, celebrated Danzaria’s decades of service and his role in deepening administrative efficiency within the National Assembly.   Speaking at the ceremony, Danzaria described the recognition as a “meaningful milestone” in his public service journey, adding that he was overwhelmed with gratitude.   “I’m so happy…

NASS Clerk Ogunlana flags off Directors’ leadership training, warns against indiscipline, illegal picketing

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Mr. Kamaru Ogunlana, on Monday declared open a three-day leadership and capacity-building programme for Directors of the National Assembly in Kano, called for strengthened discipline and improved corporate governance within the legislature’s bureaucracy. Represented by the Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, Engr. Bashir Aminu Yero, Ogunlana described the training themed “Leadership Masterclass for Effective Corporate Governance” as timely for enhancing professionalism across an institution with more than 4,000 staff, including over 200 directors.   He said management remains committed to continuous staff…

Senate screens Ambassadorial nominees as Ex-NIA DG Ayodele Oke defends clearance in Ikoyi Cash Case

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate, on Wednesday, screened three ambassadorial nominees forwarded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu—most notably former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayodele Oke whose nomination has revived public debate over the 2017 “Ikoyi apartment cash” scandal. The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Sani Bello (APC, Niger North), also screened two other nominees: Kayode Are (Ogun State) and Aminu Dalhatu (Jigawa State). Ambassador Oke, whose nomination initially generated pushback among lawmakers, presented official court documents showing that he had been fully cleared of all allegations…

Senate launches probe into Safe School Initiative as Kalu presides, vows full accountability

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate on Wednesday inaugurated a sweeping investigation into the Safe School Initiative (SSI), raising concerns over the programme’s inability to stem persistent school attacks and mass abductions despite years of funding, donor support, and federal commitments. Presiding over the inaugural sitting of the 18-member ad hoc committee, Chairman and former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, vowed that the Senate would uncover all issues surrounding the implementation of the initiative and ensure full transparency. Kalu lamented that more than 1,680 schoolchildren have been kidnapped and 180 educational facilities…

Sen Agadaga explains APC defection, says move eill strengthen Bayelsa’s development stability

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Senator Benson Agadaga, representing Bayelsa East and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Oil and Gas Host Communities, has explained that his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was driven by the need to secure Bayelsa’s political future and expand development opportunities for the state. Speaking during an interactive session with the members of National Assembly New Media Forum on Wednesday, the senator said growing internal divisions and weakened leadership within the PDP created uncertainty about the party’s direction. He noted that Bayelsa,…

Senate Committee on Science and Technology reports major gains in 2025, highlights funding challenges

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As 2025 come to a close, the Senate Committee on Science and Technology has underscored its achievements over the year while drawing attention to funding constraints that have affected project implementation.   The committee’s chairman, Senator Iya Abbas revealed that the President’s approval of Nigeria’s first national satellite project represented a major milestone, expected to strengthen the country’s security, weather forecasting, and technological capabilities.   “The satellite will be a game-changer for national security and developmental planning,” he noted.   In addition, the National Board for Technology Incubation has successfully…

Senate Diaspora Committee sets agenda as Senator Bassey assumes leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs has outlined key priorities for its legislative and oversight work as Senator Aniekan Bassey formally chaired his first committee meeting since his appointment. The session, held at the National Assembly, focused on strengthening Nigeria’s engagement with its citizens abroad and addressing longstanding concerns affecting the diaspora community.   Senator Bassey said the meeting was convened to familiarize himself with members and set a unified direction for the committee’s tasks. He noted that the committee is widely misunderstood, as many assumed its mandate revolved…

FG reviews NAFDAC’s planned sachet alcohol ban as SGF seeks Health Ministry’s clarification

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government is re-evaluating the proposed enforcement of the ban on sachet alcoholic beverages and 200ml PET bottle spirits, earlier slated for December 2025, following a request for detailed clarification from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.   This followed a formal correspondence dated 1st December 2025, issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) through the Permanent Secretary (General Services), M.S. Danjuma. The letter referenced concerns raised by the House Committee on Food and Drugs Administration and Control regarding NAFDAC’s…

Senate moves to strengthen Social Security for Nigerian Workers, holds Public hearing on new Bill

Emporium Reporters

By James Isaac, Abuja The Senate has taken a significant step toward providing stronger social security and improved welfare for Nigerian workers as the Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity on Monday, December 1, 2025, held a one-day public hearing on the Nigeria Social Security Trust Fund (Establishment) Bill, 2025. In his opening remarks, Chairman of the Committee, Senator Diket Plank (APC, Plateau Central), said the engagement was crucial to shaping a more inclusive, forward-looking legal framework. He assured participants that their concerns and recommendations would be reflected in the…

Deputy Senate President charges security agencies to halt Bandits’ attacks in Kano LGAs

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has called on security agencies to intensify operations against marauding bandits terrorising communities in Tsanyawa and Shanono Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kano State.   Reacting to a recent attack in Yankamaye village, Tsanyawa LGA, on Saturday night, Senator Jibrin appealed for prompt action to rescue kidnapped victims and curb further incursions.   In a statement issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, the Deputy Senate President condemned the violence, noted that the attack, which left…