Category: Legislative

The House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind the candidacy of Nigerian-born international law scholar, Dapo Akande, for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the 2027–2036 term. The endorsement was announced on Wednesday by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, during a courtesy visit by Akande and officials of the British High Commission to the National Assembly in Abuja. Kalu described Akande’s nomination by the United Kingdom as a significant recognition of the contributions of Nigerians to global legal scholarship and…

By James Isaac     The Senate has commenced efforts to strengthen the welfare, training and operational capacity of the Nigeria Police Force through a proposed legislation to repeal and re-enact the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Act, 2026. Declaring open a one-day public hearing on the bill at the National Assembly, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, reaffirmed the legislature’s commitment to inclusive lawmaking and evidence-based policymaking. Represented by Senator Osita Ngwu, Akpabio said the Senate valued the contributions of stakeholders and assured that all submissions made during the hearing…

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called on Nigerians to embrace sacrifice, unity and national renewal as Muslims across the country celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Akpabio, in a goodwill message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, felicitated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and Muslim faithful in Nigeria and around the world on the occasion of the Islamic festival. The Senate President said Eid-el-Kabir symbolises the virtues of faith, obedience, sacrifice and total submission to the will of God, as exemplified by Prophet…

The Senate Minority Leader and senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Abba Moro, has commissioned a newly constructed and fully equipped Primary Healthcare Centre at Udegi-Ito in Obi Local Government Area and a PCI water project at Okpoga in Okpokwu LGA, assured residents of continued delivery of people-oriented projects across the district. Speaking during the commissioning ceremonies held on Saturday and Sunday, Senator Moro said his mission was to bridge the infrastructural deficit in Benue South, which he attributed to years of neglect and abandonment by the Benue State Government.…

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for justice and strengthened accountability following the alleged extra-judicial killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi, described the incident as a grave threat to the nation’s moral foundation. The position of the Senate President was conveyed in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, after Akpabio addressed lawmakers ahead of plenary on Tuesday at the National Assembly. Akpabio said the killing demands urgent attention from both lawmakers and security agencies, stressing that the protection of citizens’ lives must remain…

The Senate has resolved to set up a joint ad-hoc committee of the National Assembly to address the rising cases of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. The committee, to be led by the Chairman of the National Assembly, will embark on a fact-finding and diplomatic mission to South Africa with the aim of finding lasting solutions to the recurring crisis. As part of its mandate, the delegation will visit the South African Parliament to formally convey Nigeria’s strong displeasure over the attacks. The upper chamber also plans to…

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has commended Nigerian workers for their resilience, patriotism, and unwavering dedication to national development, as the country marks the 2026 International Workers’ Day celebration. The commendation was conveyed in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, in which the Senate President congratulated workers across the nation and described them as the backbone of Nigeria’s economy and democracy. “On this auspicious occasion of Workers’ Day 2026, I join millions of Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to celebrate…