Category: Legislative

NBSA DG visits Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, seeks stronger legislative support for Safe ,Sustainable Blood Services

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), Professor Saleh Yuguda, on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.   Professor Yuguda said the visit was to express deep appreciation to the Speaker for his instrumental role in sponsoring the bill that established the NBSA a milestone legislation that has transformed Nigeria’s approach to blood safety and transfusion services.   He praised Speaker Abbas for his visionary leadership and legislative commitment,…

10th Senate will remain open, accountable and responsive – Akpabio assures Nigerians

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has reaffirmed the commitment of the 10th Senate to openness, accountability, and responsiveness, assured Nigerians that the legislature under his leadership will continue to uphold democratic principles and deliver on the people’s expectations. Akpabio made this declaration on Tuesday in his address to welcome lawmakers back from a 10-week annual recess, marking the resumption of plenary at the National Assembly. His speech, titled “Steady Hands for a Great Nation,” set a reformative tone for the legislative year ahead. “To the citizens of…

PASAN disowns planned protest by ‘Concerned Staff’ at National Assembly

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) has distanced itself from a planned protest reportedly being organised by a group of individuals identified as “Concerned Staff” within the National Assembly. In an official statement signed by PASAN Chairman, Comrade Sunday Sabiyyi, the union categorically denied any involvement in the planned demonstration, which was being circulated via a WhatsApp platform known as “NASS FORUM.” According to the union, the grievances cited by the unnamed group related to staff welfare issues which PASAN claimed have been largely resolved through its ongoing engagement…

Deputy Senate President to distribute N200 million to 10,000 less privileged in Kano

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant welfare initiative aimed at alleviating poverty, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, will disburse N20,000 each to 10,000 less privileged individuals across the 44 local government areas of Kano State.   The initiative, facilitated through the Barau I. Jibrin Foundation (BIJF), will officially kick off on Thursday, October 9, 2025, with the commencement of the selection process and distribution of forms, according to a statement signed by the Senator’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir.   A total of N200 million…

House of Reps engages political parties, others in Constitution review dialogue

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As part of its ongoing efforts to deliver an inclusive constitutional amendment process, the House of Representatives will on Monday, October 6, 2025, host a high-level consultative engagement with the leadership of all registered political parties in Nigeria.   The event, convened by the House Committee on Constitution Review (HCCR), will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Signature Hall, Wells Carlton Hotel & Apartments, Asokoro, Abuja.   According to a statement signed by the Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr., the engagement is designed to…

Rep Okonkwo urges govt, youths to transform Nigeria’s economy from consumption to production

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Member representing Idemili North/Idemili South Federal Constituency of Anambra State, Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, has called on the government and young people to shift the country’s economy from consumption to production. Speaking to journalists on the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Okonkwo emphasized that opportunities abound to make Nigeria’s economy a production economy. According to him, Nigerian youths must lead the charge in investing in technology, innovation, and education to transform the economy. “The world is fast-changing. Nations that thrive are those investing in technology, innovation, and education.…

HallowMace Foundation Africa urges peace as Senate unseals Senator Natasha’s Office

Lukman Laleye Babalola

HallowMace Foundation Africa has commended the National Assembly leadership for unsealing the office of Senator Natasha, describing the move as a significant step towards restoring normalcy and productivity within the legislature. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Amb. Anderson Osiebe, and Head of Public Communications Desk, Amb. Oguh Hyginus John, the Foundation lauded the leadership of the National Assembly for demonstrating maturity despite pending court issues. The group, however, appealed to Senator Natasha to consider withdrawing her court case to pave the way for absolute peace, unity, and…

BUK students laud Senator Barau as 1,052 benefit from Scholarship Scheme

Emporium Reporters

Students of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), have applauded the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, for awarding scholarships to 1,052 undergraduates drawn from the 13 local government areas of Kano North Senatorial District. The scholarship scheme was formally launched on Tuesday at the Convocation Arena of BUK, where each beneficiary received ₦50,000 to support their academic pursuits across various fields of study.   The intervention come a day after another 1,000 students under Senator Barau’s undergraduate scholarship programme were matriculated at the Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State.…

Speaker Abbas opens AN-PBO Conference in Abuja, says public borrowing must be strategic and growth-driven

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has declared open the 8th Annual Conference of the African Network of Parliamentary Budget Offices (AN-PBO) in Abuja, where he was also unveiled as Patron of the Network. He stressed that public borrowing, when transparent and strategically applied, should serve as a driver of growth rather than a burden. In his keynote address, the Speaker highlighted the importance of prudent debt management to Africa’s development, noted that well-managed public debt can unlock economic opportunities and deliver sustainable growth. He assured…

National Assembly postpones resumption to October 7

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Assembly has postponed its resumption of plenary activities earlier scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Lawmakers will now reconvene on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.   This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, Esq., on the directive of the presiding officers of both chambers.   The statement clarified that while plenary sessions have been shifted, committee activities will continue as planned.   “All Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members are requested to take note of the new date and…