Category: Legislative

Preparations for the National Legislative Awards 2026 have entered an advanced stage, with the organising committee ramping up efforts to deliver a landmark event. As part of ongoing engagements, the committee paid a strategic working visit to the Chairman of the awards, His Excellency, Senator Ameh Ebute, to provide an update on the level of preparedness. Discussions during the meeting centred on key achievements recorded so far, critical planning milestones, and the roadmap for hosting a memorable and impactful ceremony aimed at celebrating excellence within Nigeria’s legislative space. In his…

The Nigerian Senate has called for immediate and decisive action to halt the spate of killings in Ankpali-Edikwu community, Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, following renewed violence that has left several residents dead. The call followed a motion raised during Wednesday’s plenary by the Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, who drew attention to the April 12, 2026 attack allegedly carried out by suspected armed herdsmen. Senator Moro described the incident as part of a troubling pattern of recurring violence across rural communities in Benue State, leading to loss…

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen, has reiterated that the National Assembly cannot override decisions of competent courts, as the committee reviewed a series of petitions and dismissed those lacking merit or legal standing. Speaking with journalists after a committee session at the National Assembly, Imasuen said public expectations that the Senate can deliver immediate relief in all disputes must be aligned with its constitutional role as a lawmaking body bound by due process and existing laws. He explained that several petitions…

The HallowMace Foundation and Partners have announced the final list of nominees for the 2026 National Legislative Award, unveiling the last three outstanding lawmakers per Nigeria’s six geo-political zones following a rigorous selection process involving public input and contributions from the National Assembly Press Corps. According to the organisers, the shortlisted legislators were selected based on their performance in lawmaking, oversight functions, and constituency representation. The process now advances to a decisive public voting stage that will determine the final winners. Final Nominees by Geo-Political Zone SOUTH EAST Senate: Enyinnaya…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has congratulated Orji Uzor Kalu on his 66th birthday, praising his contributions to public service and legislative work. In a statement issued Tuesday by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, Kalu joined family members, friends, political associates and well-wishers in celebrating the former governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District. The Deputy Speaker, according to Nwabughiogu, commended Senator Orji Kalu’s service in the Senate and prayed for God’s continued blessings upon him, wishing…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has commended the Inter-Parliamentary Union for adopting Nigeria’s landmark resolution on the role of parliaments in restoring lasting peace globally. The resolution, presented by Kalu at the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Istanbul, was approved after two days of intense debate, marking what has been described as a major diplomatic victory for Nigeria and a boost for African parliamentary influence in global peace and security discussions. Titled The Role of Parliaments in Establishing Robust Post-Conflict Management Mechanisms and Restoring a…

Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has intensified calls for a stronger and more strategic partnership between Africa and Europe following a high-level meeting with European Parliament Vice President, Nicolae Ștefănuță. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Istanbul, was convened at the request of the European Parliament delegation and focused on advancing cooperation between both regions. Kalu described the engagement as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to deepen Africa–EU relations, building on a series of previous exchanges between…

The HallowMace Foundation, in collaboration with its partners, has announced the final shortlist of nominees for the 2026 National Legislative Award, marking the transition to the last stage of public voting ahead of the July ceremony. The organization revealed the top three nominees each for the Senate and House of Representatives across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones after what it described as a rigorous and transparent selection process. The process incorporated votes from Nigerians as well as input from the National Assembly Press Corps. According to the organisers, the finalists were…