Category: Legislative

The National Assembly has formally disassociated itself from the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP), cautioned the public against any claims linking the group to the federal legislature.   The clarification was contained in a statement dated December 17, 2025, and signed by Shehu Umar Tama, Deputy Director, Information and Special Adviser on Media to the Clerk of the National Assembly.   According to the statement, the Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly stated unequivocally that it has no affiliation whatsoever with ALDRAP, which was reportedly…

The Nigerian Senate has directed the National Security Adviser (NSA) to investigate the circulation of false reports alleging that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, suffered a health emergency and was rushed to a hospital in London. The resolution was taken on Tuesday during plenary following a point of order raised by Senator Titus Zam, who condemned the spread of the misinformation across social media and other media platforms. Senator Zam described the reports as “unacceptable and dangerous,” urging security agencies to identify and prosecute those behind the fake news in order…

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has commended security operatives for their swift intervention that led to the rescue of three persons abducted by bandits in Zurin Mahauta village, Lakwaya town, Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State.   Bandits, suspected to have infiltrated the community from neighbouring states, attacked the village on Sunday night and kidnapped five residents, prompting an immediate security response.   In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau strongly condemned the attack, described…

The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, on Thursday concluded the screening of another batch of ambassadorial nominees reminding them that the committee session is merely the first hurdle before full confirmation by the Senate.   After hours of presentations and interactions, Senator Sani Bello announced the close of the exercise, noting that all nominees except one from Yobe State who was absent had faced the panel. He explained that the absent nominee would be allowed to meet with him privately to conclude the process.…

The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs on Wednesday continued its screening of ambassadorial nominees forwarded to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for confirmation. Chaired by Senator Sani Bello, the committee assessed several career and non-career diplomats, including former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.); Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (Ondo South); Ahmed Sulu-Gambari; Maimuna Besto; Monica Enebechi; Ahmed Monguno; Kingsley Onaga; Magaji Umar; and Aminu Nasir. Senator Ibrahim, a serving lawmaker and businessman, appeared before the panel to present his Curriculum Vitae. In line with Senate…