National Assembly

Dec
09
2025
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Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Troops To Benin After Coup Attempt

Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Troops To Benin After Coup Attempt

National Assembly, News Flash, Security
Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Troops To Benin After Coup Attempt The Senate on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin, endorsing a regional intervention aimed at restoring stability after an attempted coup in the neighbouring country. The decision followed deliberations in the Senate Committee of the Whole, during which lawmakers considered the President’s appeal in accordance with Section 5, Part II of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the approval during plenary, noting that the vote was overwhelming. Akpabio described the move as both strategic and…
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Dec
07
2025
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Good Representation At Its Peak As Hon. Amobi Ogah Holds Mega Empowerment Programme For His People Of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency

Good Representation At Its Peak As Hon. Amobi Ogah Holds Mega Empowerment Programme For His People Of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency

Abia North, Good Governance, National Assembly, News Flash
Labour Party’s First-term Member Of The House Of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Ogah, Holds A Mega Empowerment Programme For The People Of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency. To mark his two years in office, the lawmaker rolled out an impressive range of empowerment items — buses, tricycles (Keke), motorcycles, freezers, vulcanizing machines, electric sewing machines, grinders, business grants, and several other livelihood-support tools designed to strengthen small businesses and uplift households across the constituency. This is truly massive and stands as a clear testament to his commitment to grassroots development, economic growth, and people-centered representation.
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Dec
06
2025
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Akpabio Slams Fresh N200 Billion Lawsuit On Senator Natasha

Akpabio Slams Fresh N200 Billion Lawsuit On Senator Natasha

Judiciary, National Assembly, News Flash
Akpabio Slams Fresh N200 Billion Lawsuit On Senator Natasha Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has filed a new N200 billion defamation lawsuit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, over alleged defamation. Natasha, in a Facebook post on Friday, confirmed receiving notice of the suit. She said the development offers her an opportunity to present her account after the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges previously declined to hear her She alleged that the committee based its decision on an existing defamation case filed against her by Akpabio’s wife, which it said prevented it from addressing a matter already before…
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Dec
05
2025
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Power Play: President Tinubu Replaces Obinna Oriaku With Victor Ikeji As Abia FCC Commissioner

Power Play: President Tinubu Replaces Obinna Oriaku With Victor Ikeji As Abia FCC Commissioner

Abuja, FGN, National Assembly
Power Play: President Tinubu Replaces Obinna Oriaku With Victor Ikeji As Abia FCC Commissioner President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has withdrawn the nomination of Obinna Oriaku and forwarded a fresh request to the Senate seeking confirmation of Victor Ikeji as the Federal Character Commission (FCC) Commissioner representing Abia State. The President’s letter was read on the floor of the Senate on Thursday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary. According to Tinubu, the new nomination is in accordance with Section 154 (1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers the President to appoint members of the Commission subject to Senate…
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Dec
04
2025
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Senate Confirms Ex-CDS Musa As Defence Minister After Fierce Screening

Senate Confirms Ex-CDS Musa As Defence Minister After Fierce Screening

National Assembly, News Flash, Security
Senate Confirms Ex-CDS Musa As Defence Minister After Fierce Screening The Senate on Wednesday approved the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd.), as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The confirmation rounded off a lengthy and highly scrutinised five-hour session that placed national security concerns at the centre of debate. Lawmakers subjected the nominee to probing questions on a series of recent security failures, most notably the controversial withdrawal of soldiers from Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, shortly before armed men abducted several students on 17 November, an incident that triggered widespread…
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Dec
04
2025
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‘Stop Calling On Trump, He Has No Business In Nigeria’ – APC Senator Warns Nigerians

‘Stop Calling On Trump, He Has No Business In Nigeria’ – APC Senator Warns Nigerians

National Assembly, News Flash, Religion, Security
‘Stop Calling On Trump, He Has No Business In Nigeria’ – APC Senator Warns Nigerians Senator Abdulaziz Yari representing Zamfara West, has cautioned Nigerians against seeking help from US President Donald Trump on the country’s security challenges. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at the flag-off of the One Nigeria Project organised by the National Association of Former Local Government Council Chairmen (NALGON), Yari said no foreign leader can solve Nigeria’s problems. His words: “Stop calling on Trump. Trump has no business in Nigeria. The problems of Nigeria will be solved by Nigerians.” Yari said growing frustration over insecurity has led…
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Nov
28
2025
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Legalize Every Responsible Nigerian To Carry Arms – Senator Fadahunsi Tells Tinubu

Legalize Every Responsible Nigerian To Carry Arms – Senator Fadahunsi Tells Tinubu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash, Security, True Life Confession
Legalize Every Responsible Nigerian To Carry Arms – Senator Fadahunsi Tells Tinubu Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi has warned that the presidency must be told the full truth about nigeria’s worsening insecurity “so that we are not consumed.” Speaking during a senate plenary, he described the country as one heavily armed yet overrun by “useless boys” terrorising citizens without resistance. He said the situation has pushed nigeria close to “a military-style environment,” noting that the nation is “almost at war.” Adenigba urged the commander-in-chief to “re-examine the architecture around him” and take decisive action before the crisis deepens further. The senator…
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Nov
18
2025
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Rt. Hon Gabriel Saleh Hosts Ikenna Ukwa, Commends His Stewardship And Unification Of Aro/Ohafia APC

Rt. Hon Gabriel Saleh Hosts Ikenna Ukwa, Commends His Stewardship And Unification Of Aro/Ohafia APC

Abia State, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
IKENNA UKWA PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO RT HON GABRIEL SALEH The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa today paid a courtesy visit to his friend and brother, RT Hon Gabriel Saleh in his office at the National Assembly complex, Abuja to strengthen inter-chamber ties and reinforce their friendship. RT Hon Gabriel Saleh, who is also the Chairman, House Committee on Culture commended Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa's stewardship and efforts in strengthening and unifying the APC in Arochukwu & Ohafia LGAs, and his philathropic gestures to his people, describing him as a loyal, reliable and…
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Nov
13
2025
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Reps Urge FG To Suspend WAEC’s Planned CBT For 2026 WASSCE

Reps Urge FG To Suspend WAEC’s Planned CBT For 2026 WASSCE

Education, National Assembly, News Flash
Reps Urge FG To Suspend WAEC’s Planned CBT For 2026 WASSCE The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to halt the planned introduction of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). Lawmakers warned that the move, if implemented, could trigger widespread failure, psychological distress, and even fatalities among students ill-equipped for the digital transition. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Hon. Kelechi Nworgu on Thursday, who cautioned that adopting CBT without adequate preparation could spark a major educational crisis. Nworgu…
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Nov
12
2025
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Plot To Impeach Akpabio As Senate President Foiled

Plot To Impeach Akpabio As Senate President Foiled

National Assembly, Interviews, Politics
Plot To Impeach Akpabio As Senate President Foiled Former Abia State governor and current senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has revealed how recent attempts to impeach Senate President Godswill Akpabio, were thwarted through the collective intervention of some lawmakers. Speaking with newsmen on Tuesday at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, Senator Kalu confirmed that there were moves within the Senate to unseat Akpabio, but said the effort failed. “Though there were attempts, we didn’t allow that to happen. That is why I always say we are one big family, and it is not going to happen,” he…
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