National Assembly

Nov
28
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
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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Oct
31
2025
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APC Clinches Two-Thirds Majority At Reps As 5 PDP, 1 LP Lawmakers Join Party

APC Clinches Two-Thirds Majority At Reps As 5 PDP, 1 LP Lawmakers Join Party

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
APC Clinches Two-thirds Majority At Reps As 5 PDP, One LP Lawmakers Join Party Six members of the House of Representatives have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), making the ruling party to clinch 2/3 majority in the Green chamber. The defections of five Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers from Enugu and one Labour Party member from Plateau State, has further increased the strength of the ruling party’s membership in the parliament. The 2/3 majority of the 360-member House of Representatives is 240. With the latest defections, the membership of the APC now stands at 243 while the PDP…
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Oct
29
2025
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Amid Debt Concerns, House Of Reps Approve Tinubu’s $2.35 Billion Loan Request

Amid Debt Concerns, House Of Reps Approve Tinubu’s $2.35 Billion Loan Request

National Assembly, Economy, Presidency
Amid Debt Concerns, House Of Reps Approve Tinubu’s $2.35 Billion Loan Request The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a $2.35 billion loan to help finance the 2025 budget deficit, despite growing concerns over Nigeria’s rising debt profile. The House also granted approval for the issuance of a $500 million sovereign sukuk on the international capital market to support infrastructure development and broaden the country’s funding sources. The lawmakers reached the decision after reviewing the report of the Committee on Aids, Loans, and Debt Management. This development comes amid heightened debate regarding Nigeria’s escalating debt…
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Oct
22
2025
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Use Of Harmful Substances To Preserve Frozen Foods Rock Nigeria, Reps Begin Probe

Use Of Harmful Substances To Preserve Frozen Foods Rock Nigeria, Reps Begin Probe

National Assembly, News Flash, Technology
Use Of Harmful Substances To Preserve Frozen Foods Rock Nigeria; Reps Begin Probe The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the alleged use of harmful chemicals as preservatives for frozen foods across the country. The resolution of the House was sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance brought before the Green Chamber in plenary by the member representing Ehime Mbano/Ihitte Uboma/Obowo Federal Constituency, Imo State, Hon Chike Okafor, on Wednesday. Some non-governmental organisations operating in the health sector have been consistent in their outcry over the alleged use of dangerous chemicals, including formalin, sodium hydroxide,…
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Oct
22
2025
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Bill To Ensure INEC Conducts 2027 Elections Same Day Scales Second Reading At Senate

Bill To Ensure INEC Conducts 2027 Elections Same Day Scales Second Reading At Senate

National Assembly, News Flash
Bill To Ensure INEC Conducts 2027 Elections Same Day Scales Second Reading At Senate A bill to make the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct presidential, governorship, national and state assemblies’ elections same day has scaled second reading in the upper legislative chamber. This is one of the demands contained in the amendment bill to repeal the Electoral Act 2022 and enact a new Electoral Bill 2025. The bill, sponsored by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Simon Lalong, representing Plateau South, aims to strengthen the legal framework governing elections in Nigeria. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio,…
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Oct
09
2025
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Benjamin Kalu: When No: 6 Becomes An Anathema – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Benjamin Kalu: When No: 6 Becomes An Anathema – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abia State, National Assembly
Benjamin Kalu: When No. 6 Becomes an Anathema By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD In the evolving political landscape of Abia State, one figure has increasingly drawn attention not for the depth of his contributions, but for his tendency to wield political rank like a weapon. Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, has in recent times turned his so-called “Number 6” position on the national protocol list into a symbol of political arrogance rather than service. Instead of leveraging his influence to uplift his people, Kalu appears more preoccupied with using it…
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Sep
24
2025
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‘Akpabio Not More A Senator Than I Am’, Natasha Declares On Resumption

‘Akpabio Not More A Senator Than I Am’, Natasha Declares On Resumption

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, Senate
‘Akpabio Not More A Senator Than I Am’, Natasha Declares On Resumption The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has declared that the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio is not more of a senator than she is. Addressing newsmen shortly after gaining access to her office at Suite 2.05 in the Senate Wing, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan remained defiant, insisting that she would not tender any apology over her suspension. The senator resumed duties on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, just hours after her office was unsealed inside the Senate Complex. “Senate President Akpabio is not more of a senator…
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