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Oct

2025

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…

Oct

2025

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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…

Oct

2025

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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,…

Oct

2025

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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,…

Oct

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)

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…

Sep

2025

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‘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…

Sep

2025

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Senator Natasha’s Trial Stalled, New Date Picked

Crime, Judiciary, National Assembly, News Flash

Senator Natasha’s Trial Stalled, New Date Picked The trial of suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, which was schedule to begin on Monday has been stalled due to an objection raised by the defendant. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan is standing trial over cybercrime charges brought against her by the federal government before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned on June 30 on a six-count charge filed by the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF), Mohammed Abubakar, and was granted bail, following which Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned till September 22 for the commencement of trial. During proceedings…

Aug

2025

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Senate Moves To Probe K1, Female Passenger’s Face-Off With Airlines

National Assembly, News Flash, Transportation

Senate Moves To Probe K1, Female Passenger’s Face-off With Airlines The Senate has waded into two recent high-profile incidents involving airline passengers, vowing to investigate and hold all parties accountable. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (APC, Oyo North), said on Tuesday that the probe would cover operational standards, passenger rights, and discipline in Nigeria’s aviation sector. “We will not allow procedural gaps or lapses in enforcement to undermine safety, professionalism, or public trust in our aviation system,” he said. The committee will meet with regulators, airline operators, security agencies, and public interest groups to review…

Aug

2025

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Hon. Obi Aguocha Calls For Urgent, Decisive Action From IGBO Leaders To Defend Our People

Abia State, National Assembly, News Flash

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE10th August, 2025 Hon. Obi Aguocha Calls for Urgent, Decisive Action from Igbo Leaders to Defend Our People The Honourable Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North & South Federal Constituency, Hon. Obi Aguocha has issued a strong call to Igbo political, cultural, and community leaders to rise in defence of Ndigbo in the face of escalating acts of discrimination and marginalisation across the country—particularly in Lagos State. Hon. Aguocha expressed grave concern over credible reports of: Street names of Igbo origin being erased and replaced with Yoruba names. Lawfully acquired and developed Igbo estates and properties being branded…

Aug

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Congratulates Deputy Speaker On His Successful Completion Of Doctorate Degree

Education, National Assembly, Personality

IKENNA UKWA CONGRATULATES DEPUTY SPEAKER ON HIS SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF DOCTORATE DEGREE Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the Senior Legislative Aide to the President of the Nigerian Senate has joined well meaning Nigerians and the Academia to congratulate the member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Deputy Speaker, Federal House of Representatives, RT Hon Benjamin Kalu , CFR on his successful completion of Doctorate Degree in Philosophy (Policy & Strategic Studies) at the Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja. Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , who describes the accomplishment as inspiring, said Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has demonstrated vigour and enthusiasm, resilience…