₦50m diversion scandal: 12 Ondo Lawmakers move to remove Speaker over alleged misconduct Twelve members of the Ondo State House of Assembly have passed a vote of no confidence in the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, accusing him of gross misconduct and violations of constitutional and criminal provisions. In a formal resolution dated 13 November…
Rep Kelechi Calls for Suspension of WAEC CBT Plans for 2026. Nigerian House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to suspend plans by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), warning that the move could result in widespread failure, depression,…
Gov Diri Presents N998bn 2026 Budget Proposal To State Assembly *Infrastructure Gets N298bn, Education N75bn, Pipe-borne Water N10bn The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, presented the state’s 2026 appropriation bill of N998,371,313,943.04 to the House of Assembly. Governor Diri said the proposal tagged: “Budget of Assured Prosperity II” would be funded…
Understanding roles of our elected Legislators. Kudos to Sen Niyi Adegbonmire, Derin Adesida Senator Niyi Adegbonmire and Derin Abiodun Adesida as representatives of Akure in the Lower and the Upper House of the National Assembly had done what Napoleon could not do in moving the needle on the establishment of of the FUTA Teaching Hospital…
Senate Reopens Natasha’s Office The Senate has reopened the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, months after she was suspended from legislative duties. The Sergeant-at-Arms, supported by security operatives, unsealed her office at the National Assembly on Tuesday and granted her access to the premises once again. The development comes ahead of the…
Why you can’t resume yet – Senate replies Natasha The National Assembly has barred Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from returning to the Red Chamber after she claimed her six-month suspension had ended. On September 4, 2025, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central wrote to the leadership of the Assembly, notifying them of her plan to resume. However,…
Reps C’mttee Probes Efficacy of ACTUs in MDAs, Raises Concerns Over Falling Short Of its Core Mandate By Saheed Badmus Nigerian House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption has queried the effectiveness of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs) in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), raising concerns they may be falling short of their core mandate to…
Reps to probe implementation of CNG policy on July 31 The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on the Implementation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Policy says it will commence investigation into the implementation of the policy on Thursday July 31. In a statement on Tuesday by the Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Usman Jaha…
Reps Pass For Second Reading Bill To Establish Correctional Reformation And Reintegration Trust Fund By Saheed Badmus Nigerian House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill for an Actr to establish Correctional Reformation and Reintegration Trust Fund (CRRTF). The bill which seeks to ensure sustainable financing for inmate rehabilitation, skill acquisition was sponsored…
Reps Pass For Second Reading Bill To Establish FCT Area Councils Service Commission By Saheed Badmus Nigerian House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to provide legal backing for the Federal Capital Territory Area Councils Service Commission. The proposed legislation, titled A Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal Capital…
