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Jonathan warns of rising political rascality, urges reset of Nigeria's leadership culture

Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned that Nigeria's political space is increasingly being dominated by "rascality," urging political actors to embrace responsibility, d... Read More


Illegal Mining Probe: Ministry faults Reps panel's claim, affirms cordial ties with legislature

Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has dismissed allegations by the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Mineral Exploration, Security, and Anti-Money Laundering th... Read More


Reps move to expand rights, welfare protections for older persons

Nigeria, Nov. 20 -- The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has declared firm support for a proposed law seeking to guarantee free medical services in government hospitals, tax re... Read More


APC postpones planned reception for Taraba governor

Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its planned reception for the Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, in the wake of renewed security breaches, including the latest... Read More


N1.2trn Agric Probe: Reps panel threatens bench warrant against BOA, ARCN chiefs

Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- The Chairman of the House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Chike Okafor, has warned that a bench warrant of arrest may be issued against the Managing Director of the Bank ... Read More


Reps pressure Senate to fast-track police pension reform, as protesting retired officers reman at NASS gate

Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- The House of Representatives on Wednesday debated a motion on the worsening pension crisis affecting retired police officers, following nearly two months of continuous protest by t... Read More


44 Nigerian lawmakers write Tinubu, urge release of IPOB's Nnamdi Kanu

Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- A coalition of 44 serving members of the House of Representatives has written to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to exercise his constitutional authority to release the detained ... Read More


APC slams new PDP chairman over call for foreign intervention in Nigeria

Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned a call for foreign intervention in Nigeria made by the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanim... Read More


Reps move to expand youth participation in politics, pass age reduction bill for second reading

Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a constitutional amendment bill seeking to lower the minimum age for contesting governorship and Senate seats from 35 to ... Read More


Reps warn of 'massive revenue leakages', say Nigeria at 'economic crossroads'

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- The House of Representatives Adhoc Committee on Pre-shipment Inspection of Exports and Non-remittance of Crude Oil Proceeds has warned that Nigeria is at a critical economic turnin... Read More