Tension in House of Reps as speaker, lawmaker, clash over Nnamdi Kanu's health

Nigeria, Oct. 7 -- There was tension on the floor of the House of Representatives on Tuesday as Obinna Aguocha, the Labour Party (LP) member representing Umuahia North/Umuahia South/Ikwuano Federal Co... Read More

Reps swear in three new members

Nigeria, Oct. 7 -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday swore in three newly elected lawmakers to fill some of the vacant seats in the Green Chamber. This followed a motion moved by the Majority L... Read More

Constitution Review: Party leaders push for more legislative seats, LG autonomy, others

Nigeria, Oct. 6 -- Political party leaders have proposed wide-ranging constitutional reforms, including the creation of additional legislative seats for women, greater autonomy for local governments, ... Read More

IPAC wants president stripped of power to appoint INEC chair, restoration of government funding for parties

Nigeria, Oct. 6 -- The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), the umbrella body of all registered political parties in Nigeria, has expressed strong support for the ongoing constitution review exercise ... Read More

Reps deputy speaker seeks political parties' support for constitution review

Nigeria, Oct. 6 -- The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairperson of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Benjamin Kalu, has urged leaders of Nigeria's political parties to ... Read More

Constitution Review: Reps to hold consultations with political parties

Nigeria, Oct. 5 -- The House of Representatives has said its Committee on Constitution Review (HCCR) will hold a high-level consultative meeting on Monday with the leadership of Nigeria's registered p... Read More

FCTA denies negligence in Arise TV journalist's death as police order discreet probe

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu, popularly known as Sommie... Read More

Nigeria@65: Reps reaffirm commitment to unity, nation building

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- The House of Representatives has congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the nation's 65th Independence Anniversary, describing the milestone as both a celebration of resilien... Read More

Reps vow transparency in naira-for-crude oil policy

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has pledged that the legislature will ensure transparency, accountability, and effective oversight in implementing the... Read More

Constitution Review: Women, PWDs, others demand inclusion, more representation in governance

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- Calls for inclusion and guaranteed representation for women and persons with disabilities (PWDs) dominated Monday's national public hearing organised by the House of Representativ... Read More

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