9 h. ago We’ll recover $9 billion lost annually to illegal mining—Reps

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has said it is committed to recovering the $9 billion lost annually to illicit mining activities in the country. The Chairman, House Ad-hoc Committee on Illegal Mining, Sanni Abdulraheem, stated this at the inaugural meeting of the panel, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Abdulraheem expressed concern over […] The post We’ll recover $9 billion lost annually to illegal mining—Reps appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Senate resolves to invite Defence Minister, Army Chief, IGP over recent attacks

Demands military base in Kwara South From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate on Wednesday, October 8, resolved to summon the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to explain the rising wave of insecurity across parts of the country. This is […] The post Senate resolves to invite Defence Minister, Army Chief, IGP over recent attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Reps summon minister over utilisation of funds by foreign missions

Tribune Online Reps summon minister over utilisation of funds by foreign missions “We urge the missions to come forth and inform Nigerians through their representatives in parliament how the intervention funds ... Reps summon minister over utilisation of funds by foreign missions Tribune Online

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12 h. ago How Nigeria can achieve sustainable development, global progress — Oyo PDP Rep

Tribune Online How Nigeria can achieve sustainable development, global progress — Oyo PDP Rep For Nigeria to achieve sustainable development and global progress, scholars, researchers and policymakers must make equity, diversity and inclusivity central to research and academic practice. The member representing Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives and Chairman, House Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi […] How Nigeria can achieve sustainable development, global progress — Oyo PDP Rep Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Reps Committee Summons Minister Over Utilisation Of Foreign Missions’ Funds

The House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs has invited the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, and Heads of Missions for a fact-finding exercise over the utilisation of appropriated funds by the foreign missions in 2025. The committee, in a letter dated July 24, 2025, and signed by its chairman, Oluwole Oke, in […]

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53 h. ago Constitution review: We must restore confidence in public institutions –Akpabio

Nigeria needs constitution that strengthens democracy – Kalu From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has stressed the need to restore citizens’ confidence in public institutions. He stated this, yesterday, at a consultative session organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review for political parties. Also, Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, said the […] The post Constitution review: We must restore confidence in public institutions –Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Reps Inaugurate Committee To Review Cryptocurrency, PoS Operations In Nigeria

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to review the economic, regulatory, and security implications of cryptocurrency adoption and Point-of-Sale (PoS) operations in Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Monday in Abuja, Speaker Abbas said the formation of the committee became necessary due to growing concerns […]

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3 d. ago Constitution review: Reps to meet political party leaders, Monday

Tribune Online Constitution review: Reps to meet political party leaders, Monday The House of Representatives, through its Committee on Constitution Review, is set to hold a high-level consultation with the leadership of all registered political parties in Nigeria. Constitution review: Reps to meet political party leaders, Monday Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Reps Committee Lauds Firm’s Safety Standards At Calabar Power Plant

The House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations has commended the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) for upholding high safety standards at the Calabar Power Plant in Odukpani, Cross River State. On Monday, the Committee gave the commendation after an on-the-spot assessment of the 565MW facility, noting significant improvements since its last […]

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8 d. ago Reps committee commends NDPHC for high safety standards at Calabar power plant

Tribune Online Reps committee commends NDPHC for high safety standards at Calabar power plant The Committee gave the commendation after an on-the-spot assessment of the 565MW facility, noting significant improvements since its last visit in 2018... Reps committee commends NDPHC for high safety standards at Calabar power plant Tribune Online

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1 week ago Reps Committee Tackles PENGASSAN Over Planned Shutdown Of Crude Oil Supply To Dangote Refinery

The House of Representatives Committee on Downstream Petroleum Resources has opposed the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) over its ongoing industrial action and order to some of their branches to cut off gas and crude oil supplies to Dangote Refinery. The legislative committee said PENGASSAN’s action was without notice and […]

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1 week ago Nigeria backs AU stabilization mission in Somalia, urges sustainable global funding.

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to peace efforts in Somalia, pledging full support for the African Union Support and Stabilisation read more Nigeria backs AU stabilization mission in Somalia, urges sustainable global funding.

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1 week ago 2027: APC Group Hails Bichi For Rallying Kano Stakeholders For Tinubu

A prominent support group of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on the platform of the Progressive Foundation Movement (PFM) has commended the lawmaker representing Bichi Federal Constituency of Kano State and the chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Abubakar Kabiru Abubakar Bichi, for a prominent role he played in rallying stakeholders of the party […]

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1 week ago BREAKING: Court Gives NMA 8 Days To Ascertain Kanu’s Health Status

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the President of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) to constitute a team of medical doctors to ascertain the health status of the Biafra leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The court gave the committee eight days to submit its report to the court for consideration […]

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1 week ago JUST IN: Court gives NMA President eight days to ascertain Nnamdi Kanu’s health status

Tribune Online JUST IN: Court gives NMA President eight days to ascertain Nnamdi Kanu’s health status The committee was given eight days to submit its report to the court for consideration on whether to transfer Kanu to.... JUST IN: Court gives NMA President eight days to ascertain Nnamdi Kanu’s health status Tribune Online

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1 week ago Katsina recovers ₦4.6m, sacks 3,488 unqualified education staff

Dikko Umaru Radda, Katsina State Governor, has received the comprehensive report of the Biometric Screening Committee on staff of the read more Katsina recovers ₦4.6m, sacks 3,488 unqualified education staff

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2 w. ago Zulum chairs inaugural implementation committee to revitalise NNDC

Tribune Online Zulum chairs inaugural implementation committee to revitalise NNDC The NNDC will be repositioned to become a leading development finance institution, driving the commercial and industrial growth... Zulum chairs inaugural implementation committee to revitalise NNDC Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Key US senator urges Trump to back older retirement age for pilots

The Republican chair of the Senate Commerce Committee urged President Donald Trump to support international efforts to raise the mandatory read more Key US senator urges Trump to back older retirement age for pilots

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2 w. ago Enugu going higher, looking better under Mbah, Joint NASS Committee on Works

The Joint National Assembly (NASS) Committee on Works, which comprises the Senate and House of Representatives, has commended the transformations witnessed in Enugu State under the leadership of Governor Peter Mbah, saying the governor’s approval rating was high both nationally and locally. This was even as Governor Mbah made a case for more accommodation of […] The post Enugu going higher, looking better under Mbah, Joint NASS Committee on Works appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Mbah’s making waves, contractors feel safe in Enugu – Joint NASS Committee on Works

▪︎Says Enugu State going higher, looking better under Mbah ▪︎As Mbah urges FG to speed up work on Enugu-Onitsha Road, Enugu-Makurdi Road, others The Joint National Assembly (NASS) Committee on Works, which comprises the Senate and House of Representatives, has commended the transformations witnessed in Enugu State under the leadership of Governor Peter Mbah, saying […] The post Mbah’s making waves, contractors feel safe in Enugu – Joint NASS Committee on Works appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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