36 h. ago Reps may establish Optical Research Institutes across Nigeria – Lawmaker 

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja   The member of the House of Representatives representing Ahoada West/Ogba/ Egbema/ Ndoni Federal Constituency of Rivers State, Victor Obuzor, has said that the House may establish Optical Research Institutes across the six geo-political zones in the country.   Obuzor, who is the sponsor of a bill for the establishment of Federal […] The post Reps may establish Optical Research Institutes across Nigeria – Lawmaker  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago “I’m A Red Cap Chief In Igboland, Ezekwesili Shouldn’t Ask Me To Shut Up” – Senator Nwaebonyi

Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi has expressed displeasure over a recent fall out between him and former minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili. Recall that Senator Nwaebonyi clashed with the former minister during a Senate disciplinary committee’s hearing of a case involving Senate President Godswil Akpabio and suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Apoti-Udaghan. INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported […] The post “I’m A Red Cap Chief In Igboland, Ezekwesili Shouldn’t Ask Me To Shut Up” – Senator Nwaebonyi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Education, Industry Disconnect Causing Unemployment In Nigeria – Lawmaker

The lawmaker representing Akure North and Akure South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abiodun Adesida has stated that Nigeria’s high unemployment rate is primarily due to a disconnect between education and industry in the country. Adesida who said many graduates leave the university only to face a labor market that is not ready […]

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6 d. ago Reps pass bill to establish prime minister’s office for second reading

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed through a second reading a Bill for an Act to provide for the Office of the Prime Minister as Head of Government and the Office of President as Head of State and to provide for a framework for the mode of election to the said Offices and for Read More

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6 d. ago FG working to establish sustainable land administration system —Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government is working to establish a sustainable land administration system in the country. Shettima, represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, made this known at a three-day National Land Conference 2025 on Wednesday in Abuja. The conference with the theme:“Reforming Land Governance Read More

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7 d. ago Natasha: Nigerian lawmakers whose constituents attempted to recall

Tribune Online Natasha: Nigerian lawmakers whose constituents attempted to recall Nigeria’s long-time experiment of the recall process was recently reignited again, dominating the country’s political space with drama, tension, and anxiety.  Barely two weeks ago, Kogi Central constituents began an attempt to recall their senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, following her suspension from the country’s upper legislative chamber over alleged misconduct.  For context, Senator Natasha was suspended […] Natasha: Nigerian lawmakers whose constituents attempted to recall Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Police probe stalls as Senator Natasha misses KGB infiltration inquiry

‘I was not invited,’ says lawmaker By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force’s investigation into an alleged infiltration of the National Assembly by Russia’s KGB (Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti) has encountered a setback, with questions arising over the next steps in the case. Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, had filed a petition on 5 […] The post Police probe stalls as Senator Natasha misses KGB infiltration inquiry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Reps committed to training, retention of healthcare professionals – Abbas

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja   The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said the parliament is committed to the recruitment, training and retention of healthcare professionals in the country.    Abbas, stated this, at a public organised by the House Committee on Specialty Healthcare, on three bills seeking to establish different specialist […] The post Reps committed to training, retention of healthcare professionals – Abbas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Reps seek to stop gov, N’Assembly election petitions at A’Court

The House of Representatives is considering a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to make the Court of Appeal the final court for resolving disputes related to governorship, National Assembly, and State Houses of Assembly elections in Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by Nnamdi Ezechi, the lawmaker representing the Ndokwa East/Ndokwa West/Ukwani Federal Constituency in Delta Read More

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8 d. ago Reps: Bill to establish local govt electoral commission passes second reading

Tribune Online Reps: Bill to establish local govt electoral commission passes second reading The Bill provides that the National Local Government Electoral Commission shall consist of a Chairman and 37 other members representing the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Reps: Bill to establish local govt electoral commission passes second reading Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Reps seek to end Supreme Court involvement in elections dispute

The House of Representatives is considering a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to make the Court of Appeal the final court in disputes involving governorship, and National and State Houses of Assembly elections in Nigeria. The bill sponsored by the lawmaker representing Ndokwa East/Ndokwa West/Ukwani Federal Constituency, Delta State, Nnamdi Ezechi, passed second reading Read More

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8 d. ago Bill to establish Christian Court passes second reading at Reps

The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for a second reading a bill aiming to amend the Constitution of the read more Bill to establish Christian Court passes second reading at Reps

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8 d. ago Sudan’s aid crisis increases as famine spreads — Aid workers

Tribune Online Sudan’s aid crisis increases as famine spreads — Aid workers A Sudanese paramilitary force engaged in a prolonged war with the army has imposed fresh restrictions on aid deliveries to areas under its control, including regions where famine is spreading, according to humanitarian workers. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are reportedly tightening their grip on western Sudan, where they aim to establish a parallel government, […] Sudan’s aid crisis increases as famine spreads — Aid workers Tribune Online

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1 week ago Kebbi: Argungu people satisfied with. Idris’ £7.2bn road project — Lawmaker

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi A member of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, representing Argungu Constituency, Honourable Umar Na’amore, has expressed the satisfaction of his constituents over the £7.2 billion ongoing township road dualisation project in the area. Na’amore stated this in Argungu while reacting to the allegation that substandard materials were used in […] The post Kebbi: Argungu people satisfied with. Idris’ £7.2bn road project — Lawmaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kebbi: Argungu people satisfied with Idris’ N7.2bn road project — Lawmaker

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi A member of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, representing Argungu Constituency, Honourable Umar Na’amore, has expressed the satisfaction of his constituents over the N7.2 billion ongoing township road dualisation project in the area. Na’amore stated this in Argungu while reacting to the allegation that substandard materials were used in […] The post Kebbi: Argungu people satisfied with Idris’ N7.2bn road project — Lawmaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers emergency rule: Obi urges Labour Party lawmakers to defend democracy

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on members of the party in the National Assembly to uphold justice and resist any actions that threaten Nigeria’s democratic integrity. In a statement addressed to Labour Party lawmakers on Thursday via X, Obi expressed concern over what he described as a “deteriorating Read More

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2 w. ago Opposition Federal Lawmakers Dismiss Impeachment Notice Against Fubara In Rivers

Nigeria’s Opposition Lawmakers Coalition has flayed the impeachment plan against Governor Siminalayi Fubara by members of the Rivers State Assembly, saying that it’s invalid as the lawmakers who are loyal to FCT minister Nyesom Wike were only trying to dodge the State’s 2025 budget presentation. Recall that the Rivers State House of Assembly earlier on […]

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2 w. ago Interests of state, people should take priority – Fubara to pro

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reminded the Martins Amaewhule-led State House of Assembly of the need to prioritise the interests of the state and the people over political conflicts. Fubara, who spoke in a letter dated March 13 and addressed to the Speaker, Amaewhule, proposed Wednesday, March 19, 2025, as a new date to present […] The post Interests of state, people should take priority – Fubara to pro-Wike lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers Crisis: Fubara Should Do The Right Thing And Stop Writing Useless Letter to Lawmakers – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has berated Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara over the recent letter he sent to the state House of Assembly. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Governor Fubara, after a Supreme Court verdict, wrote a letter to meet with Speaker Martin Amaewhule-Led lawmakers in the state. The development is coming […] The post Rivers Crisis: Fubara Should Do The Right Thing And Stop Writing Useless Letter to Lawmakers – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Reps Pass Bill To Establish South West Dev’t Commission, Allocates N140bn As Budget

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Bill for an Act to establish the South West Development Commission. The commission will be charged with the responsibility to among others, receive and manage funds from allocation of the Federation Account, including donations and gifts for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of infrastructural damages suffered in the […]

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