The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has accused the federal government of prioritising political positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections while insecurity, economic hardship, and judicial concerns continue to escalate across the country. Speaking at a press briefing at the National Assembly in Abuja on Wednesday, Minority Leader Fred Agbedi said Nigeria…
ABUJA — The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the rising cost of aviation fuel, warning that domestic airlines are facing intense financial strain. The resolution followed a motion moved during plenary by Paschal Agbodike, who represents Ihiala Federal Constituency of Anambra State. Agbodike noted that Aviation Turbine Kerosene…
The House of Representatives has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), NIRSAL, and SMEDAN to restructure repayment plans for COVID-19 loans, following widespread complaints from Nigerians about unauthorized deductions from their accounts. Lawmakers recommended: The call follows public outcry from borrowers struggling amid economic hardship. Saidu Abdullahi, who moved the motion, emphasized that many genuinely cannot repay the loans due to the current economic situation….
Yusuf Buhari, the only male child of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has officially expressed his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections under the All Progressives Congress (APC). 📄 In a letter dated April 3, 2026, Yusuf Buhari stated his aim to contribute to qualitative leadership, infrastructural development,…
The House of Representatives on Tuesday descended into a rowdy session after moving to rescind its earlier decision on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The motion, moved by Hon. Francis E. Waive, followed concerns raised by a technical harmonisation committee comprising members of both chambers of the National Assembly. The committee reportedly identified inconsistencies…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has cautioned the National Assembly against introducing amendments to the Electoral Act that could undermine transparency in Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yusuf Danteli, IPAC National Chairman stressed that while electoral reforms are necessary, they must not create new challenges or erode public confidence. Key Points…
The House of Representatives has announced it will reconvene for an emergency sitting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to deliberate on issues arising from the recently released 2027 General Election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The announcement was made in a statement signed by House spokesperson Hon. Akin Rotimi, who disclosed that…
The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has summoned 11 electricity distribution companies (Discos) over an outstanding debt of N2.6 trillion owed to the federation account. This decision was made on Wednesday during an investigative hearing chaired by Rep. Bamidele Salam, following a review of the 2021 Auditor General’s report. The hearing featured…
