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Reps urge IGP to deploy police along Abuja–Lokoja expressway

The House of Representatives has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to deploy adequate security personnel to identified…

Senate Asks NSA To Probe Rumours Of Akpabio’s Alleged Collapse

The Senate has directed the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to investigate widespread rumors on social media alleging the collapse…

Kwara Assembly Calls For Ban On Fireworks, ‘Knockouts’ At Yuletide.

The Kwara State House of Assembly has called on the state government to prohibit the sale, distribution, and use of…

I Joined All Progressives Congress To Protect Rivers People’s Interests – Fubara

The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, said he dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives…

Japan Lower House Passes $118bn Extra Budget To Finance Stimulus

The 18.3-trillion-yen budget passed the chamber after three independent lawmakers agreed last month to work with the ruling Liberal Democratic…

Senate To Probe ‘Selective Enforcement’ Of Directive On VIP Police Escort Withdrawal

The Senate has directed its Committee on Police Affairs to investigate the alleged selective implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s order…

Reps Summon CBN Governor Over Alleged N16trn Unremitted Revenue

The House of Representatives on Wednesday directed the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, to appear…

Reps Hold Closed-Door Session with Finance Minister Over Unpaid Indigenous Contractors

The House of Representatives has convened a closed-door meeting with the Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, and the Executive…

Stakeholders Push Gender-Responsive Reporting

  Stakeholders have cautioned that Nigeria cannot achieve strong and inclusive governance while women remain largely absent from legislative decision-making.…

Constitution Review: Reps Shift Debate as Key Documents Remain Unavailable

The House of Representatives has again postponed its planned debate on key proposals in the ongoing review of the 1999…