LEGISLATURE

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has announced an over 45-member constitution review committee on the 1999 constitution to be chaired by the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin. The committee would also comprise six lawmakers from each geopolitical zone and the Federal…

A group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives are seeking amendments to the 1999 Constitution to transition from the current presidential system to the parliamentary system of government. According to the group made up of about 60 lawmakers, the transition has become…

The House of Representatives on Tuesday mandated its relevant Committees to probe into states’ spending and utilisation of the increased allocation from the Federal Account Allocation Committee. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion brought under matters of urgent public importance moved…

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, presided over the swearing-in of three newly elected senators. Those sworn in during the plenary were Professor Anthony Okorie (All Progressives Congress, Ebonyi South), Mustapha Musa (All Progressives Congress, Yobe East), and Prince Pam Mwadkon (Action…

Gunmen, on Monday, attacked the Senator representing Imo-North senatorial district (Okigwe zone), Patrick Ndubueze, killing one of his orderlies. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Henry Okoye, said the state commissioner of police, Aboki Danjuma, has set up a tactical team to go…

The House of Representatives on Thursday resolved to step down the consideration of the bill for an Act to establish a regulatory agency for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). The bill seeks to regulate the promotion of social development activities…

Twelve new members representing various federal constituencies in the House of Representatives have taken their oath of office and allegiance. This comes following their victories in last Saturday’s parliamentary re-run elections. Although a total of 15 candidates were victorious at the polls, twelve winners…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, says the green chamber will strengthen legislation against defamation, character assassination and cyberbullying. He made this known on Thursday at a press conference on pressing national issues held at Conference Room 301, the National…

Senate on Wednesday raised the alarm over worsening insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, saying the nation’s seat of power is under threat. According to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, the FCT has been infiltrated, citing recent attacks in Kubwa, Bwari and…