Reps order suspension of CBT rollout for WAEC 2026 exams
The House of Representatives has ordered the suspension of the proposed Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). The directive came after lawmakers expressed concern that many schools and students across Nigeria are not adequately prepared for the full digital transition. […]
Benue Rep, Ojotu dumps PDP for APC
A member of the House of Representatives, Ojema Ojotu, representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency in Benue State, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ojotu, who serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Inland Waterways, announced his defection on Tuesday through a formal letter addressed […]
Strike: NASS intervenes in ASUU, FG dispute
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to quickly return to negotiations and find a lasting solution to the current impasse that led to the union’s two-week warning strike. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Oluwaseun Whinghan, member […]
Three Kaduna PDP reps members defect to APC
In a major political shift, three members of the House of Representatives from Kaduna State have officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers include Aliyu Abdullahi representing Ikara/Kubau Federal Constituency, Abdulkareem Ahmed representing Kaduna South Federal Constituency, and Sadiq Abdullahi representing Sabon Gari Federal Constituency. Their […]
Abbas swears in three new House members
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has officially sworn in three newly elected members to the lower chamber of the National Assembly. The brief ceremony took place during plenary at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. The new lawmakers are replacements for members whose elections were either nullified or who vacated their […]
Peter Obi mourns as former LP House of Reps candidate, Clarita Ogar dies
Peter Obi, who ran for president under the Labour Party, is grieving the death of Clarita Ogar. She was the party’s candidate for the House of Representatives seat representing Yala/Ogoja Federal Constituency in Cross River during the 2023 elections. He posted about her passing on his official X account on Friday. Obi said he felt […]
Senate approves Trump’s request to cancel $9.4bn Foreign aid
The US Senate has agreed to cancel $9.4 billion in federal spending after a request from President Donald Trump. The money being cut includes funds for foreign aid and support for media outlets like NPR and PBS. The Senate voted on Wednesday, July 16. The vote was very close, with 51 senators in support and […]
Former House of Reps Speaker Agunwa Anakwe d!es At 74
A former Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Agunwa Anakwe, has died at the age of 74. He passed away on Saturday, July 5, after reportedly suffering from a health problem that was not made public. Anakwe was from Anambra State and served as the Speaker of the House in 1992. His leadership happened during […]
Speaker Abbas declares Ogun Rep seat vacant
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has announced that the Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency seat in Ogun State is now vacant. This happened because the person who held the position, Adewunmi Onanuga, passed away. Adewunmi Onanuga died on January 15, 2025, after being sick for a short time. She had served as […]
PDP and LP House of Reps members defect to APC
Two lawmakers who were previously part of opposition parties have joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This happened during the House of Representatives session on Tuesday, June 24. One of them is Peter Akpanke from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He represents the Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwarra constituency in Cross River State. The other is Professor Paul […]