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 […]
Part-time parliament: No level of cost-cutting should affect our salary – Senate
The Nigerian Senate has spoken out against the idea of turning the National Assembly into a part-time system. Senate spokesman Yemi Adaramodu made it clear that lawmakers’ salaries should not be reduced as part of any cost-cutting plans. He shared his views during a recent interview, strongly rejecting the suggestion for a part-time parliamentary system. […]
Akpabio disregarded my right as Senator – Seriake Dickson picks holes in Tinubu’s speech
Senator Seriake Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West, spoke out against President Bola Tinubu’s speech at the National Assembly on Democracy Day 2025. After the speech, Senator Dickson told reporters that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, did not let him speak or raise important issues during the event. He said Akpabio quickly went through the letters […]
National Assembly will rubber stamp in Nigeria’s interest – Senate replies critics
The Nigerian Senate has responded to people who are calling the National Assembly a “rubber stamp” for President Bola Tinubu. Many critics believe lawmakers always agree with the President without asking questions. Senator Yemi Adaramodu, who leads the Senate’s Media and Publicity Committee, spoke on this issue. He said the Senate supports and approves only […]
Akpabio urges lawmakers to ignore ‘rubber stamp’ critics
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has asked lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly to not pay attention to people who call them a “rubber stamp.” He made this clear during a special meeting where they welcomed President Bola Tinubu. Akpabio said that many critics don’t really understand how the parliament works or why lawmakers do their […]
Two tenure for president, govs: Stakeholders weigh Makinde’s single term call
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has sparked a national conversation after suggesting that Nigeria should adopt a single-term system for top political positions. He proposed a one-time term of five or six years for presidents, governors, and local government leaders. Makinde believes that leaders only focus on serious governance during the first five years […]
Defections increases APC members to 68 in Senate and 207 in House of Reps
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, is getting stronger in the National Assembly. Many politicians from other parties are joining APC, which is changing the number of members in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. This is happening less than two years after the current Assembly started. Right now, APC has […]
We are under siege. Terrorism is eating up Benue – Governor Alia cries out, accuses politicians of fueling the crisis
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has raised alarm that his state is under serious attack by terrorists and bandits. He explained that the recent killings in the state have gone beyond the usual fights between farmers and herders. Over the past few weeks, there has been a rise in violent attacks across different parts of […]
Benue: Gov Alia reveals those behind attacks on communities
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has accused some politicians who are currently serving in Nigeria’s National Assembly of being behind the recent attacks happening in the state. He made this statement during an interview on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” program, saying the situation is disturbing and completely unacceptable. Although Governor Alia didn’t mention any names, […]
Economy will collapse if Nigeria does not borrow – Orji Kalu
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who represents the Abia North Senatorial District, believes that without borrowing money, Nigeria’s economy could fall apart. He shared this view during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he responded to complaints that lawmakers approve too many loan requests from the government. Many people are worried because Nigeria’s debt […]