Cross River lawmaker suspended for manhandling wife
The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended a lawmaker, Ovat Agbor, who represents Obubra I State Constituency, over alleged violent conduct involving his wife. The suspension was announced during a plenary session after lawmakers condemned the reported behaviour as unacceptable for a public official. The motion for his suspension was moved by Davies […]
Nasarawa senator, Akwashiki dies at 52
Nasarawa State has been thrown into mourning following the death of Senator Akwashiki at the age of 52. The lawmaker, who represented his constituency at the National Assembly, reportedly died after a brief illness, although official details are still emerging. His death has come as a shock to many within and outside the state. Since […]
Zamfara lawmaker escapes death as constituents attack him over poor performance
A lawmaker from Zamfara State narrowly escaped death after he was attacked by angry constituents who accused him of poor performance in office. The incident reportedly happened when the politician visited his constituency, where residents confronted him over what they described as years of neglect and unfulfilled promises. Eyewitnesses said the situation quickly turned violent […]
CSOs urge lawmakers to conclude 2025 constitution review, warn against further delays
Civil society organizations (CSOs) have called on Nigerian lawmakers to finalize the 2025 constitution review without further delays. They stressed that prolonged postponements could affect governance and democratic processes across the country. According to them, timely completion of the review is critical for national stability. The CSOs emphasized that the constitution review must address key […]
Six PDP, LP lawmakers defect to APC
Nigeria’s political landscape has shifted again as six lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) have officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The legislators announced their move during a formal session, saying they were aligning with a party they believe will better support development and provide stronger political direction. The […]
Senate Unseals Natasha Akpoti’s Office
The Nigerian Senate has officially unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central. The office was earlier sealed due to a legal tussle following disputes over her election victory. With the office now reopened, Senator Natasha can fully resume her legislative duties and representation of her constituents. The development has been welcomed by […]
National Assembly Blocks Senator Natasha’s resumption
The National Assembly has stopped Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from returning to her duties, even though her six-month suspension has ended. The Kogi Central lawmaker had written to inform the Assembly that she was ready to resume her legislative work after the suspension period. Although the Assembly is on recess, the acting clerk responded that her […]
PDP to take legal action against national, state assembly member defectors
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that it will go to court to retrieve the seats of lawmakers who were elected under the party but have now joined another party. This includes both National Assembly and State Assembly members. This decision was made during the party’s 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. After the […]
National assembly suspends legislative activities for 7 days to mourn Buhari
The National Assembly of Nigeria has put all its activities on hold for the next seven days to mourn the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. He died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in a hospital in London. In a statement released on Monday, July 14, the Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, announced […]
NAFDAC: Rep condemns N700,000 ‘shop re-opening levy’ on Onitsha drug traders
A federal lawmaker, Mr. Afam Ogene, has spoken out against the N700,000 fee that traders in the Onitsha drug market are being asked to pay. This charge comes after NAFDAC closed the market. Ogene represents the Ogbaru Federal Constituency in Anambra State and belongs to the Labour Party. He described NAFDAC’s actions as shocking and […]