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House of Representatives Spokesperson States President Tinubu Need Not Explain Budget Execution
Rep. Philip Agbese clarified that the House of Representatives does not need to summon President Tinubu to explain budget implementation, noting that ministers and agency heads are the appropriate officials to hold accountable.
Benjamin Kalu Calls for Objective Journalism and National Development Support
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has challenged Nigerian journalists to balance reports on national challenges with progress to help strengthen democracy and public trust.
House of Representatives Proposes Nutritionists Registration Council
Lawmakers are considering a new bill to establish the Nutritionists Registration Council of Nigeria to regulate the profession, eliminate quackery, and better address the country's malnutrition crisis.
Nigerian Lawmakers Demand Re-evaluation of Ties With South Africa Amid Xenophobic Violence
Nigerian representatives are pushing for a review of diplomatic ties with South Africa following a series of deadly xenophobic attacks against their citizens.
Coalition of Opposition Party Members Endorse APGA Candidate in Anambra for 2027
Members from the PDP, APC, and NDC in Njikoka, Anambra State, have united to support APGA's Chukwudi Oli for the Anaocha/Njikoka/Dunukofia Federal Constituency House of Representatives race.
Philip Agbese Labels Resignation Demands Against President Tinubu as Politically Driven
Lawmaker Philip Agbese has dismissed calls for President Tinubu's resignation as politically motivated, urging opposition members to focus on supporting national security efforts instead.
ALDRAP Sues to Force House of Representatives to Arrest NILDS DG
Legislative lawyers have asked the Abuja Federal High Court to compel the House of Representatives to issue an arrest warrant for NILDS Director General, Prof. Abubakar Olanrewaju Suleiman, following his failure to appear before a committee investigating his alleged participation in partisan politics.
Afam Victor Ogene Named Spokesperson for 10th House Minority Caucus
The Minority Caucus of the 10th House of Representatives has appointed Afam Victor Ogene, a seasoned legislator and former journalist, as its new spokesperson to manage public communications and oversight responsibilities.
House of Representatives suspends sessions until July
The House of Representatives has adjourned its activities until July 2026, using the break to facilitate constitutional reviews and constituency engagement, shortly after passing the State Police Bill.