Tag: Speaker of the House of Representatives

Until his death on Friday, Yaya Tongo represented Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State and chaired the Nigeria–United Arab Emirates ...

The annual dinner, initially scheduled for Thursday, 4th June 2026, will now be held on Friday, 19th June 2026, at ...

The mega empowerment, comprising cash gift of N200million, 67 transformers, tractors, SUVs, cars, buses, motorcycles, tricycles, agriculture equipment, fertilizers, generators, ...

President Tinubu, in a letter, sought the “kind indulgence” of the House of Representatives to allow him to address the ...

Speaker Abbas Tajudeen called on Nigerians to see the anniversary as a time for sober reflection and renewed dedication to ...

The conference, which was held in Abuja, marked the first time Nigeria hosted the gathering since WAAPAC was established in ...

The lawmakers approved the yearly state of the nation address on Thursday at the joint session of the National Assembly ...

The bill provides, among other things, that eligible Nigerians who fail to vote during elections could face a penalty of ...

President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on 18 March to halt the escalating political crisis and ...

The Senate President and House Speaker operate 11-vehicle fleets, and their convoys alone cost Nigerian taxpayers an estimated ₦4 billion.

“I support the president’s tax reforms not because they are perfect, but because it is the right thing to do."

Mr Tajudeen said the House will play a more active role in the next national action plan against violence targeting ...

In separate letters, Global Rights outlined various issues that need to be investigated by the CJN and the House of ...

SERAP also urged them to “promptly end the alleged practice by the National Assembly of fixing its own salaries, allowances ...

Mr Abbas has faced criticism for the bill which contains other obnoxious provisions such as criminalising the refusal to recite ...

The bill also prescribes a three-year jail term or a N5 million fine for “disrespecting” constituted authorities, subject to conviction ...

"We are not only doubling the minimum wage, we have added something on top."

Under the current system, public petitions are presented manually through any member of the House,

"The cooperation and collaboration between the media and the legislature, as outlined in our House Legislative Agenda, are essential for ...

Mr Tajudeen said the reshuffle was meant to ensure the efficient functioning of the House.

Speaker Abbas Tajudeen said all activities to mark the Democracy Day will be held on 12 June.

''I have been watching various committees summoning ministers and heads of agencies. I have complained to the Speaker to let ...

Mr Akpabio and Mr Abbas are sued for themselves and on behalf of all members of the National Assembly.

The speaker said the lawmakers are aware of the hardship and pains Nigerians are going through.