House of Representatives
Reps give Transport Minister 48 hours to explain Kaduna train derailment
The House of Representatives has summoned Transport Minister Sa’idu Alkali to appear within 48 hours over the Kaduna-bound train derailment involving 618 passengers. The House of Representatives Committee on Land Transport has directed the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, to appear before it within 48 hours following his refusal to attend an investigative hearing […]
House of Reps denies lawmakers receive bribes to sponsor bills
When the House reconvenes, Rep. Auyo will be invited to substantiate his claims before the House. Should he be unable to provide evidence, the matter will be referred to the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges. The House of Representatives rejected recent statements by Hon. Ibrahim Usman Auyo, who claimed that lawmakers receive payments before […]
Kalu Advocates Reserved Seats Bill to Boost Women’s Representation
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has decried the severely low number of women in Nigeria’s legislative institutions, emphasizing the urgent need for gender inclusion through the Reserved Seats for Women Bill. Speaking at a roundtable discussion on the bill, organized by The Osasu Show (TOS) in collaboration with the Embassy of […]
Texas Democrats Flee State to Block GOP Map Proposal
In a dramatic move, Texas Democrats have left the state to prevent the House of Representatives from holding a vote on new congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump. The proposed map aims to create five new Republican-leaning seats, potentially shifting the balance of power in the US House of Representatives in favor of the […]
APC Rejects Electoral Act 2025, Opposes Single-Day Elections Bill
A major legislative reform aimed at unifying Nigeria’s electoral calendar has stirred political controversy, as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) firmly rejects the proposed Electoral Act 2025. The bill, championed by Hon. Bayo Balogun, Chairman of the House Committee on Electoral Matters, seeks to overhaul the current Electoral Act No. 13 of 2022 and […]
Reps Propose Single-Day Elections in Landmark Electoral Reform Bill
The House of Representatives has initiated a landmark legislative proposal aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s electoral framework through the introduction of the Electoral Act 2025. If enacted, the bill will usher in comprehensive reforms that significantly alter how elections are conducted across the country. A key highlight of the proposed legislation is the unification of Nigeria’s […]
Reps Tackle Oil Sector Irregularities, Monopoly Threat
The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has commenced a wide-ranging investigation into Nigeria’s troubled downstream oil sector, with particular focus on the colossal investments made over the years in the turnaround maintenance of the country’s key refineries — and the reasons those efforts have continued to yield little or no results. Chairman […]
Akpabio Vows Swift Action on Over 160 Pending House Bills
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured the House of Representatives of the Senate’s commitment to swiftly attend to over 160 bills that originated from the lower chamber and are currently pending in the Senate. Akpabio made this pledge on Tuesday while delivering a goodwill message at the “Open Week” of the House of Representatives, a […]
Lawmakers Commend Shehu Dikko’s Contributions to Nigerian Sports as He Turns 55
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, has paid glowing tribute to the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, in celebration of his 55th birthday. In a congratulatory statement issued on Monday, Honourable Amadu — who represents the Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency of Zamfara State — […]
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Passes US House of Representatives
The United States(US) House of Representatives has passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a massive tax cut and spending package representing a key pillar of President Donald Trump’s agenda. The bill was approved with a narrow margin of 218 to 214 votes, despite fierce opposition from Democrats. The legislation includes significant tax cuts, boosting funding […]