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House of Representatives

July 1, 2026

Backlash forces ICE to release Nigerian Catholic nun Leticia Ugboaja detained while going to Texas church for Sunday mass

Ms Ugboaja was eventually released from custody on Monday night after political intervention.

Nigerian Catholic nun Leticia Ugboaja
June 26, 2026

House of Reps deputy speaker urges youths to advance Nigeria’s image on social media

He said amplifying negative narratives on social media could harm the country’s image.

Federal House of Representatives member
June 26, 2026

Nigerian inducted as GLOBE president in UK, promises stronger climate action

Ex-U.S. vice-president and GLOBE co-founder, AI Gore, urged Mr Onuigbo to build on GLOBE’s legacy and accelerate the political leadership needed to confront this global crisis.

35th anniversary celebration of GLOBE Legislators
June 25, 2026

Gov Yusuf urges Kano residents to back Tinubu’s 2027 re-election

Governor Abba Yusuf has called on residents to continue supporting President Bola Tinubu.

Abba Yusuf with President Bola Tinubu
June 25, 2026

State Police Bill: Former lawmaker hails Senate, warns against abuse

“The decentralisation of policing is long overdue. A state police structure will enable a faster response to security threats,” said Mr Egoh.

Police officers
June 23, 2026

Senate meets Wednesday to deliberate on Tinubu’s state police bill for passage 

The president described the proposal as a key component of his administration’s efforts to reform Nigeria’s security architecture.

Nigerian Senate
June 16, 2026

 Speaker Tajudeen seeks stakeholders’ partnership to enhance military capacity

Mr Tajudeen made the call on Monday at the opening of a two-day public hearing on five military-related bills, organised by the House Committee on Defence in Abuja.

Speaker of the House of Reps, Tajudeen Abbas
June 15, 2026

Reps pass bill to extend 2025 capital budget implementation by three months

Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, in his ruling, adopted the amended bill as the working document of the House.

House of Representatives in plenary
June 12, 2026

State police should be Democracy Day gift to Nigerians, APC diaspora chieftain says

“It has become increasingly evident that a highly centralised policing structure is overstretched in a nation of more than 220 million people,” he said.

Police officers
June 9, 2026

Reps urge Tinubu to order security agents to flush out bandits, terrorists from Nigeria

Mr Osonwa argued that the current security response appeared largely reactive and insufficient to stem the operations of criminal groups.

House of Representatives in plenary