Tuesday, June 30, 2026

National Assembly

April 17, 2026

JAMB to reschedule UTME for candidates affected by technical glitches

“The move is to ensure that no registered candidate is denied the opportunity to sit for the examination.”

JAMB
April 17, 2026

Wike hopeful of 80% 2026 budget implementation by January

FCT minister Nyesom Wike has expressed optimism that the FCT Administration will achieve 80 per cent implementation of its 2026 budget by January 2027.

Nyesom Wike inspecting projects in Abuja
April 14, 2026

U.S. reduced embassy staff in Abuja, afraid Iran will strike Nigeria: Akpabio

Mr Akpabio also said the adjustment in diplomatic staffing levels should not be linked to Nigeria’s current political environment.

Godswill Akpabio
April 13, 2026

SERAP urges lawmakers to probe INEC chairman over pro-Tinubu X posts

The organisation further noted that the National Assembly should be guided by due process in any investigation. 

Amupitan and SERAP logo
April 11, 2026

Insecurity: NASS pledges support for armed forces

Mr Agbese urged Nigerians to support the armed forces by providing timely, credible information to aid security operations.

National Assembly
April 1, 2026

Kano: Governor Yusuf welcomes eight NNPP defectors to APC

Governor Abba Yusuf has welcomed the defection of eight NNPP lawmakers to the APC at the National Assembly in Abuja.

Abba Kabir Yusuf
March 26, 2026

JOHESU protests against proposed new health sector in Abuja

“The bill, as drafted, seeks to make other health professionals second-class to medical doctors,” one of the union leaders told journalists.

JOHESU PROTEST
March 18, 2026

20 APC lawmakers in Ogun assembly back Tinubu’s second term

Mr Sheriff also declared the lawmakers’ support for the governirship ambition of Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi.

APC members affirming support for Tinubu's second-term
March 15, 2026

Pat Utomi urges review of electoral act

Mr Utomi said controversies surrounding the act must be resolved before the general elections to encourage wider participation.

Pat Utomi
March 14, 2026

Ramadan, Lent: Lawmaker donates 2,400 bags of rice to two Nasarawa LGAs

Mr Nalaraba said the gesture was to improve the lives of the Christians and Muslims before, during, and after the Ramadan and Lenten seasons.

Bags of rice used to illustrate the story