Reps Urge FG To Construct Benin–Lagos Railway To Ease Traffic
The House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, urged the Federal Government to commence construction of a railway corridor linking Benin City and Lagos to tackle growing insecurity and traffic congestion along the busy highway connecting the two cities. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion moved during plenary by the lawmaker representing […]
Breaking: Reps Orders N10m Fine, Jail Term for Dual Party Membership
The house of representatives has amended the Electoral Act 2026 to penalize dual membership of political parties. Under the new provision, individuals found guilty of belonging to more than one political party at the same time will face a fine of N10 million and a maximum prison term of two years. The lower legislative chamber […]
Demolition Saga: Edo Govt Earmarks PDP Lawmaker’s Home Over Cult Allegation
….Says If You Appreciate My Worth, Don’t Weaponise State Machinery To Intimidate Me” Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Government has earmarked for demolition the residence of House of Representatives member, Marcus Onobun, over allegation of hosting a cult meeting. Onobun, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker representing Esan West and Esan Central […]
House of Representatives Rejects Bill on Rotational Presidency
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has voted against a proposed constitutional amendment that sought to rotate the offices of the President and Vice President among the country’s six geopolitical zones. The bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu, aimed to promote inclusiveness by ensuring each region — North Central, North East, North West, South East, […]
Reps Summon Benue, Zamfara Governors Over Governance Concerns
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned the Governors of Benue and Zamfara States—Hyacinth Alia and Dauda Lawal—as well as the state assemblies of both states to appear before it on Thursday, March 8. The summons follows a petition submitted by a civil rights group, Guardians of Democracy and Rule of Law, […]
Just In: Reps Halt Bill To Strip VP, Governors Of Immunity
The house of representatives on Thursday shelved its decision on the second reading of the bill seeking to strip vice-president, governors and deputy governors of immunity. The house reached the decision decision after a motion moved majority leader of the house, Julius Ihonvbere. Truthlive News had reported that the bill passed through a second reading […]
Breaking: House of Reps Approves Emergency Rule in Rivers
Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The approval came during Thursday’s plenary session following a formal request from the President. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas confirmed that 240 lawmakers were in attendance, ensuring a quorum. Details Shortly…