By Oto Drama, PhD A response to the “PJI Initiative Media” Delusions THE recent press release from the Professor Julius Ihonvbere (PJI) camp is not a defense of leadership; it is a eulogy for accountability. Draped in the flowery prose of a man who has spent more time in Abuja air-conditioning than in the dust…
Popular socialite and nightlife entrepreneur, Pascal Okechukwu, famously known as Cubana Chief Priest, has officially declared his intention to contest for a seat in the Federal House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections. The “Celebrity Barman,” who has long been a close ally of the Imo State government, revealed that he will be running…
The House of Representatives has released the four tax reform Acts recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following public controversy over alleged alterations to the nation’s tax laws. The release of the documents came amid concerns raised on the floor of the House over discrepancies between versions of the tax laws circulating…
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has addressed and dismissed claims that the recently enacted Nigeria’s tax reform laws were secretly altered after their passage by the National Assembly. This came on the heels of the demand by civil society organisations and lawmakers for an independent probe into…
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulsammad Dasuki (PDP Sokoto), on Wednesday, raised the alarm on the floor of the House, alleging discrepancies between the tax laws passed by the National Assembly and the versions subsequently gazetted and made available to the public. Rising under Order Six, Rule Two of the House Rules…
The member representing Ehime Mbano, Ihitte Uboma, Obowo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, and Chairman, Committee on Nutrition and National Food Security,Hon. Chike Okafor, has identified systemic failure of the nation’s security architecture as major challenge being faced in the country. Hon. Okafor made this assertion during a two-day plenary debate on national…
The House of Representatives has waded into mounting public outrage over escalating bank charges, warning that excessive fees could undermine Nigeria’s drive for financial inclusion. Lawmakers said the growing deductions from customers’ accounts are discouraging savings and eroding trust in the banking sector — a trend that threatens to reverse years of progress toward expanding…
Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has withdrawn his controversial indigeneship bill, saying the proposal requires broader consultation and alignment with public sentiment. In a statement issued Tuesday by his media aide, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu said the decision followed critical feedback from stakeholders and a detailed report…
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on the Rehabilitation and Operationalisation of the Baro Inland Port has commenced work with a renewed commitment to revive the long-abandoned national asset located in Niger State. At its inaugural meeting on Wednesday at the National Assembly, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Saidu Abdullahi (Niger, APC) said the committee…
IGP, Kayode Egbetokun Members of the House of Representatives has urged an immediate and thorough investigation into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) following serious allegations involving over N50 billion in corruption, fraudulent contract awards, and unauthorized disposal of police assets. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance moved by Hon….
