6 PDP Lawmakers in Zamfara Defect to APC
Six members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have officially defected from the PDP to the APC, citing unresolved internal crises and poor governance. Get the full list of defectors and their reasons.
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Kano Buries Two State Lawmakers, Governor Yusuf Mourns
Kano State is in mourning as two NNPP lawmakers, Hon. Aminu Sa’ad Ungogo and Hon. Aliyu Sarki Daneji, were buried. Governor Abba Yusuf and NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso paid their last respects. Read more about the tragic losses.
Two Kano State Lawmakers Die Within Hours
Kano State House of Assembly plunged into mourning as Hon. Aminu Saad Ungogo and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji died within hours on December 24, 2025. Read the full story.
Kano Assembly Mourns Two Lawmakers Who Died Hours Apart
Kano State House of Assembly plunged into mourning as lawmakers Aminu Sa’adu Ungogo and Aliyu Yusuf Daneji died within hours on Wednesday. Learn about their lives and legacies.
Anioma State: Group Calls on Tinubu, SE Lawmakers for Support
Anioma group urges President Tinubu and Southeast legislators to support the Anioma State creation bill, framing it as reclaiming 'lost Igbo territories'. The bill is currently at the caucus stage in the National Assembly.
Two Kano State Assembly Members Die Within Hours
Kano State is in mourning after the sudden deaths of two serving House of Assembly members, Hon. Aminu Sa’adu and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, on Wednesday, December 24. Details emerge.
Tinubu Vows to Hunt Down Terrorism Financiers
President Bola Tinubu pledges to target terrorism financiers and armed groups under a new national security doctrine. Read his full statement from the 2026 budget presentation.
Akpabio Calls for Stronger Police Protection for Lawmakers
Senate President Godswill Akpabio urges enhanced police security for National Assembly members, citing rising economic hardship and insecurity. Read his full address and analysis.
Nationwide Defections Tilt Political Balance Towards APC
A wave of defections by lawmakers and party officials to the APC signals a major political realignment. Get the full details on the moves in Rivers, FCT, Sokoto, Zamfara, and expert analysis on Nigeria's leadership crisis.
Zamfara Lawmaker Attacked, Kwara Assembly Suspends Member
Angry mob assaults Zamfara lawmaker Kabiru Mika’ilu Dangulbi for alleged neglect. Separately, Kwara Assembly suspends Saba Yisa Gideon for 3 months over recording breach. Get the full details.
US Congress Members Assess Security in Benue State
Governor Hyacinth Alia hosts US lawmakers to discuss Benue's security crisis. The visit follows President Trump's controversial 'Christian genocide' allegation and military threat against Nigeria.
PDP Moves to Sack Rivers Lawmakers Over Defection
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vows to use constitutional means to remove 17 Rivers State lawmakers, including Speaker Martin Amaewhule, who defected to the APC. Read the full details and political implications.
Wike on Rivers Assembly Defection to APC
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says 16 Rivers lawmakers who defected to APC are free to go. He vows to work with remaining PDP members, urging party unity. Full details.
17 Rivers Lawmakers Defect from PDP to APC, Wike Speaks
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike reacts as 17 Rivers State lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, calling it unfortunate but constitutional. Get the full details and analysis of the political shift ahead of 2027.
Rivers Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Join APC
Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and 15 other PDP members defect to the APC, citing party crisis ahead of 2027 elections.
Pharmacists Oppose Creation of New Health Commissions
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria cautions the National Assembly against creating new health bodies, calling proposals legally unnecessary and wasteful.
Zamfara: Two APC Lawmakers Defect to PDP
Two Zamfara State House of Assembly members have resigned from the APC, citing poor leadership and internal divisions. They have officially joined the PDP, strengthening the opposition's position in the state. Read more.
NASS Confirms Musa, Bans Ransom in Security Overhaul
The Senate and House of Representatives confirm Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister and adopt hard-line anti-terror measures, banning ransom payments and amnesty for terrorists. Read the details.
Akwa Ibom Assembly Rejects Motion to Ban Dog Meat
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly rejects a bill seeking to ban dog meat consumption over health risks. Lawmaker's motion collapses without a seconder. Read full details.
US Presses Nigeria to End Sharia Law, Disband Hisbah
US lawmakers are urged to push Nigeria to abolish Sharia law and disband Hisbah commissions amid rising anti-Christian persecution. Experts warn extremist groups exploit these frameworks.
ADC Set to Harvest 21 Senators, 86 Reps for 2027
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly set to receive over 100 National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 polls, with defections hitting APC hardest. Read details of the political realignment.
SERAP sues Akpabio, Abbas over ₦18.6bn payments
SERAP files lawsuit against National Assembly leaders over missing ₦18.6bn for commission complex. Demand full accountability and transparency in public funds management.
NASC to refund N6.93bn for inflated contracts
Audit report reveals National Assembly Service Commission inflated contracts by N6.93bn without due process. Chairman ordered to account for funds or face sanctions. Read full details.
Group Seeks Constitutional Amendment for INEC Reform
A youth coalition urges the National Assembly to amend the constitution for a merit-based INEC leadership selection and faster election dispute resolution. Join the call for credible elections.
Watchdog Defends PIA Implementation Against ₦1 Trillion Claim
Niger Delta accountability network refutes House Committee claims, says Petroleum Industry Act implementation is on track and bringing stability to oil sector. Read full details.
First Lady Tinubu Supports Women's Reserved Seats Bill
Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu endorses Reserved Seats for Women's Bill to boost female political representation from 3.8%. Advocacy lead hails historic move toward inclusive democracy.
Lawmakers Reject Tinubu's Police Withdrawal Order
Two senators and a House Rep condemn President Tinubu's directive to withdraw police from VIP duties, warning it will make politicians targets for bandits and terrorists.
Lawmakers Condemn Tinubu Over Bandit Negotiations
Nigerian lawmakers openly criticized President Tinubu's approach to bandit attacks, rejecting negotiations and demanding accountability for troop withdrawal in Kebbi. Read the full details of the security crisis.
Abaribe Criticizes Senate Over Security Crisis Response
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe confronts National Assembly colleagues for failing to address Nigeria's insecurity crisis. He demands accountability for troop withdrawal in Kebbi kidnapping case.
National Assembly Declares Security Crisis, Seeks Death Penalty
Nigerian lawmakers declare security system near collapse, demand death penalty for kidnappers and sweeping security reforms amid escalating nationwide attacks.
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