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House Passes Revised 2024, 2025 Budgets

Nigeria's House of Representatives approves revised N43.56tr 2024 and N48.31tr 2025 budgets, extending capital implementation to March 2026. Read the full breakdown of allocations and fiscal reforms.

Six Rivers PDP Reps Defect to APC in Major Blow

The Peoples Democratic Party suffers a major setback as six federal lawmakers from Rivers State defect to the APC, strengthening the ruling party's grip on the strategic state. Read the full details.

Stakeholders Condemn Reps' Vote-Buying Decision

Peter Obi and other stakeholders criticise the House of Representatives for refusing to criminalise vote-buying in party primaries, calling it a grave threat to Nigeria's democracy ahead of 2027. Read why this decision is a setback.

Obi Slams Reps Over Vote-Buying Bill Rejection

Peter Obi criticises the House of Reps for rejecting a bill to criminalise vote-buying in primaries, calling it a grave threat to Nigeria's democratic foundation. Read his full statement.

Obi: No Democracy in a Vote-Buying System

Peter Obi criticizes the House of Reps for failing to criminalize vote buying in party primaries, warning it corrupts Nigeria's democracy. Read his full statement and analysis.

House of Reps Increases Campaign Spending Limits

Nigeria's House of Representatives has approved higher campaign spending limits for all elective offices, with the presidential ceiling doubled to N10 billion. Read the full details and implications for the 2027 elections.

Reps Raise Campaign Spending Limits for 2027 Polls

The House of Representatives has approved new, higher campaign spending limits for all elective offices ahead of the 2027 general elections. Find out the new ceilings for presidential, governorship, and other candidates.

House Approves Jail, 10-Year Ban for Vote Buyers

Nigeria's House of Representatives has passed stricter penalties for electoral offences, including jail terms and a 10-year election ban for vote buyers. The reforms also mandate real-time electronic transmission of results.

Reps, Senate Differ on 2026 Oil Benchmark in MTEF

The House of Representatives has approved a $64.85 per barrel oil price benchmark for 2026, diverging from the Senate's $60. Get the full details on the MTEF/FSP projections and budget implications.

Reps Probe Alleged Alterations to Passed Tax Laws

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into claims that recently passed tax laws were altered after approval. A seven-member committee will examine the discrepancies.

4 Rivers PDP Reps Resign, Join APC

Four Rivers State House of Representatives members have defected from the PDP to the ruling APC. Get the full list and analysis of this major political shift.

Reps Committee Denies Extorting JAMB, Refunds N62.7M

The House of Representatives committee has denied allegations of extorting JAMB, revealing it refunded N62.7 million twice. Get the full details on the oversight controversy and the cleared air.

WAEC: No Financial Impropriety in Reps' Oversight

WAEC clarifies it is unaware of any financial misconduct by the House Committee on Basic Examination Bodies during oversight. Get the full details on the investigation and JAMB's apology.

ICPC to Probe NMDPRA Boss After Dangote's Petition

Nigeria's ICPC confirms it will investigate NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed over Aliko Dangote's petition alleging $7M in school fees. The House of Representatives also launches a parallel probe.

Reps to Probe Nigerian Aircraft Detention in Burkina Faso

The House of Representatives resolves to investigate the detention of a Nigerian military aircraft and personnel in Burkina Faso. Lawmakers call for urgent diplomatic action via ECOWAS and AU frameworks for their release.

House Orders Emergency Work on Collapsed Imo Road

The House of Representatives has directed federal agencies to immediately begin emergency repairs on the collapsed Umuma Isiaku–Nkwerre Road in Imo State and address severe erosion across Ideato. Urgent relief for displaced communities is also mandated.

Reps summon 3 DisCos over N100bn debt to FG

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned IBEDC, BEDC, and PHEDC over an alleged N100 billion debt. The companies have 72 hours to appear or face sanctions. Read more.

FG Halts Sachet Alcohol Ban Pending Consultations

The Federal Government has suspended the proposed ban on sachet alcohol. Enforcement by NAFDAC is halted pending a final policy directive after legislative review. Read the full details.

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