By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Senate has called on the Federal Government to provide urgent relief to communities devastated by flooding and erosion, particularly in Anambra, Ebonyi and Imo States, following reports of deaths, destruction of homes and farmlands, and damage to roads and other infrastructure. The resolutions followed motions presented during plenary by senators who […]
Akpabio Opposes Decriminalisation of Attempted Suicide as Senate Advances Bill
By George Ozalla Senate President Godswill Akpabio has opposed a proposed law seeking to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria, insisting that people who survive suicide attempts should face imprisonment, even as the Senate passed the bill for second reading. Akpabio made his position known on Tuesday during debate on the Suicide Prevention Bill, 2026, sponsored […]
Abbas Unveils Legislative Priorities as 10th Assembly Enters Final Lap
By George Ozalla The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has outlined the legislative priorities of the 10th National Assembly as the House enters the final phase of its four-year tenure, with the review of the 1999 Constitution and preparations for the 2027 budget topping the agenda. Abbas announced the priorities on Tuesday […]
Reps Dismiss Petition Against PINL, Back Pipeline Contract Extension
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities has recommended the dismissal of a petition against Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) and its Managing Director, Dr. Osahon Okunbor, after its investigative subcommittee reported that the allegations of financial impropriety, improper contract implementation and neglect of surveillance personnel were not substantiated by the […]
Senate to Probe NAF Aircraft Maintenance After Ondo Crash
By George Ozalla The Senate has resolved to investigate budgetary allocations for the maintenance of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft following a reported crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, which the motion before the chamber said claimed 25 lives. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Air Force, Senator […]
Trust Key to Good Governance, Akpabio Urges Inclusive Democracy
By George Ozalla Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on governments and parliaments across the world to strengthen public trust in democratic institutions by ensuring that citizens enjoy inclusive governance, equal opportunities and tangible improvements in their living conditions. Akpabio made the call while addressing the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Arusha, […]
Milton Dick Wins IPU Presidency for 2026–2029
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Photo caption: Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu (left); newly elected IPU Assembly President and Speaker of Australia’s House of Representatives, Milton Dick; and Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Dick’s visit to Akpabio to seek Nigeria’s support for his election. Photo: Senate President’s Office. Milton Dick, Speaker of Australia’s […]
2027: Reps Ask INEC to Disqualify Candidates Not in Party Registers
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to audit the candidates submitted by political parties for the 2027 general elections and disqualify those whose names are not contained in the membership registers submitted to the commission. The committee made the demand in a […]
Reps Probe PINL Pipeline Contract, Order Forensic Audit
By George Ozalla The House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities has commenced an investigation into the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), following allegations of financial impropriety and demands by oil-producing communities for a forensic examination of the company’s operations and finances. The investigation followed a petition submitted by the […]
Akpabio Advocates Inclusion, Trust, Opportunity at IPU Summit
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for greater inclusion, trust and opportunity as the foundations of democracy, saying democratic governance must give every citizen a voice and every community a place in the development of the nation. Akpabio made the call on Tuesday while addressing the 153rd Assembly of […]
