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Court declares National Assembly’s N110bn SUV and allowance schemes unlawful

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has, in a landmark judgment, declared unlawful the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle and allowance schemes, ruling that the spending of N40 billion on 465 vehicles for lawmakers and N70 billion in support allowances for newly elected members breached procurement laws, constitutional obligations and the public trust. […] The post Court declares National Assembly’s N110bn SUV and allowance schemes unlawful appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Akpabio denies promising APC tickets to senators defeated in primaries

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed reports suggesting he promised automatic senatorial tickets to lawmakers who lost in the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections. The post Akpabio denies promising APC tickets to senators defeated in primaries appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Akwa Ibom speaker suspends spokesperson

The Akwa Ibom Assembly Speaker Udeme Otong suspended the press secretary after a statement announcing a planned return to the Assembly complex under construction sparked controversy following security standoff tensions between lawmakers and the executive. The post Akwa Ibom speaker suspends spokesperson appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Former Enugu Lawmakers hail Mbah at three

The Association of Emeritus Lawmakers of the Enugu State House of Assembly (AELESHA) has congratulated Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah on his third anniversary in office, citing what it described as significant achievements across key sectors of the state’s economy. The post Former Enugu Lawmakers hail Mbah at three appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Reps to investigate NILDS DG over alleged participation in APC governorship primary

The lawmakers say the probe will determine whether his actions violated public service regulations and directives requiring public officials seeking elective positions to resign. The post Reps to investigate NILDS DG over alleged participation in APC governorship primary appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Insecurity: Presidency, IGP, lawmakers meet over establishment of state police

The Presidency on Thursday met with the leadership of the National Assembly and the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, to fine-tune the framework for the establishment of state police amid the heightened security situation in the country. The post Insecurity: Presidency, IGP, lawmakers meet over establishment of state police appeared first on Vanguard News.

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G-60 lawmakers insist Agbese voluntarily signed Ugochinyere’s nomination

The controversy surrounding the race for the position of Minority Leader in the House of Representatives took a fresh turn on Thursday as members of the G-60 Minority Caucus dismissed allegations that signatures on the nomination form of Rep. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere were forged. The post G-60 lawmakers insist Agbese voluntarily signed Ugochinyere’s nomination appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Senate Steps down bill on Chartered institute of training and developing of Nigeria amid controversy

By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE Senate has stepped down the consideration of the Chartered institute of training and development of Nigeria (Establishment) bill 2026, following stringent debates among lawmakers over its relevance and potential overlap with existing institutions. The bill which seeks to establish a professional body for certified trainers and development practitioners in Nigeria, […] The post Senate Steps down bill on Chartered institute of training and developing of Nigeria amid controversy appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Just in: Minority leadership tussle disrupts Reps plenary

A heated dispute over the leadership of the opposition caucus disrupted proceedings in the House of Representatives on Thursday as lawmakers engaged in a public confrontation over allegations of forgery and attempts to influence the race for the position of Minority Leader. The post Just in: Minority leadership tussle disrupts Reps plenary appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Minority leadership: Rowdy session in Reps as Agbese, Ugochinyere clash over forgery allegation

A heated dispute over the leadership of the opposition caucus triggered a rowdy session in the House of Representatives on Thursday as lawmakers engaged in a public confrontation over allegations of forgery, blackmail and attempts to influence the race for the position of minority leader. The post Minority leadership: Rowdy session in Reps as Agbese, Ugochinyere clash over forgery allegation appeared first on Vanguard News.

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US House votes to curb Trump on Iran war

In the wake of the flare-ups, four lawmakers from Trump's Republican party joined Democrats on Wednesday to vote 215-208 in favour of the public rebuke. The post US House votes to curb Trump on Iran war appeared first on Vanguard News.

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61 Opposition Lawmakers back Ugochinyere for Minority leader

A majority of opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have endorsed Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere as the Minority Leader-designate following the emergence of a vacancy in the position after the defection of the former Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The post 61 Opposition Lawmakers back Ugochinyere for Minority leader appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Security standoff disrupts Akwa Ibom assembly plenary, lawmakers turn back

A disagreement over security protocols at the Akwa Ibom Government House gate halted legislative proceedings on Tuesday, forcing lawmakers to abandon a planned plenary session. The post Security standoff disrupts Akwa Ibom assembly plenary, lawmakers turn back appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Brazil moves to limit abortion access for child rape victims

Brazilian lawmakers voted on Tuesday to make it tougher for underage victims of sexual violence to access abortion, in a lightning vote that followed less than two minutes of debate. The post Brazil moves to limit abortion access for child rape victims appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Cholera outbreak deepens in Borno, 37 dead as Senators demand emergency national response

The fast-spreading cholera outbreak in Borno State has killed 37 people and infected more than 3,000 others across seven local government areas, prompting urgent calls from northern lawmakers for a coordinated national emergency response. The post Cholera outbreak deepens in Borno, 37 dead as Senators demand emergency national response appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Reps demand urgent funding for NCDC over Ebola threat, epidemic preparedness

The lawmakers said immediate action is necessary to enhance Nigeria’s readiness against Ebola and other epidemic-prone diseases. The post Reps demand urgent funding for NCDC over Ebola threat, epidemic preparedness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Primaries: Akpabio raises hope of senators who lost return tickets, congratulates them in advance

Mr Akpabio said the Senate leadership had expected only a handful of lawmakers to lose their bids but was surprised by the high number of casualties recorded during the primaries. The post Primaries: Akpabio raises hope of senators who lost return tickets, congratulates them in advance appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Reps demand urgent rescue of abducted pupils, renew call for state police

The lawmakers called for swift rescue operations, stronger security deployment and a comprehensive framework to protect educational institutions nationwide. The post Reps demand urgent rescue of abducted pupils, renew call for state police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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13 Reps switch parties as Chinda resigns as Minority Leader

By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Tuesday witnessed a fresh wave of defections as 13 lawmakers formally announced their departure from their political parties during plenary, citing internal crises, leadership disputes, and the need to better serve their constituents. The Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, read letters from the affected members […] The post 13 Reps switch parties as Chinda resigns as Minority Leader appeared first on Vanguard News.

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All eyes on lawmakers who lost party primaries as NASS resumes plenary today

More than 20 senators and over 50 House members failed to secure return tickets in the just-concluded party primaries. The post All eyes on lawmakers who lost party primaries as NASS resumes plenary today appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Court declares National Assembly’s N110bn SUV and allowance schemes unlawful

Akpabio denies promising APC tickets to senators defeated in primaries

Akwa Ibom speaker suspends spokesperson

Former Enugu Lawmakers hail Mbah at three

Reps to investigate NILDS DG over alleged participation in APC governorship primary

Insecurity: Presidency, IGP, lawmakers meet over establishment of state police

G-60 lawmakers insist Agbese voluntarily signed Ugochinyere’s nomination

Senate Steps down bill on Chartered institute of training and developing of Nigeria amid controversy

Just in: Minority leadership tussle disrupts Reps plenary

Minority leadership: Rowdy session in Reps as Agbese, Ugochinyere clash over forgery allegation

US House votes to curb Trump on Iran war

61 Opposition Lawmakers back Ugochinyere for Minority leader

Security standoff disrupts Akwa Ibom assembly plenary, lawmakers turn back

Brazil moves to limit abortion access for child rape victims

Cholera outbreak deepens in Borno, 37 dead as Senators demand emergency national response

Reps demand urgent funding for NCDC over Ebola threat, epidemic preparedness

Primaries: Akpabio raises hope of senators who lost return tickets, congratulates them in advance

Reps demand urgent rescue of abducted pupils, renew call for state police

13 Reps switch parties as Chinda resigns as Minority Leader

All eyes on lawmakers who lost party primaries as NASS resumes plenary today