Speaker Abbas Tajudeen reshuffled four House committees, moving their chairmen to different committees to improve efficiency. Former Chairman of Foreign Affairs, Abdulmumini Jibrin, was moved to Housing and Habitat, while other chairmen were reassigned to Judiciary, Army, and Foreign Affairs. Deputy Speaker Idris Wase called for National Assembly intervention regarding the non-swearing-in of newly elected … Read more
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase, is still vying for the speakership of the 10th assembly despite his party’s endorsement of other candidates. Wase argues that the APC’s decision contradicts Nigeria’s Federal Character Principle. He refuses to withdraw or step down from the race, even after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. … Read more
Speakership Battle: the APC finds itself in a dilemma as opposition parties strategize major upset. About 10 members of the APC have declared interest to contest the speakership. Gbajabiamila will have a top battle because most of the men in the race backed him in 2019 to become the speaker. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Tinubu had submitted Kabiru Masari’s name reportedly as a placeholder in his filings with INEC. The APC had come under pressure after its body language gave off the impression the party may be fielding a Muslim-Muslim ticket EDITOR’S PICK Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate Buhari Writes Sanwo-Olu On Brithday Ceremony My … Read more
The House of Representatives is in a rowdy session as lawmakers debate over the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. There was uproar on Thursday after Deputy Speaker Idris Wase ruled against e-transmission of results despite a resounding ‘yes’ vote in favour of electronic transmission. More to follow…
A Diaspora community of Tiv people in the United States were concerned about the insecurity problems in the country Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives said the Diaspora community could not submit a petition on security matters The APC Diaspora forum wants clarity on what kinds of petition can be submitted to the National … Read more
Deputy House of Representatives speaker Idris Wase caused a stir after saying Nigerians in the diaspora have no business discussing matters happening in the country. This was on the back of security problems occurring in different parts of the country which has posed a challenge for the government. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairperson of the Nigerians … Read more
The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms Gill Atkinson has said Nigerians will gain from Brexit as it was an opportunity of opening its relationship with the rest of the world. She gave the advice when she paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Idris Wase in … Read more
Yakubu Dogara, immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives,who defeated Gbajabiamila in 2015 to become speaker has congratulated Ahmad Lawan and Femi Gbajabiamila on their election as Senate President and Speaker of the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively. In the same vein, he also felicitated with Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege and Rep. Ahmed Idris … Read more
The president of the recently concluded eighth senate, Mr Bukola Saraki has extended his heart warm felicitation to his successor, Ahmed Lawan on his emergence as the President of the 9th Senate. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity on Tuesday, Mr Saraki also congratulated Ovie Omo-Agege, who is the … Read more