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H’Reps amend Electoral Act, proposes ₦10m fine, jail term for dual party membership

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 Aminu Imam

The 10th House of Representatives has moved to crack down on political cross-carpeting by amending the Electoral Act 2026 to criminalise dual membership of political parties. The lower legislative chamber passed the amendment during yesterday’s plenary. Under the new provision, individuals found guilty of belonging to more than one political party at the same time will face a fine of ₦10 million and a maximum prison term of two years. The amendment introduces three new subsections to section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026, which deals with political party membership…

H’Reps approve ₦140bn budget for S’East Devt. Commission

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

The 10th House of Representatives Committee on the South-East Development Commission has approved the South-East Development Commission’s proposed ₦140 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval followed a presentation by SEDC Managing Director and CEO, Mark Okoye, during a budget defence session on Thursday. Established to drive economic growth, infrastructure development, and industrialisation across Nigeria’s five South-East states, the SEDC coordinates regional development projects and attracts both public and private investments to enhance the region’s socio-economic profile. During the session, Okoye unveiled the Commission’s ambitious plan to grow…

Senate cuts election notice to 300 days, retains manual backup

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As H’Reps protest The 10th National Assembly was engulfed in dramatic scenes yesterday, as both chambers moved to revisit and amend key provisions of the Electoral Act ahead of the 2027 general elections, sparking protests, rowdy sessions and a sharply divided vote on electronic transmission of results. The Senate amended Clause 28 of the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, reducing the statutory notice period for elections from 360 days to 300 days. The amendment grants the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) flexibility to schedule the 2027 general elections…

H’Reps. approves Tinubu’s $2.35bn loan request for 2025 Budget

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 Aminu Imam

The 10th House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow $2.35 billion to help finance part of the 2025 Budget deficit. In addition, the green chamber yesterday endorsed the President’s proposal to issue a $500 million debut sovereign sukuk in the international capital market (ICM) to support key infrastructure projects and diversify Nigeria’s financing sources. The approvals followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the House Committee on Aids, Loans, and Debt Management, which reviewed the borrowing plan and recommended its implementation. According to the…

H’Reps makes move to limit rent hikes to 20%

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

The 10th House of Representatives has asked the federal government to work with states to regulate house rent in the country. The parliament passed the resolution during plenary on Thursday, following the adoption of a Motion sponsored by Bassey Akiba, a lawmaker from Cross River state. Moving the Motion, Akiba said the challenging economic climate is affecting individuals, households, and businesses, especially those in rental accommodation. The legislator said there is often a “sudden surge in rent” in areas after public infrastructure such as roads, markets, or other amenities are…

H’Reps to investigate $460m Abuja CCTV project, amid rising insecurity

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025 Aminu Imam

The 10th House of Representatives yesterday expressed concern over the worsening state of insecurity and recurring loss of lives in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), despite the installation of a $460 million closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance system designed to boost security operations. This followed the adoption of an urgent Motion sponsored by Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah (FCE), representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State, titled :“Urgent Need to Investigate the Rising Insecurity and Loss of Several Lives in Abuja, the Federal Capital, Despite the CCTV Project Secured with a…

H’Reps moves to end FG-ASUU rift

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 Aminu Imam

The leadership of the House of Representatives, has taken a step towards ending the lingering rift between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU). The resolution by the Green Chamber to seek a lasting solution that would prevent subsequent strike actions by ASUU followed a Motion sponsored by Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan, the lawmaker representing Badagry federal constituency. Recall that ASUU had recently announced its plan to embark on a two-week warning strike pending the Federal Government’s resolve to meet the demands listed in its…

H’ Reps. push for single-day voting for 2027; all elections, one ballot

October 4, 2025October 4, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), may in the future conduct Nigeria’s presidential, governorship, and legislative elections on the same day, as part of far-reaching electoral reforms being considered by the 10th House of Representatives. The 10th House Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, disclosed this during a meeting with a delegation from the European Union in Abuja, noting that the proposed constitutional amendment seeks to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and boost voter turnout. He made this comment as the National Assembly is currently amending the 1999 Constitution, and is expected to vote…

H’Reps pass Bill to increase Lagos LGAs from 20 to 57

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 Aminu Imam

The 10th House of Representatives has approved a bill seeking to recognise the 37 development area councils in Lagos as full-fledged local government areas, (LGAs). If signed into law, the Bill will raise the number of LGAs in Lagos from 20 to 57. The legislation, titled: “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), to Accommodate the Thirty-Seven (37) Development Area Councils of Lagos State as Full-Fledged Local Government Areas’, was among 42 Constitution amendment Bills passed by the lower…

H’Reps threaten arrest warrant against CBN Gov. Cardoso

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025 Aminu Imam

The House of Representatives Joint Committees on Public Accounts and Public Assets have threatened to issue an arrest warrant for the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso. The move follows his continued failure to appear before the 10th National Assembly and comply with resolutions concerning the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007 and the Finance Act 2020. In a joint statement issued on Friday, the chairmen of the committees—Hon. Bamidele Salam (Public Accounts) and Hon. Ademorin Kuye (Public Assets)—accused the apex bank chief of repeated disregard for legislative…