Day: October 16, 2025

…Set up Ad-hoc Committee to Investigate NCDMB’s Investment in Bayelsa Facility The House of Representatives has moved to investigate the circumstances surrounding the abandoned $35 million modular refinery project in Brass, Bayelsa State, despite huge financial commitments made four years ago to the initiative. The decision followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Rep Billy... Read more

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate allegations of flagrant abuse of due process, violation of local content laws, disobedience to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, and non-compliance with tax laws by oil and gas companies operating in Imo State. This followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Rep. Chike Okafor (APC–Imo) during Wednesday’s plenary, titled: “Flagrant... Read more

….says 70% of suicides in Nigeria are linked to ingestion of toxic pesticides …. seek N350m in 2026 budget to revive moribund industries The House of Representatives has called for immediate measures to stop the use of hazardous pesticides in agricultural production across Nigeria to safeguard public health, food safety, and the environment. The House also urged the Federal Ministry... Read more

The Senate has passed the National Identity Management Commission Repeal and Enactment Bill 2025. The passage yesterday was sequel to the presentation asa Rescission and Re-committal of the National Identity Management Commission (Repeal & Enactment) Bill, 2025 by the Senate leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, APC, Ekiti Central. In his presentation, Senator Bamidele who noted that the National Assembly observed some... Read more