Senate explains delay on dual party membership ban
The Nigerian Senate has clarified its inability to respond to proposed amendments banning dual party membership until they are formally received from the House of Representatives.
FG’s debt to contractors: Anxiety as Reps resume plenary March 31
Lawmakers in Nigeria's House of Representatives face anxiety over a potentially chaotic session due to outstanding debts to contractors for capital projects.
The Power of Numbers: Kishi Administration Promotes Deliberate Consensus in a Tense World
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration emphasizes swift decision-making in budget discussions, leveraging a supermajority in the House of Representatives.
2027: Ex-Rep plans return to National Assembly
Former House of Representatives member Rotimi Makinde is planning to return to the National Assembly, focusing on constituency development and the continuation of past projects.
Ex-commissioner declares for Reps seat in Edo
Paddy Iyamu, the former Commissioner for Education in Edo State, has announced his candidacy for the Oredo Federal House of Representatives seat with significant party support.
Realization of 'Reduction of Seats' Confirmed, Emphasizing the Necessity of Constitutional Amendment at the Ishin Party Convention
The Japan Innovation Party has outlined its policy to reduce the number of seats in the House of Representatives by 10% and emphasized the need for constitutional amendment during its party convention in Tokyo.
'Center Shift' Leads to a 'Loss of Trust,' Wandering Liberals Face Uncertainty
The recent House of Representatives election in Japan shows a significant decline in liberal forces exemplified by the Constitutional Democratic Party's shift to a centrist reform alliance amidst mixed results.
Nigeria: Ex-Rep Member Dumps PDP for ADC in Cross River
Former House of Representatives member Eta Mbora has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Cross River, citing internal party crises as a reason.
Reps warn of imminent petrol scarcity, price hike
The Nigerian House of Representatives has raised alarms about the potential return of fuel scarcity, warning that without corrective measures, petrol queues and rising prices are likely to occur soon.
Eid-el-Fitr: Abbas greets Muslims, credits national unity to prayers
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, congratulates Nigerian Muslims on Eid-el-Fitr and emphasizes the role of prayer in promoting national unity.
Two members of the Ishin camp referred for prosecution for exceeding payment limits to campaign workers during the House of Representatives election
Two individuals affiliated with the Ishin party's campaign have been referred for prosecution for allegedly paying campaign workers above the legal limit during the recent House of Representatives election.
Two dozen House Republicans go to war with Senate GOP over SAVE America Act
House conservatives threaten to block Senate measures until the SAVE America Act is passed, highlighting a rift within the Republican Party.
Prime Minister Takichi "Difficult to Answer" vs. Party Leader "Crisis of Democracy" due to Compressed Deliberations
Prime Minister Sanae Takichi refrained from commenting on the shortened deliberation time in the House of Representatives for the 2026 fiscal budget, leading to criticism from opposition leaders about a crisis in democratic processes.
Liberia: House Passes Law to Ban Govt Officials From Serving On Boards, Management Roles
The Liberian House of Representatives has passed a law that prohibits active government officials from serving on the boards or management of public institutions to enhance governance and transparency.
Elections in Illinois: Who is Rocío Cleveland, the Spanish interpreter and candidate in the 2026 primaries
Rocío Cleveland is a Republican candidate running for the House of Representatives in Illinois's 9th District in the 2026 primaries.
Speaker Abbas mourns victims of Borno bomb blasts
The Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, mourns the victims of suicide bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State, which claimed at least 23 lives and injured over 100 people.
Prime Minister Takaichi meets with Ishin's Yoshimura, confirms goal of 'reducing the number of seats' and others
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura confirmed their commitment to reducing the number of seats in the House of Representatives during a meeting aimed at furthering their coalition agreements.
Trump discloses Florida Republican’s ‘terminal’ diagnosis in meandering talk
Donald Trump revealed a 'terminal' health diagnosis of Republican congressman Neal Dunn during a press conference, raising concerns among GOP leaders about their slim majority in the House.
Communist Party describes seat reduction in House of Representatives elections as a 'serious setback' due to 'lack of self-reliance'
The Japanese Communist Party has officially recognized its loss of seats in the House of Representatives elections as a significant setback, attributing the failure to a lack of self-reliance despite external challenges.
Reps warn NPA, Customs, others against shunning invitations
The Nigerian House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee has threatened to compel government agencies to appear before it amid concerns of non-compliance with invitations.
Initial budget proposal passed by the House of Representatives, discussions in the Senate to begin on the 16th, uncertainty about approval within the year
The House of Representatives in Japan approved the initial budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026, but its passage in the Senate by the end of the year remains uncertain due to opposition and limited debate time.
House of Representatives election campaign bribery case, 11 university students and others sent documents on suspicion of receiving rewards
In connection with a bribery scandal related to the House of Representatives election, 11 individuals, mainly university students, have been referred to prosecutors for allegedly receiving payments for their role as campaign workers.
Breaking News: Largest budget proposal in history to be voted in the House of Representatives today, discussions reach their climax
The Japanese government is set to receive a vote on its record-high budget proposal of over 122 trillion yen in the House of Representatives today, despite opposition protests.
Reps probe contamination risks from locally-made grinding machines
Nigeria's House of Representatives is investigating food contamination risks linked to locally fabricated grinding machines used in food processing.
High school students listened to public speeches from all political parties: The atmosphere of the House of Representatives election is more real than on social media
Two high school students in Nagoya attended all public speeches from 11 political parties during Japan's recent House of Representatives election, finding the real-life atmosphere more engaging than information found on social media.
Is that video real? The 'Popularization of Deepfake' Undermines Trust in Elections
The article discusses how the rise of deepfake technology has dangerously impacted the trust in democratic elections in Japan, particularly during the recent House of Representatives election where AI-generated videos proliferated.
Prime Minister Avoids Questions while Opposition Lacks Assertiveness: Remaining Points in the House of Representatives Budget Deliberation
The budget deliberation in the Japanese House of Representatives sees Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoiding direct answers while the opposition struggles to effectively confront the ruling party's tactics, raising concerns over the quality of discussion.
Budget Deliberations Without Agreement from Ruling and Opposition Parties: Chairman Asked, 'Why Is This Decided by Authority?'
The House of Representatives' Budget Committee in Japan is experiencing deliberations on the initial budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026 without agreement between ruling and opposition parties, raising concerns about unilateral decision-making by the committee chairman.
Budget draft expected to pass House of Representatives on the 13th, ruling party pushes for strict deliberation; a senior official at the Prime Minister's office says 'definitely a vote'
The Japanese ruling coalition is set to pass the budget draft for the fiscal year 2026 on the 13th, despite opposition from parties citing inadequate deliberation.
Tackle rising insecurity in Ekiti communities, Reps urge FG
The Nigerian House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to enhance security measures in Ekiti North I Federal Constituency due to a rise in violent crimes, including kidnappings.
Electoral Act: Reps propose N10m fine, jail for dual party membership
The Nigerian House of Representatives has proposed an amendment to the Electoral Act that imposes a N10 million fine and imprisonment for individuals found to be members of more than one political party.
Construct Benin–Lagos railway to ease traffic, Reps urge FG
The House of Representatives in Nigeria is urging the Federal Government to build a railway corridor between Benin and Lagos to alleviate traffic congestion and improve safety along the highway.
37 People Arrested for Election Violations in House of Representatives Election, With Bribery as the Most Common Charge, According to National Police Agency
A total of 37 individuals were apprehended for election violations during Japan's House of Representatives elections, with bribery being the predominant offense.
Reps query foreign airlines’ N18.98bn debt, give FAAN two-week recovery deadline
The Nigerian House of Representatives Committee on Finance has given the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria a two-week deadline to recover N18.98 billion owed by foreign airlines.
Voting History Shared Instantly: Double Voting Spread on Social Media 'Not Easily Done'
A 47-year-old man was arrested in Japan for suspected double voting during the House of Representatives election in February, highlighting the challenges of misinformation about voting procedures on social media.
Suspected Double Voting in House of Representatives Election Leads to Criminal Charges Against Man in Aichi
A man in Aichi Prefecture was sent for legal processing on charges of attempting to commit double voting in the recent House of Representatives election.
All eyes on Georgia as Trump-backed candidate battles in high-stakes congressional showdown
In Georgia's 14th Congressional District, a special election is being closely watched as it could impact the Republican majority in the House of Representatives.
Budget Passed in House of Representatives on the 13th, National Democratic Party's Hajiba Says 'Cooperation is Difficult' After Meeting with the LDP
The budget passed in the House of Representatives on the 13th, but National Democratic Party leader Hajiba expressed difficulties in cooperation after meeting with the LDP's Secretary General.
Trump: 'Short-term operation' the war in Iran
Donald Trump describes the ongoing conflict with Iran as a 'short-term operation' while addressing Republican members in the U.S. House of Representatives.
California House Republican announces he's leaving GOP immediately, thinning slim majority
Rep. Kevin Kiley from California has left the Republican Party to run as an Independent, impacting the party's slim majority in the House of Representatives.
Arrested for Double Voting in House of Representatives Election, Man Claims 'I Don't Remember' - Are They Inciting Fraud on Social Media?
A man was arrested for allegedly casting two votes in Japan's House of Representatives election, claiming he does not remember the first vote.
Elections in Colombia: Gustavo Petro votes and urges Colombians to do so thinking of 'the general interest'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on citizens to vote considering the general interest during the elections for the Senate and House of Representatives for the 2026-2030 term.
How far will the influence of the House of Representatives election extend? Candidates for the mayoral election in Nishinomiya, Hyogo announce their candidacies.
The upcoming mayoral election in Nishinomiya, Hyogo, is stirring interest among local politicians following the recent overwhelming victory of the Liberal Democratic Party in the House of Representatives election.
The Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) Electoral Failure in Hyogo 2nd District: Prefectural Chairman "Will Work to Appoint Candidates"
The LDP's chairman for Hyogo Prefecture expressed commitment to appoint a candidate for the next House of Representatives election after the party failed to support any candidate in the recent elections in the Hyogo 2nd District.
53 Democrats vote against declaring Iran a state sponsor of terrorism
A resolution declaring Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism passed in the House with significant support, yet 53 Democrats, including prominent members of the 'Squad,' voted against it.
Mr. Onoda Arrives Late to Cabinet Meeting; Chairman Also Late in House of Representatives, Prime Minister's Aides Say 'Careless'
Nobumoto Onoda, Japan's Minister of Economic Security, arrived late to a cabinet meeting due to unexpected traffic, prompting criticism of laxity from political opponents and suggesting a need for improved management.
Discussion on House of Representatives Seat Reduction; Cautious Views on Only Reducing Proportional Representation by the LDP
The Japanese ruling party, the LDP, is set to discuss the reduction of House of Representatives seats, amid cautious views about a proposal from the Ishin party to only cut seats in proportional representation.
House of Representatives: Trump has a green light for war
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have rejected a resolution that would force Donald Trump to halt military actions against Iran until Congress grants authorization.
U.S. House rejects resolution to limit Trump's war powers
The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's war powers against Iran.
Liveblog Iran War: House Stops Attempt to Limit Trump's Powers
The US House of Representatives has blocked an attempt to limit President Trump's military powers regarding Iran.