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Abia State lawmaker Ginger Onwusibe announced that Governor Alex Otti will not oppose President Bola Tinubu's bid for re-election.

A Nigerian lawmaker distributed food items and launched a welfare initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable groups in Oyo State.

Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, a Nigerian lawmaker, has announced his candidacy for the Ogun State governorship in 2027, marking his fourth attempt at securing the position.

Former lawmaker Olatunbosun Oyintiloye calls on President Tinubu to address Nigeria’s escalating power crisis affecting households and businesses.

Akin Alabi, a Nigerian lawmaker, has launched a campaign initiative to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections, mobilizing thousands of volunteers.

Akin Alabi, a Nigerian lawmaker, has launched a grassroots initiative to support President Tinubu's re-election in 2027, mobilizing hundreds of volunteers in Ibadan.

Ukrainian lawmaker Solomia Bobrovskaya discusses strategies to capture an estimated two million draft dodgers using digital tracking.

Former Nigerian lawmaker Eta Mbora has defected from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid ongoing internal crises within the PDP.

A Bundestag debate reveals a lack of liberal commentary on the proposed excess profit tax related to fuel prices, with CDU lawmaker Klaus Wiener questioning the concept entirely.

The Labour Party and Kogi Central lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have called on Nigerians to reflect on peace and unity during Eid-el-Fitr amid the country's challenges.

In a significant shift, a lawmaker from the People Power Party has publicly expressed support for a constitutional amendment aimed at embedding key democratic principles into the Constitution.

Jang Kyung-tae, a lawmaker from South Korea's Democratic Party facing sexual harassment allegations, announced his decision to resign to prevent burdening the party and vowed to prove his innocence.

Former Nigerian lawmaker Eta Mbora has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the African Democratic Congress, citing internal crises within the PDP as his reason for the move.

Lyudmila Marchenko, a former lawmaker of President Zelensky’s party, has been sentenced to two years in prison for accepting a bribe of $11,300.

Andrei Svintsov has been expelled from Russia's LDPR party due to actions that allegedly damaged the party's reputation and provoked widespread complaints.

Andrei Svintsov, a State Duma lawmaker known for his controversial statements on internet restrictions, has been expelled from the LDPR for damaging the party's reputation.

Farah Dagogo, a former Nigerian lawmaker, urges citizens to renew their civic responsibilities as the 2027 elections approach.

Jeon Jae-soo, a Democratic Party lawmaker, has come under investigation for accepting bribes from the Unification Church just days after announcing his candidacy for the Busan mayoral election.

Anant Singh, a 'Baahubali' lawmaker in India, has been granted bail by the Patna High Court in connection with the murder case of Dularchand Yadav.

South Korean lawmaker Kim Yong-min criticizes the assessment that President Lee Jae-myung has favored hardliners in the party regarding the final proposal for the establishment of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency and the Prosecution Service.

A Nigerian lawmaker has awarded scholarships to 1,240 students in Osun State to promote technical education.

Lithuanian lawmaker J. Sejonienė has been found in breach of the Politician's Behavior Code for inappropriate comments made during a Culture Committee meeting.

The joint investigation team is questioning the spouse of lawmaker Jeon Jae-soo in connection with allegations of his receiving money from the Unification Church.

Former Democratic Party lawmaker Yang Mun-seok confirmed he will not pursue an appeal regarding his lost parliamentary seat due to a conviction for loan fraud.

Prosecutors are set to summon independent lawmaker Kang Seon-woo for questioning regarding allegations of receiving a bribe of 100 million won from former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung, ahead of the 2022 local elections.

A claim that Congressman Riley Moore stated Biafra's secession would be inevitable due to the failure to protect Christians in Nigeria is false, with no evidence supporting such a statement.

Newly elected lawmaker Park Soo-min announces her candidacy for the Seoul mayoralty amid uncertainty surrounding the current mayor's registration.

A former Nigerian lawmaker disputes U.S. claims of genocide against Christians in Nigeria, attributing the nation's insecurity to governance issues rather than Sharia law.

Bhumika Shrestha made history as Nepal's first transgender woman lawmaker, representing the Rastriya Swatantra Party after their parliamentary victory.

A special investigation team has conducted a search on lawmaker Yoon Han-hong regarding allegations of favoritism related to the construction of the official residence.

Independent lawmaker Kang Sun-woo is being investigated by prosecutors for allegedly receiving a political donation of 100 million won from former Seoul council member Kim Kyung ahead of the 2022 local elections.

The special investigation team is conducting a search of lawmaker Yoon Han-hong's residence in relation to allegations of misconduct during the relocation of the presidential residence under former President Yoon Seok-yeol's administration.

Former lawmaker Lee Jeong-hyun has announced he will resume his role as the chairman of the nomination management committee of the People's Power party just two days after his resignation, citing a commitment to political reform.

Democrat Mark Kelly criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for suggesting a policy of 'no quarter' for U.S. enemies, deeming it a potential violation of international law.

Nigerian Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong has facilitated a grant of N40 million to support 400 small businesses in Cross River, providing each beneficiary with N100,000.

Former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung was summoned for questioning by prosecutors over alleged illegal campaign financing involving a 100 million won bribe to independent lawmaker Kang Seon-woo during the 2022 local elections.

Arizona state senator Catherine Miranda debated former NCAA volleyball player Kaylie Ray during a Senate Education committee hearing focused on a bill protecting women's sports from trans athletes.

A senior Ukrainian lawmaker has revealed that fewer than 10% of new recruits are joining the military voluntarily, indicating a reliance on forced conscription amidst severe manpower shortages.

In Russia's Arctic region, lawmaker Alexander Ivanov challenges the government after being designated a 'foreign agent' and faces potential legal repercussions for his criticisms.

Korean lawmaker Yang Moon-seok has had his parliamentary position revoked following a Supreme Court ruling linked to fraud convictions, leading to a possible by-election as he considers a constitutional challenge against the ruling.

A Social Democrat lawmaker has appealed to the Regional Administrative Court after ethics watchdogs refused to investigate a conservative's filibuster, claiming the commission failed to provide clear arguments for their dismissal of the case.

The South Korean lawmaker Kim Seon-min proposed a set of laws aimed at establishing physical safety nets to prevent impulsive suicides, highlighting the urgency of the issue with support from suicide prevention advocates.

A Maryland Delegate disputes claims made by police bodycam footage that he stated he was 'on top' of the law during a custody dispute.

The SAFE program for military equipment funding in Poland has ignited significant discussion, with lawmaker Marek Suski having a contentious exchange with a journalist over the legislation.

Chinese lawmaker Jin Zhijun claims that China's size and national strength offer resilience to its energy security despite heavy reliance on imports.

Kang Hyo-sang, a former South Korean lawmaker, has been sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for one year, for leaking details of a phone conversation between leaders of South Korea and the United States.

Independent lawmaker Kim Byeong-gi has appeared at the police station for the third time amid multiple allegations of political corruption.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal endorses Raj Goyle, a candidate for New York State Comptroller, despite his history of voting with Republicans 80% of the time.

The police have obtained evidence that the spouse of independent lawmaker Kim Byung-ki admitted to receiving illegal political funds three years ago, despite her strong denial of the allegations.

Judge Kim In-taek, who delivered a not guilty verdict in the first trial for Myung Tae-kyun and former lawmaker Kim Young-sun, has been fined 5 million won for a violation of the Anti-Corruption Act.