House of Representatives of Nigeria

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The House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the National Assembly of Nigeria, comprising 360 members elected from single-member constituencies across the country. Presided over by the Speaker, the House of Representatives initiates and passes federal legislation, proposes and debates the national budget, exercises oversight over the executive branch, and represents the interests of constituencies and the Nigerian populace at the federal level. Money bills must originate in the House of Representatives.

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PlenaryHighlights – Plenary Recap: Matters of Urgent Public Importance on Security, Justice, and Public Safety
(X Corp., 2026-07-09) Nigeria House of Representatives (@HouseNGR)
A plenary recap summarizing matters of urgent public importance debated by the House of Representatives on Thursday, July 9, 2026, covering three security-related issues: the unauthorized incursion of armed Cameroonian soldiers into Cross River State, the killing of the Benue MACBAN Chairman and associated herder-farmer violence, and the prolonged closure of the Maiduguri–Damaturu Airport Axis by the Nigerian Air Force.
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PlenaryHighlights – Plenary Recap: Motions on Counter-Terrorism Financing, STEM Education, and Food Security
(X Corp., 2026-07-08) Nigeria House of Representatives (@HouseNGR)
A plenary recap post summarizing motions adopted by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, covering three thematic areas: counter-terrorism financing, STEM education, and food security, with specific legislative actions and calls on relevant government agencies and ministries.
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#PlenaryRecap – House Extends Implementation Period for 2025 Budget Capital Component to September 30, 2026
(X Corp., 2026-06-16) Nigeria House of Representatives (@HouseNGR)
A plenary recap reporting that the House extended the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 Budget to September 30, 2026, announced minor committee leadership adjustments, and received notice of a member's defection.
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#TheMHRsPerspective – House Debates Recurring Bandit Attacks, Calls for Enhanced Security Deployment
(X Corp., 2026-06-18) Nigeria House of Representatives (@HouseNGR)
A post under the #TheMHRsPerspective series describing a House debate on recurring bandit attacks, with members calling for enhanced security deployment to protect affected communities.
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Press Statement – House Notes Concerns Raised on National Security, Reaffirms Commitment to Collective Action
(X Corp., 2026-06-19) Nigeria House of Representatives (@HouseNGR)
A press statement in which the House of Representatives reaffirms that national security is a shared responsibility, calling for constructive engagement and practical legislative action to address ongoing security challenges.

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