Minority Caucus
Coverage of Minority Caucus in the Nexus archive.
- NASS Roundup: Minority Caucus walkout, xenophobic attacks, fake agency probe and other stories from the House of Reps
The House of Representatives had a busy week, passing bills and motions, conducting investigative hearings, and addressing issues like a Minority Caucus walkout, xenophobic attacks, and a fake agency probe before entering a long recess.
- How Reps passed state police bill amid protest by minority caucus
The House passed a state police bill with 311 lawmakers voting, including 276 present in person and 35 voting virtually. The vote occurred amid protests from the minority caucus.
- Minority Caucus Appoints Afam Ogene as Spokesperson
The Minority Caucus has appointed Afam Ogene as its spokesperson. He is a senior lawmaker and former journalist tasked with promoting accountability, transparency, and democratic governance.
- Minority Caucus Accuses Reps’ Spokesperson of Misrepresenting House in Executive Defence
The Minority Caucus accused the House of Representatives' spokesperson of misrepresenting the House during an executive defense. The caucus demanded President Bola Tinubu suspend his 2027 political activities, declare a National Security and Economic Recovery Plan, and either lead the country or resign.
- House reshuffles committee leaders after minority caucus changes
The House reshuffled committee leaders following changes in the minority caucus leadership. Speaker Abbas Tajudeen stated the reshuffle was necessary due to these leadership changes.
- Reps announce minority leadership, name Bayelsa lawmaker as leader
The House of Representatives announced the minority leadership, naming a Bayelsa lawmaker as the leader. The speaker stated that the minority caucus reached a consensus on filling vacant leadership positions.