House of Representatives — Nigerian legislative body that investigates governance issues, passes constitutional reforms, and enforces internal parliamentary rules.
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… And, perhaps most notably, he was the driving force behind efforts in the House of Representatives to force the release of Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and sex offender with ties to the rich and powerful. …
Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeatedJoy Online
… In Abuja, the House of Representatives has condemned the attacks and proposed economic sanctions. …
Tinubu orders Nigerian missions in South Africa to establish crisis unit as xenophobic attacks escalateJoy Online
… The House of Representatives earlier on Thursday approved a Senate-passed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which runs everything from immigration enforcement to airport security. …
Trump signs bill to end record shutdown over immigration enforcementJoy Online
… Florida is currently in the process of redrawing its legislative maps in an effort to net Republicans more seats in the House of Representatives. …
US Supreme Court limits use of race in drawing electoral mapsA House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council has found that the appointment letter received by Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claimed to be the council's Director-General, is fake. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation confirmed that the documents presented by Adeyemi were not authentic.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council has found that the appointment letter received by Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claimed to be the council's Director-General, is fake. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation confirmed that the documents presented by Adeyemi were not authentic.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
US President Donald Trump held separate meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, described by the White House as "positive and productive." Zelensky said Trump agreed to grant Ukraine licences for domestic production of Patriot interceptor missiles, which Kyiv says are needed to defend against Russian drone and ballistic missile attacks.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's House of Representatives has called for a comprehensive investigation into losses and abandoned properties from recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, and urged the Federal Government to intensify diplomatic engagements and legal measures to protect Nigerians in the country.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth told the Senate Appropriations Committee that the war with Iran has cost the US $37.5bn, an increase of nearly $8bn since May, and sought $87bn in congressional funding for his department, with $67bn destined for Middle East operations.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's former ambassador to the Netherlands Eniola Ajayi has called for more women in politics and diplomacy, urging the government to include women in ambassadorial nominations and noting that women now represent 4.2 per cent of the 469-member National Assembly.
25 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The White House has asked Congress to approve $87.6 billion, mostly for "urgent needs" related to the US war on Iran, with $67 billion allocated to the Defence Department including munitions and operational costs. The request faces opposition in Congress as the Iran conflict is unpopular with voters and midterm elections approach in November.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's parliament passed a constitutional bill allowing each of its 36 states to establish and run its own police force alongside the federal Nigeria Police Force, a reform aimed at tackling worsening insecurity and enabling localised responses to diverse security threats. The bill, which has cross-party support, must still be approved by at least two-thirds of all state assemblies before taking effect.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's House of Representatives passed a resolution barring first-term lawmakers from holding principal offices, blocking lawmaker Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere's bid to become Minority Leader. The resolution clarified that only members with prior legislative experience in the House are eligible for such positions.
11 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The US Senate has approved over $70bn in funding for President Trump's immigration agencies, including ICE and Border Patrol, for the remaining three years of his administration. The bill passed 52-to-47 largely along party lines and now heads to the House for a vote before going to Trump for signature.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Senate voted to advance an immigration spending bill after Republicans removed $1bn in funding for President Trump's new White House ballroom, which was intended for Secret Service security upgrades. The $72bn reconciliation bill will now fund immigration agencies including ICE and Border Patrol, and heads to the House before final approval.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Massie, a Republican congressman from Kentucky critical of Donald Trump, was defeated in the primary race on Tuesday by Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein, who is heading towards a 55% share of the vote. Massie's defeat is the latest in what the article describes as a multi-figure casualty count from Trump's retribution effort against critics within the Republican party.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate establishment of a crisis notification unit within Nigerian diplomatic missions in South Africa in response to escalating xenophobic attacks and anti-foreigner tensions targeting African nationals. Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs announced the measure following discussions with her South African counterpart, and the government has advised Nigerian citizens in high-tension areas like Durban to temporarily shut their businesses and remain indoors.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Donald Trump signed a spending bill that ended the 76-day partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security, which had caused chaos at US airports due to unpaid security officers. The bill reopens DHS but does not include funds for Immigration and Customs Enforcement or parts of Customs and Border Protection, with Democrats and Republicans having feuded over immigration enforcement and reform demands.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
In a 6-3 decision, the US Supreme Court restricted lawmakers' ability to account for a state's racial composition when drawing voting maps, in a ruling that could reshape politics across the American south. The conservative majority sided with a challenge to new districts in Louisiana created to comply with the Voting Rights Act's Section 2, which aims to protect Black Americans from racial discrimination.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →