Tajudeen Abbas
NigeriapoliticianMale6.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Tajudeen Abbas is a prominent Nigerian politician serving as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. He presided over the session where Amos Magaji's defection from the PDP to the APC was announced, highlighting his role in the legislative process and leadership within the House.
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Tajudeen Abbas is the Speaker of the House of Representatives and will serve as a co-chairman of the campaign council.
APC drafts Omisore into campaign councilNigeria· 2026-07-27
Tajudeen Abbas serves as a Co-Chairman and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Osun Election: APC constitutes campaign councilNigeria· 2026-07-26
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas announced the support for the legislation before putting it to a voice vote.
State Police Bill Passes House Amidst Minority WalkoutNigeria· 2026-07-24
Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, assured Nigerians that the proposed constitutional amendment contains robust safeguards.
NNPP Cautions FG Against Rushing State Police in NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-19
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, assured Nigerians that the proposed constitutional amendment contains strong safeguards to prevent abuse by governors and other powerful interests.
UK Backs State Police Reforms in Nigeria, Safeguards ListedNigeria· 2026-07-16
Tajudeen Abbas is the Speaker of the House of Representatives who spoke at a public hearing about expanding funding for the South-South Development Commission.
Reps move to expand SSDC funding with VAT, Ecological FundNigeria· 2026-07-08
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas intervened during the heated debate and ruled the proposal to invite the President out of order.
Reps in Rowdy Session Over Motion to Summon TinubuNigeria· 2026-07-08
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas was also requested to release documents related to the budget allocation.
Senate to Address Fake Agency Budget Row as Plenary ResumesNigeria· 2026-07-06
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project filed the suit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas.
Senators Not Responsible for Vehicle Procurement, Says SpokeNigeria· 2026-06-24
Tajudeen Abbas is the Speaker of the House of Representatives in Nigeria who discussed the approval of a hybrid election result transmission system.
Why Nigeria Approved a Hybrid Election Result TransmissionNigeria· 2026-03-01
Tajudeen Abbas is the Speaker of the House of Representatives who convened the International Day for Education Conference.
Education Remains Tinubu’s Top Priority for Nigeria's FutureNigeria· 2026-02-17
Members of the delegation include the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas.
Shettima Leads FG Delegation After Kano Market FireNigeria· 2026-02-16
Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas was mentioned as a target in the alleged coup plot.
Nollywood Actor Arrested Over Failed Coup Plot in NigeriaNigeria· 2026-01-31
Dr Tajudeen Abbas presided over the plenary session where lawmakers supported the motion to suspend Prof Ikpeme.
Reps Ask FG to Suspend UCTH CMD for DiscriminationNigeria· 2026-01-29
Tajudeen Abbas is the Speaker of the House of Representatives who constituted a committee to investigate the allegations.
Nigeria Tax Laws to Be Re-gazetted Amid Alteration ClaimsNigeria· 2025-12-26
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, also condemned the Maiduguri mosque attack, describing it as barbaric.
Borno Bomb Blast Sparks Heightened Security NationwideNigeria· 2025-12-26
Tajudeen Abbas constituted a committee to investigate the allegations regarding the tax laws.
CITN Warns of Risks in New Nigerian Tax LawsNigeria· 2025-12-26
Tajudeen Abbas is the Speaker of the House of Representatives who constituted a committee to investigate the allegations.
CITN Warns of Discrepancies in Nigeria's 2025 Tax LawsNigeria· 2025-12-25The plenary was presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas.
NASS Extends 2025 Fiscal YearNigeria· 2025-12-24
Tajudeen Abbas is the Speaker of the House of Representatives who acknowledged the defection.
Six Rivers PDP Reps Defect to APC Amid Party CrisisNigeria· 2025-12-23
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas announced a seven-man ad hoc committee to investigate the claims regarding the tax laws.
Presidency Fights Allegations on Nigeria Tax Laws AlterationNigeria· 2025-12-21
Tajudeen Abbas assured members that the leadership would investigate the allegations regarding the tax laws.
Nigerian Tax Laws Altered, Lawmakers Allege BreachNigeria· 2025-12-17Tajudeen Abbas is the Speaker of the House of Representatives who reiterated the commitment of the House to drive the bill.
Stakeholders back establishment of African aviation universiNigeria· 2025-10-16
Tajudeen Abbas described the situation with the Senate as worrisome.
House Suspends Senate Bills Over DelaysNigeria· 2025-07-02
Represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, the President said, 'Honourable Minister, continue to shine your light.'
Tinubu Praises Renewed Hope Agenda INigeria· 2025-07-01
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, will witness the presidential assent to the bills.
Tinubu Signs Key Tax Reform BillsNigeria· 2025-06-26
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, noted the necessity of the budget extension.
Nigeria's 2024 Budget Extension: Tinubu, NASS Face CriticismNigeria· 2025-06-25
Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house, read the defection notices during Tuesday’s plenary.
PDP, LP Members Join APCNigeria· 2025-06-24
In a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, Tinubu said the bill, though well-intentioned, contains provisions that conflict with existing federal laws and government policies.
Tinubu Rejects Library Bill: Legal Concerns CitedNigeria· 2025-06-24
Tajudeen Abbas urged security agencies to bring the perpetrators of the wedding guests' killing to justice.
59 Killed in Borno, Kano, Kebbi, PlateauNigeria· 2025-06-22
