Blueprint Deputy Editor’s Book ‘Reporting The Nigerian Legislature’ For Unveiling December 11

Gabi Hibbatullah, Abuja

Group Deputy Editor of Blueprint Newspapers Limited, Mr. Agi Onda, will on Saturday, December 11, 2026, unveil his long-awaited book, “Reporting The Nigerian Legislature: Ethics, Procedures & Precedents” at the National Merit House, Maitama, Abuja.

A product of the author’s practical coverage of the Nigerian parliament at state and national levels, the over 300-page book dissects the challenges of the Nigerian legislature as the ‘crying baby’ among the tripod of government, following the coups and counter-coups that beset its growth, development and stability, beginning with the bloody rebellion of January 15, 1966.

Speaking on the focus of the book, Mr. Onda said, “As a manual, especially for parliamentary correspondents, Reporting the Nigerian Legislature illustrates the basic tools, language and codes essential for effective coverage of the legislature; highlighting the thin lines between ‘covering’ and ‘reporting’ the legislature.

“Beyond the rearmament for effective and efficient reporting of the parliament, the book also delves into the leadership question and the banana peels that dogged the nascent legislative experience, starting from the 4th Assembly, with flashback on age and certificate falsification, anticipatory contract awards, impeachment and the hyped Third Term agenda, etc.”

On the trigger and motivation for his book, he said “The book – latching on the courageous and professional conduct of reporters and media entities that defied inducements to expose corruption in the system especially during the 4th Assembly – highlights the booby traps that most times undermine the integrity and accountability of legislative leadership and how true reporters can still do their job professionally.

“Besides, the book provides tips on how parliamentary correspondents can report under a state of emergency, exploit the basic provisions of the Freedom of Information Act to enhance their investigations, and their organisations’ workflow, among several others.”