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Reps extend 2023 budget implementation timeline to December

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Reps extend 2023 budget implementation timeline to December

Bode June 27, 2024

The House of Representatives on Thursday considered and passed two bills, extending implementation of the 2023 Appropriation Act and the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Act until December. President Bola Tinubu had presented the bills via a letter read on the floor of the house by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas...

Lawmakers at the House of Representatives

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Heated debate erupts in House of Reps over Tinubu’s budget request

Bode June 27, 2024

The House of Representatives on Thursday engaged in a heated debate over President Bola Tinubu’s request to extend the implementation period of the N21.83 trillion capital component of the 2023 budget. Also debated was the extension of the N2.17trillion 2023 supplementary budget to Dec. 2024. The Speaker of...

BUSINESS

Reps move to sanction MTN, Airtel, other defaulting on CSR

Bode June 26, 2024

The House of Representatives Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility (SCR) has resolved to sanction MTN, Airtel, and other companies for failing to perform their Corporate Social Responsibilities. The committee said that it would enact laws to sanction any offenders in that regard. Rep. Oby Orogbu, the Chairman of...

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Reps demand NCAT director, auctioneer’s arrest over sales of 2 helicopter for $1.2m

Bode June 26, 2024

The House of Representatives has demanded the arrest of an alleged unlicensed auctioneer and Director, Quality Control, Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, for providing false information on oath. The alleged false information was in respect of the sale of two helicopters for $1.2 million. The lawmakers...

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Customs official dies during meeting at National Assembly, Reps mourn

Bode June 25, 2024

The House of Representatives has expressed shock over the death of a Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officer at the National Assembly in Abuja ,while attending a committee meeting. Rep. Akin Rotimi, Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, said, in a statement on Tuesday, that...

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Rivers Reps caucus disowns purported leader, spokesperson

Bode June 21, 2024

The Rivers caucus in the House of Representatives has disowned one of its members, Rep. Dumnamene Deekor as its leader and spokesman, saying he was never instructed to speak on behalf of the caucus. Rep. Awaji-Inombek Abiante, Leader of the Rivers Caucus in the house, in a statement...

Spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere

POLITICS

Lawmakers want Rep. Ugochinyere punished for escalating Rivers political crisis

Bode June 21, 2024

The Rivers Caucus in the House of Representatives has urged the leadership of the house to discipline Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP-Imo) for allegedly spreading “falsehoods” on the escalating political crisis in Rivers. In a statement by the leader of the caucus, Rep. Dumnamene Dekor (PDP-Rivers), the caucus alleged...

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Reps recommend acquisition of new presidential aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima

Bode June 14, 2024

The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence has asked the Federal Government to purchase new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima. The committee’s recommendation is contained in a report released after its investigation into the status of the aircraft in the presidential...

Speaker, House of Representatives, Dr. Tajuddeen Abbas

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Speaker Abbas appoints new leadership for House committees

Bode June 12, 2024

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has made minor changes to the leadership of some standing committees of the house, to strengthen oversight and ensure efficiency. Mr Abbas made the new leaderships known during plenary in Abuja on Tuesday. He said that Rep. Abdulmumin...

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35 Reps seek rotational presidency, single tenure of 6 years, others

Bode June 10, 2024

35 members of the House of Representatives have proposed a Bill for an Act demanding the constitutional alteration to provide for the rotation of executive powers among the six geopolitical zones. This according to them is to ensure equal representation and reduce the desperation and tempo of agitation...

POLITICS

APC chieftain advocates merger of House of Reps, Senate

Bode June 9, 2024

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Abiodun Salami , has called for the adoption of unicameral legislative system to reduce cost of governance. Salami, a former Assistant Publicity Secretary of the party in Lagos, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of...

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Reps to probe internet service providers for poor services

Bode June 7, 2024

The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Communications to investigate the activities of private internet service providers (ISPs) in Nigeria. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency, Kogi State, Mr Leke Abejide during...

POLITICS

Reps move to suspend Ugochinyere over alleged politicisation of oversight functions

Bode June 6, 2024

The House of Representatives is set to suspend Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere, the Chairman House Committee on Petroleum DownStream over politicisation of oversight function in Rivers State. Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC-Plateau), while moving a motion of personal explanation at the plenary in Abuja on Thursday told the House that...

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Reps to investigate alleged fraudulent land allocation in Abuja

Bode June 6, 2024

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate all allocations of land in the FCT from May 29, 2023 to Aug. 21, 2023. The resolution was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Jonathan Gbefwi (APC-Nasarawa) on Thursday in Abuja. Moving the motion, Gbefwi explained...

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Reps demand living wage for workers, differ on strike approach

Bode June 5, 2024

The House of Representatives has demanded a living wage for Nigerian workers rather than the Federal Government’s proposed minimum wage. The lawmakers, however, differed on the approach adopted by organised labour during the two-day strike by shutting down the national grid and closing the nation’s airports and health...

Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu

POLITICS

Reps considering bill to reserve seats for women In National Assembly – Deputy Speaker

Bode June 1, 2024

The House of Representatives is considering a bill to reserve seats for women in the National Assembly. This is according to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu. He spoke on Friday night in Owerri the Imo State capital while delivering his goodwill message at...

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Reps query TETFUND over slow process of accessing fund by institutions

Bode May 30, 2024

The House of Representatives Committee on Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has queried the Executive Secretary of the agency over the slow process of accessing funds by tertiary institutions in the country. Rep. Miriam Onuoha, the chairman of the committee, said this during an oversight function for the...

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Kudos, knocks as Reps speak on 25 years of unbroken democracy

Bode May 30, 2024

The members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday took turns to reflect on the 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in the country, with some happy at the feat, while many were not comfortable with how the nation had fared. Members highlighted both the strides made and the...

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Rep condemns violent attacks on Gwer East community

Bode May 27, 2024

By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – A member of the House of Representatives for Gwer East/Gwer West Federal Constituency Dr Asema Achado, has expressed deep concern over the attacks on the people of Mbakera-Sough Council Ward of Gwer East local Government Area by suspected Fulani militia. The unprovoked...

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Reps committee kick as NAFDAC ignores sachet alcohol resolution

Bode May 24, 2024

The House of Representatives Committee on National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has frowned at failure of NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, to implement its resolution on sachet alcohol. The House said the action of NAFDAC management was disrespect to the Parliament. The Vice-Chairman...