House of Representatives Committee on Health Services has advised that Primary Healthcare Centres should not be run by National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) medical doctors because they are on transit during the national service. Instead such healthcare facilities should have medical doctors employed by the government posted to the...
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In a firm response to the growing menace of certificate forgery in Nigerian higher institutions, a Joint Committee of the House of Representatives has demanded more severe penalties for those involved in such fraudulent practices. This call was made by the committee chairman, Rep. Abubakar Fulata (APC–Jigawa), following an...
House of Representatives has called out oil and gas companies operating in Imo State for allegedly breaching provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), 2021, urging immediate compliance with all relevant laws, particularly those relating to host communities. During Wednesday’s plenary, lawmakers unanimously adopted a motion of urgent national...
House of Representatives is calling on the Federal Government to repurpose a forfeited estate in Abuja—once tied to former Central Bank Governor (CBN) Godwin Emefiele—for the benefit of struggling Nigerians, particularly internally displaced persons (IDPs), low- and middle-income earners, and other vulnerable groups. The motion, championed by Rep. Jafaru...
House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into the National Examination Council (NECO) over claims of financial misconduct, including alleged spending beyond approved budget limits. The decision followed the adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Amobi Ogah (Labour Party – Abia) during Thursday’s plenary session. While presenting the...
Nigerian House of Representatives has firmly opposed a recent move by the United States Senate to classify Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC), a designation reserved for nations accused of severe violations of religious freedom under the U.S. International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA). According to the News...
House Committee on Land Transport has given the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, 48 hours to appear before it to address the August 25 derailment of an Abuja-Kaduna train carrying 618 passengers. The directive comes after the minister failed to honor a prior invitation to discuss the incident, as...
A coalition of groups from Akwanga, Wamba, and Nasarawa Eggon in Nasarawa State, has issued a strong call to Engineer Tony Bala Shamma (TBS) to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing their federal constituency in 2027. The groups made this call during a program held on Saturday...
Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has removed Abdulmumin Jibrin-Kofa, a sitting House of Representatives member, from its ranks due to claims of undermining the party’s goals. The state NNPP chairman, Hashim Sulaiman-Dungurawa, shared this update during a Saturday press briefing in Kano. He explained...
House of Representatives has unequivocally reaffirmed its support for Speaker Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, dismissing rumors of an impeachment plot as baseless and misleading. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, Deputy Spokesperson Rep. Philip Agbese praised Abbas’ leadership, stating, “The confidence of members in Rt. Hon. Abbas...
By AMOS MATHEW, kaduna – Kaduna State Government has been commended for consistently allocating over 15 percent of its annual budget to the health sector. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Health Services, Hon Amos Gwamna Magaji gave the commendation at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House. The...
House of Representatives has initiated a thorough investigation into the N1.06 trillion Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme, citing concerns over its lack of impact on vulnerable Nigerians. Rep. Abubakar Kusada (APC-Katsina), Chairman of the House Committee on NG-CARES, announced the probe during a press...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja · A viral video showing Nigerian workers stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR) has sparked a thorough investigation by the House of Representatives Committee on China-Nigeria Parliamentary Relations. The workers alleged they were abandoned by a Nigerian businessman, purportedly linked to a Chinese company,...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Commerce, Hon. Ahmed Munir has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s export capacity following a two-day working visit to the Kano Free Trade Zone and other industrial complexes in the State. The unannounced visit...
House of Representatives Committee on University Education has directed a suspension of the appointment process for a new vice-chancellor at the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) until an ongoing investigation into the institution’s leadership crisis is resolved. The committee chairman, Rep. Abubakar Fulata (APC-Jigawa), announced this decision in a statement...
The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has resolved to launch a comprehensive investigation into the state of Nigeria’s refinery rehabilitation projects. This resolution followed a special session and after reviewing numerous petitions and complaints from the general public over the matter. Chairman of the committee, Hon....
House of Representatives has introduced a bill aimed at prohibiting public and civil servants from patronizing private schools and healthcare facilities. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Rep. Amobi Ogah, seeks to promote the use of public institutions and restore confidence in government-owned facilities. The bill’s objective is to eliminate...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Member of the House of Representatives representing Hawul/Askira-Uba federal constituency of Borno State, Dr. Usman Midala Balama, has described the creation of Savannah State out of the present Borno State as imperative due to Borno’s current population and number of local government areas. “If...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – House of Representatives’ North East Zone Center II Public Hearing on Constitutional Amendment of the 1999 constitution commenced on Saturday in Maiduguri, Borno State. The public hearing, held at the Muhammadu Indimi International Conference Center, University of Maiduguri, drew various stakeholders, including traditional leaders,...
—-Seeks continued collaboration between Govt, Development Partners to combat hunger Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday called for the continued collaboration between the Executive and Legislative arms of government at the federal and state levels in the push to significantly reduce malnutrition and stop the deaths caused by the...