Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for holistic legislative and institutional responses to prioritise accountability, justice and the welfare of victims of terror attacks and banditry. Abbas made this known in his keynote address at a national legislative Forum on human rights. The forum was...
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The House of Representatives has ordered investigation into causes of the incessant boat mishaps on Nigeria’s waterways. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Unyime Idem (PDP-Akwa-Ibom) on the floor of the House in Abuja on Tuesday. Presenting his motion, Idem said that Nigeria had witnessed...
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the planned retirement of 1,000 staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance by Rep. Kama Nkemkama (LP-Ebonyi) during plenary on Tuesday. The motion is entitled, “Need to...
The House of Representatives has urged President Bola Tinubu to mandate the Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun to ensure that all frozen accounts of the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA) are unfrozen within 72 hours. They argued that unfreezing the accounts...
Deputy Spokesman for the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese (APC-Benue), says the house is set to commence debate on the four tax reforms bills initiated by President Bola Tinubu. Agbese told newsmen in Abuja on a Saturday that members of the house had taken time to read through...
The House of Representatives has confirmed the appointment of Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as substantive Chief of Army Staff of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Lt. Gen. Oluyede’s confirmation by the House follows his screening by an ad hoc committee which submitted its report that...
The House of Representatives Committee on Defence, on Wednesday in Abuja, began screening of the acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede for possible confirmation. The Chairman of the committee Rep. Benson Babajimi (APC-Lagos state) said that the screening was a constitutional mandate of the house. He said...
A Development Consultant and Public Affairs Analyst, Mr Jide Ojo, has said six-year single tenure and rotational presidency will not solve the challenges currently confronting Nigeria. Ojo states this on Sunday in Abuja in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), while reacting to the rejection of...
The 34 House of Representatives members who sponsored the bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide for a six-year single term for the president have resolved to reintroduce the bill. Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP-Imo) said this in a statement in Abuja on Friday, following the rejection of the...
The House of Representatives has recommended a recapitalisation programme of not less than N500 million for all Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOS) in the country to remain operational. The recommendation followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Ibrahim Isiaka (APC-Ogun) at plenary on Wednesday in Abuja. Moving the motion...
The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy says it will investigate the usage of $2 billion renewable energy grants to the country. The Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Victor Afam (LP-Anambra), said in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. He said that the public hearing, scheduled for...
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas on Thursday announced plans by the Green Chamber to host a national summit on nutrition and food security. Speaking at the inauguration of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the planned summit held at the House of Representatives wing of...
A bill for an Act to make provision for Retirement Age of Health Workers in Nigeria and for Related Matters has scaled second reading in House of Representatives. The bill which was sponsored by Rep. Wale Hammed (APC-Lagos state) seeks to increase the retirement age of health workers from...
The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a motion that sought to restore the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development. The motion, which was sponsored by Rep. Oboku Oforji (PDP-Bayelsa), was dropped following Speaker Tajudeen Abbas’ announcement that the President was willing to sign the South-South Development Commission Bill....
The House of Representatives has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to relocate its Local Government offices to neutral and secured locations to protect the integrity of the commission. The call followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Sunday Nnamchi (LP-Enugu State) at plenary on Wednesday. Nnamchi...
The House of Representatives has called on the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace to stop issuance of airstrip licence to private individuals and organisations for security reasons. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the call was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Sulaiman Gumi...
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday, has opened investigation into alleged abandoned Gidanwaya-Guaran Dutse-Waman Rafi-Saminaka-Kano road project in Kaduna state worth N1.46 billion. The committee registered its displeasure during an investigative hearing on Tuesday in Abuja while quizzing the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry...
The House of Representatives, has referred the case of alleged assault of a commercial driver, Mr Stephen Abuwatseya by Rep. Alexander Ikwechegh (APGA-Abia) to the Ethics and Privileges Committee for further investigation. This is sequel to the adoption of a motion by the Majority Leader of the house, Rep....
House of Representatives has urged the public to allow the due process of investigation to unfold the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault of a commercial driver by Rep. Alex Ikwechegh (APGA-Abia). In a statement on Monday, the spokesman for the house, Rep. Akin Rotimi said that the green chambers...