Reps demand explanation over unequal distribution of subsidy …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The House of Representatives has expressed anger over inconsistencies in subsidies for pilgrims by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria. This was the discovery by the Ad-hoc Committee investigating the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the FCT Muslim Pilgrims … Read more
Reps begin two weeks recess …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The House of Representatives has begun a two-week recess, and will reconvene on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. This recess is designed to allow Honourable Members to undertake critical oversight of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of Government and to ensure proper accountability on behalf of the … Read more
NSIB, Reps vow to unravel cause of helicopter crash …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Alex Badeh, and the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation and Aerospace Technology, Abiodun Akinlade, have pledged to investigate thoroughly the recent helicopter crash in Rivers State. This commitment was … Read more
Reps reject call to restore Niger Delta ministry …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> 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 … Read more
Reps want INEC’s Local Gov’t offices relocated …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> 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) … Read more
Reps dole out N100m to victims of Jigawa tanker explosion …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Thursday, led a delegation from the House to sympathise with the people and government of Jigawa State over last week’s petrol tanker explosion, which led to the death of over … Read more
Reps threaten to arrest Works ministry …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has given the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Works a five-day ultimatum to appear before it and answer questions regarding the alleged abandonment of a federal road construction project in Kaduna State, valued … Read more
Reps to engage NGF, NGE, LG Chairmen, CSOs, …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> … Kalu announces membership of sub-committees The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has said that it will engage the Nigerian Governors Forum, Nigeria Guild of Editors, Conference of Speakers of State Legislature, Chairmen of the 18 Political Parties, Civil Society … Read more
Reps angry with Navy over purchase of foreign platforms without …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The House of Representatives has expressed anger with the Nigerian Navy for indiscriminate acquisition of foreign platforms without its knowledge, and failed to respond to its letters demanding for documents to facilitate effective oversight of the security agency. Chairman, House Committee … Read more
Death toll rises to 171 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has said that the death toll from the petrol tanker explosion has risen to 171. The governor revealed this while receiving members of the House of Representatives. He also noted that those injured are receiving treatment in various … Read more