Reps donate two months’ salary to fight against COVID-19
The 360 members of the House of Representatives have resolved to donate their two months salary to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, […]
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Reports of cars distribution, mischievous, Say Reps
The House of Representatives has refuted news reports by a national daily that it was distributing cars to its members at this time when the […]
2020 budget: Senate President, Speaker meet ministers over planned review
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday met with some ministers and heads of […]
HEDA backs Reps on CBN, FIRS forex probe
The decision of the House of Representatives to probe critical financial institutions on forextransactions has received a boost from the human rights community whodescribe the […]
CISLAC commends Reps for dropping CSO regulatory bill
By Abdallah el-Kurebe The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), has commended the House of Representatives and sponsor of the controversial Civil Society Regulatory Commission […]
Reps invite stakeholders over problems in oil and gas industry
By Lesley Muosowo Otu, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on oil and gas has invited stakeholders in the industry for a three-day investigative hearing […]
Reps to debate on reforms of Almajiri system March 12
A House of Representatives Member, representing Bodinga/Dange-Shuni/Tureta Federal Constituency in Sokoto state, Dr Balarabe Kakale (PDP-Sokoto), has revealed that the House has set March 12 […]
Reps investigate $1bn spent on Tucano Jets
The House of Representatives has begun investigation into how the Federal Government spent the $1bn special security fund approved for it by the National Assembly. […]
Lawmaker supports special financing for Army
Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye, (Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency), has drummed support for a bill seeking special financial support for the Nigerian Armed Forces. The bill, tagged “The […]
Reps summon Minister of Science and Technology
By Chimezie Godfrey The House of Representatives Committee on Public Account, has summoned the Minister of Science and Technology, along with the Permanent Secretary of […]
Audit Report: Reps Committee summons Minister of Science and Tech, Perm Sec
By Chimezie Godfrey The Public Account Committee (PAC) of the Federal House of Representatives has summoned the appearance of the Minister of science and technology […]
Reps orders arrest of SON DG
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal House of Representatives Committee on Public Account, on Thursday ordered that a warrant of arrest be issued against the Director […]
Reps indict FIRS for late, non-submission of audited accounts
By Chimezie Godfrey The House of Representatives committee on Public Account, has indicted the Federal Inland Revenue (FIRS), Abuja for late as well as non-submissio […]
Tax remittances: Reps committee places status enquiry on MTN
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has directed telecommunication giant, MTN, to tender all its financial documents to enable it determine if the right […]
Reps committee summons water minister, others to explain infractions
By Chimezie Godfrey The Public Account Committee of the House of Representative, has summoned the Minister of Water Resources, Engr Suleiman Adamu and heads line […]
Bill to repeal Police Act passes 2nd reading
A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Police Act and enact Nigeria Police Bill has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The […]
Reps granting immunity to principal officers is ripping up the constitution – SERAP
UPDATE: Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned “the passing of a bill seeking to give leaders of federal and state legislatures immunity from […]
Reps pass bill to grant principal officers immunity
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, passed a bill granting immunity to its principal officers in the country. The bill, which seeks to amend Section […]
Police: Extrajudicial killings, harassment, others won’t be condoned – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila says the House would not condone extrajudicial killings, harassment, intimidation and other forms of violence […]
Innoson and the House of Reps unpalatable example, By Jerome-Mario Utomi
Leaders tell but never teach until they practice what they preach – Featherstone In recent months, while Nigerians were still waiting for the commencement of […]
Reps want 100% funds release to NASS, Judiciary
By Lesley Otu The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to implement fully, the budget of the National Assembly, NASS, adopted in […]
Reps urge FG to rehabilitate military barracks
By Lesley Otu The member representing Eti-Osa Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Mr Ibrahim Babajide has called on the Federal Government to rehabilitate military and […]
House, Red Cross to collaborate on IDPs, domesticate Kampala Convention – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, says the House would collaborate with the International Committee on Red Cross (ICRC), to ameliorate […]
Declare state of emergency on security, Reps tell FG
The House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on Nigeria’s security sector. The decision followed a […]
Reps suggest conduct of national census by 2020
The House of Representatives has urged the National Population Commission (NPC) to come up with a feasible time table for the conduct of a national […]