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Reps suspend debate on Bill seeking ban on unbranded, unfortified edible oils
The bill proposed a nationwide ban on the manufacture, importation, distribution and sale of unbranded and…
Reps launch probe into Mining Marshals over alleged abuse of office
The committee is to investigate the ₦2 billion account allegation, other cases of alleged compromise, the…
Kalu clarifies ₦780m budget allocation for churches in Bende Constituency
Implementation of the 2026 budget has yet to commence, stressing that no procurement process has been…
House of Representatives orders probe into xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa
The House also received the report of its Constitution Review Committee on the proposed establishment of…
Reps call for stronger food safety measures to curb rising foodborne diseases
The House also mandated its Committees on Healthcare Services and Food Safety and Nutrition to work…
Reps rescind earlier State Police Bill, pass Tinubu’s Executive Proposal for second reading
The development comes amid growing calls from stakeholders for the decentralisation of policing in response to…
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu hails rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren
Successful operation would further strengthen public confidence in the resolve of the nation’s security institutions to…
Reps Minority Caucus calls for security overhaul, say Nigeria is bleeding
The House of Representatives minority caucus has urgently called on President Bola Tinubu to overhaul the…
Reps commend INCLUDE for creative support
A Netherlands-based organisation, INCLUDE’s partnership has been instrumental in supporting the Committee’s work. By Ife Osemedua…
Bill to grant states powers to control oil, mineral resources scales second reading
This development came years after a similar bill got stalled at the second reading on the…
House of Representatives denies involvement in Binance bribery allegations
The House emphasised that the case is now before a court and remains the subject of…
Speaker Abbas assures Nigerians on human rights protection
By reducing grievances through effective human rights protection, we can mitigate the risks posed by marginalised…
House of Reps faults call for removal of Kyari, Farouk
It is in the parliamentary culture to afford parties in investigation the right for fair hearing…
Bankable projects key to youths, women empowerment in agriculture – Speaker
This reality makes it not just necessary, but urgent for us to explore and invest in…
Reps to sanction MDAs over TSA violation, summons CBN, others
TSA is to aid transparency and facilitate compliance with sections 80 and 162 of the Constitution…
2024 Budget: Group scores appropriations chairman, Abubakar Bichi high on meticulous consideration
Meticulous scrutinizing of the 2024 appropriation bill by the Abubakar Bichi-led House Committee on Appropriations is…
How Nigerian universities can be self-funded, says Deputy Speaker, Kalu
As we explore these avenues, let us remember that the pursuit of knowledge and the advancement…
CSO faults Reps over N81.2bn spent by agency to plant 21m trees
In its accountability in service, the agency has promoted local, national, and international conferences that champion…
Reps move to address multiple taxation
The Speaker noted that South Korean has over 20 companies in Nigeria plus investment worth over…
Reps ‘ll provide legal framework to boost direct foreign investments – Kalu
…says President Tinubu has robust economic agenda for Nigeria You know if you come to African…
Abbas emerges House of Reps Speaker
Tajudeen Abbas, the preferred candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has emerged as the…
I regret backing Tambuwal to become Speaker – Gbajabiamila
“I regret it,” Gbajabiamila stated while recalling the previous attempts by speakership aspirants to oppose chosen…
Buhari, Gbajabiamila meet over cash withdrawal limits
I don’t want to get into it. I don’t want to get into it except to…
Reps ask Police, DSS to clamp down on fuel stations selling above regulated price
Most of those stations have resorted to selling fuel at over N300 per litre. It is…
Audit Report: Reps summon Ag AGF, MDAs over financial accounts
As the 9th Assembly is winding down, we need to redouble our efforts at looking into…
Buhari to present 2023 budget in October – Gbajabiamila
We will at the end of the day be proud to have a chamber that will…
Reps urge CBN to address delay in e-money transfers
The House of Representatives has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to address delays arising…
Ombugadu wins Nasarawa PDP governorship ticket
A former member of the House of Representatives, Mr David Ombugadu, has clinched the gubernatorial ticket…
Statutory Delegates: IPAC kicks as Reps amend Section 84 of Electoral Act
The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has expressed reservation over the House of Representatives’ passage of…