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NASS has powers to alter budget – Dogara

Ihesiulo Grace 18 October 2017 0

Henry Omunu, Abuja Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara has said that the House is focused on using its oversight functions over the executive as a cooperative tool to bring development and better the lives of Nigerians rather than as a tool of adversary. He made this

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Dogara-led house seeks transformation of water sector

Ihesiulo Grace 18 October 2017 0

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has called for all hands to be on deck in order to achieve positive transformation in the country’s water sector. The Speaker made the call on Tuesday at the public hearing of the House Committee on Water Resources, on the National Water Resources Bill (2017). […]

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Minimum wage review gets Reps‎’ nod, propose N30,000

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2017 0

…..labour rejects N30, 000 mininimum wage for workers The House of Representatives has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Minister of Labour and Employment to commence the process of negotiating an upward review of the current minimum wage from N18,000 to N30,000. This followed the unanimous adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Peter […]

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N10.83bn allocation Reps probe alleged corruption at Aso Rock Clinic

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2017 0

Henry Omunu, Abuja The House of Representatives on Thursday resolved to investigate the deplorable condition of the Aso Rock Clinic, Abuja, in spite of N10.83billion allocation it received in 2015′ 2016 and 2017. The lawmakers’ decision was sequel to the recent disclosures by the Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, who condemned the clinic […]

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Dorothy Mato sworn in

Ihesiulo Grace 3 October 2017 0

The House of Representatives has just sworn-in Dorathy Mato to take over from Herman Hembe as the representative for Konshisha Federal Constituency of Benue State. Hembe, a former Chairman, House Committee on Federal Capital Territory, was ordered to vacate the seat by the Supreme Court on June 23. The Court decided that Mato was the […]

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Again, Dogara dares S’Court, fails to swear-in Benue lawmaker

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2017 0

*House leadership cites pending case before lower court No, they are employing delay tactics to frustrate Mato- Supporters Henry Omunu, Abuja The Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, on Wednesday, failed to swear-in Supreme Court affirmed lawmaker for Vandeikya/Konshisha Federal Constituency of Benue State, Dorathy Mato, in disobedience of the judgment of

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NGO Bill causes ruckus

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2017 0

A serving senator of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Shehu Sani, has kicked against the Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO regulatory bill which is currently before the House of Representatives. The controversial bill seeks to set up a federal agency to be known as the NGO Regulatory Commission to regulate activities of NGO’s and civil society organisations, […]

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#DTNExplains: The Constitution Review

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2017 0

A video analysis of the Constitution review process currently being embarked upon by the National Assembly.

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Reckless driving: Edo deputy governor urges police to prosecute reckless convoy drivers

Ihesiulo Grace 23 January 2017 0

The convoy of the Comrade Deputy Governor of Edo State,Rt Hon Phillp Shaibu was involved in an auto crash at the weekend on its way to Agenebode to kick start the All Progressives Congress( APC) campaigns in Etsako East for the House of Representatives election slated for next week Saturday. Two of the Hilux vans […]

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Reps deputy Speaker harps urgent need for balanced agricultural economy

Ihesiulo Grace 8 January 2017 0

Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Lasun Yusuff, has said that Nigerian needs a balanced agricultural economy for the country to survive. He said this after the presentation of ‎three sets of tractors worth N60m to All Farmers Association Of Nigeria (AFAN) in the Osogbo/Olorunda,Orolu/Irepodun federal constituency of Osun state. The deputy Speaker explained

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Ekiti 2018: APC will cruch Fayose if zoning is adopted in Ekiti Governorship primary, ex-rep. Faparusi insists

Ihesiulo Grace 30 December 2016 0

A  member of the seventh House of Representatives, and Governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, Engr.  Bamidele Faparusi a.k.a., (Fappy) has insisted that Governor Ayo Fayose will be given a shocking defeat in Ekiti State if the All Progressives Party (APC) can adop zoning for the primary of its Governorship candidates ahead of the gubernatorial election […]

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APC Reps Candidate Petitions IGP, Alleges Threat to Life

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2015 0

By Correspondent The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Ukanafun/Oruk Anam federal constituency, Akwa-Ibom State, Mr Eshiet Offiong, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, over alleged threat to his life. In the petition by his lawyer, Felix Udoh, he alleged that his life was being threatened by a […]

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NLC Crisis Setback For Workers, Says Akpatason

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2015 0

  Hon. Peter Akpatason, the member representing Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has described the crisis rocking the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), as a setback. He was of the opinion that the fallout of the crisis would have a negative effect on the fortune of workers. A former labour leader, Akpatason told […]

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Reps Pass N4.49trn 2015 Appropriation Bill

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2015 0

The House of Representatives, on Thursday, passed the 2015 Appropriation Bill of N4,493,363,957,158 trillion, made up of N2,607,132,491,708 trillion for recurrent expenditure and N701,415,465,449 billion for capital expenditure. Also, N375.616 billion, embedded in the budget, was for statutory transfers to the National Judicial Council (N73bn); Niger Delta Development

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Amaechi Knew That He Would Lose Rivers Election- Opara

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2015 0

  The war of words between the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State is far from over as a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Austin Opara, has insisted that the PDP won Rivers State governorship election because “the state is a PDP State”. Opara […]

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FG Must Act Immediately to save Nigerians in South Africa- Abike Dabiri

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2015 0

  The member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Honourable Abike Dabiri has reiterated the need for the federal government to take an immediate decision about the recall of the Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa with the aim to hold discussions and take an action that will save Nigerians from ongoing […]

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Pass Strong and Enforceable National Tobacco Control Bill, Groups Tell Reps

Ihesiulo Grace 15 April 2015 0

  As the House of Representatives begins a clause by clause debate on the National Tobacco Control Bill (NTCB), the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) and Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC) have called on the members of the House to ensure a strong and enforceable bill that puts the health of […]

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Reps Urge Jonathan to Rescue Chibok Girls before Handover

Ihesiulo Grace 15 April 2015 0

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, tasked the Federal Government to ensure that the Chibok Secondary School girls, abducted by Boko Haram since April 14, 2015, are rescued before the May 29, handover date. Members of the House passed the resolution after unanimously adopted a motion of urgent public importance moved by Rep. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, […]

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Broadcast Regulators Have Failed-Reps

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2015 0

The House of Representatives on Tuesday said that media regulators had failed to discharge their regulatory responsibilities of ensuring positive and development political campaigns. Chairman, House Committee on Information and National Orientation, Rep. Buba Jibril (Kogi-APC), said this at the committee’s interactive meeting with media regulators and owners in Abuja.