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Reps moves to reduce levies on commercial vehicles from 35% to 15%

Ihesiulo Grace 30 September 2020 0

The House of Representatives has moved to the levies on commercial vehicles, especially buses and trucks from 35% to 15%, Daily Times gathered. The House also directed the federal government to effect the reduction of vehicle importation levy on luxurious vehicles to 20% from the original 35%.

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Insubordination: We are reporting Emefiele, Kyari, others to Buhari – Reps

Ihesiulo Grace 5 August 2020 0

The House of Representatives has said that a petition will be sent to President Muhammadu Buhari over failure of the heads of ministries, departments, and agencies of the Federal Government to appear before the house. The House Committee on Public Accounts at its investigative hearing on Wednesday, August 5, said that they were summoned to […]

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Blackmail, threats won’t stop NDDC probe – Reps

Ihesiulo Grace 27 May 2020 0

The House of Representatives on Tuesday declared that blackmail, smear campaign and threats wouldn’t stop the planned probe of allegations leveled against the interim management committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Chairman, House Committee on NDDC, Rep. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the vow at a press briefing in Abuja, while responding to

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Reps to debate on reforms of Almajiri system March 12

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2020 0

A House of Representatives Member, Dr Balarabe Kakale (PDP-Sokoto), says the House has set March 12 to debate on the reforms in the Almajiri system of education in the country. Kakale, who represent Bodinga/Dange-Shuni/Tureta Federal Constituency in Sokoto state, stated this in a statement issued to us in Sokoto on Saturday. READ ALSO: NECA calls […]

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No crack in the House of Reps says spokesman

Ihesiulo Grace 10 November 2019 0

Abuja – The spokesman for the House  of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC-Abia), says there is no crack among the  members of the House of Representatives. In a statement he issuef on Sunday in Abuja, Kalu urged the public to ignore reports in the media suggesting there is division in the house. He said that house […]

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Lawmaker, Femi Gbajabiamila’s Gift

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2018 0

If you have been following the happenings on social media lately, you must have come across one of the trending news of Nigeria Lawmaker, Femi Gbajabiamila who gave his wife a new G-wagon with “Assurance” license plates for her 50th birthday. The House of Reps Majority leader may have regretted flaunting such gift on social […]

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Reps comittee recovers N400m from import duty waiver fraud

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2018 0

The House of Representatives Committee on Customs has disclosed that indicted firms that abused the import duty waiver granted them by the federal government have paid over N400million into the federation account as duty paid for imports not covered by the waiver.   Chairman of the House Committee, James Abiodun Faleke made this disclosure at […]

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House adopts constitution amendments from state assemblies

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2018 0

The House of Representatives on Wednesday, adopted 12 bills on amending the constitution as adopted by State Houses of Assembly and has forwarded the bills to President Muhammad Buhari for assent.   The bills include, granting financial autonomy to state legislatures, political parties and electoral matters as well as the determination of pre-election matters.  

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If state police bill comes to NASS again, it will be passed – Oghene-Egoh

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2018 0

Hon Emma Oghene-Egoh is the member representing Amuwo Odofin Federal Constituency of Lagos State in the House of Representatives and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In this interview he frowned at comments by certain individuals to the effect that the PDP has zoned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar out of its presidential […]

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Boko Haram: Reps to audit excess crude account over $1bn expenditure

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2018 0

*Split over 13 per cent derivation application The House of Representatives on Thursday resolved to carry out a forensic audit of funds that have accrued into the controversial excess crude account operated by the federal government, even as House members were divided over attempts to apply the 13 per cent derivation principle to the $1billion […]

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Reps queries National Sugar Council over N9bn dormant funds

Ihesiulo Grace 31 January 2018 0

*Want funds disbursed to local investors, farmers The House of Representatives Committee on Industry on Tuesday expressed displeasure over the non-disbursement of over N9 billion by the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) to investors to reduce the nation’s over-dependence on imported sugar. The committee made its reservations known when officials of the

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CBN refutes allegation of $5bn diversion, says it’s not possible

Ihesiulo Grace 22 December 2017 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied allegations by the House of Representatives that it did nit remit over $5 billion into the Federation Account describing the issue as “feign imagination.” The House had on Wednesday accused the CBN of non-remittance of over $5 billion into the federation account and has resolved to set […]

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Reps accuse CBN of not remitting $5bn into federation account

Ihesiulo Grace 21 December 2017 0

*Set up ad hoc c’ttee to probe infraction The House of Representatives on Wednesday accused the Central Bank of Nigeria of non-remittance of over $5 billion into the federation account and has resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to investigate the alleged infraction by the apex bank. The ad hoc committee is expected […]

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Reps summons 100 banks CEOs, others over breach of shareholders’ rights

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2017 0

The House of Representatives Committee on Capital Market and other Institutions on Wednesday summoned 100 chief executive officers CEOs and boards of commercial banks, oil companies and other private companies operating in Nigeria over allegations of corporate governance breaches and abuse of shareholders rights and interests. The summons by the House committee was based

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160 Reps Reject Official Cars

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2017 0

About 160 members of the House of Representatives have rejected its leadership’s offer to provide them with official cars. Daily Sun gathered that the members want cash instead. The Green Chamber is spending about N6.1 billion on procurement of 360 units Peugeot 508 for members, at a unit price of N17 million. The cars have […]

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‘We will support academic research to solve economic problems’- Dogara

Ihesiulo Grace 20 October 2017 0

Afolabi Adesola Rt Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara has declared the full support of the National Assembly towards academic research that will solve pressing economic problems. Dogara who was the Guest lecturer at the 16th matriculation ceremony of the Covenant University, in Ota, Ogun state, also disclosed that the National […]

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Reps Deputy Leader constructs N120m fish market in Lokoja

Ihesiulo Grace 29 August 2017 0

The Deputy Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Umar Buba Jibrin has constructed a fish market in Lokoja worth over N120million to ensure provision of fresh fish from the two rivers Niger and Benue to visitors and residents. Buba Jibrin, who represents Lokoja/Kogi federal constituency, said Lokoja, as the confluence of the two […]

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Buhari’s broadcast reaffirms commitment to national unity, says ex-Rep

Ihesiulo Grace 22 August 2017 0

A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon Eseme Eyiboh, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s national broadcast on Monday reaffirms the Federal Government’s commitment to a “united and indivisible Nigeria.” Eyiboh said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) shortly after the President’s national broadcast following his return from […]

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Reps urge FG to register motorcycles, tricycles to stem crime

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2017 0

The House of Representatives on Thursday urged the federal government to register motorcycles and tricycles across the country to increase revenue and reduce accidents on the roads. The house also mandated the Committee on Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to interface with the Directorate of Road Transport Service and other stakeholders on the matter and […]

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Reps Move out of NASS Complex

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2015 0

Most members of the House of Representatives that failed to return to the House have started moving personal belongings from their various offices. Aides to the lawmakers were seen moving valuables such as books, computer accessories, portrait of the affected Reps and that of President Goodluck Jonathan into vehicles at the White House and the […]