The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the federal government to establish a joint security task force to address kidnapping and other forms of criminality along the Lokoja-Abuja highway. The call followed the unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Shaba Ibrahim drawing attention to the level of insecurity on the expressway. Moving the motion, […]
The House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved that the National Assembly should suspend plenary for two weeks to enable the management install facilities to screen and detect coronavirus. This was sequel to the unanimous adoption of an amendment proposed by the Minority Leader, Rep. Ndudi Elumelu to the motion sponsored by Rep. Josiah Idem on […]
The House of Representatives on Tuesday mandated the committees on legislative compliance, health institutions, health care services, science and technology to immediately navigate ways and means for the development of locally made drugs. This resolution was sequel to a motion promoted by Rep. Denis Idahosa, entitled: ”Need to check the rise of drug insecurity and […]
The House of Representatives has asked the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to begin shaming sex traffickers in their homes, including widespread publication of names and pictures of convicted traffickers. This followed a unanimous adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Rima Shawulu (PDP/Taraba) and seven others during plenary on […]
A bill for an Act to repeal the Police Act and enact the Nigeria Police Bill on Wednesday passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored and presented by Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC/Plateau) during plenary. The consideration of the bill was initially stepped down following the absence of the sponsor, but was […]
Abuja – The House of Representatives has dedicated March 12 to debate and address factors responsible for alarming rate of out of school children in the country. The Speaker of the house, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos) made the announcement while speaking at Wednesday’s plenary. Gbajabiamila said that all other matters would be set aside to […]
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the House would not accept extra-judicial killings, harassment, intimidation and other forms of violence unleashed on innocent citizens by some men and officers of the police. The speaker described as unfortunate a situation where police officers, saddled with the constitutional responsibility of protecting lives […]
Chairman House Committee on Power, Rep. Magaji Aliyu, has said that the over 40 years Mambilla Power Project only existed on books and papers. Aliyu said this when the House of Representatives Committee on Power, paid an oversight visit to the Ministry of Power in Abuja on Monday. His assertion came shortly after a Right […]
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 192 concerned Nigerians have filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to “restrain and stop Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives and all members of the House from spending an estimated N5.04 billion to buy 400 exotic cars for principal officers […]
Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Local Content have commended Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals for its strategic implementation of the Nigerian Content Act in the construction of the refinery and fertiliser projects.Vice-Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Local Content, Dr Ibrahim Hamza, who on Thursday, led other members on an oversight visit to […]
The House of Representatives on Thursday charged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a State of Emergency on the power sector. The decision follows the adoption of a motion sponsored by Rep. Nnolim Nnaji (PDP-Enugu) during plenary presided over by the House Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila. Presenting the motion tagged: “Urgent need to declare state of emergency […]
The House of Representatives on Wednesday moved to standardise safety and environmental management to bolster the country’s economy and future well-being. Specifically, the House has intends to maximise the gains of the sector to boost the nation’s economy and develop a human resources base for the country, Africa and the world. The bill for an Act […]
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Account has placed status enquiry on the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) for failure to submit audited account to the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation on time. The Chairman of the committee, Rep. Wole Oke (PDP-Osun) made the pronouncement at a public hearing on Monday […]
The House of Representatives has urged the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to begin public enlightenment and awareness campaigns aimed at discouraging liquor stores, from selling alcohol children less than 18 years. This followed a unanimous adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Chinedu Martins (PDP-Imo) during plenary presided over by the Speaker of the house, […]
Abuja – Mr Babajimi Benson, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defence, has commended the Defence Headquarters for the giant strides of the Nigerian Army in manufacturing military hard wares locally. Benson stated this when he led members of the committee on oversight function to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, on Tuesday […]
Abuja – The House of Representatives has directed the relevant house committees to investigate the event surrounding the rearrest of the founder of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore in the Federal High Court. The motion was moved by Minority Leader, Rep. Ndudi Elumelu (PDP-Delta) under Matters of Urgent Public Importance at the plenary presided over by […]
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 census no later than 2020. This followed a unanimous adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Ademorin Kuye (APC-Lagos) during plenary presided over by the Speaker of the House of […]
The House of Representatives has okayed the Nigeria Army’s Operation Positive Identification. The House of Representatives said: ‘ the Army can continue with the Operation Positive Identification OPI but in collaboration with other relevant security agencies such as the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Nigeria Police Force, who should take the lead in the identification […]
*INTELS owing $19.9m in revenue *House c’ttee carpets firm’s absence from hearing The House of Representatives ad hoc investigating the termination of the the contract between the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Integrated Logistics Services (INSTELS) Nigeria Limited on Wednesday, accused the logistics firm of short changing the federal government in revenue remittances under […]
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee constituted to investigate the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for alleged under remittance of over $5billion into the federation account began its work at the weekend. The ad hoc committee, headed by the Chairman House Committee on Customs, Hon James Faleke, has fashioned out a work plan on […]