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24 Jan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged a member of the House of Representatives, Nicholas Mutu to court over an alleged N320 million money laundering case. EFCC, in a statement, said Justice F. Giwa Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, January 22, 2024, told Mutu that he has…
4 Jan
The Chairman of the Northern Caucus of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa has pledged N10million to the Nigeria Correctional Services to offset the fines of at least 100 inmates to secure their release. The lawmaker representing Doguwa/Tudunwada federal constituency at the Green Chamber announced the gesture on Wednesday when he visited Goron Dutse…
30 Dec
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Saturday, reeled out the performance of the 10th House in the first six months, saying about 120 bills passed the second reading stage. Disclosing that the House received and considered 962 bills, 500 motions, and 153 petitions, the speaker said another 120 bills have been…
30 Dec
The Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the February 2023 General election, Mr. Peter Obi has described the Ex-Speaker of House of Representatives Ghali Umar Na'Abba as great Nigerian who gave his best for the growth of democracy in the Country. Obi, former Anambra State Governor, made the eulogy at the Kano residence of…
30 Dec
The House of Representatives has urged the Chief of Army Staff to establish Military presence and bases in Local Government Areas in Plateau State where over 200 people where killed. While urging the Inspector General of Police to immediately conduct a detailed investigation into these attacks with a view to identifying the perpetrators and bringing…
28 Dec
The House of Representatives minority caucus has called on the authorities to nip in the bud the incessant killings of the citizenry in Plateau state. Led by Kingsley Chinda, the caucus in a statement noted the murders on the Plateau have gone on for too long and must be stopped. The caucus urged National Assembly…
22 Dec
The mother of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has passed away at 103 years. Dogara announced the death of his mother in a statement on Friday evening. The lawmaker who represented Dass/Tafawa Balewa/ Bogoro constituency, said that “it is with utmost gratitude and total submission to the will of God Almighty…
22 Dec
A Bill aimed at protecting the Nigerian child from the dangers of online abuse, violence and exploitation has made a significant inroads on the floor of the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Mr Olumide Osoba, the proposed legislation is entitled: "A Bill for an Act to provide for the enactment of child online access protection…
21 Dec
The House of Representatives has resolved to beam its searchlights on the authorities of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board over alleged discrepancies in the remittances of funds to the federal government purse. Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education, Hon Oboku Abonsizibe Oforji explained that the decision followed noticeable gaps in the accounts…
21 Dec
A bill aimed at protecting the Nigerian child from the dangers of online abuse, violence, and exploitation has made significant inroads on the floor of the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Mr Olumide Osoba, the proposed legislation is entitled: "A Bill for an Act to provide for the enactment of Child Online Access Protection Bill…
20 Dec
A bill for a national apprenticeship scheme was on Wednesday introduced in the House of Representatives. The bill read at the plenary was sponsored by the deputy speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu. The bill aimed at giving a legal framework for the institutionalization of the apprenticeship scheme. National Apprenticeship Scheme is a technology-driven dual…
16 Dec
The House of Representatives has commended the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Chris Musa, for being proactive in the fight against banditry and insurgency across the country. The Green Chamber also lauded the Commandant of Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Major General John Ochayi for being professional and transparent in handling the affairs of the…
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