Kingsley Chinda
11 Oct
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has expressed outrage and deep sorrow over the brutal murder of a couple, Jacob and Comfort Udo, in Bende, Abia State. The couple, both in their seventies, were found beheaded and dismembered in a horrifying attack by unknown assailants. This heinous crime has left the community and…
1 Oct
The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has extended warm congratulations to Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, on the occasion of his 59th birthday and the conferment of a national honour. President Bola Tinubu bestowed the title of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Abbas during…
26 Sep
The House of Representatives has directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to conduct a thorough assessment of the potential hazards of the recent earth tremor in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and develop immediate safety measures.
18 Sep
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to urgently review the Premium Motor Spirits (PMS) price downward to prevent further hardship on Nigerians. In a statement by the Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP-Rivers) on Tuesday, the caucus said that the current price of PMS also known as…
17 Sep
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has raised serious concerns over the new fuel pricing structure announced by NNPC Ltd in collaboration with Dangote Refinery. Describing the pricing as "exploitative" and "burdensome," the caucus is urging an immediate review of the arrangement to alleviate the financial strain on Nigerians. In a statement signed…
12 Sep
The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating floods that have ravaged several major cities across Nigeria, leading to the tragic loss of lives and destruction of properties. The floods, triggered by heavy rains, affected Maiduguri metropolis, parts of Bayelsa, Bauchi, and other regions in the country between Sunday night…
12 Jun
Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep Kingsley Chinda, has emphasised that despite the numerous failures recorded in Nigeria's 25 years of unbroken democracy, it remains the best form of government compared to autocracy, which he described as suicidal. Chinda, representing Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency of Rivers State, made this disclosure during a chat with…
23 May
House of Representatives, yesterday, said 380 Nigerians were kidnapped in January, 2024, and resolved to forward all resolutions on insecurity to the Office of the National Adviser (ONSA) for implementation.
10 May
The House of Representatives, yesterday, took sides with the growing number of Nigerians calling for a cancellation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s controversial 0.5 per cent levy on electronic transactions.
9 May
The House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop the implementation of the 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on transactions designed to contain growing threats of cybercrime in the financial system. This resolution follows a motion of urgent public importance moved on Thursday by the Minority Leader of the House,…
1 May
The Minority caucus of the House of Representatives has called for an end to the exploitation of workers in the public and private sectors of the economy. The leader of the caucus, Hon Kingsley Chinda in a message of solidarity to workers urged the government to prioritise policies that promote decent work, social protection, and…
11 Apr
As the Muslim Ummah celebrates Eid-el-Fitr, the minority caucus in the House of Representatives has called on Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of tolerance, sacrifice and peaceful co-existence with one another.
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