Nigerian House of Representatives
6 Jun 2024
The House of Representatives at the plenary on May 22nd introduced and passed through first reading a Bill which seeks to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) to create a new state in the Southeastern region of Nigeria known as Orlu State. The proposed legislation which…
22 May 2024
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Minister of State for Petroleum to withhold consent for international oil companies (IOCs) involved in the divestment of assets in the Niger Delta region until they comply with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and NUPRC decommissioning guidelines. The lawmakers instructed…
20 May 2024
The Inter-Tribal Youth Associations of Nigeria has commended the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, for his unwavering efforts in fostering unity and promoting national cohesion through his legislative initiatives and inclusive leadership style. Representing various ethnic and cultural organisations across Nigeria, the group expressed its admiration in a report following…
24 Apr 2024
The House of Representatives has expressed serious concern regarding recent allegations of discrimination against Nigerians at a supermarket in Abuja operated by Chinese nationals, indicating that it will investigate the matter and ensure appropriate action is taken. The allegations have raised questions about the treatment of Nigerians in Chinese-operated establishments, leading to the involvement of…
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The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has proposed the creation of N20million annual seed fund to ensure the sustainability and growth of the African Space Economy Conference and Exhibition (ASE). The ASE, co-owned by NASRDA and Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), is a flagship event designed to advance Africa's space economy.…
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Kano State Ministry of Land has vowed to commence enforcement of revocation of titles of land that failed the 31st deadline for recertification. The Ministry disclosed the commencement of the process of Systematic Land Title Registration (SLTR) documents on land before the issuance of the regular Certificate of Occupancy. Addressing a press conference Friday,…
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The Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on all Nigerians to unite, rise up, and rededicate themselves to the struggle of the citizens and say no to oppression from political leaders. Falana, who stated this during the Day of Tributes in memory of the late Dr. Adewale Peter Balogun, described as a hero of…
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The umbrella body of Ijaw youths worldwide, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has vehemently condemned and rejected the recent appointment of 45 chairpersons to head various federal government boards, agencies, organisations, and companies without the inclusion of a single Ijaw individual. The prominent Nigeria youth group described the action by President Bola Tinubu's administration as…
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The Oyo State Government has signed an agreement with contractors for the execution of 68-kilometre rural access road projects under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye, signed Phase I of the contract agreement with the contractors on Friday in Ibadan. In his…
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Troops in North Central Operational Theatre have neutralized a notorious terrorist commander and gun runner identified as 'Abu Mosaje' in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. Troops also neutralized no fewer than 79 terrorists in one swoop within one week and arrested 224 persons. The frontline soldiers also arrested 28 perpetrators of oil theft and…
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The Niger State Police Command said it recovered 520 rounds of live ammunition when its personnel intercepted a motorcycle with two persons carrying a sack in Lavun local council area. READ ALSO: Police arrest two suspects connected to kidnap of Odumosu’s wife Police spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, in a statement, said the two suspects took to their…
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The media team to the new Alaafin of Oyo has condemned a media report that accused the new monarch of abandoning the traditional rites midway. A member of the team, Mr. Bode Durojaiye, said the media report was not only misleading but also grossly mischievous, noting that the headline is intentionally slanted to be at…
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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, said that over $10 billion has been saved from subsidy removal in 2023. He disclosed that the measure led to a 22 percent increase in dollar remittances from the diaspora, totaling $28 billion in 2024. Kalu gave the highlights of the achievements by the…