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7 Oct
    APC members in the House of Representatives have said that no lawmaker elected on the platform of the party was coerced into parting with money in support of Monday Okpebholo’s governorship ambition in Edo. READ ALSO:Confusion as AKISIEC declares APC, RO names PDP winner in Akpabio’s LG Deputy Spokesperson, House of Reps, Philip…
3 Oct
The House of Representatives, yesterday, momentarily embarked on an ego trip as they questioned the decision by President Bola Tinubu to confer Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) on the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas.
11 Sep
From the Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Mr Philip Agbese, comes assurances that the entire 360 members of the legislative chamber are united under the leadership of its Speaker, Dr Tajudeen Abbas. Speaking with newsmen at the National Assembly in Abuja on Wednesday, he stated that the House remained united and had been…
4 Aug
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Mr. Philip Agbese, has reiterated his support for the forensic
29 Jul
The Energy Transparency Initiative (ETI) has disassociated itself from statements made by individuals falsely claiming to represent the group, criticising Hon. Philip Agbese, the Deputy Spokesperson of the Federal House of Representatives. In a joint statement, ETI's President and Secretary, Francis Nedu and Ismaila Bello, claimed that the individuals behind the statement had been expelled…
28 Jul
The Energy Transparency Initiative (ETI) has expressed dismay over recent statements made by Deputy Spokesman of the Federal House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, regarding the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). In a statement by its convener, Ganzallo Gbenga, and programme officer, Chinelo Ochiaga, the…
26 Jul
Rep. Philip Agbese, the Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, says the lawmakers will reduce the current hardship and hunger in the country. Agbese said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday. NAN reports that Agbese spoke following doubts expressed by some Nigerians as to the…
13 Jun
The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has hailed Speaker Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas for his "strategic" choice of Abdulmumin Jibrin as the Chairman, House Committee on Housing and Habitat. Agbese, reacting to the minor reshuffling of committees on Tuesday, said the Speaker has again demonstrated why he is held in high regard…
13 Jun
In Africa, Nigeria and the Idoma of Benue State, North-central Nigeria, names and chieftaincy titles reflect the total personality of an individual as he or she is bound to depict what such identities stand connote. This has been proved by the member, representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State in the House of Representatives, Hon.…
25 May
The Nigerian Navy has surpassed expectations in its efforts to enhance maritime security, combat piracy, and crack down on crude oil theft, according to Rep. Philip Agbese, the Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives. Under the leadership of Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, the Navy has employed innovative strategies, leveraging technology, intelligence, and collaboration to…
7 May
The Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Philip Agbese has explained that it would be in the best interest of Nigerians if the lower legislative chamber sustain a cordial relationship with the Executive arm of government.
The House of Representatives says it would address cases of unfunded agencies by the Federal Government. Photo: Lucie Ladidi Elukpo
6 Apr
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has escaped an assassination attempt on him while on a constituency outreach during the Easter break.

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