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The House of Representatives said that it would ensure that Federal Universities were removed from the Band A electricity tariff plan to lessen the huge electricity bill. Rep. Abubakar Fulata, the Chairman, House Committee on University Education, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja after the committee’s oversight of Northeast Federal Universities. Some…
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The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes has given Mr Ola Olukoyede, Chairman, Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), till July 30 to appear before it over budgetary alle committee said that Olukoyede, along with his management team, should appear to answer questions relating to the commission’s budget performance and its challenges. Rep. Obinna…
7 Jun
The House of Representatives has instructed its Committee on Communications to probe the activities of private internet service providers in Nigeria. The move for the probe follows the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency, Kogi State, Leke Abejide of the African Democratic Congress…
6 Jun
A bill to create an additional state known as Orlu State in the Southeast region passed its first reading in the House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill was sponsored by the lawmaker representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, along with other co-sponsoring lawmakers. The piece of legislation which…
6 Jun
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the 2024 supplementary bill of N98.5 billion for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently presented the supplementary appropriation bill to the National Assembly for consideration, stating that the funds were earmarked for critical infrastructure. Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Capital Territory…
5 Jun
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Wednesday criticised organised labour for shutting down essential services, especially the national grid and hospitals, during the industrial action that lasted more than 24 hours. While most lawmakers who spoke at a plenary presided over by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu maintained that industrial actions and dissent are fundamental…
23 May
The Senate has moved a step closer to bringing back Nigeria’s old national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” which was replaced by “Arise, O Compatriots” in 1978 after a bill seeking the change scaled through second reading at the Senate. The bill, sponsored by the Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele,, successfully passed its second…
23 May
The House of Representatives has passed a bill mandating the nation to revert to the old National Anthem, “Nigeria We Hail Thee.” The bill, sponsored by the leader of the House, Julius Ihonvbare, was presented for a second reading on Thursday, May 23. It was considered by the committee of the whole, approved, and read…
16 May
The House of Representatives Committee investigating Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Concessions programmes has threatened to cancel all leases and concessions in the Federal Ministry of Transport. Rep. Ademorin Kuye, Chairman of the House Committee on Public Assets, made this known when the delegation from the Federal Ministry of Transport, led by the Permanent Secretary, Pius…
16 May
As part of ongoing efforts to address the hardships faced by the citizenry, the House of Representatives has called on the authorities to reactivate the Price Control Board of Nigeria. The decision followed the adoption of a motion initiated by Jesess Okey-Joe Onuakalusi at the plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker of the House,…
20 Mar
The House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs has challenged the Inspector General of Police (I-G) on addressing the security challenges facing the country.
19 Mar
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investments to mandate companies to inscribe “Made in Nigeria” on all goods manufactured in Nigeria. This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Joseph Nwobasi (APGA-Ebonyi) during plenary in Abuja on Tuesday. The House said the ministry should work with the…
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Celine Dion, the Canadian music singer, has made a comeback to the world stage, delivering a performance at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. This marks the singer's first live concert in four years, after revealing her diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a rare neurological disorder that has impacted her health and vocal abilities. Celine…
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The Justice Department late Friday filed its response to TikTok's civil suit aimed at derailing a law that would force the app to be sold or face a US ban. TikTok's suit in a Washington federal court argues that the law violates First Amendment rights of free speech. The US response counters that the law…
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The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) during the 2023 election, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has admitted that Nigerian leaders missed some steps since 2007. Kwankwaso said this in a post on his X account on Saturday morning, admitting that some of the wrong decisions of the leaders have plunged Nigeria into economic…
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The House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have applauded the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike over the recovery of the Abuja film village situated in Kusaki-Yanga district of the city. The committee led by Hon. Aliyu Muktar Betara also poured encomium on the Group Managing Director of Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL),…
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A former Minister of Defence, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has cautioned Nigerians against embarking on protests, stating that such actions often come with dire and unforeseen consequences. Kwankwaso made this warning on Saturday in a statement addressed to Nigerians ahead of the planned nationwide protest, labelled #EndBadGovernance, which is expected to take place across Nigeria…
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The national leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has urged Nigerians to shelve the planned protest scheduled for August 1, 2024. Kwankwaso made this call in an address to Nigerians on his X account on Saturday morning, adding that the planned protest against hunger might not end well, judging from…
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has tendered an apology after South Korea's athletes were mistakenly introduced as North Korea at the opening ceremony of Paris 2024 on Friday. As teams waved their flags, floating down the River Seine, both French and English announcers introduced South Korea as the "Democratic People's Republic of Korea" which is…
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A former Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs and a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has made an impassioned appeal to the youth to be patient with the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging them not to embark on the proposed nationwide protest. In a statement he…