Tag: House of Representatives

People Became Billionaires From COVID-19 Fund Misappropriation, Federal Lawmaker Alleges

Honourable Uzoma Nkem-Abonta, the lawmaker representing Ukwa East and Ukwa West Federal constituency of Abia state, has alleged that COVID-19 funds were being misappropriated in Nigeria by some individuals. The…

Twitter Ban: FG Has no Right to Regulate Freedom of Opinion – Minority Caucus

Following its recent "declaration" of lifting the country's ban on the use of Twitter, the House Minority Caucus accused the federal government of wanting to "suppress" constitutionally guaranteed rights of…

Reps Begin Probe on MDAs, Varsities, Over Job Sales

The House of Representatives has said it will set up an ad hoc committee to investigate Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) over the alleged sale of job opportunities. Daily Report…

House of Representatives is Broke — Spokesman

Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has declared that the National Assembly, was financially broke and needed its annual budgetary allocation increased. Addressing newsmen on Thursday in…

BREAKING: House of Reps Sets Date to Amend, Pass Electoral Bill

The Federal House of Representatives, has revealed Wednesday January 19, 2022, as new date to amend and pass the electoral bill earlier rejected by President Muhammadu Buhari. This was disclosed…

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Gas Flaring: Reps Demand Oil Companies to Generate Power For Host Communities

The Federal House of Representatives has placed a demand for oil companies to generate power for host communities in Nigeria. The Red Chamber particularly called on the Federal Ministries of…

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Breaking: Legislative Aides Disrupt Plenary at National Assembly

The National Assembly witnessed a chaos as Legislative Aides disrupted legislative activities at the parliament, protesting against the non-payment of their salaries, minimum wage and duty tour allowance, among many…

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Reps To Probe State Of Nigeria’s Airports, Aviation Sector

The green chamber has asked its committees on aviation, human rights, and commerce to probe the state of the Nigerian airports and the aviation sector. The House of Representatives also…

Reps Hold Hearing On Mohbad’s Royalties

The House of Representatives Committee on Justice has held a hearing with the Nigerian Copyrights Commission (NCC) to discuss the royalties of the late Afrobeat singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known…

Pay-Per-View DSTV Subscriptions Bill Passes Second Reading

Pay-per-view DSTV subscriptions A bill seeking for the implementation of pay-per-view cable television subscriptions has passed a second reading on the floor of the House of Representatives. This is even…

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