Bill for Creation of Ogoja State Passes Second Reading in House of Reps
A bill proposing the establishment of Ogoja State has successfully passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Godwin Offiono and three co-sponsors, the constitution alteration bill…
Cement Prices: Reps Summon Dangote, BUA, Others
The House of Representatives has decided to investigate the rise of cement prices by summoning the major cement manufacturers in the country - Dangote Cement and BUA Cement. Their invitation…
Reps Criticize CBN Over Confusion Surrounding Old Naira Notes
The Labour Party Caucus Leader in the House of Representatives, Afam Ogene, has condemned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its ambiguous stance regarding the validity of both old…
Reps Call For Free Treatment on Cancer Patients Nationwide
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, called upon the Federal Government to provide funding for the establishment of free cancer treatment centers across the country. The motion, titled "The Need…
Reps Pass Bill Requiring Portfolios for Ministerial Nominations
The House of Representatives has passed a significant bill aimed at improving the confirmation process for ministerial nominees by mandating the inclusion of specific portfolios in nomination lists submitted by…
Reps Summon NNPCL, Others over Environmental Degradation
The House of Representatives' joint committee has summoned Mr Mele Kyari, the Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), to appear on May 8, 2024. The summons…
Reps Reject Bill Proposing Six-Year Single Term, Zonal Rotation for Elected Offices
The House of Representatives has rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that sought to introduce a single six-year term for the president, governors, and local government chairmen across Nigeria. The bill,…
JUST IN: Reps Seek Six-Year Tenure For President, Rotation Among Zones
A group of lawmakers in Nigeria’s House of Representatives has put forward a proposal to amend the 1999 Constitution to introduce the rotation of the presidency among the six geo-political…
Reps Approve 2025 Budget Framework, Sets N1400 Exchange Rate for Dollar
The House of Representatives has approved the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP), setting the stage for the presentation of the 2025 federal budget. The framework,…
House of Reps Urges FG to Suspend Samoa Agreement Implementation
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to suspend the implementation of the controversial Samoa Agreement with the European Union. The motion, moved by 88 members,…