The National Assembly adjourned plenary for five weeks ahead of Eid Fitr and Easter celebrations The House of Representatives and Senate on Thursday adjourned plenary for five weeks for Eid Fitr and Easter celebrations. The House leader Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (APC Edo), who moved for the adjournment said the House will resume plenary session on April 29, 2025. However, he noted the members will continue their oversight function at the committee level while plenary sessions...
Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others might not be able to contest elections again as a bill proposing a new age and education requirements for president, governors passed second reading The House of Representatives has advanced a bill seeking to amend the educational and age qualifications for the offices of president, vice president, governors, and deputy governors in Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere (PDP Imo), successfully passed second reading on Thursday. According to...
The House of Representatives has called for coordinated government intervention to curb the outbreak of meningitis in Kebbi state The House of Representatives has raised alarm over the devastating outbreak of meningitis in several communities in Kebbi state, which has already claimed 97 lives and led to 546 confirmed cases. The lawmakers called for immediate and coordinated government intervention to curb the disease’s rapid spread and prevent further loss of life. This resolution followed a...
The House of Representatives is set to uncover the truth about 5percent charge on petrol and diesel for road maintenance as the ad-hoc committee was inaugurated The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the full implementation and remittance of the statutory 5 percent charge on petrol and diesel for road maintenance. Speaker of the House, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, made this known on Wednesday while inaugurating an ad-hoc committee to investigate the compliance...
House committee on Works has been mandated to investigate N1.242 trillion SUKUK funds raised between 2017 and 2024 for federal road projects The House of Representatives has directed its committee on works to conduct a forensic investigation into the allocation, expenditure, and outcomes of the N1.242 trillion SUKUK funds raised between 2017 and 2024 for federal road projects. The committee’s mandate includes identifying instances of fund diversion, cost inflation, or contractor noncompliance in the execution...
39 bills seeking to alter the constitution of Nigeria passed second reading in the House of Representatives today The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the second reading of 39 bills seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The bills, which cover judicial reforms, legislative, inclusive governance, security and policing, electoral matters, and other constitutional issues, were taken in bulk after House Leader Rep. Julius Ihonbvere (APC Edo), suspended the...
A ray of hope for domestic workers as the House of Representatives advances rights bill The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the second reading of the domestic workers bill of rights, a proposed legislation aimed at establishing minimum employment standards to protect and ensure the welfare of domestic workers in Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Akin Alabi (APC, Oyo), seeks to set labor standards for domestic workers such as house maids, nannies, cleaners,...
Committees on Poverty Alleviation and Humanitarian Affairs have been tasked to investigate the status of Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme from 2016 to date The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the utilisation of funds allocated to the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme from 2016 to date. The decision followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Rep. Abass Adigun (PDP Oyo), who underscored the need for transparency and accountability in the management of...
The House of Representatives has given a green light to President Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers after adding few amendments The House of Representatives has adopted President BolaTinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers state with additional amendments. The seal of approval for the president’s proclamation came via voice vote during plenary on Thursday which the speaker announced was attended by 243 members according to the the day’s register. The House resolved that while the emergency persists,...
Two female members of the House of Representatives engaged in a shouting match over the the constitutionality of state of emergency in Rivers A brief commotion unfolded on Wednesday in the House of Representatives chamber as two female lawmakers engaged in a shouting match over developments in Rivers State. Rep. Ebikake Maire Enenimiete (PDP Bayelsa) and Rep. Blessing Amadi (PDP Rivers) engaged in a confrontation over the the constitutionality of state of emergency in Rivers...
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