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The House of Representatives has raised alarm over mufti-clad security operatives at checkpoints in parts of the country The House of Representatives on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the increasing presence of un-uniformed and unidentified security personnel manning checkpoints in the south-east and south-south regions of Nigeria. The lawmakers say the practice poses a grave national security risk and undermines public confidence in law enforcement. Adopting the motion the House directed the Committees on Police...

The removal of the EFCC chairman will require the approval of two-thirds majority of both the Senate and the House of Representatives The House of Representatives, on Thursday, took steps to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-corruption framework as it considered for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004, to enhance the Commission’s institutional independence, operational efficiency, and accountability. Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill,...

Bill seeking to clearly define and harmonize the taxation powers of the federal, state, and local governments scaled second reading in the House of Representatives The House of Representatives has taken a major step toward reforming Nigeria’s fiscal framework, as lawmakers on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to clearly define and harmonize the taxation powers of the federal, state, and local governments. The proposed legislation, titled “A Bill for an Act to...

The Ministries of Health, Agriculture and Food Security, NAFDAC, and SON have some questions to answer as the House raises alarm over harmful substances allegedly used in preserving frozen foods  The House of Representatives has directed its Committees on Nutrition and Food Security, NAFDAC, and Safety Standards to investigate the alleged use of harmful and carcinogenic chemicals to preserve frozen foods in Nigeria. The resolution followed a motion moved on Tuesday by Rep. Chike John...

The House of Representatives has commenced investigations into the alleged non-repatriation of Nigeria’s crude oil export proceeds, estimated at over $850 billion between 1996 and 2014 The House of Representatives has commenced investigations into the alleged non-repatriation of Nigeria’s crude oil export proceeds, estimated at over $850 billion between 1996 and 2014, describing it as a massive revenue leakage undermining the nation’s economic stability. Chairman of the House Ad-Hoc Committee on Pre-Shipment Inspection of Exports...

The House of Representatives has called for urgent federal intervention in the reoccurring tanker explosion on the Bida–Agaie–Lapai–Lambata–Diko road in Niger State The House of Representatives has called for urgent federal intervention on the Bida–Agaie–Lapai–Lambata–Diko road in Niger State following a series of fatal tanker explosions and accidents that have claimed dozens of lives and destroyed property worth millions of naira. The House urged the Federal Ministry of Works and the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency...

A government minister has been directed to provide detailed information on the implementation plan and National Assembly approvals for the utilisation of global fund and USAID grants The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the utilisation of over $4.6 billion in grants and health assistance received by Nigeria from the Global Fund and the defunct United States Agency for International Development (USAID) between 2021 and 2025 for the fight against HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. The...

Speaker Abbas has been mandated by the House to lead intervention to resolve the industrial dispute between Dangote and PENGASSAN The House of Representatives, led by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, has resolved to intervene in the ongoing industrial dispute between the Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by Rep. Alhassan Ado Doguwa (APC, Kano) and co-sponsored...