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The House had constituted the Committee to investigate and assess the case of potential land encroachment by the Camerounian Government and to ensure a thorough understanding of the security implication of the dispute       The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on International Boundary Dispute between Nigeria and Cameroun on Thursday, urged relevant authorities to act swiftly towards preventing the loss of another Cross River State territory to Cameroun as in the case of...

Tinubu Wednesday, wrote the House seeking an amendment to the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act to accommodate N500 billion for provisions of palliatives for Nigerians.     READ ALSO: As 10th NASS resumes, ten issues that should top the agenda       The House of Representatives has adopted and passed the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB.101). The Bill, which was presented by the House Leader, Rep. Julius Ihonvere (APC, Edo), was read...

The Motion Sponsor, Rep. Austin Asema Achado, noted that the road is so deplorable and has become a death trap for citizens who ply it for transportation of farm produce from Benue to the Southern and Northern parts of the country.   READ ALSO: Senate to investigate contract awards for reconstruction of Aba, Ikot-Ikpene roads     The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to declare a state of...

Rep. Yakubu noted that the Tsauna and Kuyan Forests which surround Tangaza/Gudu Federal Constituency, stretch to Niger Republic and harbour both local bandits and terrorist groups called “the Lakurawa” from Niger, Mali and Libya.   READ ALSO: “Protect Akwa Ibom coastal communities from pirates” – Reps tell security agencies         The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the military to deploy more personnel and hardware to comb the forests and flush out...

Prior to the request for palliatives, Tinubu had said that his administration would channel the funds meant for subsidy into public infrastructure, education, healthcare and jobs that will better the lives of millions of Nigerians.   READ ALSO: As 10th NASS resumes, ten issues that should top the agenda       The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, received a communication from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu seeking an amendment to the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act...

Odudoh said that the activities of pirates and their involvement in organised crimes threaten national security and the economic activities in the affected coastal communities.   READ ALSO: Reps move to address incessant killings and kidnappings in Ondo State     The House of Representatives has called on the relevant security agencies to deploy more security personnel to coastal communities in Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria. The call is sequel to a motion moved by...

The Motion Sponsor said an effective urban mass transit system would provide cheaper and dependable transportation options just as it would improve mobility, ease traffic, and boost economic production in the country.   READ ALSO:  As 10th NASS resumes, ten issues that should top the agenda   The House of Representatives on Wednesday asked the Federal Government to establish and extend an integrated urban mass transit system and invest in infrastructure, technology, and environmentally friendly...

According to the Motion Sponsor, a 2020 report by the Nigerian Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative ( NEITI) said crude oil theft amounting to over 600 million barrels, valued at $ 46.16 billion have occurred in the past decade.     READ ALSO: Oil Theft: Whistleblowers Network lead protest against Reps Ad-hoc Committee       The House of Representatives, at plenary on Wednesday, passed a motion seeking to investigate massive and pervasive oil theft and...