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...
The House Rules prescribe a dress code for members attending plenary in the Chamber, with Members expected to wear a suit and tie or in traditional dress with a cap to match. READ ALSO: Parliament Meme: Behaviour of Members in the House of Representatives Confusion showed up on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday as a yet-to-be-identified lawmaker was shown the way out for dressing inappropriately to plenary. Rep...
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...
Rep. Gwalebe said the re-introduction and adequate funding of trade and entrepreneurship subjects in senior secondary schools will not only reduce social vices by unemployment and out-of-school children but make them self-reliant. READ ALSO: JAMB Validity Bill: Rep Akande-Sadipe, NGO seek quick passage of legislation The House of Representatives has passed a motion urging the Federal Ministry of Education to revise and adequately fund the curriculum for the development and teaching of artisanship...
Following releases issued by some federal and state-owned universities on the increase in fees, parents and students have lamented that the development will cause them more economic hardship and may lead to withdrawal of students. The House of Representatives on Tuesday, directed the National Universities Commission (NUC) to immediately halt the implementation of an increment in the tuition fees of Nigerian federal universities in the country. The directive was contained in a...
The lawmakers also cited allegations of abuse of office, under-remittance of debts by shipping firms, lopsided appointment and placements of Directors at NIMASA in breach of Section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The House of Representatives has constituted an Ad-hoc Committee to probe alleged fictitious contract awards and lopsided placement by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The decision follows the adoption of a motion on the...
Motion Sponsor, Godwin Offiono says “Commercial Banks are charging outrageous interest on loans and overdrafts at a rate that is higher than the agreed rate in the offer letter.” The House of Representatives on Tuesday urged commercial banks operating in the country to put an end to excess charges and illegal deductions from their customers. This call followed a motion presented by Rep. Godwin Offiono (PDP, Cross River), which the House...
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