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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...

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...

The House of Representatives passed all four tax bills in one fell swoop. The senate now needs to concur with the green chamber The House of Representatives passed al four tax reform bills after taking the third reading of the bills on Tuesday. Parliament Reports recalls that the House had on Thursday last week, considered and approved the recommendations in the report of the House special committee on tax reform bills. While awaiting the senate...

SON has come under scrutiny  for reversing its decision to shut down 18 companies implicated in the production and distribution of substandard building materials The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into allegations that the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) reversed its decision to shut down 18 companies implicated in the production and distribution of substandard building materials, particularly iron rod manufacturers. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Rep....