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35 reps propose six-year single presidential term with zonal rotation

Ugochinyere and 34 Members of the House of Representatives are canvassing for a six-year single term for Nigerian President and governors. In a significant move, thirty-five members of the House of Representatives have proposed a six-year single term for the country’s presidency.  The announcement was made during a press conference on Monday by Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP, Imo), who was flanked by his colleagues and co-sponsors of the bills.  The proposed legislation, which has passed...

Rep Ugochinyere faces probe over ‘solidarity visit’ to Fubara

Ugochinyere might face suspension for politicising an oversight function by members of the House of Representatives in Rivers state. The House of Representatives has referred  Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere ( PDP  Imo), to the Committee on Ethics for probe over his ‘solidarity visit’ to the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The investigation stemmed from a “point of privilege” raised by Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC  Plateau), who argued that Ugochinyere misrepresented the nature of the lawmakers’ visit...

National Grid: Reps to probe investment and foreign grants on renewable energy since 2015

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate MDAs associated with investments of foreign grants received for the renewable energy sector from 2015. The House of Representatives has called for a comprehensive investigation of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the government associated with the investments and foreign grants received for the renewable energy sector from 2015 to date. This resolution followed a motion by Rep. Jesse Okey Joe Onuakalusi (LP Lagos) on the “Need...

Reps introduce amendment bill to fiscal responsibility law

The FRA 2024 bill has passed for first reading at the House of Representatives  The House of Representatives on Wednesday read and passed for the first reading the Fiscal Responsibility Act, (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2024 (HB. 1478). It was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu (APC Abia), and Co-Sponsored by the majority leader, Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (APC Edo), Rep. Mansur Manu Soro (PDP Bauchi), Rep. Lawan Ali Shetima...

Reps to probe NNPC over frontier exploration fund

The state oil company has once again come under negative spotlight as the House of Representatives resolved to probe alleged misuse of frontier exploration funds  The House of Representatives has resolved to launch an investigation into the activities of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over alleged illegal expenditure of the frontier exploration fund.  The investigation, ordered on Wednesday, follows a motion of urgent importance presented by Rep. Billy Osawuru (APC, Edo).  Osawuru’s motion...

Reps address depositors’ fears over Heritage Bank license revocation

The House of Representatives has assured the safety of depositor’s funds following the revocation of Heritage Bank’s license by CBN. The House of Representatives has assured the public of the safety of depositors’ funds following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to revoke Heritage Bank’s license and the appointment of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) as the liquidators as stipulated by the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA). The House urges the...

National Assembly intervenes to prevent nationwide strike by Labour unions

Akpabio and Abbas to mediate between the federal government, NLC and TUC to avert Monday’s nationwide Labour strike  The leadership of the National Assembly has announced its intention to mediate between the Federal Government and Organised Labour to prevent an indefinite nationwide strike set to begin on Monday, June 3, 2024. This was revealed in a joint statement on Sunday by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Senate Spokesman and Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr. House Spokesman. They urged...

EXCLUSIVE: Retired civil service director drafts bill seeking to return Nigeria to regional government

Part of a document of the drafted regional government bill went viral on social media on Friday. According to the document it is expected to be passed into law before October 1, 2024. In the spirit of returning to the Old National Anthem, Dr Akin Fapohunda, a retired director with the federal civil service, has drafted the bill seeking a return to the regional government in Nigeria as it was in 1963. Part of a document...

House Committee queries NIPC over N3.15b expenditure discrepancies

How can you tell me that NIPC generated N2.89 billion and on record, you spent N3.15 billion we asked, where did you get the money and who gave you the authority to spend above the budget? The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has raised concerns over the financial operations of the National Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) after the agency reported an expenditure of N3.15 billion despite submitting a revenue of N2.89 billion for the...

25 Years of Unbroken Democracy: Lawmakers debate successes and failures

Rep members shared divergent views at the special joint session of the Senate and House making 25 years of unbroken democracy In a joint session held on Wednesday, members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives expressed divergent views on the achievements and challenges of the country’s 25 years of uninterrupted democracy. The session highlighted contrasting perspectives on the state of the nation and its democratic journey. Rep. Julius Ihonbvere (APC Edo), the Leader of the House,...

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