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The House of Representatives has revealed that the police pension amendment bill has already been passed by the House  only awaiting Senate’s concurrence Following nearly two months of sustained protest by the ex-officers at the entrance of the National Assembly, the House of Representatives on Wednesday held a heated debate on the deepening pension crisis facing retired police officers. The retirees have accused the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) of breaching provisions of the contributory pension...

The ‘Made-in-Nigeria’ drive is a commitment to strengthening local production and promoting Nigerian-made goods Vice President Kashim Shettima has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening local production and promoting Nigerian-made goods as a cornerstone of national economic renewal. Speaking on Tuesday at the Made-in-Naija Trade Exhibition organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Commerce, Shettima, represented by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo Umar, said Nigeria’s global relevance would ultimately...

Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BoA) and the Director-General of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) risk possible arrest after repeatedly shunning invitations from the House Committee Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Rep. Chike Okafor, has threatened to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BoA), Ayo Sontinrin, and the Director-General of the Agricultural Research Council...

The Federal Government has revealed that it owes ₦498.7 million in compensation to 307 verified poultry farmers   The Federal Government has revealed that it owes ₦498.7 million in compensation to 307 verified poultry farmers affected by avian influenza outbreaks between 2021 and 2023, raising fresh concerns over long-standing unpaid claims in the livestock sector. Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, Dr. Chinyere Akujobi, represented by Dr. Adeniyi Adedoyin, disclosed this on Thursday...

Proceedings at the House of Representatives turned rowdy on Tuesday over the role of INEC in monitoring party conventions The House of Representatives witnessed mild drama on Tuesday over interpretation of section 82(1) of the the Electoral Act. This was after Rep. Peter Uzokwe (YPP Anambra), attempted to raise a point of order during plenary, sparking a brief exchange among lawmakers over the interpretation of the Act Rising under Order 8 on personal explanation, Rep....