The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, to take urgent steps toward restoring the lost glory of Nigeria’s first-generation universities, including Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; the University of Ibadan; and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, among others. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by…
The House of Representatives Committee on the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus has commenced an investigation into the programme amid growing public concerns over its alleged inability to provide meaningful assistance to the vulnerable Nigerians it was intended to support. Addressing newsmen in Abuja at the National Assembly Complex, the Committee’s Chairman, Abubakar…
The House of Representatives has approved the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, along with the six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the assembly, as announced by President Bola Tinubu. The seal of approval for the president’s proclamation came via voice vote during plenary on…
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has proposed tax exemption on the personal income of military personnel in Nigeria. The Chairman of the Committee, Abiodun Faleke, disclosed this on Thursday during the clause-by-clause consideration of the four tax bills transmitted to the parliament by President Bola Tinubu in October, 2024. Speaking at the event,…
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets has summoned the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho and NPA’s contractors over alleged defective Public Private Partnership, PPP, concessions and lease agreements. The Chairman, House Committee on Public Assets, Ademorin Kuye who made this known during an interview with Newsmen, said the arrangements…
The House of Representatives has urged the Attorney General of the Federation to propose harsher sanctions, including life imprisonment, for producers and importers of fake drugs into the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance, sponsored by All Progressives Congress lawmaker Tolani Shagaya, and read on the floor during…
The House of Representatives is pushing for adequate funding for some government agencies, over the amount proposed in the 2025 budget estimates. The Deputy Spokesman of the House, Mr Philip Agbese, has said on Monday. Ahead of the possible passage of the N49.70 trillion 2025 budget proposal this week by the National Assembly, Agbese told…
The House of Representatives has passed a motion to remove the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Umar Danladi. This comes after a motion moved by the Majority Leader of the House, Julius Ihonvbere (APC, Edo), who cited Section 17(3) of the Fifth Schedule of the 1999 Constitution. Constitutional requirement stipulates that Danladi…
The House of Representatives has advanced a bill to its second reading, aiming to mandate the inclusion of specific portfolios in the nomination lists for Ministers and Commissioners submitted by the President and State Governors. Leading the debate, Okechukwu Dibiagwu highlighted that attaching portfolios to nominees would allow lawmakers in the national and state assemblies…
The House of Representatives has introduced a bill to amend Section 49 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) to allocate six special seats for women and persons living with disabilities (PWDs). The bill, titled “Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) (Six Special Seats for Special…