Category: House of Representatives

Tinubu: Nigeria’s Most Civil and Tolerant Leader, Says Rep Oluwole Oke on Second Anniversary

Tolu Adebayo

Tinubu, Nigeria’s Most Civil, Tolerant Leader – Rep Oluwole Oke The member representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State in the House of Representatives, Oluwole Oke, has praised President Bola Tinubu as “the most civil and tolerant President Nigeria has ever had,” marking the President’s second year in office. In a statement released on Friday, Oke, who chairs the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, highlighted the Tinubu administration’s respect for fundamental human rights and its departure from past governance styles characterized by harassment and persecution. Despite facing criticism from opposition…

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Speaker withdraws controversial voting Bill in 9 months

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has withdrawn a controversial bill that aimed to make voting mandatory for eligible Nigerians. This marks his second legislative reversal in nine months following public outcry against proposals widely condemned as undemocratic. Civil society groups, legal experts, and citizens strongly opposed the bill, describing it as unconstitutional and unworkable. The legislation sought to amend the Electoral Act 2022 by introducing a six-month jail term or a N100,000 fine for any registered voter who failed to vote in national, state, or local elections.…

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Reps Caution CBN Over High Interest Rates

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The House of Representatives Committee on National Planning and Economic Development has warned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) about the negative impact of maintaining high interest rates in its ongoing fight against inflation. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Gboyega Nasiru (APC, Ogun), issued the warning during a meeting on Wednesday in Abuja with the Statistician-General of the Federation and CEO of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Mr. Adeyemi Adeniran. Rep. Nasiru noted that while recent reforms under the current administration have helped stabilise the economy and restore investor…

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Reps warn FG that Citizens might Revolt due to the rising wave of Insecurity

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The House of Representatives has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, cautioning that Nigerians may revolt if the rising wave of insecurity across the country is not urgently addressed. The warning came during Monday’s plenary, where lawmakers expressed anger and fear over renewed Boko Haram attacks, herdsmen killings, and growing insecurity, especially in Borno, Yobe, Plateau, and other northern states. ‘Nigerians May Turn Against Us’ — Reps Sound Alarm Leading the charge was Hon. Ahmed Satomi, who moved a motion of urgent public importance concerning the fire incident…

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Benue and Zamfara Governors Unite to Confront Escalating Insecurity Crisis

Tolu Adebayo

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned two state governors over worsening security concerns. Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue and Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara must appear on Thursday, May 8, 2024. The committee also summoned both state assemblies to answer questions about the crisis. This move follows a petition from a civil rights group, Guardians of Democracy and Rule of Law. According to the group, violence in both states has spiraled out of control in recent months. They cited rising cases of kidnappings, banditry, and deadly…

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House Committee on Housing Demands Minister’s Appearance Over Budget Defence

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The House of Representatives Committee on Housing, led by Hon. Abdulmumin Jibril, has voiced its displeasure over the absence of the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, at the 2025 budget defence session. During the session, Shaibu Belgore, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, appeared on behalf of the Minister. However, the committee declined to accept Belgore’s presentation, citing the absence of an official letter authorizing him to represent the Minister. The committee labeled this omission as an act of insubordination…

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House of Reps Moves to Fast-Track Bill on Independent Candidacy

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The House of Representatives on Thursday resolved to expedite the consideration of a bill aimed at introducing independent candidacy into Nigeria’s electoral system, by referring it to the Special Ad-hoc Committee on Constitution Review for thorough legislative scrutiny. The private member bill, sponsored by Hon. Akin Rotimi, Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, was reintroduced following its First Reading on September 26, 2024. Rotimi highlighted that the bill, originally initiated by the previous Assembly, carries significant implications for expanding political participation and fostering inclusiveness in governance.…

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Oko Jumbo Remains Speaker Pending When the Issue of the Legality of Decampment of 27 former Lawmakers are resolved

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The Opposition Federal Lawmakers Coalition G60 have said that the declaration of the seats of the 27 pro wike sacked lawmakers remains valid and have not been nullified by any court in Nigeria The Spokesperson of the Coalition of s group of House of Representatives members known as the G60 lawmakers, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere has clarified that the Appeal Court didn’t void the declaration of the seat of 27 Pro-Wike sacked lawmakers vacant. In retrospect, Justice Charles Wali of the Rivers State High Court had on May 10, issued…

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RIVERS STATE REPS CAUCUS DISOWNS HON. DUM DEEKOR OVER ATTACK ON G60 SPOKESPERSON IKENGA IMO UGOCHINYERE

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The Rivers State Caucus at the House of Representatives read with dismay a statement purportedly issued by the member representing Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency, Hon. Dumnamene Deekor calling for the discipline of the Coordinator of the G-60 Lawmakers in the Green Chamber, Hon. Ugochinyere Ikenga over his position on vexed issues in the polity. While we wouldn’t stand against the popular phrase: ”everybody is entitled to his opinion”, we refused to collectively accede to Dum Deekor’s self serving stands as he has never been elected by the Rivers State Caucus to…

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Reps Set to Resume Legislative Duty After 40-Day Recess

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After a 40-day recess, members of the House of Representatives are gearing up to resume legislative activities. The resumption comes following a series of postponements and renovations to the House chambers. The House had initially embarked on recess on March 20, 2024, announced by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to allow members to observe Easter and Eid-el-Fitr festivities. The original resumption date of April 16, 2024, was postponed by one week due to ongoing renovations in the House chamber. Another week-long postponement was announced, pushing the resumption date to April 30, 2024.…

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Federal Government Pledges Support for State Participation in Electricity Market

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In a bid to ensure a stable power supply across the nation, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with state governments and facilitating increased participation in the electricity market. This commitment was reiterated by Vice President Kashim Shettima during the commencement of a two-day National Assembly Power Sector Stakeholders Interactive Dialogue in Abuja. Vice President Shettima emphasized the necessity of establishing open channels of communication to effectively plan the transition towards greater state involvement in the electricity market. He highlighted the importance of leveraging accumulated knowledge from…

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House of Representatives Receives President Tinubu’s Request to Extend Capital Component Implementation Period

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The House of Representatives has received a communication from President Bola Tinubu, seeking approval for the extension of the implementation period for the capital component of the 2023 appropriation bill. President Tinubu proposed an extension from March 31, 2024, to June 30, 2024. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas announced this at the start of the day’s plenary session, adding that the president also requested an extension for the implementation of the supplementary appropriation act until June 30, 2024. These extensions are deemed necessary to ensure the full implementation of the provisions of…

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