The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ben Kalu, has called for more comprehensive data on internally displaced persons, noting that current data may not cover those displaced due to climate change. Mr Kalu made the call on Thursday during a meeting at the National Assembly Complex with Ahmed Tijani, the Federal Commissioner for … Read more
The police have charged a member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, who was caught on camera assaulting a Bolt driver. He was arraigned before a magistrate’s court in Kuje, Abuja, on Wednesday. The lawmaker faces three counts of assault and threat to life. He pleaded not guilty to all three counts on Wednesday. … Read more
Each member of the House of Representatives takes N600,000 as monthly salary against N900,000, which is being speculated by some Nigerians, its spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, has said. Mr Rotimi made the clarification in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He reaffirmed the commitment of the House to the 50 per cent deduction in their salary … Read more
The House of Representatives said that it would ensure that federal universities were removed from the Band A electricity tariff plan to lessen the huge electricity bill. Chairman of the House Committee on University Education, Abubakar Fulata, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja after the committee’s oversight of the federal universities in … Read more
The House of Representatives has resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to investigate the alleged conspiracy by international oil companies (IOCs) against Dangote Refinery. The yet-to-be-constituted committee will also probe the inability of NNPC Limited to acquire the 20 per cent stake in the Dangote refinery, a 650,000 barrels per day refinery located … Read more
The House of Representatives has passed the 2024 budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The House approved the N1.9 trillion budget on Wednesday following a clause-by-clause consideration of the budget report submitted by the Committee on NDDC. Chairperson of the Committee, Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, presented the report, which was considered by the Committee on … Read more
The House of Representatives has asked the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to halt all statutory allocations to local governments run by unelected officials appointed by governors. This resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Ademorin Kuye (APC, Lagos) on Tuesday during plenary. In the motion, Mr Kuye stated that … Read more
Ahmed Jaha, a member of the House of Representatives, says the recent suicide bombings that rocked Borno State occurred due to complacency by security agencies and the communities. Mr Jaha, who represents Damboa/Gwoza/Chibok Federal Constituency of Borno State, stated this on Tuesday while leading a debate on a motion to investigate the recent twin bombings … Read more
The House of Representatives has resolved to forward all resolutions on insecurity to the Office of the National Adviser (ONSA) for implementation. The lawmakers also mandated the Clerk of the House, Yahaya Danzaria, to compile all House resolutions on security and forward them to the office of the National Security Adviser and the Committee on … Read more
The House of Representatives has asked the federal government to exempt military personnel from paying tolls at airports, seaports and train stations across the country. This resolution was a sequel to a motion of urgent public importance by Abdulsamad Dasuki (PDP, Sokoto) on Tuesday during plenary. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) last week approved the … Read more
