Tag: House of Representatives
Speaker Abbas must go beyond disbanding the Ugochinyere-led ad-hoc committee on oil – Ohanaeze Think Tank
A Pressure Group in the South East, Ohaneze Think Tank, has called on the House of Representatives to investigate the…
Obasanjo is a liar, we don’t determine our salaries, allowances – House of Reps
According to him, the 10th House of Representatives is different from Obasanjo’s era, adding that the former president was using…
‘Shelve your plan for protest in Nigeria’s interest’, Speaker Abbas appeals to youths
Speaker Abbas, who noted the frustrations and reservations of the Nigerian youth, said the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is…
Kogi Rep, Salman Idris, dumps ADC for APC
Salman, in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House, Rt Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and read on the floor…
House of Reps hails emergence of Afam Osigwe as NBA President
The House of Representatives, in the statement also congratulated the nine national officers of the association and the NBA Representatives…
Our diesel of international standard, best in Nigeria – Dangote
“Dangote openly challenged the regulator to compare the quality of refined products from his refinery with those imported, advocating for…
Labour Party Reps mourn late member Ekene Adams
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Labour Party Caucus of the House of Representatives has expressed sorrow over the recent death of…
Kaduna Labour Party Rep Ekene Adams dies at 39
Adams who was elected into the House on the platform of Labour Party died early Tuesday, Akin Rotimi, spokesperson for…
House of Reps member Olaide Akinremi dies at 51
Rep Akinremi, popularly known as Jagaban died this on Wednesday, after a brief illness, spokesperson for the House, Akin Rotimi…
Bill to create Etiti State in South-East passes first reading
The bill also sought to alter the listing of local governments according to states and transfer the 11 local government…
Reps grant Tinubu’s budget requests after initial opposition
President Bola Tinubu had presented the requests contained in two bills through a letter read on the floor of the…
House of Reps descends into rowdiness over Tinubu’s budget request
Problem began when the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas during the plenary read a letter from President Tinubu after which the executive…
Top Customs officer Essien Andrew slumps, dies during grilling by Reps Committee
Akin Rotimi, the spokesperson of the House confirmed the demise of the top Customs officers during his appearance before the…
House of Reps speaks on “Draft Bill” for Regional System of Government
But Rotimi, in the statement noted that the so-called memo on the return to regional government authored by one Dr.…
One year of Speaker Abass Tajudeen’s leadership of inclusivity, disarming candour
Come D-Day, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, even before the tellers were counted, echoes of T.J... T.J, T.J, had ensured for…