Tag: Committee
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BREAKING: Chairman of NDDC probe committee steps down
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Rep. Olubumi Tunji-Ojo (APC-Ondo) has stepped down following accusations of involvement in corrupt practices in the commission. Tunji-Ojo stepped down on Monday at the ongoing investigation on alleged N40 billion irregular expenditures in the NDDC in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Recall that…
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Oba Market inferno: Obaseki constitutes c’ttee to unravel cause of incident
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has set-up an investigation committee to unravel the cause of the fire which razed parts of Oba Market in Kings Square, Benin City, the Edo State capital. The governor disclosed this during a visit to the market for an on-the-spot assessment of the incident reported to have occurred…
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Reps committee assures Nigerians of justice over DStv
The House of Representatives ad hoc Committee investigating non implementation of pay-as-you-go package by DStv and other satellite providers in the country has assured Nigerians of justice. Chairman of the ad hoc committee, Unyime Idem, gave the assurance while addressing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja after the inauguration of the committee by the Speaker, Femi…
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COVID-19: Osinbajo constitutes committee on reopening of economy
Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has constituted a committee on the reopening of the economy. This was one of the resolves after chairing a virtual National Economic Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday, May 21, the first since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. In a press release signed by Mr. Laolu Akande, the VP’s…
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Gbajabiamila inaugurates House committee on COVID-19
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has inaugurated an ad-hoc committee on the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Gbajabiamila inaugurated the committee on Tuesday at conference room 231 of the House of Representatives. In his remarks, the Speaker said the 18 man committee reflects the intention of the House to engage the executive…
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Buhari approves membership for committee on humanitarian coordination
President Muhammadu Bihari, on Monday, approved the constitution of a National Humanitarian Coordination Committee (NHCC) to oversee all humanitarian actions across the country. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the new Committee would be co-chaired by the Minister, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian…
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Tambuwal inaugurates committee to investigate Mabera killings
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Friday inaugurated a 10-member committee to investigate the alleged killing of two persons by men of Nigerian Air Force in Mabera area of Sokoto metropolis. Tambuwal represented by Commissioner for Security and Carrier Matters, retired Col. Garba Moyi, said the 10-member committee was for fact-finding and would report…
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Committee Chairmanship: Tension mounts as Reps await list
…fear of marginalisation engulfs opposition There’s tension in the House of Representatives as Members expect the list of committee chairmen on Thursday. Recall that the speaker, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila had last week announced that the list would be made public in September when the House reconvenes. But sources close to leadership in the House claimed…
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Reps set up committee to investigate pipeline explosion in Rivers
The House of Representative has resolved to investigate the incident of fire outbreak along the NNPC pipeline in Kom Kom and lzuoma communities of Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers. This was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion of Urgent National Importance by Rep. Chisom Dike (PDP-Rivers) at the plenary on Tuesday. The…
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Makinde sets up committee to probe LGs, LCDAs accounts
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday set up a seven -man committee to investigate and probe the accounts and finances of the 33 Local Governments (LGs) and 35 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. The committee, which was given six weeks to submit its report has the mandate of the governor to…