Tag: House of Representatives
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Reps to intervene in labour strike
The House of Representatives has resolved to interface with the Senate, toward finding lasting solution to the ongoing strike by the organised labour.
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Rep seeks local adaptation strategies to climate change
Rep. Terseer Ugbor, Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Environment has called for the development of local strategies on climate change adaption.
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Reps urge Wike to prioritise security, revenue generation in FCT
The House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has called on Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the FCT to focus on enhancing the security of lives and property in the nation’s capital.
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Delta rep. bolsters investor ties for youth empowerment
The Member of the House of Representatives representing Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency Nnamdi Eziechi, has reiterated his commitment to fostering strong partnerships between investors and the Delta State government. During a visit to Asaba by investor teams, he assured them of the state government’s dedication to generating employment opportunities for the youth, adding that Delta State…
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Reps move to address multiples taxation
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas has said the 10th national assembly has resolved to address issues surrounding multiple taxation in the country.
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Discrimination Act: Tolu Bankole lauds house of representatives’ support
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), National Leader, PWDs, Tolu Bankole has commended the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for insisting on the full implementation of the Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018 without further delay.
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Alleged forgery: House to investigate allegation by JAMB
The House of Representatives has resolved to set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the alleged manipulation of UTME results by Miss Ejikeme Mmesoma. This was sequel to a motion raised by Hon. Awaji-Inombek D. Abiante during plenary on Wednesday In his lead debate, Hon Abiante observed that the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board,JAMB,is primarily…
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Uproar in House of Representatives over sitting arrangement, office allocation
Some House of Representatives members in Abuja on Tuesday protested against alleged discrimination in allocation of seats and offices for the members. The lawmakers, numbering about 100 who openly protested against the perceived
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Speakership: Kalu quits race, declares interest in another position
As the race for the 10th House of Assembly speakership race hots up, One of the candidates, Benjamin Kalu, has withdrawn from the race. Kalu made this known in a press statement made available on Tuesday May 9,2023. According to the Abia politician, he would now concentrate on becoming the deputy Speaker of the HOR.
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Members-elect kick against secret adoption of Abbas, Kalu by outgoing Speaker, others
…says it’s an affront on lawmakers Democrats Alliance for Good Governance (DAGG) on Saturday condemned in strong terms the report making rounds on the “secret adoption” of one of the Aspirants for the position of the Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives. In the same vein, a group of Members-elect who frowned at the…