Tag: Motion
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Reps reject motion seeking to ban “Japa” syndrome
The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a motion seeking to declare emigration of young Nigerians abroad, known as “Japa” syndrome as a national emergency. This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Philip Agbese(APC-Benue) who was based in United Kingdom before becoming
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JUST IN: Reps reject motion to suspend implementation of 7.5% VAT
The House of Representatives has rejected a motion seeking to suspend implementation of the 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) Act in the interest of Nigerians owing to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In rejecting the motion, the lawmakers said since the 2.5 % increase in VAT was already an Act of the National Assembly, which…
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Reps pass motion to invite suspended lawmaker, Jibrin over fresh petitions
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution to allow suspended lawmaker, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin into the National Assembly premises for the purpose of defending himself before the Ethics and Privileges Committee following fresh petitions against him. This followed a motion by Rep. Ossai Ossai, the Chairman of the Ethics Committee, which was unanimously adopted…