Tag: Reps
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Reps advance bill to ensure free access to internet in public places
A bill for an Act to provide legal framework for free internet access programme in selected public places in Nigeria and for related matters has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives.
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Reps move to curb age falsification in public service
The House of Representatives has advanced legislative moves to address age falsification, stagnation and compulsory retirement of directors after eight years in office as well as, to create 30 days widowhood leave in the Nigerian public service.
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Speaker Abbas laments deaths in Borno suicide bombing, Kano explosion
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Phas lamented the loss of lives in the suicide bombing in Konduga, Borno State, and the explosion in Kano, over the weekend. Speaker Abbas condemned the incidents, describing them as gruesome and barbaric. The Speaker, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media…
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Gaseous Emissions in FCT: HoR Cttee on Environment summons NCDC boss, Olajide Idris
The House of Representatives Committee on Environment has summoned the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Desease Control, Dr. Olajide Idris, to appear before it to clear allegations of release of gaseous substances into the atmosphere of Abuja, the nation’s federal capital territory. The invitation is based on a petition received by the committee over…
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Whistleblowing group petitions Reps over alleged N3trn scam by shipping giant, MSC
Anger escalated at the National Assembly as a civic group under the banner of the Citizens WhistleBlowers Coalition (CWC) submitted a formal petition against global shipping powerhouse Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), alleging massive financial misconduct, regulatory violations, and deliberate subversion of Nigeria’s legal authority. In what is developing into one of the biggest corporate accountability…
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Fiscal Responsibility Act: HoR committees invite Finance Minister, CBN Gov over audit reports and noncompliance
The Joint House of Representatives Committee on Public Account and Public Assets have invited the Minister of Finance, Chief Adebayo Olawale Edun and Governor of Central Bank of Nigerian, Dr Olayemi Cardoso to appear before it over allegations of non-compliance with the provisions of Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007 as well as internal control weaknesses identified…
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Democracy Day: HoR Minority Caucus calls on Nigerians to be selfless in public service
As Nigerians mark Democracy Day, the House of Representatives Minority caucus has called on Nigerians to be patriotic in public service to further advance Nigeria to greater heights. This was contained in a solidarity message jointly signed by the caucus leaders: Rep Kingsley Chinda, Minority Leader, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Isa J.C Minority Whip ,Rt.…
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HoR to participate in special joint session of National Assembly for Democracy Day 2025
The leadership and Honourable Members of the House of Representatives will participate in a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12, 2025, to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration. This development was formally conveyed to Members via an internal memorandum issued by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Dr. Yahaya…
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Eid-al-Adha: Reps minority caucus felicitates with Muslim faithful across Nigeria
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives congratulates the entire Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Eid-al-Adha celebrations, commemorating the acts of faith and selfless sacrifices of Prophet Ibrahim (Peace Be Upon Him) in exemplary obedience to Allah. O This was contained in a Sallah message jointly signed by the caucus leaders, Rep.…
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Reps committee probes 2025 WASSCE glitches
House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education Examination Bodies has requested for the guidelines and detailed report on the conduct of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).