Tag: Reps
-
Benjamin Okezie Kalu: Another era of political detractions
By Levinus Nwabughiogu It is a feeling of déjà vu, coming rather from a place of fluffy political calculations than a plausible, defensible legal poise with some precision and exactitude. Call it a hogwash or a display of some irascible thoughts, you won’t be mistaken. But whichever way, it is intrinsically fueled up by ego.…
-
We’re taking measures to address insecurity – Speaker Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas says sequel to the recent spate of attacks in some parts of the country, the House is taking measures to nip the situation in the bud. Mr Musa Krishi, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the speaker said this in a statement in Abuja…
-
Job racketeering: JAMB Registrar not indicted — Reps c’ttee
Rep Yusuf Gagdi, Chairman of Ad hoc Committee investigating job racketeering in MDAs, says it has not indicted the Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB), Prof Ishaq Oloyode. He further said that no agencies of the Federal Government had been indicted, contrary to speculations.
-
Open Parliament: Reps ‘ll begin town hall meetings soon to encourage civic participation – Deputy Speaker, Kalu
…says accessible, accountable legislature will thrive democracy Town hall meetings to encourage civic participation in the proceedings of the House of Representatives are imminent, the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said. The development is a part of the measures adopted by the House to boost the open parliament initiative where the citizens are…
-
Reps issue arrest warrant on ex FCC, IPPIS desk officer
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating employment racketeering in MDAs on Thursday issued warrant of arrest on Mr Haruna Kolo, a former staff of Federal Characters Commission (FCC) and IPPIS desk officer.
-
Job racketeering: Reps summon AGF, DG IPPIS, Kolo others to appear unfailingly tomorrow
… or risk arrest …direct AMCON to produce Kolo dead or alive for the committee The House of Representatives has summoned the Accountant General of the Federation, Director, Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) and former desk officer of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Haruna Kolo, to appear unfailing before the adhoc committee…
-
Refineries: Reps to revisit alleged N11.3 trn spent on turn-around maintenance
The House of Representatives, says it will revisit the case of the N11.3 trillion allegedly spent by the Federal Government on the turn-around maintenance of Nigeria’s refineries between 2010 and 2020. Rep. Bamidele Salam, Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts
-
HoR empathizes with Nigerians, seek understanding to drop planned nationwide strike today
…want NLC to support its driving towards actualizing better palliatives for Nigerians The House of Representatives seek understanding to drop planned nationwide industrial action today. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports this was contained in a statement signed by HoR spokesman Hon Akin Rotimi Jr in the early hours of Wednesday. Hear him: “The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)…
-
Job racketeering: Reps summon FCC former secretary, 1 other over missing documents
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating job racketeering in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies has summoned the past secretary of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) over missing documents in connection with recruitment details.
-
Group debunks alleged wranglings over constitution of HoR Cttee chairmanship
Following composition of the 10th House of Representatives standing committees by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas on July 27, a group of lawmakers have dismissed rumoured rancour among members. The group numbering six lawmakers including the Deputy