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The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee to Investigate failure of Federal Mass Transit Schemes in Nigeria since 1999, has decried the serial mismanagement mismanagement of billions on Urban Mass Transit Schemes meant to address transportation challenges. The Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee, Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, in a statement in Abuja, warned that the Committee […]
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has stated that the National Assembly’s oversight of holding the other arms of the government accountable is critical to Nigeria’s democracy. Speaker Abbas, however, noted that the 10th Assembly would also be accountable to the public. The Speaker made this known on Tuesday at a […]
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The Ad-hoc Committee of the House of Representatives probing allegations of employment racketeering and gross mismanagement of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System IPPIS has threatened to recommend sanctions to the executive arm of government on some erring Ministries, Departments and Agencies MDAs for flouting the constitutional federal character provision in their recruitment and […]
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A group of lawmakers from the House of Representatives, Friday, detailed how the speaker, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and his deputy, Hon. Benjamin Kalu humbled their opponents who squared up with them during their election. According to the lawmakers under the under the aegis of Likemind Legislators Forum led by the member representing Ideato federal constituency […]
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Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has slated Thursday to, again, meet with relevant stakeholders over the crisis between the Federal Government and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). The Majority Leader of the House, Prof Julius Ihonvbere made the disclosure at Wednesday plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker, […]
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House of Representatives has moved to halt the ceding of Danare and Biajua communities in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State of Nigeria through Pillar 113A to the Republic of Cameroon. As a result, the House has invited the Director General of the National Boundary Commission, Mr. Adamu Adaj and Surveyor General of […]
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House of Representatives Wednesday wrote to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the senate president, Godswill Akpabio and the secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, notifying them of the inauguration of the 10th House. Also conveyed was the assumption of office of the speaker of the House, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and his deputy, […]
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Speaker for the 10th House of Representatives aspirant, Aminu Jaji has said that his emergence as speaker will ensure that the House is not tagged a “rubber stamp”. The lawmaker also noted that he would ensure that the legislative and executive arms of government work together in unity for the benefit of the country. According […]
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Leader of the 9th House of Representatives, Ado Doguwa has pleaded with members of the G7 aspirants to the speakership of the incoming 10th House to step down for APC anointed candidate, Hon. Tajudeen Abass. Doguwa made the appeal during the valedictory session held by the House. He said he was one of the contestants […]
Continue ReadingHouse of Representatives, yesterday, commended the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for suspending its proposed strike that would have commenced Wednesday over the removal of fuel subsidy. The House said that accepting to negotiate with the federal government was also commendable. The commendation followed a motion moved by Hon. Idem Unyime at the plenary session. Adopting […]
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