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Politics
ADC presents Osun candidates for Senate, House of Representatives and Assembly
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osun State has presented its candidates for the Senate, House of Representatives and state…
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Politics
Tinubu asks House of Representatives to approve state police bill
President Bola Tinubu has formally asked the House of Representatives to consider and approve a constitutional amendment bill that would…
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Nigerian News
Lawmakers condemn killing of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar
The minority caucus of the House of Representatives has accused the federal government of completely neglecting governance, worsening national insecurity,…
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Politics
House of Representatives witnesses massive ADC exit
The Lower Chamber recorded even more dramatic changes as 18 lawmakers announced their exit from the ADC during yesterday's plenary.
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Politics
Reps amend Electoral Act, impose N10m fine, jail term for dual party membership
The House of Representatives has amended the Electoral Act 2026 to criminalise dual membership of political parties, prescribing a fine…
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Politics
Reps avoid joint meeting on Electoral Act
A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the National Assembly as members of the House of Representatives reportedly avoided a crucial…
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Politics
Reps launch probe Into failed $460m Abuja CCTV project amid rising insecurity
The House of Representatives has set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the rising insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory…
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Metro
House of Reps to probe $460m Chinese loan for Abuja CCTV project
The House of Representatives has launched a formal investigation into the $460 million Chinese loan obtained for the Abuja Closed-Circuit…
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Politics
Nigeria’s rising debt is now unsustainable, says House Speaker
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has raised serious concerns over Nigeria’s rapidly growing debt, calling it “unsustainable”…
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Health/Lifestyle
House moves to ban public servants from using private schools, hospitals
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for first reading a bill that seeks to prohibit public and civil servants—and…
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Politics
President Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers state officials “Rape of Democracy” – Dagogo
Former House of Representatives member, Farah Dagogo, has challenged President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of democratically elected officials in Rivers State,…
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Education
Certificate racketeering: House of Reps invite Babcock, Igbinedion varsities VCs, others
The Joint House of Representatives Committee investigating alleged certificate racketeering has invited vice-chancellors of some private universities to make presentations…
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Nigerian News
Bill to make voting compulsory for all Nigerian adults passes second reading
A bill for an Act to amend the Electoral Act (2002) to make it mandatory for Nigerians of maturity age…
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Politics
Nigerian lawmakers push to create Office of Prime Minister
On Thursday, March 27, Nigerian lawmakers took a major step toward creating a new political structure by passing a bill…
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Politics
Reps change their minds about taking away immunity from the VP and governors
On Thursday, March 27, the House of Representatives decided to undo their earlier decision about a bill that wanted to…
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Nigerian News
Reps advance Bill to establish local govt electoral commission
A Bill to establish the National Local Government Electoral Commission, NLGEC passed its second reading in the House of Representatives…
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Business
JUST IN: Reps pass Tinubu’s tax reform bills
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the four tax reform bills transmitted to the National Assembly in October 2024…
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Politics
BREAKING: Nigerian lawmakers approve Tinubu’s tax reform bills
On Thursday, March 13, the Nigerian House of Representatives approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tax reform bills after months of…
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Politics
Reps call for urgent establishment of security bases in Zamfara communities amid rising bandit attacks
On Tuesday, March 4, the House of Representatives urged the Federal Government to take immediate action to strengthen security in…
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Health/Lifestyle
Reps urge FG to declare health sector emergency due to power crisis at UCH
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the House of Representatives called on the Nigerian government to declare a state of emergency…
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Politics
30 proposals for new states didn’t meet the rules, says Deputy Speaker
On Friday, February 7, 2025, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, shared an important update about the…
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Politics
PDP lost the 2023 election because Atiku was ‘too cocky,’ says ex-lawmaker Tajudeen
Tajudeen Yusuf, a former member of the House of Representatives and member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has blamed…
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Nigerian News
Lawyers challenge proposed 5-year term for CJN and other top judges
A recent proposal by the House of Representatives to limit the tenure of key judicial officers in Nigeria to five…
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Business
House leaders promise to focus on important tax reforms for a better future
On Monday, January 13, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, shared that the main priority for the House…
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Politics
Land revocation: Speaker Abbas clarifies, says he’s not owing FCTA
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has responded to claims that he owes outstanding payments for land…
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Politics
Reps express satisfaction with Tinubu’s N47.9trn 2025 budget
Some members of the House of Representatives have expressed satisfaction with the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N47.9 trillion presented to…
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Politics
2025 budget: Speaker Abbas backs tax reform bill
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, says Nigeria’s low tax revenue remains a major constraint to national…
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Politics
Reps launch investigation into Customs’ alleged involvement in smuggling and brutality
On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the House of Representatives decided to investigate the Nigerian Customs Service's operations, focusing on alleged…
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Business
Reps direct CBN to delay retirement of 1,000 staff pending investigation
On Tuesday, December 3, the House of Representatives directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the planned retirement…
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Politics
BREAKING: Chaos erupts in House of Reps over Tinubu’s controversial tax bills
There was a dramatic scene in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, December 3, as lawmakers clashed over President Bola…
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Nigerian News
House of Reps confirm Oluyede as new Army Chief
The House of Representatives has officially confirmed Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
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Politics
Reps remove CCT chairman Danladi Umar, agree with Senate decision
On Tuesday, November 26, the House of Representatives joined the Senate in agreeing to remove Danladi Umar, the Chairman of…
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Politics
34 Reps vow to reintroduce rejected bills on 6-year single term for president, governors
The 34 House of Representatives members who sponsored the bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide for a six-year…
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Metro
Reps take action to stop illegal harvesting and commercialization of human eggs in Nigeria
On Thursday, November 21, the House of Representatives took a stand against the growing issue of illegal human egg harvesting…
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Politics
Six-year single-term proposal for president and governors rejected by lawmakers
On Thursday, November 21, a bill that aimed to change the way Nigeria's leaders are elected was rejected in the…
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Business
House of Reps proposes N500 billion capital requirement for DisCos
The House of Representatives has proposed that electricity distribution companies (DisCos) must have a minimum capital base of N500 billion…
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Politics
House of Representatives commits to prioritizing university autonomy
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, announced that the 10th House will focus on ensuring university autonomy…
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Nigerian News
House Of Representatives urges government to reverse petrol, cooking gas price hikes
The Nigeria House of Representatives has called on the federal government to reverse the recent hike in petrol and cooking…
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Politics
Bill allowing road safety officers to bear arms passes second reading
A bill to amend the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Act of 2007, allowing officers to carry arms, has successfully…
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Politics
House of Representatives calls for quicker trials for those in prolonged detention
On Thursday, October 3, the House of Representatives urged the Attorney General and Minister of Justice to review cases of…
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