Tinubu committed to Nigeria that works for young people, says Speaker Abbas
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, listens, understands, and is committed to transforming Nigeria into a country that works for young people. Abbas said this at a town hall meeting with youth…
Reps Committee Investigates Insurance Companies Over Non-Remittance Of N267 Billion Into The NHF
An ad hoc committee investigating the non-remittance of money into the National Housing Funds, has summoned 54 insurance companies in Nigeria to appear before it over the non-remittance of N267 billion into the fund. Report has it that the Chairman…
House Of Reps Welcomes Proposed Minimum Wage Increase
The House of Representatives has welcomed the planned upward review of the national minimum wage, as announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday during a national broadcast. Report indicates that the lawmakers assured Nigerian workers that they would consider and…
Lawmakers Pass Vote Of Confidence On Abbas, Kalu Over Standing Committees
Some members of the House of Representatives cutting across the six geographical zones in the country, on Saturday, passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and his deputy, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, over…
N110bn Palliative For Senators, Reps Illegal – Femi Falana
Human rights activist, Femi Falana, has described the N110 billion palliative allocated to the National Assembly as illegal and contemptuous. Report has it that Falana called for the immediate reversal of the controversial measures, while noting that it was a…
Reps Grant Tinubu’s N500bn Request For Palliatives Within 24 Hours
Less than 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu made a request for N500 billion to provide palliatives against fuel subsidy removal, the House of Representatives approved the request. Report has it that the House on Thursday approved the request by…
Reps Move To Investigate “Illegal Charges” By Commercial Banks
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the practice of excess charges and illegal deductions by commercial banks in Nigeria. Report has it that the resolution was reached on Tuesday following a motion moved by Godwin Offiono during plenary….
Reps Ask Federal-Owned Universities To Suspend Hike In Fees
The House of Representatives has asked the federal government to suspend the planned hike in school fees in federal government universities. Report has it that the resolution was sequel to a motion moved by Aliyu Madaki on Tuesday on the…
Speaker Abbas Unveils Principal Officers In The House Of Reps
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday, revealed the new principal officers of the 10th House of Representatives. Report has it that principal officers include Julius Ihonvbere (APC – Edo, House Majority Leader), Halims Abdullahi (APC…
Aliyu Betara, Yusuf Gagdi Step Down For Tajudeen Abbas Over Reps Speakership
Aspirants for the House of Representatives Speakership, Aliyu Betara and Yusuf Gagdi, have stepped down for Tajudeen Abbas. Report has it that this development was sequel to a meeting between the aspirants and President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim…