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Photos from the House of Reps rowdy special session today
The special session of the House of Representative was, on Monday, thrown into a state of rowdiness following the Speaker Yakubu Dogara's overruling of an objection raised by a People's Democratic…
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House of Reps session turns rowdy over discussion on fuel subsidy
Members of the House of Representative, on Monday, held a special session to deliberate on the fuel subsidy removed by the federal government last week. However, the session turned rowdy…
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Speaker, Dogara to be sued by Kogi House of Assembly
The Kogi state House of Assembly has set plans in motion to file a contempt of court suit against the Speaker of the Federal House of Representative, Yakubu Dogara, the…
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23,000 ghost workers: Federal lawmakers make a ‘pretty decent’ suggestion to Buhari
Members of the House of Representatives have reminded the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration of its promise to provide 3 million jobs for the unemployed youths. The House, presided over by the…
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Buhari appoints Abike Dabiri-Erewa as SA on Foreign Affairs
President Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed the appointment of Abike Dabiri-Erewa as his Senior Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora. Dabiri-Erewa was born in Jos, Plateau state and was elected to…
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‘If you take bribes, you will scandalise yourself’ | Dogara Warns Committee Chairmen
At a retreat for chairmen and deputies of House committees at the National Assembly, speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara has warned lawmakers not to be involved in…
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I regret joining the APC without… – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has expressed regrets over his inability to lure Enugu state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, into the All Progressive Congress. Dogara, who made the…
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Gbajabiamila responds to Tambuwal for backing Dogara
The House of Reps majority leader, Femi Gbajabiamila, has responded to Governor Aminu Tambuwal's position in the recent leadership tussle He said, “Alhaji Tambuwal has spoken. For me I have…
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Saraki explains why the House adjourned its sitting
The House of Representatives had their own share of the recent fracas happening in the house, as lawmakers threw caution to the wind and exchanged blows for leadership positions. After…
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Lawmaker defends Reps, explains why blows were exchanged
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted and justified their action at the house of representative. Member in the House of Representatives, Nasiru Sani Zangon Daura, representing Zango/Baure Federal Constituency…
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NASS Crisis: House adjourns sitting till July 21
There was commotion in the House of Reps today as pro-All Progressives Congress lawmakers kicked against the election of principal officers by the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara. The clash occurred between…
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Today’s Daily Brief: Imo REC under fire over fresh PVC distribution, Rep calls for evacuation of Nigerians from S’Africa, Ndume wants APC to zone Senate presidency to Borno, and more
There was renewed call Thursday for the immediate redeployment of the Imo State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Dr. Gabriel Ada by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other stakeholders in…
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After being missing for a year, House of Reps is (finally) concerned about Chibok girls
by Ranti Joseph The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a resolution asking the federal government to as a matter of urgency fast-track the finding of the more than 200…
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Femi Gbajabiamila apologises over row with Ihedioha
by Ranti Joseph The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday, apologised to the House for accusing the Deputy Speaker, Emeka Ihedioha, of being biased…
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House of Reps advise GEJ to avoid reckless spending
by Ranti Joseph The House of Representatives on Monday has advised President Goodluck Jonathan not to spend recklessly before the passage of 2015 Appropriation Bill. Chairman of the House Committee…
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Reps set to investigate subsidy, expenditure on kerosene
by Akintomiwa Agbaje The House of Representatives mandated its committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) to conduct an investigative hearing on the expenditure and subsidy on kerosene, yesterday. The tenets surrounding the…
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Angry youth beat up House of Rep member in Katsina, accuse him of neglect
A member of the House of Representatives representing Malumfashi/Kafur constituency of Katsina state, Hon Ibrahim Babangida Mahuta, was attacked by a mob in his constituency. This is the third time…
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Too posh: Farouk Lawan rejects prison food, sleeps in ‘choice’ cell
by Rachel Ogbu House of Rep member, Farouk Lawan, and the Secretary of the Ad Hoc Committee on Monitoring of Fuel Subsidy Regime, Boniface Emenalo are given special treatment in…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy