Tag: House of Representatives

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YNaijaMarch 23, 2023

Reps withdraw bill to legalize cannabis

Recently, the House of Representatives in Nigeria stepped down a bill that proposed the legalization of cannabis for both recreational ...

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YNaijaMarch 4, 2023

I cut off roads to Natasha Akpoti’s constituency for security reasons – Yahaya Bello; Emefiele, Malami must resign for misleading Buhari on naira policy – APC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: I ...

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YNaijaFebruary 24, 2023

Vote Buying: PDP Rep Contesting Re-election Busted With $500k Cash on Election Eve

Hon Chinyere Igwe, a member of the House of Representatives representing Port Harcourt II Federal Constituency, has been arrested by ...

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YNaijaFebruary 17, 2023

El-Rufai challenges Buhari, says old naira notes remain legal tender in Kaduna; Wike has officially joined APC, working for Tinubu – PDP campaign council | 5 Things That Should Matter Today 

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: El-Rufai ...

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YNaijaJanuary 31, 2023

Banks will accept old notes after deadline – Emefiele

Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, informed the House of Representatives on Tuesday that commercial banks in ...

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YNaijaJanuary 27, 2023

PDP sabotaging fuel supply to blackmail federal govt – Tinubu; Despite arrest threats, Emefiele fails to appear before reps | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: PDP ...

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YNaijaDecember 20, 2022

I am not available to brief you – Emefiele again skips House of Reps hearing on withdrawal limits

Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has once again dodged a House of Representatives hearing over the ...

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YNaijaDecember 19, 2022

Nigerians celebrate Davido and Chioma’s comeback to social media; APC must not be allowed to return in 2023 – Atiku | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigerians celebrate Davido and Chioma’s comeback to social media APC must not be allowed to return in 2023 – Atiku ...

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Joshua OnonoseJuly 21, 2022

Controversy as ‘Fake Bishops’ attend Shettima’s unveiling as Tinubu’s running mate; National grid collapses for 6th time in 2022 | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Controversy as ‘Fake Bishops’ attend Shettima’s unveiling as Tinubu’s running mate National grid collapses for 6th time in 2022 NCAA ...

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Kola MuhammedJune 9, 2021

Nigerians taking over Twitter trends across the world, Medical doctors leaving Nigeria in a hurry | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top 5 stories that you shouldn’t miss.  Nigerians ...

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Ado AminuJune 8, 2021

#Kebbi88: Atiku decries increasing killings, Experts condemn low power generation despite interventions | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the 36 states of the federation and the FCT, these are the 5 top stories you shouldn’t miss out ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqJune 2, 2021

United African Republic: Will a name change finally solve Nigeria’s hydra-headed challenges? | The #YNaijaCover

Ahead of a 5th alteration of the 1999 Constitution, the zonal public hearing conducted by both houses of the National ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiApril 23, 2021

House of Reps to probe ‘export of over 7,000 ‘refrigerated penises’ to China’ | The #YNaijaCover

If you say “sad,” you’ll be trivialising the phenomenon. Like…“wetin concern House of Reps and penis?” Maybe we could use ...

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Kola MuhammedDecember 9, 2020

President or Resident? Buhari’s confinement to Aso Villa continues to reflect in everything currently going wrong

Different strokes for different folks, it is often said. But the kind of strokes President Muhammadu Buhari gives Nigerian folks ...

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Uroupa KiakubuDecember 8, 2020

#ResignBuhari: Rep members will not hold the president accountable, will neither help him go home

The heightened level of insecurity in Nigeria today is worrisome and has led to several calls on President Muhammadu Buhari to either ...

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Uroupa KiakubuNovember 25, 2020

2023: Why (young) Nigerians must follow developments around the Electoral Reform Bill that scaled 2nd reading

Electoral reforms are critical to restoring credibility in Nigeria’s voting system because the electorate has since lost confidence in the electoral ...

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Toluwanimi OnakoyaOctober 2, 2020

Nigeria Immigration introduces new visa fees, Ikeja Electric suspends increased electricity tariff | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has introduced new visa fees for all countries which takes effect from the 1st of ...

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Michael IsaacJuly 23, 2020

From NDDC to Ngige; is deflecting questions the ‘new normal’ on accountability in ‘high places?’

Nigerians have over the last few weeks been treated to several episodes in the drama around the politics in the ...

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Toluwanimi OnakoyaJune 27, 2020

‘DSTV’ has everyone talking, and here’s what you need to know

Recent reports have surfaced alleging that a panel of the Nigerian House of Representatives accused the Sub-Saharan African direct broadcast ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqJuly 17, 2019

The Late 5: FaceApp finally responds to user concerns on privacy; Shut Edo Assembly – House of Reps asks IGP | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: FaceApp responds to user concerns on privacy Russian startup and AI-powered ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqMay 16, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 16th of May

Follow the links to read our latest stories and analyses on the trending issues: The Big 5: Tribunal fixes May ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqDecember 15, 2018

The Late 5: Time has come to bring the evils of Boko Haram to a definitive end – Buhari; I can’t wait for the Presidential debate – Atiku | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday summoned another Extraordinary Summit of Heads ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqDecember 4, 2018

The Late 5: Reps reportedly collating signatures to impeach Osinbajo; Saraki, Dogara react to demands by protesting NASS workers | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: There is an indication that some members of the House of Representatives ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqNovember 14, 2018

The Late 5: Court orders Nnamdi Kanu’s surety, Senator Abaribe to pay N100m over his disappearance; ICPC says it will handle petition against Oshiomhole | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: An Abuja High Court has ordered the Senator representing Abia-South, Enyinnaya Abaribe ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqNovember 14, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 14th of November

Follow the links to read up the stories on YNaija:     Tony Nwulu, Eunice Atuejide, Adebo Ogundoyin… see the ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 7, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 7th of November

Follow the links to read up the stories and analyses on YNaija:     Ekweremadu dismisses Police report on alleged ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqNovember 7, 2018

The Late 5: APC reacts to news of Oshiomhole’s arrest by DSS; 90 children kidnapped in Cameroon freed | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqNovember 7, 2018

The Big 5: No going back on Ganduje’s probe – Kano Assembly; Police says incidence on Ekweremadu’s home was not an assassination attempt | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: There are indications that the Presidency is unhappy with the reports ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqSeptember 13, 2018

Dogara abandons APC, reportedly picks PDP nomination form for re-election

There are indications that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara, may have dumped his party, ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqAugust 19, 2018

The Late 5: Third Mainland Bridge closes Aug 23 – 26, Oyo Govt demolishes Fresh FM building | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Government of Lagos has appealed for the cooperation and understanding of ...

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