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Ondo lawmaker’s death: No, it’s not ‘Magun’, he just slumped and died – Family insists

by 'Jola Sotubo Following rumours that he died after engaging in sexual intercourse with an unnamed woman, the family of late Ondo legislator, Raphael Nomiye, have spoken out on the…

Sad news: How Ondo lawmaker slumped and died in Abuja today (PICTURED)

by Adeola Balogun Prominent Ondo State lawmaker, Raphael Oloye Nomiye is dead. Nomiye, who represents the Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives is said to have died early…

Reps move to legalize foreign accounts for president, govs, others

by Adeola Balogun The Nigerian House of Representatives is preparing to pass a law which will allow the president, the vice president and state governors among others to legally run…

Go home: Police stop Dino Melaye lecture in Abuja

by Oge Okonkwo Former member of the House of Representatives turned anti-corruption crusader, Dino Melaye was stopped from continuing an anti-corruption lecture by the police in Abuja , today. Dino…

How House of Reps descended into chaos yesterday over Katsina legislators

by Adeola Balogun Trouble broke out on the floor of the House of Representatives yesterday after eight members, whose appointment was reconfirmed by the Court of Appeal last week, invaded…

Opinion: The aviation procurement scandal is just a tip of the ugly iceberg

by Obi Nwakanma The president must demand her resignation. But the president must also expand the probe to examine the procurement process in other sectors of his administration because Stella…

House of Representatives may order arrest of Stella Oduah – Spokesperson

Hon Zakari Lafia Mohammed is the spokesman of the House of Representatives and a member of the House Committee on Aviation. In this chat, he speaks on how the…

Aviation minister’s car purchase did not follow due process – BPP

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, breached procurement laws in the purchase of two BMW armoured cars, the Bureau of Public…

Opinion: Of Tambuwal’s ‘romance’ with the opposition

by Imam Imam Accusing him of disloyalty is nothing but worn out lies churned out to discredit efforts being made to cleanse our polity of the innately divisive style of…

Debo Adejugbe: Much ado about constitution amendment (Y! Politico)

by Debo Adejugbe Rather than wasting our collective time on a process that the next regime will seek to amend, just like the regimes before it, we should embark on…

“There is a lack of ownership of the 1999 Constitution” – Oby Ezekwesili addresses the #ChildNotBride debate (TWEETS)

by Isi Esene Former World Bank Vice President, Oby Ezekwesili has lent her voice to the growing number of Nigerians objection to the inability of the Senate to make amendments…

“He was killed in cold blood” – Father wants policeman who allegedly killed his son charged with murder

by Rachel Ogbu Photo: Punch Speaking to member of the Member of the House of Representatives, Ikorodu Constituency, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the father of nine-year-old Timilehin, who was killed by a…

National Assembly moves motion to take over Rivers State’s legislature

by Rachel Ogbu Pro and anti-Amaechi supporters in Port Harcourt... on Wednesday (Photo: NAN) Following the political showdown in the Rivers State House of Assembly that has left the nation…

Langtang massacre: Death toll rises to 70, thousands displaced

by Lucas Togan It is believed that the death toll from last week’s attack on communities in Langtang South Local Government of Plateau State has risen to 70, and…

2015 ticket caused the PDP, NGF crises – Gov. Jang features as Captain Obvious

by Isi Esene The governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang has said that the crises bedeviling the Peoples Democratic Party is caused by the quest for the 2015 presidential ticket. He said this…

Who goes first? “Make your salaries and allowances public” – Femi Falana challenges lawmakers

by Rachel Ogbu Falana (Photo: Punch) A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana has called on lawmakers to declare their salaries and allowances to the public. On Thursday, Falana speaking…

Confusion: Senate says GEJ has not declared state of emergency

The mandatory two days required for the National Assembly to approve the emergency rule in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states elapsed on Thursday without a formal notification from President Goodluck…

BREAKING: House of Reps orders for data on ALL private jets over Amaechi controversy

by Hauwa Gambo Stella Oduah Now, see what Rotimi Amaechi has caused. [READ: "I am now determined to open up" - Amaechi promises to expose and disgrace] The nation's House…

Dokubo-Asari threatens to match “bullet by bullet, blood by blood” if arrested (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu Ex-Niger Delta militant, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, recently reacted to comments by members of the House, Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger State and northern leaders, saying he should be…

“If I’m arrested, Nigeria will be history” – Asari Dokubo dares House of Reps, insists on GEJ presidency

by Rachel Ogbu “Arrest me if you can,” the leader of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force, Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, has told the House of Representatives and leaders of Northern Nigeria.…

“It’s an illegality” – Reps criticise FG’s $40m Israeli Internet surveillance contract

by Rachel Ogbu Speaker, House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal (Punch) Members of the House of Representatives have said that the $40m contract awarded to an Israeli firm to monitor Nigerians…

N59 trillion oil deal: House of Representatives set to probe Diezani, NNPC

by Ogunyemi Bukola The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has come under scrutiny from the House of Representatives over the sale of seven oil blocks in a deal valued at…

Opinion: The folly in criticising Alamieyeseigha’s presidential pardon

by Teinye Akobo Critics have condemned the pardon on DSP on the simple premonition that it will encourage others to engage in acts of corruption. This argument is misleading and…

Opinion: Influencing policy: Where is our organised lobby?

by Chijioke Kaduru Lobbying has internationally become acclaimed as a part of representative democracy and like other democratic institutions, lobbying has its own best practices, which include understanding clients and…

Health risk: Reps set to ban importation and sale of ‘energy’ drinks

by Isi Esene The House of Representatives yesterday put plans in motion to ban the importation and sale of caffeinated drinks, better known as energy drinks in the country. This…

Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: Our president, Johnny Go-Slow…

by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu Well, Nigerians are tired of Jonathan’s excuses, as they no longer hold water. In addition to being Yar’Adua’s understudy, he has had more than two and half…

Remove the log from the CBN first: Reps ‘caution’ Sanusi over his utterances

by Akan Ido The House of Representatives has accused the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, of making utterances capable of heating up the polity. Victor…

Corruption allegations: House of Reps to probe Godsday Orubebe’s Abuja mansion

by Isi Esene A building located in the Mabushi District of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, said to belong to the minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe, has become…

Safety concerns: House of Reps to investigate Aero Contractors

by Isi Esene The House of Representatives yesterday mandated its committee on aviation to look into the operations of Aero Contractors airline over the frequent engine problems associated with the…

More trouble: House of Representatives threatens to ignore 2013 budget

by Stanley Azuakola In an unprecedented move, the House of Representatives, on Friday, vowed not to treat the 2013 budget proposal until it was satisfied with the implementation of the…