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Pres. Trump cuts down Medicaid, increases Military, Security spending in US budget
by Itunuoluwa Adebo On Tuesday, the White House will unveil a 2018 $4.6 trillion budget that will in a bid to cut taxes and trim budget deficit, ask Republicans to…
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We need strong institutions to fight corruption – Dogara
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, in reaction to the fight against corruption, has hinted that Nigeria needs 'strong' institutions to win the war…
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YNaija Analysis: It’s time to make the 2017 budget work
Five months after President Muhammadu Buhari submitted the 2017 budget proposal, it has finally been passed by both chambers of the National Assembly, with a slight increase of N200 billion on…
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N15bn Ikoyi fund: Reps summon NIA DG, Monguno, Magu
A House of Representatives panel on Tuesday gave the suspended Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayo Oke 24 hours to appear before it. The panel seeks explanation…
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Reps insist on investigating $50m, suspended NIA DG
by Azeez Adeniyi The House of Representatives has said it would continue with its investigation into N13bn cash recovered from an apartment in Osborne Tower, Ikoyi, Lagos. The Economic and…
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Reps summon IGP over invasion of Sen. Goje’s residence
by Dolapo Adelana The House of Representatives has condemned the police invasion of the residence of Senator Danjuma Goje. The House, therefore, summoned the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris…
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Malabu oil deal: N’Delta group vows to resist attempt to summon Jonathan
by Azeez Adeniyi The Niger Delta Advancement Front has said it would resist moves by the House of Representatives to summon former President Goodluck Jonathan over the controversial Malabu oil…
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How NNPC failed to remit $81.2bn in four years – Reps
by Azeez Adeniyi The House of Representatives has alleged that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) did not remit $81.2bn from crude oil sales to the Federation Account in four…
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Malabu oil deal: Compel Jonathan’s appearance if necessary, MEND tells Reps
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has urged the House of Representatives to force ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to appear before it over the controversy surrounding the…
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Xenophobia: Create job opportunities, infrastructure, Reps tell FG
The House of Representatives has recommended the creation of job opportunities and infrastructure in order to stop Nigerians from traveling abroad in search of greener pastures. The lower chamber ad…
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Reps summon Magu, Emefiele, NNPC GMD over $17bn stolen oil
The House of Representatives Ad hoc committee has summoned the acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, to appear before it on Tuesday over alleged $17bn stolen undeclared…
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Make your security votes public, Dogara tells governors
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has asked state governors to publicise their security votes. He challenged the governors while speaking at a retreat organised by the national assembly…
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You’d have to wipe out the entire human race to eliminate corruption – Dogara
by Dolapo Adelana Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has said corruption cannot be totally wiped out. Speaking in an interview with Daily Trust, Dogara said even in advanced…
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Buhari has no power to extend perm sec tenure – Reps
by Azeez Adeniyi The House of Representatives on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari lacked the power to extend the tenure of a Permanent Secretary who had served out her full…
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Reps seek to replace dead candidates with running mates
by Azeez Adeniyi The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill seeking to replace dead presidential and governorship candidates with their running mates for second reading. The bill, sponsored…
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2017 budget: Submit reports before Friday, Dogara tells committees
Speaker House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Tuesday asked committed yet to submit their report of 2017 budget to the Committee on Appropriation to do so before Friday. Dogara gave…
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Abuja airport: Reps express worry over speed of work
by Azeez Adeniyi Members of the House of Representatives on Monday said the scheduled completion of the Abuja airport runway may not be possible anymore. The Abuja airport is scheduled…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Court orders seizure of copies of Omoni Oboli’s ‘Okafor’s Law’ | NPDC, House of Reps at loggerheads over oil spill | More stories
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Customs intercept N242.6m smuggled drugs - YNaija FG charges ex-gov Suswam, 2 other for diversion of N9.8bn SURE-P, police funds - YNaija Sacrifices…
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House of Reps summon Emefiele, Kachikwu over alleged forex diversion
The House of Representatives on Thursday invited the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu over alleged diversion…
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The YNaija Tracklist: CBN offers $100m forex for corporate customers | Trump ultimatum: Pass health bill Friday or Obamacare stays | More stories
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Saraki never threatened to shut down the govt – Senate spokesman - YNaija Kaduna airport not safe for local, foreign flight operations…
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Kaduna airport not safe for local, foreign flight operations – Reps
The House of Representatives on Thursday condemned operations at the Kaduna International Airport. The Kaduna airport is serving as a temporary alternative to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, whose…
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Opinion: The Senate is Nigeria’s number one enemy
by Mu'awiyyah Yusuf Muye Amongst the functions of the Nigerian senate is scrutinising and passing bills into law, and also maintaining oversight of the conduct of government officials. For…
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Xenophobia: There’s a gang up against Nigerians in South Africa – Reps member
by Dolapo Adelana The Chairperson of the House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Mrs Rita Orji on Wednesday said the time to stop massaging the ego of South Africa is…
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Reps probe failure of customs to auction seized goods
The House of Representatives has ordered the probe of the Nigerians customs service (NCS) under the leadership of Hameed Ali, comptroller-general of the service. The lower chamber of the national…
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South African legislature promises to end killing of Nigerians
The lower arm of the South African Assembly on Tuesday promised to pursue legislation that would curb xenophobic attacks. The South African lawmakers said this at a meeting with a…
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President Buhari is back and he brought his sluggishness with him
50 days without President Muhammadu Buhari in Nigeria have ostensibly given Nigerians a taste of what a smooth-running, fast-paced and confidence-boosting governance looks like under this new dispensation. For a…
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Xenophobia: Senate cancels trip to South Africa
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday cancelled its planned trip to South Africa to discuss with the country's parliament in xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in the country.…
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House of Reps reject N45bn IDPs rehabilitation budget
by Azeez Adeniyi The House of Representatives Committee on Rehabilitation of the North East has rejected the N45bn budget presented by the Presidential Committee on North-East Initiative for the rehabilitation…
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Reps express shock at N60m allocation for grass cutting in N’East
by Azeez Adeniyi Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday probed the N60 million budgeted by the Presidential Committee on North-East Initiative to cut grasses in communities affected by…
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Reps probe N450bn amnesty contracts under Jonathan’s administration
The House of Representatives has queried N450bn contracts awarded under the Presidential Amnesty Programme between 2010 and 2015. The contracts were awarded to execute projects on the rehabilitation of ex-Niger Delta militants.…
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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