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Oludolapo Adelana February 15, 2017

Katsina lawmaker, Sani Bello is dead

by Dolapo Adelana Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara Wednesday mourned the passing of a lawmaker from Katsina State, Bello Sani, who died early this morning. Sani, who…

Azeez February 15, 2017

Reps query Buratai over poor condition of army barracks

The House of Representatives has queried the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai over what it called poor condition of military barracks inhabited by soldiers. The House Committee…

Tolu February 13, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Who got paid to print this National Assembly budget hearing banner?

While many of you may have all your attention on the speeches and deliberations at today's public hearing of the 2017 National Budget by the joint sitting of the Nigerian…

Roqeebah January 31, 2017

The Ynaija Cover this evening – the 30th of January

Read the full stories and analyses here now!

Azeez January 31, 2017

Reps to increase fuel price by N5 for roads maintenance

If the House of Representatives signs the current National Roads Fund bill into law, Nigerians may pay additional N5 for petroleum products. A technical committee set up by the House…

Azeez January 30, 2017

Reps ask EFCC to probe ITF’s N4bn ‘illegally domiciled’ in Nigerian bank

The House of Representatives has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate an alleged illegal movement of N4 billion from the Industrial Trust Fund’s account domiciled in Keystone Bank.…

Azeez January 26, 2017

Reps begin investigation into sale of PHCN assets

An House of Representatives Committee on Thursday started investigations into the sale of assets of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). Chairman of the committee, Hon. Wole Ojo disclosed…

Azeez January 23, 2017

House of Reps condemns N145 fuel pump price

The House of Representatives on Monday described as "fraudulent" the current pricing template set for premium motor spirit by the Petroleum Products Price Regulatory Agency. According to the lawmakers, Nigerians…

Oludolapo Adelana January 10, 2017

Reps committed to ending recession – Dogara

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has assured Nigerians of its unwavering commitment on enacting legislation that will move the country out of recession. Dogara stated this on…

Azeez January 10, 2017

House of Reps to debate FRC’s law on religious bodies

A motion to debate the Corporate Governance Code set by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria has been admitted by the House of Representatives. The motion was moved by Minority Leader,…

Roqeebah December 14, 2016

[The Presidential Blog]: 7 things we learnt from the 2017 budget presentation

As promised, the President presented the 2017 budget before the Senate today, Wednesday, the 14th of December. Meanwhile the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udoma has already said…

Azeez December 7, 2016

Patience Jonathan writes House of Reps over EFCC’s “incessant harassment”

Wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience Jonathan has written a petition to the House of Representatives urging it to stop the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from further…

Roqeebah December 1, 2016

Where is former House Speaker Dimeji Bankole?

Dimeji Sabur Bankole, the star boy of 2007. Ceremoniously taking over from Patricia Etteh as the 9th Speaker of the House of Representatives in November 2007. He was and he…

Azeez November 18, 2016

Why we bought cars worth N3.6bn for members – House of Reps

The House of Representatives on Thursday gave reasons why it took the decision to buy cars worth N3.6bn amidst the economic situation of the country. The House is expected to…

Azeez November 15, 2016

Reps: NLC, TUC condemn purchase of cars worth N3.6bn

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union have condemned the purchase of 360 cars worth N3.6bn by the House of Representatives for its members as the country continues…

Azeez November 14, 2016

House of Reps purchases N3.6bn worth of cars for members

The House of Representatives has purchased 360 cars worth N3.6bn for its members even as the country continues to battle recession, Punch reports. It was learnt that 28 Toyota Peugeot…

Azeez November 9, 2016

Arrest MMM promoters, House of Reps tells EFCC

The House of Representatives on Wednesday asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to arrest promoters of MMM scheme in Nigeria. Chairman, House Committee on Telecommunications, Mr. Saheed Fijabi in…

Azeez November 2, 2016

House of Reps begin process to reverse CCB/CCT amendments

The House of Representatives on Tuesday moved to reverse the planned amendment of the Code of Conduct Bereau and Tribunal Act by the Senate. The Senate had concluded process of…

Azeez November 1, 2016

How NIMASA, NRC defrauded the govt with insurance premiums – Reps

The House of Representatives on Monday continued its investigations into how Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government defraud the Federal Government in conjunction with insurance companies. The ad hoc committee…

Oludolapo Adelana October 31, 2016

$29.96bn loan: Reps will approve Buhari’s request – Gbajabiamila

Majority leader of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila says the lower legislative chamber will approve President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to borrow $29.9 billion (about N12 trillion) to fund capital…

Azeez October 30, 2016

Budget Padding: Dogara’s threat silenced Reps members – Jibrin

Suspended member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin on Saturday said members of the lower chamber have been silenced by threats from Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara. Jibrin…

Oludolapo Adelana October 29, 2016

Dogara and his cohorts will be jailed, Jibrin assures

Embattled member of the House of Representatives Abdulmumin Jibrin says Speaker of the House Yakubu Dogara will be jailed. In a statement marking 100 days since he accused Dogara and…

Azeez October 21, 2016

Budget padding: Jibrin sues House of Reps over suspension

Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin has filed a N1bn suit against the lower chamber. Jibrin filed the suit seeking N1bn as damage for…

Azeez October 12, 2016

House of Reps wants state of emergency declared on kidnapping

The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on kidnappings in order to curb the spate of abduction in the country. A…

Azeez October 11, 2016

Reps to probe DSS raid on judges homes

The House of Representatives on Tuesday set up a committee to investigate the raid by the Department of State Security on homes of judges between Friday and Saturday. Kingsley Chinda…

Oludolapo Adelana October 7, 2016

Stop paying lawmakers running costs, Jibrin tells Finance Ministry

The former chairman of the House of Representatives committed on Appropriation Abdulmumin Jibrin has called on the Ministry of Finance to put an end to the payment of running costs…

Azeez October 6, 2016

House of Reps resolve to investigate ATM charges

The House of Representatives on Thursday decided to investigate charges by commercial banks for Automated Teller Machine. The Committee on Banking and Currency has been saddled with the responsibility of investigating…

Azeez October 5, 2016

Emefiele, his team should be sacked over falling naira – House of Reps members

Following the continuous fall of the naira's value, some members of the House of Representatives have called for the sack of the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin…

Oludolapo Adelana October 5, 2016

Jibrin undergoes drug test at National Hospital (PHOTOS)

The lawmaker in the eye of the budget padding imbroglio Honourable Abdulmumin Jubrin, on Tuesday visited the National Hospital, Abuja to undergo test for substance abuse, ccording to Premium Times. He said he…

Azeez October 1, 2016

Budget Padding: Dogara threatened lawmakers with running cost to get support – Jibrin

Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin has yet again open another pandora box, despite being recently suspended for 180 days. Jibrin on Saturday in…

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