House of Reps

September 4, 2017

House of Reps will revisit power devolution – Deputy Speaker

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Lasun has said the lower chamber will debate on power devolution again. Both the upper and lower chambers of the National Assembly had voted against devolution of power during the constitutional amendment. In an interview with journalists in his hometown in Osun, Lasun said the lawmakers who... Read More

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August 24, 2017

Malabu oil deal: Ex-President Jonathan ignores reps invitation

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has not yet responded to an invitation by the House of Representatives over the controversial $1.1bn Malabu oil deal, Punch reports. An ad hoc committee investigating the alleged diversion of the funds had invited Jonathan on July 5 after it said evidence in the line of the investigations indicated that the former... Read More

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August 13, 2017

Acquiring N6.1bn cars for lawmakers is justifiable – Reps

Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazak Namdas has said the purchase of 508 Peugeot cars for lawmakers was for national interest. Namdas in an interview with Punch said the acquisition N6.1bn cars was a global practice, stating that the lawmakers need the cars for oversight functions. He said, “People should... Read More

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Reps threaten to order the arrest of T.Y. Danjuma, Bichi

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has threatened to issue an arrest warrant against the chairman of the Presidential Committee on North East Initiative (PCNI), TY Danjuma and the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TetFund), Abdulahi Bichi, Daily Trust reports. PAC said the arrest warrant became necessary after the Danjuma... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: Our Reps just received 200 Peugeot cars but they still claim they’re suffering

“More than two years into a four-year tenure, only 175 members have been supplied the cars. Others are still paying from their pockets to work and the suffering continues. Members are tired and they can no longer keep calm. It was learned that the hiccups were caused by what the House later discovered to be... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Trump plan on China may come as soon as this week | Reps frown over slow delivery of N6.1bn vehicles | More stories

From the papers, tracklist. IPOB members storm Anambra governor’s church, chanting “no referendum, no election” – YNaija Amaechi’s blackmail will fail – Wike – YNaija Reps frown over slow delivery of N6.1bn vehicles – YNaija Quit notice to Igbos is just a part of the Kaduna Declaration – Northern youth – YNaija ASUU threatens indefinite... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. IPOB members storm Anambra governor’s church, chanting “no referendum, no election” 2. Amaechi’s blackmail will fail – Wike 3. ‘Reps frown over slow delivery of N6.1bn vehicles’ 4. Wike claims he has CJN, judiciary in his pocket – Amaechi 5. Quit notice to Igbos is just a part... Read More

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N329bn recovery from oil marketers; Jeff Bezos’ $90bn net worth | The 5 numbers that mattered last week

$90 billion – Amazon founder and owner of Washington Post, Jeff Bezos became the richest man in the world on Thursday, according to a Forbes real-time list of billionaires. He overtook Bill Gates whose wealth amounted to $89.8 billion at the time. N329 billion – Anti-graft agency, EFCC recovered this sum from nine major oil... Read More

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Why I can’t appear before the House of Reps – Adewole

Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole has written to the House of Representatives on why he would not appear before it. The lower chamber had summoned the minister over the suspension of Usman Yusuf, executive secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This was after he refused to comply with an order to reinstate the... Read More

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We will swear-in sacked Hembe’s replacement after recess – Reps

The House of Representatives on Thursday said that it would swear in Mrs Dorathy Mato as the lawmaker representing Vandeikya/Konshisha Federal Constituency of Benue upon resumption from its six weeks recess. Chairman House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Abdulrazak Namdas made this known to newsmen in Abuja. The Supreme Court declared Mato the... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari’s level of recovery is a miracle – Umahi | Reps reject NHIS budget over suspension of Executive Secretary | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Arrest Fayose for felony over comment on Buhari’s health | APC chieftain tells DSS – YNaija Buhari’s level of recovery is a miracle – Umahi – YNaija Fani-Kayode has no self-discipline, respect for others – Okorocha – YNaija Reps reject NHIS budget over suspension of Executive Secretary... Read More

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NHIS: Reps give HMOs deadline to submit N351bn audit

The House of Representatives has given Health Maintenance Organisations up to Wednesday to submit audited accounts on how the N351bn spent on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) since 2005 was utilised. Chairman of the House committee on health, Chike Okafor on Sunday said 35 of the organisations had so far failed to comply with the... Read More

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N13bn Ikoyi cash: Reps probe Magu, as FG refuses to release report

The House Committee on National Security and Intelligence on Thursday questioned acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, over the $43.4m, £27, 800 pounds and N23.2m uncovered in an apartment at the Osborne Towers in lkoyi, Lagos, Punch reports. According to the newspaper, journalists and members of the public were... Read More

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I spent all the salaries I received | Sacked reps member begs Supreme Court

Sacked member of the House of Representatives, Herman Hembe has said he has spent all the salaries he received as a member of the parliament, TheCable reports. Hembe said this in reaction to an order by the Supreme Court to return all salaries he received while he was a lawmaker. The apex court had sacked... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 20th of July

Read the full stories and analyses on YNaija: LG poll: We’ll defend Tinubu’s dynasty – Ambode Senate begins process to confirm 12 INEC RECs Sagay blasts Reps for ordering minister to reinstate NHIS boss

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The YNaija Tracklist: APC convention delayed by Buhari’s illness – Yari | I didn’t say FG will ban production of music videos overseas – Lai Mohammed | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. APC convention delayed by Buhari’s illness – Yari – YNaija Election will hold in Anambra | Obiano threatens to arrest Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB members – YNaija Sagay blasts Reps for ordering minister to reinstate NHIS boss – YNaija I didn’t say FG will ban production of music... Read More

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Sagay blasts Reps for ordering minister to reinstate NHIS boss

The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), has blasted the House of Representatives for asking the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, to reinstate the suspended Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Prof. Usman Yusuf. Sagay who spoke with Punch said the lower chamber has no constitutional power to... Read More

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Judges homes’ raid: Reps panel want DSS, Evidence laws amended

A House of Representatives panel is proposing to repeal the Evidence Act 2011, Punch reports. The panel seeks to make evidenceobtained during an illegal search on persons or their properties inadmissible in court. It is also seeking the amendment to the National Security Agencies Act to “clearly state the powers of the Department of State... Read More

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NHIS: What’s in it for the House Committee on Health?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Executive Secretary of the NHIS has dug his heels that he is going nowhere, and it would seem the support from the House of Representatives has provided an extra motivation. NHIS boss, Usman Yusuf, was suspended by the Minister of Health on July 6, but the Secretary has replied with... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: Sokoto Reps member, Abdullahi Wamakko is dead

by Tolu Omoyeni and Omoleye Omoruyi Abdullahi Wamakko, representing Kware/Wamakko federal constituency in the lower chamber, has passed on at the age of 50. Wamakko reportedly died in Abuja on Friday after a brief illness. He was last seen at the National Assembly on Monday. The Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazak Namdas,... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Osinbajo holds closed door meeting with Dogara, Reps | PDP offers ‘amnesty’ to Sheriff, others | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Presidency orders suspended NHIS boss’ probe – YNaija Osinbajo holds closed door meeting with Dogara, Reps – YNaija PDP offers ‘amnesty’ to Sheriff, others – YNaija Names of 9 rescued Chibok girls not on our list – BBOG – YNaija NNPC has owed Capital Oil N16bn for... Read More

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Reps summon health minister, ask him to reinstate NHIS boss

The House of Representatives on Wednesday summoned the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, over the suspension of the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Prof. Yusuf Usman. The lower chamber asked the minister to reinstate Usman within seven days and halt the re-accreditation of Health Maintenance Organisations. Usman was suspended for alleged... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: “I am not fighting anybody” – Fashola clears the air on feud with National Assembly

Minister for Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has told Nigerians not to misinterpret his recent dispute with the House of Representatives as personal . He told newsmen in Abuja today, “let me make it very clear that many of the Senators and honourable members are my personal friends; so, you don’t fight your friends.”... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: A rare photo of Hon Dogara kneeling before the “grandfather of corruption”

Let’s take you on a quick trip down memory lane. In November 2016, members of the House of Representatives were mad at former President Olusegun Obasanjo for alleging that its leadership was corrupt so they put him on full blast: “The list of Obasanjo’s corrupt acts while in office is endless. Unquestionably, he is the... Read More

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Can the House of Reps counter the Senate for once?

by Alexander O. Onukwue A bicameral legislature, we are told, is supposed to provide for the balancing of the legislative process between two houses of parliament, such that one does not hold the exclusive power that cannot be checked. Nigerians have not always seen the benefit of this innovation. Both houses of the National Assembly... Read More

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BREAKING: Reps summon Jonathan over Malabu oil

A committee of the House of Representatives has invited former President Goodluck Jonathan to testify in the ongoing investigations into the Malabu Oil deal. Details later…

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Backstory: Between a “deceitful” Fashola, the “ignorant” NASS and a stalled budget

If you have been paying keen attention to local politics, you’d know that there’s an ongoing rancour between the National Assembly and the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing. On 12 June, 2017, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo signed the 2017 budget into law after months of deliberations, drama and needless controversy. Shortly after this belated... Read More

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Why the senate cannot be scrapped – Na’Allah

Deputy Senate Leader, Bala Ibn Na’Allah has said the senate cannot be scrapped, stating that the Senate is fully backed by the nation’s constitution. Na’Allah said this in a series of video interviews conducted by Bamikole Omishore, Special Assistant on New Media to the President of the Senate, published on the Senate’s Twitter handle on Monday. The senator... Read More

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Budget padding: ‘Reps give condition for acceptance of EFCC invitations’

The House Representatives has said its members will appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged budget padding, if some conditions are met, The Nation reports. According to the newspaper, the lower chamber has asked the agency to send the invitation of its members over the alleged N284 billion budget padding through... Read More

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Who is Steve Scalise? | The US congressman who got shot during baseball practice today

News of a shooting in Northern Virginia, United States has just filtered into news sites. One of the victims of the attack has been identified as Steve Scalise, the House of Representatives Majority Whip and according to President Donald Trump’s response to the shooting via Twitter, Scalise was “badly injured”. He was hit by a... Read More

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