Tag: House of Reps

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 20th of July

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Malabu fraud: Reps panel to decide on Jonathan’s invitation

The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the alleged corruption, malpractices and breach of due process in the award of OPL 245 is reportedly meeting today to discuss the…

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 6th of June

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