Following allegations by former Chairman House Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin that some committee chairmen padded the budget with 2000 fictitious projects worth N284b, one of them has denied it. Zakari Mohammed, Chairman of the committee on Basic Education has denied having any knowledge about Jibrin’s allegations in a statement released on Monday. Jibrin had... Read More

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December 19, 2014

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House of Representatives to probe Tompolo’s warships

by Panshak Ibrahim The House of Representatives has stated that it would investigate the six warships reportedly acquired by an ex-militant leader, Mr. Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a, Tompolo. The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Zakari Mohammed, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday, December 18. According to the House, the alleged purchase of the... Read More

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July 7, 2014

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A week to his 52nd birthday, we profile the rise and fall of Farouk Lawan (YNaija Long Read)

by Nchekwube Efunesi As he listened intently – from where he stood in the dock – to the court registrar reeling out all seven counts accusing him of seeking a US$3 million bribe, Farouk Lawan still wore that dazed look of a year ago. It was the look of a man yet to come to... Read More

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November 4, 2013

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How police DPO disrupted G-7 governors’ meeting in Abuja (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) got a bit worse yesterday as a crucial meeting involving the critical stakeholders of the breakaway Kawu Baraje-led faction was disrupted by the Asokoro Divisional Police Officer, CSP Nnanna Ama. The meeting which was held at the Kano State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro District was... Read More

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September 29, 2012

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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 2012 budget. Consequently, members of the house turned down the request of President Goodluck Jonathan to lay the 2013 budget proposal next Thursday. This is... Read More

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September 20, 2012

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House of Rep members demand N7m pay rise?

by Isi Esene Members of the House of Representatives resumed from their two-month recess on Wednesday agitating for a N7m increase in their quarterly allowances. The members are currently enjoying N27m per quarter as allowances but want it increased to N35m. There are unconfirmed reports that some of the lawmakers raised questions of impropriety against... Read More

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July 30, 2012

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Okonjo-Iweala broke the law – House of Reps

by Isi Esene The spat between the House of Representatives and the Executive arm of government continues to linger with the House firing another shot the Executive’s way. The House yesterday faulted claims purportedly made by the minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iwela’s that 56 per cent of the 2012 Budget has been effectively implemented. The... Read More

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June 22, 2012

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God is trying me, says Hon. Lawan

by Stanley Azuakola It’s all about the perspective, people. While many assumed that the trials of Hon. Farouk Lawan over the $620, 000 bribe he confessed to taking is a judgement from God, the man himself begs to differ. To him, God isn’t judging him; instead, God is trying him. He said that much, when... Read More

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Budget-Padding Tracker: Committee Chairman denies allegations, dares Jibrin

House of Representatives to probe Tompolo’s warships

A week to his 52nd birthday, we profile the rise and fall of Farouk Lawan (YNaija Long Read)

How police DPO disrupted G-7 governors’ meeting in Abuja (PHOTOS)

More trouble: House of Representatives threatens to ignore 2013 budget

House of Rep members demand N7m pay rise?

Okonjo-Iweala broke the law – House of Reps

God is trying me, says Hon. Lawan

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