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June 14, 2023

Reps urge Tinubu to implement palliative measures to cushion effects of subsidy removal

The House Committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity, when constituted, is to report back within two weeks for further legislative action.

House of Reps and President Bola Tinubu
June 14, 2023

Reps invite NEMA over 2023 flood prediction

The 2022 flooding displaced over two million and caused the death of 665, damaged about 355,986 houses and destroyed and estimated 944,989 hectares of farmland.

Flooding/NEMA
April 13, 2023

Health crisis informed anti-japa bill for doctors: APC Lawmaker

“Our population is more than 200 million, and the number of medical doctors we have is about 10,000. If care is not taken, maybe herbalists will take over.”

Doctors sthethoscope used to illustrate the story
December 30, 2022

Reps to engage stakeholders to investigate $2.4 billion illegal crude sale

The House of Representatives wants to partner stakeholders to investigate the alleged loss of over $2.4 billion in revenue to the illegal sale of crude oil.

Oil pipelines
December 12, 2022

I’ll never be lawmaker after being governor: El-Rufai

Governor Nasir El-Rufai said he would never be a lawmaker in Nigeria because he lacks the patience for parliamentary due process and inability to “hire and fire.”

EL-RUFAI; AHMAD LAWAN; FEMI GBAJABIAMILA
December 6, 2022

Vote APC or we’ll deal mercilessly with you, Tinubu’s ally Doguwa threatens Nigerians

Alhassan Ado Doguwa is the majority leader in the House of Representatives.

A composite of Alhassan Ado Doguwa and Bola Tinubu used to tell the story.
November 9, 2022

Suspected APC thugs attack Atiku’s convoy in Maiduguri, 74 hospitalised 

It is not immediately clear whether Mr Atiku was harmed during the attack. Members of his campaign did not return calls and messages inquiring about his safety.

attack in Maiduguri
July 9, 2022

Eid-el-Kabir: Lawmaker urges wealthy Nigerians to assist needy

The assemblyman said that such a gesture would improve their living standard and give them a sense of belonging.

Muluku Agah
June 1, 2022

Bill prohibiting ransom payment ‘needless’; Buhari should curb banditry: Lawmaker

Mr Salam called on President Muhammadu Buhari to double efforts and secure the release of all kidnapped victims.

Bamidele Salam
May 31, 2022

Drug abuse cause of insecurity across Nigeria, says Anambra lawmaker

The lawmaker wants the NDLEA to embark on intensified sensitisation of youths on the dangers of substance abuse.

Nnamdi Umeh