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The House of Representatives

October 27, 2023

Reps defend 134 standing committees as Nigerians battle economic hardship

The excessive number of committees contradict the president’s commitment to reduce the cost of governance, especially in light of the economic challenges.

Tajudeen Abbas
September 9, 2023

Oil Theft: Reps direct NNPC, NIMASA, NIWA CEOs to appear before investigative panel

Mr Rurum said the heads of all the invited agencies must appear in person on September 11.

NNPC, NIMASA and NIWA
August 25, 2023

Alleged army’s murder of Enugu vigilantes under investigation: Reps

“The House considering this as a matter of urgent public interest as it affects the lives of Nigerians.”

ARMED SOLDIERS (Credit: Premium times)
August 2, 2023

Reps ask NLC, TUC to use energy to dialogue, shelve nationwide protest

The House of Representatives has appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to shelve its planned nationwide protests.

NLC protest
July 7, 2023

Reps to investigate NURTW national chairman over alleged N5 million fraud

The petitioner, Samuel Oyeterun, alleged that the NURTW chairman collected N5 million to facilitate MoU for the union members’ health scheme.

National Chairman of Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and Tajudeen Baruwa
April 26, 2023

Nigerian lawmakers want malaria vaccines manufactured locally

The House of Representatives has called for domestic financing and locally manufactured malaria vaccines to stop the disease’s menace.

Malaria vaccine
March 29, 2023

Reps summon CDS, CoAS as soldiers assault lawmaker, Benue hotel guests

Mr Gbillah said in an attempt to defend himself from the unprovoked assault, about 20 soldiers pounced on him, and others with guns brutally assaulted him.

Nigerian soldiers
February 18, 2023

Reps warn naira scarcity could jeopardise general election 

In a statement in Abuja, Ado Doguwa, the committee chairman, called for an intervention to mitigate the hardship Nigerians face due to the policy.

House of Representatives,
December 21, 2022

Reps approve N95.26 billion FG power budget

This followed the adoption of the House Committee on Power report at the plenary on Wednesday.

The House of Representatives Committee on Finance
December 21, 2022

Reps mull inclusion of anti-corruption courses in Nigerian schools

The motion emphasised the need to introduce anti-corruption classes and training into the primary and junior secondary schools’ curricula to aid in the fight against corruption.

Anti-Corruption