House of Representatives
JUST IN: House of Reps Rescinds Passage of Bills on Immunity Removal
The move comes amid widespread reactions following the initial passage of the bills during Wednesday’s plenary, where lawmakers had considered and advanced 42 proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution. One of the bills, sponsored by Rep. Solomon Bob (PDP, Rivers),
… Continue ReadingReps Advance Bill to Upgrade 37 Lagos LCDAs to Full Local Governments
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward restructuring local governance in Lagos State by passing the second reading of a bill seeking to upgrade the state’s 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) into … Continue Reading
Reps Move to Remove Immunity for V’President, Govs, and Deputies
The amendment specifically targets Section 308 of the Constitution, which currently grants immunity to the President, Vice President, Governors, and Deputy Governors. If passed, the new law will limit this protection solely to the President and the Vice President only
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How Reps Member Filed A $3B (N4.5T) Lawsuit Against Binance
House Of Reps Chairman Files $3 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against Binance Amid Allegations of Bribery and Financial Misconduct
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes, Ginger Obinna Onwusibe, slammed a $3 billion (N4.5 trillion) lawsuit … Continue Reading
Reps Push for Life Imprisonment for Fake Drug Producers, Importers
Following overwhelming support from lawmakers, the House resolved to urge the Attorney General to initiate amendments to existing laws, recommending life imprisonment for individuals involved in the production and importation of fake drugs. The resolution also proposed significant fines for
… Continue ReadingReps Launch Probe into $2bn Renewable Energy Investments
President Bola Tinubu had previously highlighted the sector’s growth, announcing in July 2024 that the renewable energy industry attracted over $2 billion in investment within ten years.
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian House of Representatives has announced an investigation into … Continue Reading
House of Reps Orders Audit of Federal, State Loans Since 1999
The House of Reps’ investigation is expected to address Nigeria’s growing debt concerns and could shape the approach to future borrowing, especially given the impact of debt servicing costs on critical sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Abuja, Nigeria … Continue Reading
House of Representatives Fails to Implement Salary Cut, Cites Bureaucratic Delays
Deputy Speaker of the house of representatives, Benjamin Kalu amended the motion, urging colleagues to voluntarily cut their salaries by 50% to support the government’s efforts. This proposed cut would see each member contribute N300,000 monthly, totaling N108 million per
… Continue ReadingReps Quash Committee Investigating Adulterated Fuel Imports
The House of Representatives has decided to dissolve the ad-hoc Joint Downstream and Midstream Committee, which was investigating the importation of adulterated fuel products and other critical energy security issues.
The House of Representatives has decided to dissolve the ad-hoc … Continue Reading
‘Real Devil’ isn’t Salary – sani, Atiku Urge Reps to go Further, Cut Allowances
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has commended the House of Representatives for slashing their salaries, but he believes that the real issue lies in the excessive office running costs. In a recent social media post, Sani expressed his … Continue Reading