House of Representatives
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
6-Year single Tenure presidency, governorship bill passes first hearing
In a move aimed at reducing election costs and promoting stability, the House of Representatives has passed a bill proposing amendments to the 1999 Constitution to introduce a 6-year single tenure for the offices of the President, state governors, and … Continue Reading
Another House of Representatives Member, Ekene Abubakar Adams Passes Away
Nigerian Lawmaker, Ekene Abubakar Adams has passed on
Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams, a member of the House of Representatives, has been confirmed dead.
Adams, who represented the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State under the Labour Party, passed away … Continue Reading
House Of Reps Condemns Unlawful Detention Of Journalists
The House of Representatives has denounced the incessant arrest and detention of journalists in Nigeria, describing it as a threat to democracy.
In a motion of urgent public importance, the House condemned the unlawful detention of journalists and called for … Continue Reading
Bill to create 74 extra legislative seats for women passes 2nd reading
A bill aimed at increasing women’s representation in the Nigerian parliament has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and 12 others, seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution… Continue Reading