6 h. ago House committee on sports pledges support for Sam Okwaraji U

Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports have thrown their weight behind the forthcoming maiden Sam Okwaraji National U-16 football championship for secondary schools in the country. The committee made the pledge recently when they received members of the organizing committee of the championship at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. Welcoming the delegation, […] The post House committee on sports pledges support for Sam Okwaraji U-16 football tournament appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Reps summon Minister over alleged irregular postings, visa policy concerns

Tribune Online Reps summon Minister over alleged irregular postings, visa policy concerns The House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs has summoned the Minister of Foreign Affairs to appear before it on July 16, 2025, to address a series of pressing issues described as matters of national importance. Reps summon Minister over alleged irregular postings, visa policy concerns Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Constitutional amendment, state creation and the National Question

Tribune Online Constitutional amendment, state creation and the National Question State houses of Assembly are expected to receive reports of the ongoing process by the Senate and the House of Representatives Joint Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) by December this year. KUNLE ODEREMI writes on pertinent issues that have played out so far and the clamour for  a popular constitutional […] Constitutional amendment, state creation and the National Question Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Shun Scheduled Meeting Again, Incur Our Wrath, Reps Threaten Poly Rectors

The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Technical Education has threatened to sanction any rector of a federal polytechnic that fails to attend a meeting convened by the panel again. This is just as chairman of the committee, Hon. Fuad Laguda, berated rectors of federal polytechnics across the country for failing to […]

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7 d. ago Reps Panel Dismisses Corruption Allegations Against Electricity Liability Management Company

The House of Representatives Sub-Committee on the Protection of Critical National Assets has dismissed the corruption allegation against the Nigerian Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO) by a civil society group, the Association for Public Policy Analysis (APPA). The Association, through its President, Princewill Okorie, had accused NELMCO of misappropriation of funds and shady operations, among […]

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7 d. ago Special Seats For Women Not Charity But Democratic Necessity, Says Remi Tinubu

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has declared that the push to allocate special legislative seats for women should not be seen as an act of charity but as a strategic step toward strengthening democracy and inclusive governance. Speaking on Wednesday through the Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs, Kafilat Ogbara, at an […]

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8 d. ago Nigeria second most malnourished country globally –Presidency

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Senior Special Assistant to  President Bola  Tinubu on Public Health, Uju Anwukah, has said Nigeria is ranked as the second malnourished country globally. Anwukah, who spoke at the Nutrition and Food Security summit organised by the House of Representatives Committee Nutrition and Food Security,  added  that Nigeria is ranked as the […] The post Nigeria second most malnourished country globally –Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Constitution review: Reps committed to special seats for women, PWDs

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House is committed to creating special seats for women and Persons living With Disability (PWDs) in the  National Assembly, in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, who stated this, at the Second Legislative Open Week in Abuja, said the House was considering reserving 10 percent  and […] The post Constitution review: Reps committed to special seats for women, PWDs- Abbas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Reps constitute two stakeholders’ committees on 5% user charge, disbursement

Tribune Online Reps constitute two stakeholders’ committees on 5% user charge, disbursement The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee set up to investigate the implementation and remittance of the five percent user charge on the pump price of petroleum products for road maintenance, on Tuesday, constituted two stakeholders’ committees to address issues surrounding the collection and disbursement of the charges. Reps constitute two stakeholders’ committees on 5% user charge, disbursement Tribune Online

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1 week ago Why African nations must break free from dependence on Western powers — Rep Satomi

Tribune Online Why African nations must break free from dependence on Western powers — Rep Satomi Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Hon. Ahmed Satomi, has called on African nations to... Why African nations must break free from dependence on Western powers — Rep Satomi Tribune Online

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1 week ago Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, Rotational President

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for constitutional reforms, including a new South-East state, rotational presidency, and state police to promote equity and enhance national security. Mbah made the call on Thursday while receiving the Senate Constitution Amendment Committee at the Enugu Government House ahead of a weekend public hearing. He stressed that […] The post Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, Rotational President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CDS Musa Pledges Collaboration With NIS To Enhance Military Sports Training

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has expressed the military’s readiness to collaborate with the National Institute for Sports (NIS) in the training and retraining of coaches and athletes to achieve optimal performance. General Musa stated this during a courtesy visit by the NIS management, led by its director-general, Comrade Philip Shaibu, […]

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2 w. ago 2026 C’wealth Games: Tinubu Receives King’s Baton, Vows To Unite Nigerians Through Sports

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to unify Nigerians through sports as he received the King’s Baton ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, set to take place from July 23 to August 2 in Glasgow, Scotland. The President made his remarks in the capital while being represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, […]

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2 w. ago GPA raises concern over assault on Nigeria’s food sovereignty

By Johnson Adebowale The Global Prolife Alliance (GPA) is seeking the attention of the National Assembly (NASS) through Hon. Chike Okafor, chairman, and members, House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, to what it called “biotech sponsorship of terrorism and the assault on Nigeria’s food sovereignty.” The GPA made the submission to “expose how certain […] The post GPA raises concern over assault on Nigeria’s food sovereignty appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers emergency rule: Reps query proposed N24bn for CCTV installation

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: Reps query proposed N24bn for CCTV installation The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Rivers on Monday issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Eke Ibas to submit breakdown of major expenditures in the N1.48 trillion Appropriation bill, 2025. Rivers emergency rule: Reps query proposed N24bn for CCTV installation Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ugochinyere Hails Agbedi’s Emergence As PDP Reps Caucus Leader

The lawmaker representing Ideato North/South federal constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has congratulated Hon. Fred Agbedi on his election as the new leader of the PDP Caucus in the House of Representatives. Agbedi, who is from Bayelsa State and chairs the House Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, was elected […]

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3 w. ago No plans to impeach Taraba deputy governor – Taraba Assembly

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Taraba State House of Assembly on Thursday, June 26, stated that there are no plans to impeach the state deputy governor, Alhaji Aminu Alkali. Mr Nelson Len, the chairman of the Taraba State House of Assembly Committee on Information, disclosed this at a press briefing in Jalingo on Thursday, amidst […] The post No plans to impeach Taraba deputy governor – Taraba Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Islamic new year: Include 1st Muharram as public holiday, Reps member tells FG

Tribune Online Islamic new year: Include 1st Muharram as public holiday, Reps member tells FG The Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, Rep. Saidu Musa Abdullahi, on Thursday called on the Federal Government to recognize and declare the first day of Muharram, which marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar, as a public holiday. Islamic new year: Include 1st Muharram as public holiday, Reps member tells FG Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Reps Probe Benue Killings, Seek Army Base Establishment In Yelwata

The House of Representatives has resolved to set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the worsening insecurity in Benue state which resulted into the killing of scores for over a decade. The Green Chamber also asked the Federal Government to build Forward Operation Base (FOB) for the Army in Yelwata, Guma local government area to […]

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3 w. ago Abuja alternative medicine college still funded 15 years after closure – Reps

The House of Representatives committee on Specialty Healthcare has raised concerns that the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, read more Abuja alternative medicine college still funded 15 years after closure – Reps

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