2 h. ago Betara Hails Bago At 51, Applauds His Leadership Qualities, Dev’t Initiatives In Niger

The chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara, has felicitated with Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State on his 51st birthday anniversary. Betara expressed excitement over the leadership qualities of Governor Bago and applauded him for the various developmental projects initiated since his assumption of office in 2023. […]

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8 h. ago Reps say 31 states’ creation requests fail constitutional requirements

Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, has said that all 31 requests submitted for States creation read more Reps say 31 states’ creation requests fail constitutional requirements

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11 h. ago AIT, Channels TV apologise to DSS over reports on Lagos Assembly Incident

Africa Independent Television and Channels Television have publicly apologised to the Department of State Services over their reports on the agency’s involvement in the Lagos State House of Assembly crisis on February 17. AIT News, in an official statement during its News Hour program, retracted its initial report clarifying that its reporting was based on Read More

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12 h. ago ‘Gulf of Mexico’: AP sues Trump administration’s officials over press ban

Tribune Online ‘Gulf of Mexico’: AP sues Trump administration’s officials over press ban An independent global news organization, The Associated Press (AP), has filed a lawsuit against three officials in the administration of United States President, Donald Trump, alleging that the White House violated the First and Fifth Amendments by barring AP reporters from certain presidential events, including Oval Office gatherings and travel aboard Air Force One. The […] ‘Gulf of Mexico’: AP sues Trump administration’s officials over press ban Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Women’s exclusion from National Assembly leadership: An unacceptable development

By Gloria Laraba Shoda The recent appointment of Hon. Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka as the new Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives has further highlighted a troubling reality: there is not a single woman among the ten presiding and principal officers leading the Nigerian House of Representatives today. While I extend my congratulations to […] The post Women’s exclusion from National Assembly leadership: An unacceptable development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago House of Reps. Committee Rejects 31 State Creation Requests, Says They All Fell Short Of Constitutional Requirements

The House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Amendment has rejected all 31 proposals for state creation, citing non-compliance with constitutional requirements. The proposals, submitted on February 6, 2025, the committee said, failed to meet the criteria outlined in Section 8 of the 1999 Constitution. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House and Chairman of the […] The post House of Reps. Committee Rejects 31 State Creation Requests, Says They All Fell Short Of Constitutional Requirements appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Ugochinyere Raises Alarm Over Plot To Sack Him From House Of Reps

A suit seeking to declare vacant the seat of the member representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has been uncovered in the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division. The suit, with No. FHC/Abj/cs/28/1/2025, dated February 18, 2025, was filed by one Hon. Augustine Nwachukwu, who […]

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27 h. ago Reps task capital market operators on full compliance with extant laws

Tribune Online Reps task capital market operators on full compliance with extant laws The House of Representatives has called on capital market operators to ensure compliance with extant regulations guiding the capital market in line with global best practices. Reps task capital market operators on full compliance with extant laws Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Nasarawa gov swears in 15 new commissioners, warns against corruption

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Friday swore in 15 new commissioners as members of the State Executive Council. Our correspondent reports that the State House of Assembly had screened and confirmed 16 commissioner nominees, but one of the nominees, Princess Margaret Elayo, could not participate in the event due to unspecified reasons. While performing Read More

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30 h. ago Reps receive over 250 constitution amendment proposals — Kalu

Tribune Online Reps receive over 250 constitution amendment proposals — Kalu Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Thursday confirmed the receipt of over 250 proposed bills seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution. Hon. Kalu made this confirmation during the second retreat of the Special Ad-hoc Committee on Constitution Review, held from Thursday, February 20, to Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Ikot […] Reps receive over 250 constitution amendment proposals — Kalu Tribune Online

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32 h. ago Lawmaker confirms bandit kingpin Bello Turji’s presence in Sokoto forest

A Sokoto State lawmaker, Aminu Boza, has confirmed the presence of bandits kingpin, Bello Turji, in one of the forests in the Isa Local Government Area of the state. The lawmaker, who represents Sabon Birni Local Government in the state House of Assembly, while speaking with our correspondent on telephone on Friday, confirmed that Turji Read More

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33 h. ago No state creation request meets constitutional requirements – Deputy Speaker Kalu

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has revealed that none of the 31 requests for state creation met the constitutional requirements. Kalu, who chairs the House Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, made this known on Friday at a two-day retreat in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. “Although we Read More

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52 h. ago PHOTOS: Tragedy in Yobe as school building collapses, students injured

A tragic incident occurred at the Government Girls Science Technical College along Gombe Road in Potiskum, Yobe State. The Nigerian Television Authority on Thursday reported that a building housing classrooms suddenly collapsed during school hours, leaving several female students injured and one dead. “The structure caved in without warning, sending debris crashing down on students Read More

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55 h. ago Reps demand arrest, prosecution of fake vehicle number plates’ users

The House of Representatives has called on officers of the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps to commence the arrest and prosecution of users of fake vehicle number plates, to tackle the spate of criminality in the country. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the Read More

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67 h. ago Police quiz officers over Anambra lawmaker’s suspected killers escape

Some personnel of the Anambra State Police Command are under investigation following the disappearance of two suspects held in connection with the killing of the member representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka. Azuka was kidnapped on December 24, 2024, and his lifeless body was found on the Second Read More

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68 h. ago Lagos Assembly: Obasa denies stockpiling arms, Meranda refutes resignation claim

The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Wednesday, denied reports linking him to stockpiling guns at his office at the assembly. This is as the current Speaker of the House, Mojisola Meranda, denied resigning from her position. Obasa denied reports linking him to some firearms allegedly uncovered at his Read More

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2 d. ago “We’re United, Focused” – APC Lawmakers Debunk Alleged Mass Defection To LP Amid Lagos Assembly Crisis

Lagos State House of Assembly has denied viral reports claiming that 27 members of the rulling All Progressives Congress have defected to the Labour Party. The Assembly also said that the rumour was aimed to sow discord and confusion within the Assembly and among the good people of the State. In a statement on Wednesday, […] The post “We’re United, Focused” – APC Lawmakers Debunk Alleged Mass Defection To LP Amid Lagos Assembly Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Lagos Assembly denies the defection of 27 lawmakers to Labour Party

Twenty-seven members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have denied reports claiming they have defected from the All Progressives read more Lagos Assembly denies the defection of 27 lawmakers to Labour Party

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3 d. ago House of Reps probe FCTA area councils over pension remittance

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has resolved to probe the alleged non-remittance of pension contributions by the six area councils to the FCT Area Council Staff Pension Board. The panel took the resolution on Wednesday during a budget review session with […] The post House of Reps probe FCTA area councils over pension remittance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Reps committee gives Galaxy Backbone 72 hours to explain contracts, tax breaches

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee on Wednesday issued a 72-hour ultimatum to information and communication services provider, Galaxy Backbone, over allegations of financial irregularities and violations of contractual regulations amounting to billions of naira. The decision was reached during a public hearing at the National Assembly Complex, chaired by the committee’s chairman, Mr Read More

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