9 h. ago House of Reps presents N18m cheque to victims of Enugu tanker explosion

As Mbah extols Speaker Abbas’ compassionate leadership style Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker, House of Representatives, has presented a cheque of N18 read more House of Reps presents N18m cheque to victims of Enugu tanker explosion

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21 h. ago N38bn National Assembly renovation fails to fix leaking roof, contractor denies claims

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Despite a N38 billion renovation project, the National Assembly’s White House, housing the Senate and House of Representatives chambers, continues to face concerns over persistent roof leaks. Heavy rainfall on Friday, April 25, exposed flooding in the chambers, raising fresh questions about the quality and value of the renovation work completed […] The post N38bn National Assembly renovation fails to fix leaking roof, contractor denies claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago PDP crisis: Opposition Lawmakers Coalition alerts of move by 40 PDP lawmakers to decamp to APC 

…2 Govs to decamp, wants NWC to take control of party   From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Nigeria’s Opposition lawmakers coalition has disclosed that two more state governors and 40 lawmakers on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will soon defect. Speaking during a live broadcast through their spokesperson, and House of Representatives member […] The post PDP crisis: Opposition Lawmakers Coalition alerts of move by 40 PDP lawmakers to decamp to APC  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Ugochinyere Cries Out Over Devastating Gully Erosion In Imo, Seeks Federal Govt’s Intervention

The lawmaker representing Ideato North and South federal constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has raised the alarm over the worsening gully erosion crisis ravaging several communities in his constituency. He called on the Federal Government for urgent intervention to prevent further loss of lives and property. Speaking […]

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48 h. ago Insecurity: Northerners should wake up to recolonization attempt, says Makinde

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Rotimi Makinde, has called on the Northerners to wake up to the attempt to recolonise the region by some external influence. He said the earlier they realise the truth and stop reading blame on leadership, the better for the peace of the […] The post Insecurity: Northerners should wake up to recolonization attempt, says Makinde appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Defection: Democracy At Risk, APC Using Money To Buy Off PDP Members –Ex

Former member of the House of Representatives, Usman Bugaje, has lamented over recent defections from Peoples Democratic Party to ruling All Progressives Congress. Bugaje expressed concern over what he described as monetisation of politics and its implications for Nigeria’s democracy. According to him, those in opposition with records in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, […] The post Defection: Democracy At Risk, APC Using Money To Buy Off PDP Members –Ex- Lawmaker Laments appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 h. ago We’ll give Tinubu Abia votes in 2027, boosts Reps Dep Speaker, Kalu

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Benjamin Kalu has boosted that the leadership of the party in the state will ensure President Bola Tinubu gets Abia votes in 2027. Kalu stated this in Umuahia while unveiling the Renewed Hope Partners office in the state capital, dedicated to the […] The post We’ll give Tinubu Abia votes in 2027, boosts Reps Dep Speaker, Kalu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Ibas: Rivers Sole Administrator ignores Reps committee meeting

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has again shunned an invitation from the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight. Ibas was invited to the meeting initially scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025, after the committee was constituted by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. Following Ibas’ absence, the meeting was rescheduled […] The post Ibas: Rivers Sole Administrator ignores Reps committee meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t To Seize Properties Of Retired Civil Servants Defaulting On Housing Loans

  The Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB) has disclosed that it has begun compiling the list of retired civil servants who have not fully repaid the housing loans they obtained. The head of information and public relations at FGSHLB, Ngozi Obiechina, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja while quoting the […]

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3 d. ago Govt To Seize Properties Of Retirees Who Defaulted On Housing Loans

The Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB) has commenced compiling a list of retired civil servants who have defaulted on repaying housing loans. This initiative, led by Mrs. Salamatu Ahmed, Executive Secretary of the Board, aims to recover mortgaged properties from retirees who have not fulfilled their loan obligations. In a statement released in […] The post Govt To Seize Properties Of Retirees Who Defaulted On Housing Loans appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Oluwole Oke Resigns From PDP After Six Terms In National Assembly

In what marks the end of a long-standing affiliation with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Oluwole Oke has officially tendered his resignation from the party. Oke, a six-term member of the House of Representatives, represents Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State and currently chairs the House Committee on Public Accounts. The lawmaker announced his […] The post Oluwole Oke Resigns From PDP After Six Terms In National Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Reps mull overhauling of maritime law, back indigenous vessel ownership with Cabotage fund

By Steve Agbota The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has pledged full legislative support to overhaul Nigeria’s maritime legal framework and promote indigenous vessel ownership. Speaking during an oversight visit to the Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre (NMRDC) in Kirikiri, Lagos, on Tuesday, the Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Hon. […] The post Reps mull overhauling of maritime law, back indigenous vessel ownership with Cabotage fund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago House of Reps presents ₦18m cheque to victims of Enugu tanker explosion

Mbah extols Speaker Abbas for compassionate leadership style The Sun The Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday, presented a cheque for ₦18 million to the Enugu State Government as support to the victims of the January 25 petrol tanker explosion at Ugwu Onyeama on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, which claimed several lives. The […] The post House of Reps presents ₦18m cheque to victims of Enugu tanker explosion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tax reforms, energy transition top at second Order Paper Conference

Terseer Ugbor, Deputy Chairman, Federal House of Representatives Committee on Environment and Dieter Ahmed Bassi, Director of Policy, Planning, and read more Tax reforms, energy transition top at second Order Paper Conference

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6 d. ago Emergency Rule: Former Deputy Speaker Seeks Support For Ibas

Former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Chibudom Nwuche, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold steps in restoring peace, law and order in Rivers State. He hailed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state and called on all stakeholders to support the administration of the state’s sole administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas […]

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8 d. ago Police Begin Probe Of Alleged Attack On Senator Natasha’s Family Home In Kogi

The Kogi State Police Command said it has commenced investigation into the alleged attack on the family house of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima, in Okehi local government area of Kogi State. The investigation, according to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, SP William Ovye Aya, followed media reports that the house […]

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9 d. ago Of Benjamin Kalu, IDPs’ Plight And Kampala Convention Domestication

On April 16, the Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, CON featured as one of the panelists in a high level United Nation event in commemoration of the 27th anniversary of the Guiding Principles on Internally Displaced Persons. The invitation extended to the Deputy Speaker by the highly esteemed international […]

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9 d. ago Lawmaker Slams NBA Over Rivers Crisis, Demands Return Of N300m

A member of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, Solomon Bob, has accused the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) of insincerity, hypocrisy, and misguided pretensions over its response to the state of emergency declaration issued by President Bola Tinubu. The lawmaker, who spoke to journalists in Lagos, said the NBA cannot restrict or amend the […]

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9 d. ago “APC Will Unseat LP’s Kingibe, Takeover FCT In 2027” – Ganduje Vows

National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed confidence that his party will takeover Federal Capital Territory in the 2027 general elections. Ganduje vowed that APC will not only re-elect President Bola Tinubu but will also capture the only senatorial seat, occupied by Labour Party’s Ireti Kingibe, including two House of Representatives seats […] The post “APC Will Unseat LP’s Kingibe, Takeover FCT In 2027” – Ganduje Vows appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago PANDEF Appeals For Political Solution To Rivers Crisis, Urges Reinstatement Of Governor Fubara

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), a prominent socio-political organization representing the South-South region, has written to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt.Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, urging him to spearhead efforts toward a political resolution of the ongoing crisis in Rivers State. In a letter issued on Thursday, signed by PANDEF National Chairman, Ambassador […] The post PANDEF Appeals For Political Solution To Rivers Crisis, Urges Reinstatement Of Governor Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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