2 h. ago Power probe: Reps invite BPE, Core Investors over challenges facing GENCOs, DISCOs

The House of Representatives has directed the management of Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) and Core Investors in the power sector with a view to address myriad of challenges facing the country.

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22 h. ago Mambilla project: Agunloye informed Obasanjo why Sunrise Power was recommended — Witness

Agunloye is being prosecuted by EFCC, on behalf of the Federal Government, on an amended seven-count charge bordering on disobeying presidential directive, conspiracy, forgery and....

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38 h. ago Power project probe: Reps committee accuses DisCos of crippling nation’s power system

.NERC threatens sanctions over poor MAP refund compliance THE House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating Nigeria’s power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to 2024 has accused electricity distribution companies of crippling the power supply system through years of poor investment, inadequate expansion, and failure to meet obligations outlined in their original business plans. […]

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69 h. ago US Reps Probe ‘Religious Persecution Of Nigerians’, Backs Trump’s Moves

The United States House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the allegations of religious persecution of Nigerians. The House, through its Appropriations Committee, said it will continue to work closely with the President Donald Trump administration to combat religious persecution around the world. The House Appropriations Vice Chairman and National Security Subcommittee Chairman, Mario […]

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69 h. ago US Reps Probe ‘Religious Persecution Of Nigerians’, Back Trump’s Moves

The United States House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the allegations of religious persecution of Nigerians. The House, through its Appropriations Committee, said it will continue to work closely with the President Donald Trump administration to combat religious persecution around the world. The House Appropriations Vice Chairman and National Security Subcommittee Chairman, Mario […]

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3 d. ago Reps probe over N30bn seized national social investment programme fund

The House resolved to constitute an ad-hoc committee to investigate the total funds recovered from NSIPA...

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3 d. ago Reps Probe Whereabouts Of N30bn Recovered Social Programme Funds

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the status and whereabouts of the funds recovered from the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), estimated at over N30 billion, from 2024 to 2025. President Bola Tinubu suspended NSIPA operations on January 8, 2024, for a period of six weeks to facilitate a comprehensive investigation into […]

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7 d. ago Power Probe: Reps Frown At Absence Of Concerned Agencies, Operators

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to 2024, has frowned at the continued refusal of key government agencies and private sector operators to appear before it or submit requested documents. At its resumed investigative hearing on Friday, the committee’s chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Almustapha Aliyu, said members had […]

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7 d. ago Power probe: Reps threaten to order arrest of erring heads of DISCOs, others

The House of Representatives on Friday threatened to invoke its constitutional powers to compel Chief Executive Officers of all Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) and other government functionaries to appear during the ongoing power probe.

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8 d. ago Reps probe delayed scholarship payments to Nigerian students abroad

Nigeria’s House of Reps is investigating delayed scholarship payments to students abroad, addressing the financial distress caused by unpaid stipends. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-probe-delayed-scholarship-payments-to-nigerian-students-abroad/

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9 d. ago Power Probe: Rep Committee summons Minister of Water Resources, others

The Committee chairman directed the committee secretariat to summon the Minister alongside the Managing Director, Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority; the Managing Director, Hadejia–Jama’are River Basin Development Authority

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9 d. ago Senate Dissolves Air Force, National Security Committees, Orders Briefings Within One Week

It mandated its committees on Army, Defence, Police affairs, Interior and Special duties to jointly conduct the probe and report back to the chamber. The post Senate Dissolves Air Force, National Security Committees, Orders Briefings Within One Week appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Power probe: Reps’ panel to visit 24 states, resume hearing Wednesday

While speaking on the Ad-hoc Committee's work-plan, assured that the exercise is not a witch-hunt, hence assured all stakeholders of transparency and fair hearing.

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2 w. ago Sokoto’s N7bn Independent Power Plant Completed, Awaits Evacuation

The multi-billion naira Independent Power Plant (IPP) project constructed by the Sokoto State Government has finally been completed and awaiting evacuation. The State’s Commissioner for Energy, Alhaji Sanusi Danfulani, dropped the cheering news while leading journalists on an inspection tour of the facility. “We have good news. The state government has invested billions of naira […]

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2 w. ago Resident doctors accuse FG of using committees to stall meaningful action

According to the association, the Ministry’s claim that a “high percentage” of the doctors’ demands had been met is “not only inaccurate but a

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2 w. ago Reps to probe activities of NDLEA officers over killing of 16

The House of Representatives on Wednesday unveiled plans to investigate the activities of officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Okpuje-Ilueha, Owan West Local Government Area, Owan Federal Constituency, Edo State...

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3 w. ago Reps probe propriety of Mbakwe’s appointment as NNPC official

The House of Representatives may revisit the propriety of the appointment of Mrs Sophia Mbakwe as Executive Vice President (Business Services) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)...

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3 w. ago Reps probe unpaid compensation to farmers affected by Bird Flu

“This public hearing provides a platform for stakeholders to make inputs that will promote livestock development, enhance

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3 w. ago Reps flag off probe into over N12trn allocation to BoA, DBN, others

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday vowed that the House would no longer approve budgetary allocations to any Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) that fail to demonstrate accountability....

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3 w. ago Reps To Probe Petition Seeking Sack Of NNPCL EVP For Occupying South

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, approved an investigation into a petition from the Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Youth Council (OYC) seeking the removal of Mrs. Sophia Mbakwe, Executive Vice President (Business Services) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), over alleged misrepresentation of the South-East region on the company’s management board. The petition, presented […]

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