3 d. ago Reps reverse self on bill on removal of immunity conferred on VP, govs, deputies

Tribune Online Reps reverse self on bill on removal of immunity conferred on VP, govs, deputies The House of Representatives on Thursday rescinded its resolution on a bill seeking to strip vice president, governors and deputy governors of immunity. The lawmakers passed the resolution in response to a motion sponsored by the Majority Leader, Honourable Julius Ihonvbere. While speaking on the bill, Deputy Speaker, Honourable Benjamin Kalu, explained that the bill […] Reps reverse self on bill on removal of immunity conferred on VP, govs, deputies Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Senate Rejects Motion To Rename INEC HQ After Nwosu Over Failure To Announce 1993 General Election Winner

The Nigeria Senate has rejected a motion seeking to rename Independent National Electoral Commission headquarters after late Prof Humphrey Nwosu, the former chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission. Recall that Mr. Nwosu oversaw the  controversial June 12, 1993, presidential election. It was gathered that the motion was re-sponsored by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe on Thursday […] The post Senate Rejects Motion To Rename INEC HQ After Nwosu Over Failure To Announce 1993 General Election Winner appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago ‘Withdrawal Of Services By Osun LG Workers Pathetic, Uncalled For’

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has described the withdrawal of services by local government workers in council areas in the state as pathetic and unfortunate. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, said the workers’ actions had plunged the local government areas in the state into administrative paralysis, inflicting untold pains […]

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8 d. ago Withdrawal of services by Osun LG workers pathetic, uncalled for – APC chieftain

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has described the withdrawal of services by local government workers in the state as pathetic and unfortunate. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker in the state, said that the action of the workers had plunged the local government areas […] The post Withdrawal of services by Osun LG workers pathetic, uncalled for – APC chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Why I Sponsored Motion For Paternity Leave For Abia Male Workers – Lawmaker

The deputy majority leader of the Abia State House of Assembly has said he sponsored the motion for approval of 21 days of paternity leave for male public and civil servants in the state to enable them to care for their wives and children after delivery. Hon Mathias Umeh stated this to LEADERSHIP in Umuahia, […]

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1 week ago Reps probe utilisation of Conditional Cash Transfer fund since 2016

Tribune Online Reps probe utilisation of Conditional Cash Transfer fund since 2016 The House of Representatives on Wednesday unveiled plans to investigate the utilization of the multi-billion naira approved for the Conditional Cash Transfer program from 2016 to date. The resolution was passed following the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Abass Adigun, who emphasized the need for accountability in the use of public funds. In […] Reps probe utilisation of Conditional Cash Transfer fund since 2016 Tribune Online

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1 week ago Senate to probe Cameroon’s encroachment on Akwa Ibom islands, oil wells

The Nigerian Senate has constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate alleged annexation of maritime territories, mangrove islands villages of Effiat clan in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. The resolution is sequel to adoption of a motion, sponsored by Senator Aniekan Bassey (PDP-Akwa Ibom) and co-sponsored by six other senators at plenary on Tuesday. Read More

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3 w. ago Toll fees: Why I moved motion to exempt teachers, health workers, others – Adeleye

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun State House of Assembly (OGHA) Minority Leader,Hon. Adeleye Lukman Olalekan, has disclosed why he sponsored a motion urging the state government to exempt teachers, healthcare professionals, first responders, emergency service personnel, and essential workers from paying toll fees at the Ijebu-Ode/Mojoda/Epe road during official working hours. The state government had […] The post Toll fees: Why I moved motion to exempt teachers, health workers, others – Adeleye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Reps committee to probe estate developers over 500,000 housing units

The House of Representatives has taken preliminary steps to probe renowned estate developers, Family Homes Funds Limited, over the 500,000 units housing scheme funded by the Federal Government. This followed the consideration of a motion on Thursday sponsored by Edo lawmaker, Esosa Iyawe. Iyawe noted with concern that some of the housing schemes initiated by Read More

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3 w. ago Reps halt Multichoice’s subscription price hike, order probe

Tribune Online Reps halt Multichoice’s subscription price hike, order probe The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on MultiChoice to suspend the proposed increase in subscription prices in Nigeria pending the completion of exhaustive investigations. The resolution was passed following the adoption of a motion on a Matter of Urgent Public Importance, sponsored by Hon. Esosa Iyawe, pursuant to Order Eight, Rule 5 of the […] Reps halt Multichoice’s subscription price hike, order probe Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Reps ask FG to establish security base in Zamfara communities

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to urgently strengthen security in Zamfara State, particularly in communities grappling with persistent attacks by armed bandits. This resolution followed a motion sponsored by Hassan Shinkafi, the lawmaker representing Shinkafi/Zurmi Federal Constituency, during plenary on Tuesday. Shinkafi, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, decried Read More

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3 w. ago Pollution: Reps urge FG to improve waste management strategies

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to strengthen waste management strategies to curb the rising threat of environmental pollution and its associated health risks across the country. This followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Julius Pondi, the lawmaker representing Burutu Federal Constituency, Delta State, during plenary on Tuesday in Read More

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