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Afenifere, PANDEF, Ohanaeze Reject New Water Resources Bill

House of Representatives
Bill is draconian, imperialistic, say Niger Delta leaders FG wants to deprive indigenous people of their lands, Afenifere alleges The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere; the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, OhanaezeRead More

Adulterated Fuel: House Revokes Decision, Exonerates Duke Oil, Others Of Complicity

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
Urges NNPC to maintain 90m liters daily supply The House of Representatives has rescinded its earlier decision, directing the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to suspend four oil marketers/importers, namely,Read More

House Approves N369bn Budget For Customs In 2022

House of Representatives
Lawmakers okay repeal of 63-year-old Customs Act, proposed bill bans appointment of CG from outside service The House of Representatives yesterday approved the total sum of N369.136 billion budget forRead More

Nigerian Lawmaker Proposes 3-Year Validity For University, Polytechnic Entrance Examination, UTME Results

Tolulope Akande-Sadipe
The bill tagged, A Bill for an Act To Amend The Joint Admissions And Matriculation Board (Establishment, Etc) Act, 2021 and other Related Matters, urged the House to look intoRead More

National Assembly Asks Buhari To Deploy US Tucano Jets In Bandits-ravaged North-West

National Assembly
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, asked President Muhammadu Buhari to order the deployment of Super Tucano fighter jets against bandits terrorising Wasagu, Danko and Sakaba local government areas ofRead More

House Urges Nigeria Customs To Meet N3trn Revenue Target

Nigerian Customs Service
Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise has mandated the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to ensure the agency meets its revenue target of N3.019 for theRead More

House Bill Seeks 15 Years Imprisonment, N25m Fine For Bank Staff Over Non-disclosure Of Assets

House of Representatives
Introduces proposed legislations on gun control, victims’ restitution The House of Representatives has introduced a bill seeking an amendment to Bank Employees (Declaration of Assets) Act, 2004 to reflect currentRead More

Gbajabiamila Decries Condition Of Nigerian Embassies

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has decried the state and operational mode of Nigerian embassies globally, calling for improved condition of service for heads ofRead More

Constitution Review: House Committee Rejects Immunity For National, State Assembly, Judicial Officers

House of Representatives
Turns down state police Recommends 111 additional legislative seats for women Bill ready for Buhari’s assent in February, Says Deputy Speaker The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, hasRead More

Gbajabiamila To Deliver UNILAG’s Convocation Lecture As 238 Bag First Class

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, will deliver the convocation lecture for the 52nd convocation ceremonies of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The lecture titled ‘BuildingRead More