House of Representatives – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 19 Apr 2025 11:29:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png House of Representatives – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Rivers Group Slams Postponement of Meeting with Reps Committee as Bias and Disrespect https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-group-criticises-postponement-of-reps-committee-meeting/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-group-criticises-postponement-of-reps-committee-meeting/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 11:29:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=408629 The Rivers Progressives Mandate has strongly criticised postponing the scheduled meeting between the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas Ekwe (Rtd), and the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee. The group described the development as “a bold display of bias, contempt, and vindictiveness against the people of Rivers State.” In a statement signed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-group-criticises-postponement-of-reps-committee-meeting/feed/ 0 Lawmakers ask Nigerians and oil companies to propose solutions for combating ‘adulterated fuel influx’ in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/lawmakers-ask-nigerians-and-oil-companies-to-propose-solutions-for-combating-adulterated-fuel-influx-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lawmakers-ask-nigerians-and-oil-companies-to-propose-solutions-for-combating-adulterated-fuel-influx-in-nigeria/#respond Fri, 02 Aug 2024 20:55:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386249 The House of Representatives’ Joint Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream and Downstream) has asked Nigerian stakeholders and oil companies to submit proposals highlighting how to address the influx of adulterated fuel products into Nigeria, among other issues.  The call was made in a press release published on the committee’s Facebook page on Thursday, August 1.  The proposals [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lawmakers-ask-nigerians-and-oil-companies-to-propose-solutions-for-combating-adulterated-fuel-influx-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 APC Chieftain Calls for Unicameral Legislature to Cut Governance Costs https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chieftain-calls-for-unicameral-legislature-to-cut-governance-costs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chieftain-calls-for-unicameral-legislature-to-cut-governance-costs/#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 20:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380139 A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abiodun Salami, has advocated for the adoption of a unicameral legislative system in Nigeria to reduce the cost of governance. Salami, the former Assistant Publicity Secretary of the APC in Lagos, made this call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chieftain-calls-for-unicameral-legislature-to-cut-governance-costs/feed/ 0 Deputy Speaker Condemns Attack on Military Checkpoint in Aba https://www.theinfostride.com/deputy-speaker-condemns-attack-on-military-checkpoint-in-aba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/deputy-speaker-condemns-attack-on-military-checkpoint-in-aba/#respond Thu, 30 May 2024 06:00:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379491 Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has strongly condemned the attack on a military checkpoint at Obikabia junction in the Ogbor Hill area of Aba, Abia State, on Thursday. The assault by unidentified assailants reportedly left four soldiers dead. In a statement on Thursday, Kalu described the killing of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/deputy-speaker-condemns-attack-on-military-checkpoint-in-aba/feed/ 0 House of Reps Call for Increased Funding for the BoI https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-call-for-increased-funding-for-the-boi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-call-for-increased-funding-for-the-boi/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 21:14:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378169 The House of Reps Committee on Industry is urging increased budgetary allocations to the Bank of Industry (BoI) to empower it in fulfilling its mandate effectively. Members of the committee emphasized the necessity for policy reforms to facilitate the achievement of BoI’s objectives, particularly in providing low-interest credit facilities to pivotal sectors such as industry [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-call-for-increased-funding-for-the-boi/feed/ 0 Bold Move: Nigerian Reps Float Jail Term Proposal for Employers With Unpaid Salaries https://www.theinfostride.com/bold-move-nigerian-reps-float-jail-term-proposal-for-employers-with-unpaid-salaries/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bold-move-nigerian-reps-float-jail-term-proposal-for-employers-with-unpaid-salaries/#respond Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:03:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=366004 Infostride News has reported on a significant development in the legislative landscape, as the House of Representatives unveils a groundbreaking proposal aimed at safeguarding the financial interests of employees across the nation. This pioneering initiative, known as the Employees Remuneration Protection Bill, 2023, is championed by Wale Hammed, a distinguished member of the House representing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bold-move-nigerian-reps-float-jail-term-proposal-for-employers-with-unpaid-salaries/feed/ 0 The Proceeds Of Mohbad’s Music Should Not Be Going To Marlian Music Group – House Of Reps https://www.theinfostride.com/the-proceeds-of-mohbads-music-should-not-be-going-to-marlian-music-group-house-of-reps/ https://www.theinfostride.com/the-proceeds-of-mohbads-music-should-not-be-going-to-marlian-music-group-house-of-reps/#respond Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:19:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=355668 The House of Representatives has invited the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) to develop ways to protect the rights of late Ilerioluwa Aloba, AKA Mohbad’s songs and lyrics. The move was made following the adoption of a motion by Rep. Babajimi Benson(APC-Lagos) at the resumed plenary in Abuja, and Nigerians have been reacting. Moving the motion, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/the-proceeds-of-mohbads-music-should-not-be-going-to-marlian-music-group-house-of-reps/feed/ 0 House Of Reps vow to monitor palliative implementation https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-vow-to-monitor-palliative-implementation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-vow-to-monitor-palliative-implementation/#respond Tue, 01 Aug 2023 08:49:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=351958 The House of Representatives has promised to rigorously monitor the rollout of palliative care initiatives in Nigeria. According to NAN, House Spokesperson Rep. Akin Rotimi made the promise in a statement on Tuesday after President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide broadcast. The statement claims that the house is pleased with Tinubu’s announcement of measures to mitigate the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-vow-to-monitor-palliative-implementation/feed/ 0 Speakership battle: Minority group backs out of race, moves to endorse APC aspirant https://www.theinfostride.com/speakership-battle-minority-group-backs-out-of-race-moves-to-endorse-apc-aspirant/ https://www.theinfostride.com/speakership-battle-minority-group-backs-out-of-race-moves-to-endorse-apc-aspirant/#respond Mon, 15 May 2023 21:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=347146 The minority caucus has backed out of the 10th Assembly Speakership after failing to get a candidate to join the race. It would be recalled that all the members-elect from minority parties formed a coalition to produce a speakership candidate to challenge the ruling party. A committee was set up to shop for a suitable [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/speakership-battle-minority-group-backs-out-of-race-moves-to-endorse-apc-aspirant/feed/ 0 Group rejects APC’s micro-zoning of Deputy Speakership to S’East, says it’s insult https://www.theinfostride.com/group-rejects-apcs-micro-zoning-of-deputy-speakership-to-seast-says-its-insult/ https://www.theinfostride.com/group-rejects-apcs-micro-zoning-of-deputy-speakership-to-seast-says-its-insult/#respond Sun, 14 May 2023 11:27:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=347032 A South East youth-based group, Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has rejected the micro-zoning of the position of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives to the South East. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) recently announced that the position had been micro-zoned to the zone and that Hon Benjamin Kalu, an Abia [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/group-rejects-apcs-micro-zoning-of-deputy-speakership-to-seast-says-its-insult/feed/ 0 Speakership Battle: Pressure on Shettima, Adamu to stop aggrieved aspirants coalition https://www.theinfostride.com/speakership-battle-pressure-on-shettima-adamu-to-stop-aggrieved-aspirants-coalition/ https://www.theinfostride.com/speakership-battle-pressure-on-shettima-adamu-to-stop-aggrieved-aspirants-coalition/#respond Fri, 12 May 2023 20:37:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=346968 The battle for the speakership of the 10th National Assembly has taken a new dimension as the aggrieved aspirants are seeking to form a consensus candidate to tackle Tajudeen Abbas. It would be recalled that aggrieved lawmakers- Muktar Betara, Idris Wase, Aminu Jaji, Alhassan Doguwa and Sada Soli formed a coalition to battle Abbas, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/speakership-battle-pressure-on-shettima-adamu-to-stop-aggrieved-aspirants-coalition/feed/ 0 Speakership Battle: Betara, Wase, Gagdi move to produce consensus candidate https://www.theinfostride.com/speakership-battle-betara-wase-gagdi-move-to-produce-consensus-candidate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/speakership-battle-betara-wase-gagdi-move-to-produce-consensus-candidate/#respond Fri, 12 May 2023 20:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=346965 The aggrieved aspirants for the Speaker of the House of Representatives are moving to produce a consensus candidate to tackle Tajudeen Abbas. Muktar Betara, one of the aspirants for the speakership, stated this on Friday during the official declaration of Idris Wase. InfoStride News recalls that the aggrieved lawmakers- Betara, Wase, Aminu Jaji, Alhassan Doguwa [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/speakership-battle-betara-wase-gagdi-move-to-produce-consensus-candidate/feed/ 0 INEC reacts to Reps order to delete dead, inactive voters from register https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-reacts-to-reps-order-to-delete-dead-inactive-voters-from-register/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-reacts-to-reps-order-to-delete-dead-inactive-voters-from-register/#respond Sun, 07 May 2023 10:58:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=346610 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is yet to receive official communication from the House of Representatives on its resolution regarding the nation’s voter register. The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, told newsmen on Friday in Abuja, while reacting to a media publication of the House of Representatives calling for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-reacts-to-reps-order-to-delete-dead-inactive-voters-from-register/feed/ 0 How 10th National Assembly Can Achieve Stability In Governance – Lawan https://www.theinfostride.com/how-10th-national-assembly-can-achieve-stability-in-governance-lawan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/how-10th-national-assembly-can-achieve-stability-in-governance-lawan/#respond Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:43:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=343434 President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has advised the incoming 10th National Assembly to maintain a bi-partisan approach that prioritises the national interest amid its deliberations. According to him, any approach to the contrary would thwart every attempt by the incoming parliament to achieve stability in governance and maintain a harmonious relationship with the executive [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/how-10th-national-assembly-can-achieve-stability-in-governance-lawan/feed/ 0 Ladi Adebutu: Early Life And Education (Series 3) by Adedeji Babington-Ashaye https://www.theinfostride.com/ladi-adebutu-early-life-and-education-series-3-by-adedeji-babington-ashaye/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ladi-adebutu-early-life-and-education-series-3-by-adedeji-babington-ashaye/#respond Tue, 27 Dec 2022 15:08:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=338607 Igbobi College had admission preference for students with sound academic background. Ladi had no issues fulfilling that criterion as he excelled well in his primary school final examination. It didn’t take long for Ladi to get integrated into the school system. He became the darling of his classmates due to his friendliness, brilliance and generousity. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ladi-adebutu-early-life-and-education-series-3-by-adedeji-babington-ashaye/feed/ 0 Elections 2023: Our March towards participating in the primaries will proceed apace – Senibo Finebone https://www.theinfostride.com/elections-2023-our-march-towards-participating-in-the-primaries-will-proceed-apace-senibo-finebone/ https://www.theinfostride.com/elections-2023-our-march-towards-participating-in-the-primaries-will-proceed-apace-senibo-finebone/#respond Sun, 22 May 2022 21:26:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=325333 The spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Senibo Chris Finebone said “despite the unfortunate incident of Wednesday, we believe that our march towards participating in the next stage of the electioneering calendar, which is the Primaries, will proceed apace without let, adding that we hope to ultimately build on this momentum [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/elections-2023-our-march-towards-participating-in-the-primaries-will-proceed-apace-senibo-finebone/feed/ 0 House Of Reps: Seven Reasons Delegates Must Vote For Oluwole https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-seven-reasons-delegates-must-vote-for-oluwole/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-seven-reasons-delegates-must-vote-for-oluwole/#respond Thu, 19 May 2022 21:11:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=325149 As the over 350 delegates of Remo Federal Constituency prepare to elect the preferred PDP flagbearer for the Federal House of Representatives, Remo Federal Constituency, on Sunday, May 22, 2022, we wish to let the delegates understand the sensible admonition of a philosopher that “the best man is only good enough for the job”. Asiwaju [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-seven-reasons-delegates-must-vote-for-oluwole/feed/ 0 Easter: Oluwole Preaches Hope For A Better Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/easter-oluwole-preaches-hope-for-a-better-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/easter-oluwole-preaches-hope-for-a-better-nigeria/#respond Sun, 17 Apr 2022 09:03:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=323073 Asiwaju Bolarinwa Oluwole has felicitated the Nigerian Christians on the celebration of Easter which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Oluwole, in a message signed by the Director of Media and Publicity, Asiwaju Bolarinwa Oluwole Campaign Organisation, Deji Babington-Ashaye, said that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ symbolise hope for all Christians and the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/easter-oluwole-preaches-hope-for-a-better-nigeria/feed/ 0 Good Friday: Oluwole Wants Christians To Imbibe The Virtue Of Christ’s Selfless Service https://www.theinfostride.com/good-friday-oluwole-wants-christians-to-imbibe-the-virtue-of-christs-selfless-service/ https://www.theinfostride.com/good-friday-oluwole-wants-christians-to-imbibe-the-virtue-of-christs-selfless-service/#respond Fri, 15 Apr 2022 10:39:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=322950 The Asiwaju Odo Makun Kingdom, Asiwaju Bolarinwa Oluwole, has called on all Christians to imbibe the selfless service and sacrifice of Jesus Christ in commemoration of his crucifixion and death at the calvary. In a statement released by the Director of Media and Publicity, Asiwaju Bola Oluwole Campaign Organisation, to mark the Good Friday, Deji [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/good-friday-oluwole-wants-christians-to-imbibe-the-virtue-of-christs-selfless-service/feed/ 0 2023 Elections: Oyinlola’s Ex-aide Adegoke joins Race for House of Reps, obtains Nomination Form https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-elections-oyinlolas-ex-aide-adegoke-joins-race-for-house-of-reps-obtains-nomination-form/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-elections-oyinlolas-ex-aide-adegoke-joins-race-for-house-of-reps-obtains-nomination-form/#respond Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:40:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=322422 An ex-aide on Millennium Development Goals(MDGs) to former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Comrade Abayomi Adegoke (popularly known as Yomex), has joined the race to become a member of the House of Representatives in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. Comrade Adegoke, who was a former Students’ Union Leader during his undergraduate days, said his intention to join [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-elections-oyinlolas-ex-aide-adegoke-joins-race-for-house-of-reps-obtains-nomination-form/feed/ 0 Reps begin 2022-2024 MTEF hearing, list 83 MDAs https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-begin-2022-2024-mtef-hearing-list-83-mdas/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-begin-2022-2024-mtef-hearing-list-83-mdas/#respond Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:07:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=303994 The House of Representatives’ Committee on Finance will on Monday (today) begin an eight-day public hearing on the 2022-2024 Medium Time Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper. To appear before the committee are heads and officials of Federal Government ministries, departments and agencies totalling 83, according to a notice obtained by our correspondent. On Monday, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-begin-2022-2024-mtef-hearing-list-83-mdas/feed/ 0 There’s Nothing Wrong With Doing Businesses You’re Not Passionate About – Akin Alabi https://www.theinfostride.com/theres-nothing-wrong-with-doing-businesses-youre-not-passionate-about-akin-alabi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/theres-nothing-wrong-with-doing-businesses-youre-not-passionate-about-akin-alabi/#respond Mon, 02 Aug 2021 19:56:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=302726 Popular member of the House of Representatives, Akin Alabi has come out to write about business and passion. He recently had his say via his social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, only a foolish person believe just his or her passion can put food on their table during their lifetime. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/theres-nothing-wrong-with-doing-businesses-youre-not-passionate-about-akin-alabi/feed/ 0 House: Why Nigeria must embrace renewable energy now https://www.theinfostride.com/house-why-nigeria-must-embrace-renewable-energy-now/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-why-nigeria-must-embrace-renewable-energy-now/#respond Sat, 10 Jul 2021 03:13:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=300185 The House of Representatives has said Nigeria must begin to adopt other sources of energy as the world is shifting from fossil fuel to cleaner, renewable energy. It also stated the need for the country to have a national policy on energy, which drives the power and petroleum sectors. This was made known in Abuja [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-why-nigeria-must-embrace-renewable-energy-now/feed/ 0 House summons minister, NPA over N166 billion, others https://www.theinfostride.com/house-summons-minister-npa-over-n166-billion-others/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-summons-minister-npa-over-n166-billion-others/#respond Sat, 26 Jun 2021 00:18:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=298535 The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, and the management of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) to give details of the revenue accruing to the NPA as at December 31, 2016, amounting to N166,685,929,000, which were not properly captured in the statement of account of the agency. The minister [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-summons-minister-npa-over-n166-billion-others/feed/ 0 Insecurity: Representatives Want 18-Year-Old Nigerians, Others To Carry Arms https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-reps-want-18-year-old-nigerians-others-to-carry-arms/ https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-reps-want-18-year-old-nigerians-others-to-carry-arms/#respond Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:30:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=287351 The House of Representatives, may soon pass a Bill for Act, to permit Nigerians from the age of eighteen, to carry arms for self-defence. The House of Representatives may soon pass a Bill for Act to permit Nigerians from the age of eighteen to carry arms for self-defence. This contradicts President Muhammadu Buhari’s order to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-reps-want-18-year-old-nigerians-others-to-carry-arms/feed/ 0 Reps Insist On Appearance Of Attahiru To Clarify Issues On Purchase Of Arms https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-insist-on-appearance-of-attahiru-to-clarify-issues-on-purchase-of-arms/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-insist-on-appearance-of-attahiru-to-clarify-issues-on-purchase-of-arms/#respond Sat, 13 Mar 2021 19:30:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=287263 The House of Representatives ad hoc Committee on purchase of arms and ammunition on Friday insisted that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Attahiru Ibrahim must appear in person to clarify issues on purchase of arms by Nigerian Army. This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Bede Eke (PDP-Imo) at a public [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-insist-on-appearance-of-attahiru-to-clarify-issues-on-purchase-of-arms/feed/ 0 We Are Broke, House Of Reps Cries Out https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-broke-house-of-reps-cries-out/ https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-broke-house-of-reps-cries-out/#respond Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:30:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=287080 The House of Representatives says it is broke and cannot afford to carry out its constitutional mandate effectively. Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC-Abia), the spokesman for the House, said this when he spoke with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. The lawmaker said the budget of the National Assembly should be reviewed upward to enable it to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-broke-house-of-reps-cries-out/feed/ 0 Reps Confirm Appointment Of Service Chiefs https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-confirm-appointment-of-service-chiefs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-confirm-appointment-of-service-chiefs/#respond Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:30:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=285656 The House of Representatives on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of the Service Chiefs. The House, following the consideration of the report of the ad hoc committee, confirmed the appointments. It would be recalled that President Muhamadu Buhari Major-General Leo Irabor as Chief of Defence Staff, Major Gen Ibrahim Attahiru as Chief of Army Staff, Air [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-confirm-appointment-of-service-chiefs/feed/ 0 2023: More Defections Loom In House Of Reps https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-more-defections-loom-in-house-of-reps/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-more-defections-loom-in-house-of-reps/#respond Mon, 04 Jan 2021 21:08:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=280611 Mass defection of political officeholders across the major political parties in Nigeria appears imminent in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2023 general election, TheInfoStride has learnt. The defection is a mad rush for politicians who are realigning and repositioning themselves for more political victories. It will be recalled that the twilight of 2020 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-more-defections-loom-in-house-of-reps/feed/ 0 Insecurity: Reps Lose Interest In Inviting Buhari After His Invitation Turned Political https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-reps-lose-interest-in-inviting-buhari-after-his-invitation-turned-political/ https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-reps-lose-interest-in-inviting-buhari-after-his-invitation-turned-political/#respond Sun, 27 Dec 2020 10:22:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=279708 A source said House has decided to drop the invitation because of the body language of the presidency. The House of Representatives is no longer interested in inviting President Muhammadu Buhari to address a joint session of National Assembly on the security issues in the country, TheNation reports. The initial invitation extended to the president [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-reps-lose-interest-in-inviting-buhari-after-his-invitation-turned-political/feed/ 0 Rep Rejects Plot To Suspend Caucus Leader https://www.theinfostride.com/rep-rejects-plot-to-suspend-caucus-leader/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rep-rejects-plot-to-suspend-caucus-leader/#respond Thu, 24 Dec 2020 09:24:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=279338 A member of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, Rep. Doctor Farah Dagogo, has faulted threats by the leadership of the House, to sanction Rep Kingsley Chinda over his call for the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari. Kingsley Chinda, a Lawmaker from Rivers State, had urged the National Assembly to commence impeachment moves against [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rep-rejects-plot-to-suspend-caucus-leader/feed/ 0 Reps Step Down Bill Seeking Age Limit For Political Office Holders https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-step-down-bill-seeking-age-limit-for-political-office-holders/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-step-down-bill-seeking-age-limit-for-political-office-holders/#respond Thu, 17 Dec 2020 07:14:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=278562 A Bill for an Act to alter the 1999 Constitution, to put an age limit on aspirants seeking political offices in the country, has been stepped down at the House of Representatives. The bill which sought to peg the maximum age for politicians vying for offices, was sponsored by Rep. Bede Eke (PDP-Imo) at plenary [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-step-down-bill-seeking-age-limit-for-political-office-holders/feed/ 0 You’re A Dictator, Fayose Slams Buhari Over Refusal To Appear Before Reps https://www.theinfostride.com/youre-a-dictator-fayose-slams-buhari-over-refusal-to-appear-before-reps/ https://www.theinfostride.com/youre-a-dictator-fayose-slams-buhari-over-refusal-to-appear-before-reps/#respond Fri, 11 Dec 2020 08:44:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=277274 Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has berated President Muhammadu Buhari over his refusal to appear before members of the House of Representatives. Fayose said the president showed the sign of a dictator by shunning the invitation extended to him by the lawmakers. Reacting to the issue on Twitter, Fayose tweeted, “I said it [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/youre-a-dictator-fayose-slams-buhari-over-refusal-to-appear-before-reps/feed/ 0 Reps React As Member Calls For Buhari’s Impeachment https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-react-as-member-calls-for-buharis-impeachment/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-react-as-member-calls-for-buharis-impeachment/#respond Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:25:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=276855 The House of Representatives has reacted to demands for the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari. Kingsley Chinda, the member representing Obio/Akpor Constituency of Rivers State joined the calls on Sunday. In a statement titled ‘Nigeria saddled with the circus’, Chinda called on constituents to compel their representatives to commence the impeachment process against Buhari. In [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-react-as-member-calls-for-buharis-impeachment/feed/ 0 2021 BUDGET: House Of Reps Begin Consideration For Second Reading https://www.theinfostride.com/2021-budget-house-of-reps-begin-consideration-for-second-reading/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2021-budget-house-of-reps-begin-consideration-for-second-reading/#respond Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:00:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=271101 The House of Representatives had again, opened debate on the 2021 Appropriation bill of N13.8 trillion with the view to passing it for second reading. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that President Muhammadu Buhari had on Thursday, October 8, 2020 laid the bill before the house for consideration. Leading the debate, the Majority [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2021-budget-house-of-reps-begin-consideration-for-second-reading/feed/ 0 My Office Will Surely Benefit Nigerians — Femi Gbajabiamila https://www.theinfostride.com/my-office-will-surely-benefit-nigerians-femi-gbajabiamila/ Sun, 23 Jun 2019 00:31:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235068 The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila has said he would ensure his new office would have a positive effect on Nigerians. Gbajabiamila made this vow when he visited Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos at his palace. His words, “I am going to use my office to the benefit of all Nigerians. [...]

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]]> Gbajabiamila: The Best Thing to happen to Nigeria – Hon Adeyinka https://www.theinfostride.com/gbajabiamila-the-best-thing-to-happen-to-nigeria-hon-adeyinka/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 22:06:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234440 The election of Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila as the Speaker of the House of Representatives today, 11 June 2019, has been described by All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in Lagos State, Hon Adeyinka Adedoyin as a sign of further development, true federalism and respect for the rule of law in Nigeria. Adedoyin spoke at a [...]

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]]> Femi Gbajabiamila is a Blessing to Nigeria – Lagos APC Leader https://www.theinfostride.com/femi-gbajabiamila-is-a-blessing-to-nigeria-lagos-apc-leader/ Tue, 28 May 2019 18:14:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=233545 The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila has been described as a blessing to Nigeria. This was contained in a statement released by an All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in Lagos State, Hon Adedoyin Adeyinka who equally urged Nigerians to support Hon Gbajabiamila to become Speaker in June. Adeyinka who spoke [...]

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]]> House Of Representatives Gave Buahri Full Support – Yakubu Dogara https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-gave-buahri-full-support-yakubu-dogara/ Thu, 23 May 2019 18:11:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=233293 Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has said that the House, under his leadership gave Buhari total co-operation. He precisely said the 8th House of Representatives paid close and fast attention to legislation and other requests forwarded by Buhari and FG. His words, “We have done exceptionally well. It is on record that [...]

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]]> There Is No Going Back On Ahmed Lawan, Femi Gbajabiamila – APC https://www.theinfostride.com/there-is-no-going-back-on-ahmed-lawan-femi-gbajabiamila-apc/ Sat, 11 May 2019 11:16:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232555 The All Progressives Congress has revealed that it does not plan to change its mind about the endorsement of Senator Ahmed Lawan and Femi Gbajabiamila as the next President of the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively. Even with APC’s support for Lawan, Senator Ali Ndume (Borno) and Senator Danjuma [...]

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]]> Femi Gbajabiamila Set To Contest For Speaker Of The House Of Representatives https://www.theinfostride.com/femi-gbajabiamila-set-to-contest-for-speaker-of-the-house-of-representatives/ Sun, 31 Mar 2019 17:54:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230219 Majority leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila is set to officially declare his interest in contesting for the speakership of the 9th assembly on Sunday, March 31, 2019. As per the Lawmaker’s office, the event will happen at the Lagos/Osun Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, and it’ll start by 2 pm. This [...]

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]]> Crazy Electric Bill: Group backs NASS over Jail Term, N1m Fine for Defaulters https://www.theinfostride.com/crazy-electric-bill-group-backs-nass-over-jail-term-n1m-fine-for-defaulters/ Mon, 28 Jan 2019 19:23:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=226015 A civil rights organization,the Save Lagos Group (SLG) has thrown its wight behind the newly passed amendment Electricity Power Reform Act (Amendment) Bill 2018 by the House of Representatives, prohibiting and criminalizing estimated billing. The Bill recommended a one year jail term and a fine of Million for defaulters which would soon be transmitted to [...]

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]]> Adebutu, Others set to take Ogun State to the Summit https://www.theinfostride.com/adebutu-others-set-to-take-ogun-state-to-the-summit/ Sun, 11 Nov 2018 20:05:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=220737 The goal of the Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, Hon Ladi Adebutu, Senatorial, House of Representatives and House of Assembly candidates to take the gateway state to the summit is an agenda that is non negotiable and must be achieved. To achieve this, an interactive session on economic development and political leadership [...]

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]]> PDP discloses New Dates for 2018 Primaries https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-discloses-new-dates-for-2018-primaries/ Tue, 25 Sep 2018 08:15:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=216969 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disclosed new dates for the party’s primaries nationwide. The activity will start with the Governorship Primaries in the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territories (Abuja): The new dates which were arrived at after series of changes are as follow: 1. Governorship: 30th September 2018 2. Senate [...]

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]]> House of Representatives Set To Investigate Missing N17 Billion https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-set-to-investigate-missing-n17-billion/ Sun, 15 Apr 2018 20:32:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=204908 The House of Representatives has summoned The House of Representatives has summoned the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, for ‘illegally suspending’ some directors at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Osinbajo chaired the governing board which suspended the directors. The House committee on emergency and disaster management took this decision during its sitting on Thursday, April [...]

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]]> House of Representatives Summon Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-summon-yemi-osinbajo/ Fri, 13 Apr 2018 16:18:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=204755 The House of Representatives has summoned The House of Representatives has summoned the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, for ‘illegally suspending’ some directors at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Osinbajo chaired the governing board which suspended the directors. The House committee on emergency and disaster management took this decision during its sitting on Thursday, April [...]

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]]> Pensioners Union reveal that Maina was never appointed by Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan https://www.theinfostride.com/pensioners-union-reveal-that-maina-was-never-appointed-by-ex-president-goodluck-jonathan/ Thu, 15 Mar 2018 12:26:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202568 Maina never got any presidential appointment from GEJ, he sold us a dummy and we all bought it – Pensioners Union tells Reps… Recent development from the ongoing investigation into pension related activities have reveal that Mr. Abdulrasheed Maina who headed the Pension Reform Task Force was never appointed or inaugurated by President Goodluck Ebele [...]

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]]> New Federal Roads Bill will improve State of Nigerian Roads and strengthen FERMA – Hon Okechukwu https://www.theinfostride.com/new-federal-roads-bill-will-improve-state-of-nigerian-roads-and-strengthen-ferma-hon-okechukwu/ Thu, 15 Mar 2018 12:15:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202564 The House Committee on Works Chairman Hon. Toby Okechukwu has recently stated that the new bill before the House of Representatives Committee on Works is not aimed at reducing the operational capability of FERMA as the Federal agency responsible for the maintenance of all Federal roads but will actually enhanced its efficiency as soon as [...]

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]]> Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) Issues Statement of Concerns on the ‘NGO Bill’ https://www.theinfostride.com/wellbeing-foundation-africa-wbfa-issues-statement-of-concerns-on-the-ngo-bill/ Sun, 17 Dec 2017 19:38:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=193138 HB 585, widely referred to as the ‘NGO Bill,’ recently passed its second reading at the House of Representatives and was referred to the Committee on Civil Society Organisations and Development Partners, which held its public hearings this week in Abuja. The NGO Bill was widely criticised at the public hearings, as fears were aired [...]

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]]> Myself And Yakubu Dogara Are Not Close – Dorathy Mato https://www.theinfostride.com/myself-and-yakubu-dogara-are-not-close-dorathy-mato/ Wed, 04 Oct 2017 09:11:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=184045 Dorathy Mato has defended the Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, for not swearing her in after three months. During a ruling in June by the Supreme Court, the previous representative of the constituency, Herman Hembe, was dismissed with Mato ordered to replace him as the legitimate winner of the ticket of the All Progressives [...]

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