House of Reps – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 26 May 2026 13:21:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png House of Reps – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 House Committee Moves to Resolve Dangote–NUPENG Dispute https://www.theinfostride.com/house-committee-moves-to-resolve-dangote-nupeng-dispute/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-committee-moves-to-resolve-dangote-nupeng-dispute/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 13:20:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467634 The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has stepped into the ongoing conflict between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), urging both parties to embrace dialogue and find a peaceful resolution in the interest of national stability. The intervention follows weeks of rising tension [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-committee-moves-to-resolve-dangote-nupeng-dispute/feed/ 0 Reps Pledge Tight Oversight of Crude-for-Naira Initiative https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-pledge-tight-oversight-of-crude-for-naira-initiative/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-pledge-tight-oversight-of-crude-for-naira-initiative/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:10:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467211 The House of Representatives has pledged strict monitoring of the Federal Government’s newly introduced crude-for-naira programme, assuring Nigerians that the scheme will not be allowed to fall into the pitfalls that undermined similar policies in the past. Lawmakers made it clear that their oversight role would be exercised fully to ensure transparency, accountability, and tangible [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-pledge-tight-oversight-of-crude-for-naira-initiative/feed/ 0 Reps Launch Investigation Into Tax Deductions and Multiple Charges by Banks https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-launch-investigation-into-tax-deductions-and-multiple-charges-by-banks/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-launch-investigation-into-tax-deductions-and-multiple-charges-by-banks/#respond Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470451 The House of Representatives has commenced a comprehensive probe into what it described as excessive and unregulated tax deductions, illegal bank charges, and multiple levies imposed on customers by commercial banks across Nigeria. This move follows growing complaints from individuals, small businesses, and corporate bodies over what they consider exploitative financial practices by banks. Lawmakers [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-launch-investigation-into-tax-deductions-and-multiple-charges-by-banks/feed/ 0 Reps Call for Suspension of International Oil Companies’ Divestments https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-call-for-suspension-of-international-oil-companies-divestments/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-call-for-suspension-of-international-oil-companies-divestments/#respond Sat, 10 Jan 2026 20:57:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402762 The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to temporarily halt the divestment of assets by International Oil Companies (IOCs), including Shell and TotalEnergies, until they meet their environmental and financial obligations. Lawmakers expressed concerns that IOCs exiting Nigeria’s oil sector have not fully addressed issues related to environmental degradation, abandoned assets, and outstanding [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-call-for-suspension-of-international-oil-companies-divestments/feed/ 0 Reps Probe 25 Insurance Firms over Revenue Leakages, Fuel Sector Reform Risks Backdrop https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-probe-25-insurance-firms-over-revenue-leakages-fuel-sector-reform-risks-backdrop/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-probe-25-insurance-firms-over-revenue-leakages-fuel-sector-reform-risks-backdrop/#respond Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:02:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463329 The House of Representatives has launched an unprecedented investigation into 25 insurance companies operating in Nigeria, amid allegations that they have collectively failed to remit billions of naira in statutory revenue due to the federal government. The probe, conducted by the House’s Sub‑Committee on Capital Markets and Other Institutions, has sent shockwaves through the insurance [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-probe-25-insurance-firms-over-revenue-leakages-fuel-sector-reform-risks-backdrop/feed/ 0 House of Representatives Initiates Steps to Place New Oversight Controls on CBN Operations https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-initiates-steps-to-place-new-oversight-controls-on-cbn-operations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-initiates-steps-to-place-new-oversight-controls-on-cbn-operations/#respond Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:17:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473339 The House of Representatives has begun moves to introduce new regulatory measures that will strengthen legislative oversight of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), following growing concerns about the bank’s operational transparency, compliance with statutory provisions, and adherence to monetary policy guidelines. Lawmakers said the initiative is aimed at ensuring greater accountability within the apex [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-initiates-steps-to-place-new-oversight-controls-on-cbn-operations/feed/ 0 Reps Seek Easy Access to Short-Term Loans for Cassava Farmers https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-seek-easy-access-to-short-term-loans-for-cassava-farmers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-seek-easy-access-to-short-term-loans-for-cassava-farmers/#respond Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:48:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470556 The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government and relevant financial institutions to create mechanisms that will guarantee easy access to short-term loans for cassava farmers across the country. The lawmakers said such a move is crucial to boosting food production, promoting agro-industrial growth, and strengthening Nigeria’s economic diversification drive. The resolution followed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-seek-easy-access-to-short-term-loans-for-cassava-farmers/feed/ 0 Lawmakers Step In to Resolve PENGASSAN–Dangote Refinery Industrial Dispute https://www.theinfostride.com/lawmakers-step-in-to-resolve-pengassan-dangote-refinery-industrial-dispute/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lawmakers-step-in-to-resolve-pengassan-dangote-refinery-industrial-dispute/#respond Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:07:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469721 The House of Representatives has expressed concern over the ongoing disagreement between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, calling for an urgent resolution to prevent disruptions in the nation’s refining sector.The lawmakers, during a plenary session on Tuesday, resolved to wade into the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lawmakers-step-in-to-resolve-pengassan-dangote-refinery-industrial-dispute/feed/ 0 House Probes $35m Modular Refinery Project https://www.theinfostride.com/house-probes-35m-modular-refinery-project/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-probes-35m-modular-refinery-project/#respond Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:55:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469243 The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the $35 million modular refinery project initiated by the Federal Government, following concerns over transparency, funding irregularities, and the project’s stalled progress. Lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of the initiative, which was intended to boost local refining capacity and reduce the nation’s heavy dependence on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-probes-35m-modular-refinery-project/feed/ 0 Reps Launch Probe into Oil Firms over Violations of Local Content and PIA Laws https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-launch-probe-into-oil-firms-over-violations-of-local-content-and-pia-laws/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-launch-probe-into-oil-firms-over-violations-of-local-content-and-pia-laws/#respond Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:27:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469231 The House of Representatives has initiated a thorough investigation into several oil companies operating in Nigeria for alleged violations of the Local Content Act and the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The move follows mounting concerns over non-compliance with key provisions designed to promote indigenous participation and ensure accountability in the nation’s oil and gas sector. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-launch-probe-into-oil-firms-over-violations-of-local-content-and-pia-laws/feed/ 0 Reps Summon CBN, Deposit Money Banks Over Arbitrary Charges https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-summon-cbn-deposit-money-banks-over-arbitrary-charges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-summon-cbn-deposit-money-banks-over-arbitrary-charges/#respond Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:55:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469141 The House of Representatives has summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and chief executives of major deposit money banks over allegations of arbitrary and excessive charges imposed on customers’ accounts. This follows the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance during plenary, amid growing public concern over unexplained deductions by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-summon-cbn-deposit-money-banks-over-arbitrary-charges/feed/ 0 Reps Push Enforcement of Health Insurance Compliance in Private Sector https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-push-enforcement-of-health-insurance-compliance-in-private-sector/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-push-enforcement-of-health-insurance-compliance-in-private-sector/#respond Sat, 11 Oct 2025 18:02:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468837 The House of Representatives has intensified efforts to ensure that private companies across Nigeria comply with the nation’s health insurance regulations, in a move aimed at expanding universal health coverage and improving access to quality healthcare for workers. The resolution followed a motion moved during plenary, where lawmakers expressed concern over the widespread disregard for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-push-enforcement-of-health-insurance-compliance-in-private-sector/feed/ 0 Reps Grill Edun, Bagudu over Delays in 2024/2025 Budget Presentation https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-grill-edun-bagudu-over-delays-in-2024-2025-budget-presentation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-grill-edun-bagudu-over-delays-in-2024-2025-budget-presentation/#respond Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:15:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466453 Members of the House of Representatives have sharply questioned Finance Minister Wale Edun and Budget & National Planning Minister Atiku Bagudu over what they described as worrying delays in implementing the 2024/25 budget. The scrutiny follows concerns among lawmakers and citizens that many promised projects and capital expenditures have been slow to begin despite the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-grill-edun-bagudu-over-delays-in-2024-2025-budget-presentation/feed/ 0 Reps affirm PIA has attracted $16bn in oil sector investments https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-affirm-pia-has-attracted-16bn-in-oil-sector-investments/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-affirm-pia-has-attracted-16bn-in-oil-sector-investments/#respond Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:28:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462063 Nigeria’s oil and gas sector has received a significant boost, as lawmakers disclosed that the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) has attracted over $16 billion in investment commitments within two years of its enactment. This development marks a major turnaround for the nation’s energy industry, which had previously struggled to draw substantial foreign capital due to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-affirm-pia-has-attracted-16bn-in-oil-sector-investments/feed/ 0 Reps Pass Bill to Establish Federal University of Technology in Badagry https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-pass-bill-to-establish-federal-university-of-technology-in-badagry/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-pass-bill-to-establish-federal-university-of-technology-in-badagry/#respond Sat, 10 May 2025 11:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=410174 The House of Representatives has passed a bill for the establishment of a Federal University of Technology in Badagry, Lagos State, after its third reading, marking a crucial milestone in efforts to expand access to tertiary education in the region. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan, Deputy Chairman of the House Committee [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-pass-bill-to-establish-federal-university-of-technology-in-badagry/feed/ 0 Shehu Sani Faults Proposal for Creation of 31 New States https://www.theinfostride.com/shehu-sani-faults-proposal-for-creation-of-31-new-states/ https://www.theinfostride.com/shehu-sani-faults-proposal-for-creation-of-31-new-states/#respond Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402668 Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has criticized the proposal for the creation of 31 additional states in Nigeria, describing it as both “ironic and comical.” The proposal, put forward by the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, was read during Thursday’s plenary by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. Reacting in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/shehu-sani-faults-proposal-for-creation-of-31-new-states/feed/ 0 House of Representatives Mourns Deputy Chief Whip, Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-mourns-deputy-chief-whip-rt-hon-adewunmi-oriyomi-onanuga/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-mourns-deputy-chief-whip-rt-hon-adewunmi-oriyomi-onanuga/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:00:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400827 The House of Representatives has announced with deep sorrow the passing of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip of the 10th Assembly and representative of the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. She passed away earlier today, January 15, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on December 2, 1965, Rep. Onanuga [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-mourns-deputy-chief-whip-rt-hon-adewunmi-oriyomi-onanuga/feed/ 0 Reps Committee Frowns at Non-Appearance of Agency Heads in Customs Modernisation Probe https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-committee-frowns-at-non-appearance-of-agency-heads-in-customs-modernisation-probe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-committee-frowns-at-non-appearance-of-agency-heads-in-customs-modernisation-probe/#respond Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:00:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400503 The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise on Monday expressed displeasure over the refusal of heads of key government agencies to appear for an investigative hearing on the operations of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the management of Nigeria’s borders. The hearing, which was jointly convened by the Committees on Customs and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-committee-frowns-at-non-appearance-of-agency-heads-in-customs-modernisation-probe/feed/ 0 Reps Engage in Heated Exchange Over Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-engage-in-heated-exchange-over-tinubus-tax-reform-bills/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-engage-in-heated-exchange-over-tinubus-tax-reform-bills/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:00:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=396486 A heated shouting match erupted in the House of Representatives on Tuesday during discussions on President Bola Tinubu’s controversial Tax Reform Bills. The incident occurred when the House spokesperson and Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee, Akin Rotimi, made a contentious remark while presenting a report on Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring. Standing in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-engage-in-heated-exchange-over-tinubus-tax-reform-bills/feed/ 0 Bobrisky Has Proven To Be Healthy Enough To Appear Before The House Of Reps – VeryDarkMan https://www.theinfostride.com/bobrisky-has-proven-to-be-healthy-enough-to-appear-before-the-house-of-reps-verydarkman/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bobrisky-has-proven-to-be-healthy-enough-to-appear-before-the-house-of-reps-verydarkman/#respond Sat, 19 Oct 2024 07:40:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391408 Popular social critic, Very Dark Man has come out to reply Bobrisky after the crossdresser mocked him for receiving a hundred million Naira (N100,000,000) from Don Jazzy. Bobrisky recently mocked VDM for asking for monetary donations from Nigerians despite initially vowing never to accept money from anyone, especially celebrities. Reacting, VDM simply said the video [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bobrisky-has-proven-to-be-healthy-enough-to-appear-before-the-house-of-reps-verydarkman/feed/ 0 House of Representatives Passes Constitution Amendment Bill for First Reading https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-passes-constitution-amendment-bill-for-first-reading/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-passes-constitution-amendment-bill-for-first-reading/#respond Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390111 The House of Representatives, on Thursday, passed a bill amending the 1999 Constitution for the first reading. The proposed legislation, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to Allow for the Participation of Candidates Who Are Not Sponsored by Political [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-passes-constitution-amendment-bill-for-first-reading/feed/ 0 House of Reps Committee to Investigate Six-Year Detention of Naval Officer https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-committee-to-investigate-six-year-detention-of-naval-officer/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-committee-to-investigate-six-year-detention-of-naval-officer/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:30:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389392 The House of Representatives Committee on the Navy has announced an investigation into the prolonged detention of naval personnel, Abbas Haruna, who has been held without trial for six years. The detention is allegedly at the directive of Brigadier General M.S. Adamu. The Chairman of the Committee, Yusuf Gagdi, disclosed this on Monday in a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-committee-to-investigate-six-year-detention-of-naval-officer/feed/ 0 House of Reps Tribunal Overturns Igboeze North/Udenu Enugu Election Result, Declares LP’s Agbo Winner https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-tribunal-overturns-igboeze-north-udenu-enugu-election-result-declares-lps-agbo-winner/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-tribunal-overturns-igboeze-north-udenu-enugu-election-result-declares-lps-agbo-winner/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387065 In a significant development, the House of Representatives tribunal has annulled the election result of the Igboeze North/Udenu federal constituency and ousted Simon Atigwe from his position. The tribunal has declared Dennis Nnamdi Agbo of the Labour Party (LP) as the rightful winner of the constituency’s rerun election. The rerun election, held on February 3, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-tribunal-overturns-igboeze-north-udenu-enugu-election-result-declares-lps-agbo-winner/feed/ 0 Call for Calm: Speaker of the House Urges Suspension of Nationwide Protests https://www.theinfostride.com/call-for-calm-speaker-of-the-house-urges-suspension-of-nationwide-protests/ https://www.theinfostride.com/call-for-calm-speaker-of-the-house-urges-suspension-of-nationwide-protests/#respond Sat, 03 Aug 2024 19:30:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386365 Tajuddeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has urged Nigerians to halt the current nationwide protests. He assured the public that high-ranking government officials are actively discussing the issues affecting the nation. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Kirishi, the Speaker explained that he had promptly [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/call-for-calm-speaker-of-the-house-urges-suspension-of-nationwide-protests/feed/ 0 House of Representatives Orders Reversal of Tariff Hike for Band A Electricity Customers https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-orders-reversal-of-tariff-hike-for-band-a-electricity-customers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-orders-reversal-of-tariff-hike-for-band-a-electricity-customers/#respond Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=384582 The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the distribution companies (DISCOs) to reverse the recent tariff hike for Band A customers. This decision came on Tuesday following the adoption of a report presented by the House Committee on Power. NERC had recently announced an increase, requiring Band A customers [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-orders-reversal-of-tariff-hike-for-band-a-electricity-customers/feed/ 0 Atiku reacts to decision of House of Reps to take 50% salary cut https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-reacts-to-decision-of-house-of-reps-to-take-50-salary-cut/ https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-reacts-to-decision-of-house-of-reps-to-take-50-salary-cut/#respond Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:42:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383882 Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has commended the sacrifices of members of the House of Representatives as they decided to reduce their salaries by 50% for six months as a demonstration of solidarity and shared sacrifice with the Nigerian people who are currently experiencing economic challenges and food insecurity. He emphasizes that this [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/atiku-reacts-to-decision-of-house-of-reps-to-take-50-salary-cut/feed/ 0 House of Representatives Urges Suspension of Samoa Agreement Amid Controversy https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-urges-suspension-of-samoa-agreement-amid-controversy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-urges-suspension-of-samoa-agreement-amid-controversy/#respond Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:30:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382930 Amid ongoing controversy surrounding the Samoa Agreement, 88 members of the House of Representatives have moved a motion urging the Federal Government to suspend the implementation of the contentious accord until all clauses are thoroughly addressed and clarified. The Samoa Agreement, signed by the Federal Government with the European Union, has faced significant backlash, with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-urges-suspension-of-samoa-agreement-amid-controversy/feed/ 0 Minority Leader Urges FG to Declare State of Emergency on Cholera Outbreak https://www.theinfostride.com/minority-leader-urges-fg-to-declare-state-of-emergency-on-cholera-outbreak/ https://www.theinfostride.com/minority-leader-urges-fg-to-declare-state-of-emergency-on-cholera-outbreak/#respond Sat, 22 Jun 2024 10:00:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381105 Kingsley Chinda, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives (PDP-Rivers), has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on the cholera outbreak in the country. In a statement released on Saturday, Chinda emphasized the urgent need for a coordinated response from all stakeholders to address and contain the outbreak effectively. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/minority-leader-urges-fg-to-declare-state-of-emergency-on-cholera-outbreak/feed/ 0 Nigerian Parliament Blocks IOC Divestment https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-parliament-blocks-ioc-divestment/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-parliament-blocks-ioc-divestment/#respond Sat, 25 May 2024 23:30:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378908 The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution opposing the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission’s (NUPRC) authorization for International Oil Companies (IOCs) to divest until there is complete adherence to decommissioning guidelines and regulations outlined in the Petroleum Industry Act. The resolution, presented in a motion by Honourable Ikenga Ugochinyere, highlights concerns that many international [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-parliament-blocks-ioc-divestment/feed/ 0 House of Representatives Passes Bill to Reinstate Old National Anthem https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-passes-bill-to-reinstate-old-national-anthem/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-passes-bill-to-reinstate-old-national-anthem/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 19:30:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378643 The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to reinstate Nigeria’s old National Anthem, a move sponsored by the Majority Leader, Julius Ihonvbere. Despite opposition from some lawmakers, the bill was debated for a second reading and quickly advanced to a third reading amid a rowdy session. In parallel, the Nigerian Senate held a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-passes-bill-to-reinstate-old-national-anthem/feed/ 0 House of Representatives Calls for Exemption of Armed Forces from Airport Toll Fees https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-calls-for-exemption-of-armed-forces-from-airport-toll-fees/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-calls-for-exemption-of-armed-forces-from-airport-toll-fees/#respond Mon, 20 May 2024 21:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378500 The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to review the recent policy on airport toll gates, urging that members of the Armed Forces be exempted from toll payments. This resolution was reached on Tuesday following a motion presented by Abdulsamad Dasuki during a plenary session. The Federal Executive Council had recently announced [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-calls-for-exemption-of-armed-forces-from-airport-toll-fees/feed/ 0 House Committee Chairman Calls for Increased Investment in Federal Teaching Hospitals https://www.theinfostride.com/house-committee-chairman-calls-for-increased-investment-in-federal-teaching-hospitals/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-committee-chairman-calls-for-increased-investment-in-federal-teaching-hospitals/#respond Sun, 19 May 2024 12:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378378 The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Health Institutions, Amos Magaji, has called for sustained financial investment in federal teaching hospitals across Nigeria. This call aligns with the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, aimed at improving healthcare for citizens. Magaji made this appeal during an oversight visit of his committee [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-committee-chairman-calls-for-increased-investment-in-federal-teaching-hospitals/feed/ 0 House of Reps Orders Investigation into Genetically Modified Crops in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-orders-investigation-into-genetically-modified-crops-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-orders-investigation-into-genetically-modified-crops-in-nigeria/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 20:30:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378088 The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Agricultural Production and Services to launch a thorough investigation into the introduction of genetically modified (GM) crops in Nigeria by the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA). The decision was made following the adoption of a motion on the need to investigate the introduction of GM crops [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-orders-investigation-into-genetically-modified-crops-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 House of Representatives Calls for Suspension of CBN Cybercrime Policy https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-calls-for-suspension-of-cbn-cybercrime-policy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-calls-for-suspension-of-cbn-cybercrime-policy/#respond Thu, 09 May 2024 18:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377578 The House of Representatives has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of misinterpreting the Cybercrime Act and has called for the suspension of the policy based on this misinterpretation. The House made this declaration following a motion by Kingsley Chinda and 39 others on Thursday. Chinda stated that contrary to the circular issued by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-calls-for-suspension-of-cbn-cybercrime-policy/feed/ 0 House of Representatives to Investigate Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Missions https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-to-investigate-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-missions/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-to-investigate-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-missions/#respond Thu, 09 May 2024 15:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377568 The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Foreign Affairs to conduct a thorough investigation into the activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its missions. The decision came after a motion was moved by lawmaker Ben Etanabene of the PDP from Delta State during Thursday’s plenary session in Abuja. Etanabene highlighted the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-to-investigate-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-missions/feed/ 0 House of Representatives to Investigate Death of Four-Year-Old Pupil https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-to-investigate-death-of-four-year-old-pupil/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-to-investigate-death-of-four-year-old-pupil/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 11:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377480 The House of Representatives has taken a significant step in investigating the tragic death of four-year-old pupil Miguel Ovoke from Brickhall School, Abuja. The House has resolved to form a special Ad-hoc Committee to probe the circumstances surrounding the untimely demise of young Ovoke within a four-week timeframe, with further legislative action to follow upon [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-to-investigate-death-of-four-year-old-pupil/feed/ 0 House of Representatives to Review Laws Restricting Press Freedom https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-to-review-laws-restricting-press-freedom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-to-review-laws-restricting-press-freedom/#respond Fri, 03 May 2024 13:30:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377152 The House of Representatives has announced plans to engage the media in reviewing laws and practices that restrict press freedom in Nigeria. This review aims to address issues that hinder the media from effectively carrying out its constitutional role. Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akintunde Rotimi, made this known in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-to-review-laws-restricting-press-freedom/feed/ 0 House of Reps issue 21-day order to SEC and FRC to reconcile N45billion operational surplus https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-issue-21-day-order-to-sec-and-frc-to-reconcile-n45billion-operational-surplus/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-issue-21-day-order-to-sec-and-frc-to-reconcile-n45billion-operational-surplus/#respond Sat, 20 Apr 2024 06:03:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=376130 The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has mandated the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) to reconcile the N45 billion unremitted operating surplus from 2007 to 2021 within 21 days. During a public hearing on government revenue leakages in Abuja, the Chairman of the committee, Hon. Bamidele Salam issued the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-issue-21-day-order-to-sec-and-frc-to-reconcile-n45billion-operational-surplus/feed/ 0 PDP House of Representatives Members Demand Chairman’s Resignation https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-house-of-representatives-members-demand-chairmans-resignation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-house-of-representatives-members-demand-chairmans-resignation/#respond Sun, 07 Apr 2024 19:00:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=375136 Members of the House of Representatives from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called for the resignation of the party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, accusing him of collaborating with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Led by Chinyere Ukenga, the lawmakers made their demands known at a press briefing on Monday at the House [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-house-of-representatives-members-demand-chairmans-resignation/feed/ 0 Reps pass judicial officers salaries bill with CJN set to earn at least N5.39 million monthly https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-pass-judicial-officers-salaries-bill-with-cjn-set-to-earn-at-least-n5-39-million-monthly/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-pass-judicial-officers-salaries-bill-with-cjn-set-to-earn-at-least-n5-39-million-monthly/#respond Sun, 24 Mar 2024 08:32:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373904 The House of Representatives has passed a bill for an upward review of the salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits of judicial office holders in the country, with the Chief Justice of Nigeria expected to earn at least N5.39 million as total monthly basic salary and regular allowances. The bill which passed through the Third Reading [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-pass-judicial-officers-salaries-bill-with-cjn-set-to-earn-at-least-n5-39-million-monthly/feed/ 0 FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Seeks House Approval for N500 Billion Loan to Fund 2024 Budget https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-nyesom-wike-seeks-house-approval-for-n500-billion-loan-to-fund-2024-budget/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-nyesom-wike-seeks-house-approval-for-n500-billion-loan-to-fund-2024-budget/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373500 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has requested the House of Representatives to approve a N500 billion loan to finance the N1.147 trillion 2024 budget of the territory. Wike appeared before the House Committee on FCT on Monday to defend his budget proposal. During his presentation, the former Rivers State governor [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-nyesom-wike-seeks-house-approval-for-n500-billion-loan-to-fund-2024-budget/feed/ 0 National Assembly Set to Return to Renovated Chambers Next Month https://www.theinfostride.com/national-assembly-set-to-return-to-renovated-chambers-next-month/ https://www.theinfostride.com/national-assembly-set-to-return-to-renovated-chambers-next-month/#respond Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:00:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373057 After about one and a half years of construction, the main hallowed chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives are nearing completion, prompting lawmakers in both chambers to prepare to vacate the temporary chambers and relocate back to the main chambers next month. The upgraded and reconfigured hallowed chambers, being handled by Visible [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/national-assembly-set-to-return-to-renovated-chambers-next-month/feed/ 0 House of Reps Member Calls for Urgent Repair of Jalingo–Numan Road https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-member-calls-for-urgent-repair-of-jalingo-numan-road/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-member-calls-for-urgent-repair-of-jalingo-numan-road/#respond Sat, 09 Mar 2024 13:00:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=372642 The House of Representatives member for Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency in Taraba State, Sadiq Abbas Njiddah Tafida, has appealed for the immediate repair of the deteriorating Jalingo–Numan road in the Northeastern part of the country. The call comes amid the escalating hardships faced by commuters plying the route. The trunk A road, which serves as a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-member-calls-for-urgent-repair-of-jalingo-numan-road/feed/ 0 House of Reps to Investigate National Security Implications of Cryptocurrency Transactions https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-to-investigate-national-security-implications-of-cryptocurrency-transactions/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-to-investigate-national-security-implications-of-cryptocurrency-transactions/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=372411 The House of Representatives has announced plans to investigate the national security implications of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and other digital asset transactions. The decision came after the adoption of a motion by Rep. Isiaka Ibrahim (APC-Ogun) during plenary. In his motion, Isiaka highlighted the growing global concerns about the national security implications of cryptocurrency transactions, particularly [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-to-investigate-national-security-implications-of-cryptocurrency-transactions/feed/ 0 Reps Summons Minister and Agency Heads Over Port Concessions https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-summons-minister-and-agency-heads-over-port-concessions/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-summons-minister-and-agency-heads-over-port-concessions/#respond Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:00:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=372373 The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Blue Economy and Transport, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, along with other top officials, to address concerns over the handling of concessions of port infrastructure in Nigeria. The Chairman of the House Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation, Rep. Ibrahim Hamisu, expressed reservations about the methodology used in the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-summons-minister-and-agency-heads-over-port-concessions/feed/ 0 House of Reps Passes Bill for Second Reading, Seeking to Amend Constitution to Allow State Police https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-passes-bill-for-second-reading-seeking-to-amend-constitution-to-allow-state-police/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-passes-bill-for-second-reading-seeking-to-amend-constitution-to-allow-state-police/#respond Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:00:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=371126 The House of Representatives has approved a bill for the second reading, aiming to amend the 1999 constitution to permit the establishment of state police by the 36 states in the federation. Sponsored by Ben Kalu and 14 others, the bill comprises 18 clauses intending to amend 14 sections of the constitution, notably to transfer [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-passes-bill-for-second-reading-seeking-to-amend-constitution-to-allow-state-police/feed/ 0 House of Representatives Launches Probe into NCAT’s Sale of 2 Helicopters at 80% Discount https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-launches-probe-into-ncats-sale-of-2-helicopters-at-80-discount/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-launches-probe-into-ncats-sale-of-2-helicopters-at-80-discount/#respond Mon, 19 Feb 2024 02:32:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=371045 The House of Representatives has initiated a probe into the sale of two helicopters by the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) at an alleged 80% discount. The investigation aims to scrutinize the circumstances surrounding the sale and ascertain whether due process was followed in the transaction. The decision to investigate the helicopter sale reflects [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-launches-probe-into-ncats-sale-of-2-helicopters-at-80-discount/feed/ 0 House of Reps Probes States’ Utilisation of Increased FAAC Allocations https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-probes-states-utilisation-of-increased-faac-allocations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-probes-states-utilisation-of-increased-faac-allocations/#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2024 20:30:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370289 The House of Representatives has directed its Committees on Special Duties, National Planning, and Economic Development to investigate the spending and utilization of increased allocations from the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) by state governments. Additionally, the Committee on Inter-Governmental Affairs has been mandated to join the investigation and report back to the house within [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-probes-states-utilisation-of-increased-faac-allocations/feed/ 0 National Insecurity: House of Representatives urges Chief of Army Staff to establish military formation in Oron https://www.theinfostride.com/national-insecurity-house-of-representatives-urges-chief-of-army-staff-to-establish-military-formation-in-oron/ https://www.theinfostride.com/national-insecurity-house-of-representatives-urges-chief-of-army-staff-to-establish-military-formation-in-oron/#respond Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:30:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369952 The House of Representatives has called on the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, to establish a military formation in Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State to address the high level of kidnapping and armed robbery in the Oron/Mbo/Okobo/Udung Uko/Urueoffong Oruko Federal Constituency. This decision was reached following a motion brought [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/national-insecurity-house-of-representatives-urges-chief-of-army-staff-to-establish-military-formation-in-oron/feed/ 0 House of Representatives Vows to Strengthen Libel and Slander Laws to Protect Nigerians’ Dignity https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-vows-to-strengthen-libel-and-slander-laws-to-protect-nigerians-dignity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-vows-to-strengthen-libel-and-slander-laws-to-protect-nigerians-dignity/#respond Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:00:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369916 The House of Representatives has pledged to enhance libel and slander laws in Nigeria to safeguard the dignity of Nigerians against unjustified personal attacks. Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, made this declaration during a news conference in Abuja on Thursday. “I want to clarify that the House has no intention to suppress free speech; [...]

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