House of Representatives
BREAKING: Reps Approves Bill To Increase Lagos LGAs To 57
The House of Representatives has approved a bill. The bill seeks to increase the number of local government areas (LGAs) in Lagos State from 20 to 57. This move aims to accommodate the state’s 37 Development Area Councils as full-fledged LGAs. The proposed legislation has a title. It is “A Bill for an Act to […]
Rivers Emergency Rule: National Assembly in Rowdy session
The declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu has ignited intense debate among lawmakers. A heated argument erupted in the House of Representatives, with two female lawmakers, Marie Ebikake (PDP, Bayelsa) and Blessing Amadi (PDP, Rivers), engaging in a shouting match over the constitutionality of the President’s decision. The […]
Reps Urge FG to Provide Urgent Relief to Flood Victims
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to provide relief materials to communities affected by flooding in Edo State. The affected communities, including Ekeke and Amoya-Otuo in Owan East Local Government Area, have been displaced due the flooding. The flooding, which occurred recently, has caused widespread destruction of homes, infrastructure, farmlands, and […]
Reps Summons Chevron, Oando, 46 Others Over N9.4trn Debt
A number of oil corporations have failed to make their mandatory payments There are considerable outstanding debts owing by oil firms to the Federation Account, and the House of Representatives has begun a series of investigative hearings with the intention of settling these arrears. Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr., the spokesman for the House of Representatives, […]
Prioritise Development Over Creation of New States
The proposal to create 31 new states in Nigeria has received mixed reactions from citizens. Proponents believe it will intensify development across the country, while opponents fear it will lead to more bureaucratic drains on the nation’s purse. The editorial board of The Guardian argues that instead of creating new states, the focus should be […]
Tax Reform: Rep Invites Stakeholders for Public Hearing
House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, has reiterated the legislative body’s commitment to considering proposals and recommendations from stakeholders on the four tax reform bills. The bills, which include the Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill, aim to diversify Nigeria’s revenue base, promote […]
Reps to Debate Insurance Reform
A bill aiming for thorough reform of the nation’s insurance sector is scheduled to be considered at the committee of the whole by the House of Representatives. After completing its second reading in the House, the bill that was sent to it by the Senate to seek concurrence has been sent to the committee of […]
Reps to Probe Osun Crisis, ask IGP to Restore Order
In a resolution that was passed during plenary on Wednesday, the House of Representatives made a decision to investigate the crisis that has occurred in Osun state. The crisis has resulted in the deaths of approximately six individuals, and several others have been injured. The House of Representatives asked the Inspector General of Police to […]
Reps Summon INEC Chair Over Delayed Assembly Bye-Elections
The House of Representatives has taken a significant step to address the delay in conducting bye-elections for vacant seats in the National and State Assemblies. The House has mandated its Committee on Electoral Matters to invite INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, to explain the reasons behind the delay. The decision was made during plenary, following […]