House of Representatives Archives

Ex-Reps member, Classic dumps PDP in Zamfara

NewsDeskNgNov 8, 2024November 8, 20240

A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon Kabiru Yahaya Classic has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Classic announced his defection on Thursday after meeting with the state APC Chairman, Alhaji Tukur Danfulani and the Chairman, Senator Abdul’aziz Yari Political Organization,...

How FG contributed to severe food shortages, smuggling

NewsDeskNgOct 9, 2024October 9, 20240

The House of Representatives has accused the federal government of contributing significantly to severe food shortages, high food prices, and smuggling in the country. The House stated that the government’s failure to implement the Export (Prohibition) Act, 2004, has led to severe food shortages, increased food insecurity, and a loss...

Angry youths attack Rep in Bauchi, accuse lawmaker of poor representation

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

The member representing Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency of Bauchi State in the House of Representatives, Adamu Hashimu Ranga, narrowly escaped being mobbed by angry youths who allegedly attacked his convoy in Ningi. According to reports, Ranga, who was elected in 2023 under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had attended the burial...

Reps move to investigate promotion stagnation in civil service

NewsDeskNgJul 3, 2024July 3, 20240

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate promotion stagnation in the Federal Civil Service from 2013 to 2023. This followed a motion moved by Rep. Salman Idris, the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Agric Colleges and Institutions in Abuja. He said that promotion remained the progression of civil servants,...

Democracy at 25: Nigeria on path of greatness

NewsDeskNgJun 12, 2024June 12, 20240

The deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says Nigeria is on a journey to nationhood to manifest her greatness in all spheres of development. Kalu made this statement on the heels of the silver jubilee celebrations of unbroken democratic rule in Nigeria. Recall that Nigeria returned to democratic practice...

Ex-Rep insists on EFCC probe of Wabote-led NCDMB, denies plot to stage protest

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2024May 21, 20240

A former member of the House of Representatives, Israel Sunny-Goli, has dismissed allegations that he is planning a protest to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to commence an investigation into investments made by the Nigerian Content development Monitoring Board, NCDMB, under Engr Simbi Kesiye Wabote. A group,...

Reps ask Nigerian Govt to exempt military personnel from paying at toll gates

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2024May 21, 20240

The House of Representatives has asked the Federal Government to review the recent policy on airport toll gates by ensuring that members of the Armed Forces are exempted from payment of tolls. This resolution was reached on Tuesday following a motion by Abdulsamad Dasuki during plenary. It would be recalled...

APC leadership crisis: Ex-NASS member, Esiaga asks NWC to set up caretaker committee in Abia

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2024May 21, 20240

An All Progressives Congress, APC, stalwart and former member of the House of Representatives, Nze Chikwem Esiaga, has decried the factional leadership crisis ravaging the Abia State chapter of the party. Esiaga regretted that the balkanization of the party in Abia has jeopardized many chances of the party to win...

Reps extend holiday by a week, to resume 23 April

NewsDeskNgApr 5, 2024April 5, 20240

The House of Representatives has extended its holiday by one week and is set to resume on 23rd April. The clerk of the House, Yahaya Danzaria announced the extension on Thursday in a statement. It would be recalled that the House was scheduled to resume on 16th April, however, it...

Reps vow to investigate utilization of COVID-19 funds

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 2023October 17, 20230

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the utilisation of funds disbursed to government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for COVID-19 intervention. This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Nyampa Zakari (APC-Adamawa) at plenary on Tuesday. Moving the motion, Zakari said that the COVID-19 outbreak was a...