…Accuse Security personnel of extorting Commercial drivers to pay bribes The House of Representatives on Thursday expressed grave concern over excessive security checkpoints along Onitsha-Enugu expressway and extortion of commercial drivers plying the route. Worried by the development, the House called on all the Security Agencies to reduce the number of checkpoints and ensure that security operatives act within the bounds of the law and do not use their positions to harass or exploit Citizens. The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Amobi…
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Reps Minority Caucus Reject New Petrol Prices, Says Decision Is Ill-timed, Insensitive
By Ebriku John Friday The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives vehemently condemns the recent announcement by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to increase the price of petrol. This was stated in a statement signed by Rep Kingsley Chinda, Minority Leader, House of Representatives, yesterday, titled: “Reverse Petrol Prices Now”, saying the development was not only ill-timed but also grossly insensitive to the harsh economic conditions currently being experienced by Nigerians across the country. “At a time when the nation is grappling with unprecedented economic challenges, including rising…
Read More50 Lawmakers Fault Call for Removal, Rally Support For Kyari, Farouk
…Warns Investigative Committee Against Being Partial Fifty members of the House of Representatives on Thursday rallied support for the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, Mele Kyar and the Chief Executive of the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed The lawmakers faulted the calls for the removal of Kyari and Farouk and described the move as premature and done in and fate. The lawmakers led by Hon. Billy Famous Osawaru ( Edo State) said the call for the sacking of Kyari…
Read MoreImproved Revenue, Infrastructure: Reps Commend FCT Minister, Wike, Tamuno
Following the glaring infrastructural development projects in the Federal Capital Territory, members of the House of Representatives’ Committee on FCT, led by Hon. Aliyu Muktar Betara has applauded the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, urging him to keep up the good work. The lawmakers who spoke during an interactive session with the Group Managing Director of Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL), Dr. Moreen Tamuno applauded her ingenuity towards improved revenue generation since her assumption of office. While presenting her scorecard and strategy adopted in the turnaround of…
Read MoreReps Panel Faults FCT Park And Pay Arrangement
…Queries 60 percent revenue share to concessionaires By Ebriku John Friday A house of representatives committee has faulted the park and pay arrangement of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). In an interactive session with Chinedum Elechi, mandate secretary in charge of the transportation secretariat, the house committee on federal capital territory said residents and motorists in the nation’s capital are being harassed by those employed to enforce the policy. FCTA reintroduced the park and pay policy into the nation’s capital in August, 2023, after signing an agreement with two…
Read MoreReps Committee Queries WAEC Over N5bn Loan For Purchase Of Customised Calculator
The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Examination Bodies has queried the West African Examination Council (WAEC), Nigeria over a N5 billion loan it obtained in 2022 for the purchase of a customised calculator. Chairman of the Committee, Hon Oforji Oboku, during an investigative hearing with the Registrar of the examination body on Tuesday demanded that relevant documents in respect to the loan be made available at the next sitting. The Register was represented by Dr Amos Josiah Dangut, Head of National Office, WAEC Nigeria. Other WAEC officials at the…
Read MoreReps C’tte Meets Defence Minister, CDS Over Presidential Directive On Military Farming Monday
…As Defence C’tte Chair Hails Tinubu Over LG Autonomy, Says It’ll Address Security Challenges House of Representatives Committee on Defence will be meeting with the Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa on Monday find how the military plan to carry out the presidential directives to the Armed Forces to ensure that all the land they have is cultivated. The Chairman of Committee, Benson who stated this when he spoke with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, thanked President Bola Tinubu for mandating…
Read MoreReps Ask Umahi To Revoke East-West Road Contract Over Poor Execution
The House of Representatives has asked the Minister of Works, David Umahi to immediately revoke the contract for the construction of flooded East-West Road awarded to Rock Result Nigeria Limited and other contracts and re-award same to a company with expertise and capacity. This followed a motion on the “need to revoke the contract for thecConstruction of flooded sections of the East-West road connecting major communities in Bayelsa State” moved by Hon. Obok Oforjil during plenary in Abuja. Moving the motion, Oforjil stated that the East-West Road is one of…
Read MoreJune 12 Highlights Nigeria’s Commitment To Democracy – Comrade Ike
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Press Corps, Comrade Grace Ike has extended heartfelt congratulations to all Nigerians on the occasion of this year’s Democracy Day celebrations. Ike said the annual celebration on June 12 highlights the nation’s commitment to democracy and honors the sacrifices made for the country’s democratic freedoms. “June 12 holds a unique place in the hearts of Nigerians, symbolizing our collective aspiration for freedom, justice, and equitable governance,” Ike, who is also Vice Chairman of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, FCT…
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