House of Representatives

The People's Democratic Party of Nigeria has lost another as a prominent member, Hon. Samuel Onuigbo, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).Onuigbo is one of the the oldest members of the House of Representatives.…

Rep. Yusuf Gadji, the Sponsor of Police Reforms Bill and the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Navy, says the  Bill  will ensure greater policing system in the country.Gadji made this known  when the eighth…

The House of Representatives Committee on National Planning and Economic Development has expressed concern over the non-payment of salaries of 19 new staff of the Nigerian Institute for Social and Economic Research (NISER) since…

The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says operatives of the corps will begin to bear arms to curtail the excesses of road users in the country. SEE ALSO: Kebbi State Begins Registration For Youth…

The House of Representatives Committee on Ethics and Privileges has restated its commitment to ensuring adherence to the Code of Conduct among members of the green chamber.The Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Kolawale Lawal…

The minority caucus in the House of Representatives on Wednesday condemned the alleged killing of peaceful and unarmed protesters by suspected security operatives at Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos, on Tuesday.The lawmakers expressed…

Mr Mike Omogbehin, immediate past House of Representatives member (Okitipupa/Irele constituency), has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).Omogbehin, also a member of…

Zulum stated that the number of displaced persons living in the camps was simply too large for any single government or NGO to feed in perpetuity.

The House of Representatives has called for a review of Nigeria’s foreign policy with a view to liberate the black man from racial of oppression  and discrimination across the world.SEE ALSO: President Moon Thanks Nigeria, Gabon, France…

Members of House of Representatives have rejected the recommendation of Castration as the capital punishment for Rapists.Considering the rising cases of sexual violence in Nigeria, lawmaker James Faleke raised the motion of castrating…

Benjamin Kalu who represents Bende Federal constituency, Abia state has lamented the National Assembly is no longer safe.This is coming after burglars broke into the lawmaker's office.Speaking to newsmen, Kalu disclosed that the…

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on investigation of Federal Government abandoned properties across the nation says the value of such properties has been put at N230 billion. SEE ALSO: Next Lagos Governor and burden of housing…

President Muhammadu Buhari has gotten an approval from the House of Representatives to obtain a N850bn loan to fund the 2020 budget.The House of Representatives approved the loan at the plenary session on Tuesday.…

Two congressmen of the United States House of Representatives, Steve Chabot and Chris Smith, have shown concern over the alleged violation of human rights under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, following the plans to return…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the palliatives provided by the Federal Government at this time of lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic must reach all Nigerians in need.Gbajabiamila said…

As the House of Representatives considers passing a stimulus bill to ensure free electricity supply for two months, Nigerians have expressed feelings for the proposal. SEE ALSO: NECO to Sanction Schools Charging Above N9,850 for…

Usman Bello Kumo, a House of Representatives member from Gombe state, has been expelled by the state chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) over alleged anti-party activities.The state party leaders in a letter to the national…

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Rep. Yussuf Buba (APC-Adamawa) has set up a fund and donated all his monthly salaries to his constituents against the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.SEE ALSO:…

Members of the house of representatives have cast votes in favor of the bill seeking to empower states to regulate electricity and the declaration of public holidays.This was done at the plenary session on Tuesday,…

The House of Representatives on Monday, said  it would consider better budgetary allocation for the Nigerian Navy in the 2021 Appropriation Bill. SEE ALSO: Semenya switches to 200m in bid to Compete at Tokyo Olympics Rep. Yusuf Gadgi,…

Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila has urged members to attend Thursday’s plenary dedicated to seeking solutions to high rate of out of school children in the country.Gbajabiamila who made the announcement…

The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved Thursday a 8.3 billion dollar emergency spending bill to respond to the outbreak of the new coronavirus. SEE ALSO: 20 Firefighters who Battled California Blazes Head to Australia The 96-1 vote came…