Tag: House of Representatives

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Tinubu Seeks Constitutional Backing for State Police

President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026 to the House of Representatives, seeking constitutional approval for the establishment of state police services across the country. In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, the President said the […]

National

Reps Push Stronger Rehabilitation Framework For Human Trafficking Survivors

The House of Representatives is advocating a coordinated national framework to strengthen the rehabilitation and reintegration of Nigerians rescued from human trafficking, particularly those returning from Mali and other West African countries. The call follows concerns that many survivors remain vulnerable to exploitation and re-trafficking due to inadequate rehabilitation and limited economic opportunities after their […]

Crime Watch

Reps Probe ₦1.3bn Budget Allocation to Alleged Fake Agency

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the inclusion of more than ₦1.3 billion for the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) in the 2026 Appropriation Framework. The decision followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Yusuf Gagdi, who questioned how the allocation was included in the proposed […]

National

Reps Pay Tribute to Late Lawmaker, Adjourn Plenary

The House of Representatives has adjourned plenary in honour of the late member representing Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency, Yaya Bauchi Tongo, who died on June 12 at the age of 62 after a brief illness. The House resumed sitting after a two-week legislative recess, with proceedings beginning on a sombre note as lawmakers were formally notified […]

Reps Urge FG to Summon Libyan Ambassador Over Super Eagles’ Ill-Treatment
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17 Reps Members Defect to NDC Amid Ongoing Political Realignments

No fewer than 17 members of the House of Representatives have defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, in a move that underscores shifting political alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defections were formally announced during plenary on Tuesday. Among the lawmakers who joined the NDC are Yusuf […]

Politics

House Minority Caucus Flags Alleged Alterations in Gazetted Tax Laws, Seeks Deeper Probe

The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has raised serious concerns over alleged illegal alterations in recently gazetted tax laws, following discrepancies identified between versions passed by the National Assembly and those published in official records. The controversy began after a member of the House, Hon. Abdulsamad Dasuki, alerted lawmakers to the circulation of an authorized […]

Headlines Politics

Tax Law ‘Alteration’ Dispute: Reps Minority Caucus Urges FG to Suspend Implementation

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to suspend the implementation of the newly enacted tax reform laws amid growing allegations of alterations to the versions passed by the National Assembly. The demand follows recent comments by the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax […]

Top Stories

Reps Launch Probe Into Billions Lost From Container Diversion, Customs Duty Leakages

Abuja, November 12, 2025 – The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate massive revenue losses resulting from the diversion of containers, unremitted customs duties, and excise duty irregularities across Nigeria’s ports and bonded terminals. The decision followed a motion by Hon. Hassan Hussain, who raised alarm over what he described as widespread malpractice and […]

Headlines National

JUST IN: Reps Go Into Closed Session As Local Contractors Storm National Assembly

The House of Representatives on Wednesday entered a closed-door session following a protest by local contractors who stormed the National Assembly complex over unpaid debts reportedly owed by several ministries and agencies. The contractors, who arrived in large numbers, demanded immediate action from lawmakers to compel relevant government bodies to settle outstanding payments for completed […]

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