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  1. Nigerians Embrace Proposed Bill for Extended Bereavement Leave

    Nigeria Nigerians Embrace Proposed Bill for Extended Bereavement Leave

    The House of Representatives has moved a step closer to granting five months of bereavement leave to both male and female workers who have lost their spouses, as a bill proposing this measure has passed its second reading. Presented by Saidu Abdullahi (APC-Niger) during Tuesday's plenary...
  2. Nigerians Outraged Over Reported Misappropriation of $300 Million Antimalaria Fund - Perm Sec and Minister Summoned by Reps

    Nigeria Nigerians Outraged Over Reported Misappropriation of $300 Million Antimalaria Fund - Perm Sec and Minister Summoned by Reps

    The House of Representatives Committee on Malaria, HIV/AIDS, and Tuberculosis has taken decisive action in response to the alleged misappropriation of $300 million in antimalarial funds. Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Mohammed Pate, has been summoned to appear before the committee...
  3. President Tinubu's Bid for Student Loan Bill Met with Doubt and Distrust Among Nigerians

    Nigeria President Tinubu's Bid for Student Loan Bill Met with Doubt and Distrust Among Nigerians

    President Bola Tinubu has reached out to the House of Representatives, urging consideration for the student loan bill, seeking to reform the Higher Education Student Loan Scheme. Presented during Thursday's plenary session by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, the bill aims to address issues surrounding...
  4. Backlash as House of Representatives Claims N100,000 Minimum Wage Essential for Survival

    Nigeria Backlash as House of Representatives Claims N100,000 Minimum Wage Essential for Survival

    The House of Representatives has taken a significant step in addressing the economic hardships faced by Nigerian workers by establishing an ad-hoc committee to explore the implementation of living wages. The move follows the unanimous adoption of a motion sponsored by 40 members, led by Aliyu...
  5. Binance Executives Face Arrest as House Committee Digs into Cryptocurrency's Alleged Financial Crimes

    Nigeria Binance Executives Face Arrest as House Committee Digs into Cryptocurrency's Alleged Financial Crimes

    The House of Representatives has undertaken a motion to investigate the potential national security implications arising from cryptocurrency and digital asset transactions. The inquiry also extends to scrutinizing the e-naira's current status on the global cryptocurrency platform, including the...
  6. No Surprises as Nigerian Lawmakers Reject Bill Proposing President to Secure Over 50% Votes in Presidential Election

    Nigeria No Surprises as Nigerian Lawmakers Reject Bill Proposing President to Secure Over 50% Votes in Presidential Election

    The House of Representatives in Nigeria rejected a crucial bill proposing electoral reforms. Sponsored by Awaji-inombek Abiante from the People's Democratic Party (PDP), the bill aimed to change the conditions for declaring winners in presidential and governorship elections. Currently...
  7. Mixed Reactions Trail NEF Chairman's Backing of Parliamentary System Amendment

    Nigeria Mixed Reactions Trail NEF Chairman's Backing of Parliamentary System Amendment

    The Chairman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Ango Abdullahi, has publicly supported the proposed amendment to the Nigerian constitution, advocating a shift back to the parliamentary system of government. Mr. Abdullahi expressed his endorsement during a meeting with members of the House of...
  8. House Backs Change: State Police Bill Passes Second Reading Amid Insecurity Woes

    Nigeria House Backs Change: State Police Bill Passes Second Reading Amid Insecurity Woes

    A Constitution Amendment Bill proposing the introduction of state police successfully advanced to the second reading in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by 13 members and backed by a majority of lawmakers, the bill addresses concerns of political victimization by state governors...
  9. Nigerians Doubt Wale Edun's Claim of an Improving Economy At Lawmakers Meeting

    Nigeria Nigerians Doubt Wale Edun's Claim of an Improving Economy At Lawmakers Meeting

    In a candid and interactive session before the House of Representatives, Wale Edun, Nigeria's Finance Minister and Coordinator for the Economy, delivered a robust statement asserting that the country's economy is now in a significantly improved state compared to its condition when President Bola...
  10. Reps Scrap N5B Presidential Yacht Funding, Reallocates Funds to Student Loans

    Nigeria Reps Scrap N5B Presidential Yacht Funding, Reallocates Funds to Student Loans

    The Nigerian House of Representatives has removed a 5 billion naira allocation designated for the Presidential Yacht from the 2023 supplementary budget. This decision was explained by Abubakar Bichi, the Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, who stated that the lawmakers took into...
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    Business DSTV: Reps C’ttee Vows To Implement Pay-As-You-Go Package – P.M.EXPRESS Nigeria News

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    Politics Keep your salaries, return the Camry cars – Vanguard News

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    Politics ‘Why lawmakers should drop bill seeking immunity for principal officers’ – The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

    https://guardian.ng/politics/why-lawmakers-should-drop-bill-seeking-immunity-for-principal-officers/ [FILES] Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila. Photo: TWITTER/FEMIGBAJA Read more via The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News – https://ift.tt/2TvNudA Get...
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    Politics Nigerians sue Gbajabiamila, house of Reps members over plan to spend N5bn on 400 cars – Laila’s Blog

    Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives and all members have been sued by some concerned Nigerians for wanting to spend N5billion to buy … Read more via Nigeria News | Laila’s Blog – https://ift.tt/39Q5aHg Get More Nigeria Political News
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    Metro BREAKING: Police detain House of Reps member, Shina Peller, in Lagos - Punch Newspaper

    The police in Lagos State have reportedly arrested and detained a member of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller at the Moroko Police Station. Peller, who is representing... Read more
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    Politics House Seeks Buhari’s Intervention in Enugu Airport Closure – Thisdaylive

    House of Representatives has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene and ensure the immediate commencement of work at Akanu Ibiam Airport in Enugu, six weeks after its closure without rehabilitation or reconstruction. At the resumption of plenary wednesday, House Deputy Minority...
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    Politics Gbajabiamila Under Fire For Threatening To Report Service Chiefs To Buhari – Naijaloaded

    The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has come under attack over his recent threat to report the service chiefs to President Muhammadu Buhari, for failing to honour an invitation to a meeting on security. Gbajabiamila gave the warning … Read more via Naijaloaded |...
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    Politics Xenophobia: Bring Perpetrators Of Violence To Book, Reps Tell Buhari – Sahara Reporters

    The House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that all perpetrators of violence against Nigerians in South Africa are brought to book. In a statement on Wednesday, Chairman of the committee, Yusuf Yakub, said the lower legislative...
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    Politics House Of Reps Summons CBN, NNPC, Others – Nairaland

    The House of Representatives has summoned heads of four government agencies to appear before it, Igbere TV reports. The agencies include the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria National Petroleum Coperation (NNPC), Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Customs. The decision...
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    Politics Killing of three policemen in Taraba an international embarrassment — Reps Minority caucus – Vanguard News

    Minority caucus of the House of Representatives has said that the killing of three intelligence officers by military personnel in Taraba State is an international embarrassment.... Read more via Vanguard News – https://ift.tt/31skju1 Get More Nigeria Political News
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