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  1. Opposition Forces Suspension of Tax Reforms Debate in Nigeria’s House of Representatives

    Nigeria Opposition Forces Suspension of Tax Reforms Debate in Nigeria’s House of Representatives

    The Nigerian House of Representatives has indefinitely suspended the debate on the controversial Tax Reforms Bills after intense opposition from lawmakers and governors, particularly from the northern states. Concerns about regional disparities and the potential negative impact on northern...
  2. House of Representatives Says No to Six-Year Single Term for Nigerian Presidents

    Nigeria House of Representatives Says No to Six-Year Single Term for Nigerian Presidents

    The Nigerian House of Representatives has rejected a bill proposing a six-year single term for the presidency. Sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP, Imo), the bill was debated and dismissed on November 21. It also included provisions for rotating the presidency and introducing a second vice...
  3. Bill for Nigerians Abroad to Vote Clears Second Reading

    Nigeria Bill for Nigerians Abroad to Vote Clears Second Reading

    A bill to amend Nigeria’s constitution for diaspora voting has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. Co-sponsored by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen and Sodeeq Abdullahi, the legislation seeks to include Nigerians abroad in the electoral process. The bill now moves to the...
  4. House of Reps Presses Tinubu to Submit 2025 Budget Without Further Delays

    Nigeria House of Reps Presses Tinubu to Submit 2025 Budget Without Further Delays

    The House of Representatives criticized President Tinubu's administration for delays in submitting the 2025 budget, urging compliance with the Fiscal Responsibility Act. Lawmakers stressed that late submissions hinder their ability to perform oversight and ensure fiscal responsibility...
  5. House of Reps Writes to Canada, Seeks Prosecution of Nigerian Woman for Ethnic Hate Speech

    Nigeria House of Reps Writes to Canada, Seeks Prosecution of Nigerian Woman for Ethnic Hate Speech

    The Nigerian House of Representatives has called on the Canadian government to investigate and prosecute Patience Amaka Sunnberger for threatening mass violence against Nigerian ethnic groups. The House emphasizes the need for international cooperation to prevent potential escalation and uphold...
  6. Nigerian Lawmakers Demand Review of Samoa Agreement Amidst LGBT Rights Concerns

    Nigeria Nigerian Lawmakers Demand Review of Samoa Agreement Amidst LGBT Rights Concerns

    Nigerian lawmakers urge suspension of the Samoa Agreement with EU over controversial "gender equality" clause. Concerns about LGBT rights conflict with national laws. Government officials assure alignment with Nigerian values. The House of Representatives calls for investigation amid public...
  7. Nigerian Lawmakers Dismiss Bribery Allegations from Binance Amid Crypto Controversy

    Nigeria Nigerian Lawmakers Dismiss Bribery Allegations from Binance Amid Crypto Controversy

    The latest development in Nigeria's cryptocurrency saga unfolds as the House of Representatives refutes bribery allegations from Binance. Amidst tax evasion charges and regulatory scrutiny, the legislative body vows to probe the escape of a Binance executive. The Nigerian House of...
  8. Nigerians Divided Over Judiciary Salary Hike: Will Justice Be Compromised?

    Nigeria Nigerians Divided Over Judiciary Salary Hike: Will Justice Be Compromised?

    The House of Representatives has approved a bill aimed at bolstering the salaries and allowances of judicial office holders across Nigeria, following its transmission by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The bill, passed on Wednesday, seeks to significantly enhance the monthly remuneration of...
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    Metro Budget defence: You can’t spend N29m to renovate toilets, Reps tell Nat’l Theatre boss – Vanguard News Nigeria

    THE House of Representatives Committee on Tourism and Culture, yesterday, queried the General Manager of National Theatre, Dr Stella Oyedepo, for spending N29 million to renovate toilets. Oyedepo while reviewing her 2018 budget performance told the lawmakers that she expended N29 million to …...
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    Politics $1bn Insurgency Fund: House Orders Audit of Excess Crude Account – Thisdaylive

    The House of Representatives thursday directed its Committee on Finance to investigate the current value of the Excess Crude Account (ECA) and to among other things, determine if the federal government’s share had been tampered with following the recent approval of the National Executive Council...
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    Politics NASS Report Card: 600 Bills, 600 Motions in One Year of 8th Assembly

    Today, June 9 2016, marks exactly one year since Bauchi born Barrister Yakubu Dogara emerged as Speaker of the House of Representatives in an unprecedented, keenly contested election in the political history of Nigeria since 1960. The score card below is culled from the statement written by...
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