National Assembly

Oct
31
2024
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House Of Reps Ask Keyamo To Revoke Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church Airstrip Licence

House Of Reps Ask Keyamo To Revoke Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church Airstrip Licence

National Assembly, News Flash, Religion
Reps Ask Keyamo To Revoke Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church Airstrip Licence The House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace to stop the issuance of airstrip licenses to private individuals and organizations while calling for the withdrawal of already approved ones granted to Living Faith Church and private individuals and organizations, to safeguard national security. This followed the adoption of an urgent motion titled “NEED TO STOP ISSUANCE OF AIRSTRIP LICENSE TO PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COUNTRY by Rep Sulaiman Abubakar Gumi during plenary in Abuja. Moving the motion, Gumi noted that the…
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Oct
28
2024
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Reps Member Alex Mascot Ikwechegh In Police Custody For Assaulting Bolt Driver

Reps Member Alex Mascot Ikwechegh In Police Custody For Assaulting Bolt Driver

Abia State, Crime, Human Rights, National Assembly, News Flash
Reps Member Alex Mascot Ikwechegh In Police Custody For Assaulting Bolt Driver The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a lawmaker for assaulting a driver in the nation’s capital. Police spokesperson for the Command, Josephine Adeh, confirmed that Alex Mascot Ikwechegh “is at the Maitama Police Station undergoing questioning”. In a statement on Monday, the Command said the Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya reported the matter to the Command. In a now-viral video, the House of Representatives member was seen slapping the Bolt driver. Ikwechegh represents Aba North & South Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber on the platform…
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Oct
20
2024
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Hon. Obinna Aguocha’s Local Content Capitalization Bill As A Legislative Epoch – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba Ohafia)

Hon. Obinna Aguocha’s Local Content Capitalization Bill As A Legislative Epoch – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba Ohafia)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash
HON. OBINNA AGUOCHA’S LOCAL CONTENT CAPITALIZATION BILL AS A LEGISLATIVE EPOCH. On the 17th of October, 2024, the federal legislative House sitting in Abuja captured in its publication a bill to ensure mandatory patronage of locally produced goods ably sponsored by Honorable Obi Aguocha, the member representing Ikwuano and Umuahia Federal Constituency and also a member of the Labour Party. This bill we're told followed a consolidation of three House Bills, 85, 1007, and 1330 sponsored respectively by Honorable Obi Aguocha from Abia State, Honorable Nnamdi Ezechi representing Ndokwa, Ukwuani Constituency from Delta state, and Honorable Jesse Okey Onuakulusi representing…
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Oct
19
2024
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Bill To Ensure Mandatory Patronage Of Locally Produced Goods Scales 2nd Reading In House Of Representative

Bill To Ensure Mandatory Patronage Of Locally Produced Goods Scales 2nd Reading In House Of Representative

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash
BILL TO ENSURE MANDATORY PATRONAGE OF LOCALLY PRODUCED GOODS SCALES 2ND READING IN HOUSE OF REP A Bill for an Act for mandatory procurement (First Option) of locally made products, goods and services by government ministries, departments and agencies in order to encourage local manufacturers and indigenous companies on Thursday passed Second Reading in the House of Representatives. The bill (HBs. 85, 1007 and 1330) is sponsored by Hon. Obi Aguocha,Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi and Hon. Jesse Okey – Joe Onuakalusi. Leading the debate on the bill, Hon. Obi Aguocha, representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency, Abia State said the bill…
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Oct
17
2024
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“EFCC Unconstitutionally Established, Unlawful Organization’ – Olisa Agbakoba Writes National Assembly

“EFCC Unconstitutionally Established, Unlawful Organization’ – Olisa Agbakoba Writes National Assembly

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash
“EFCC Unconstitutionally Established, Unlawful Organisation” – Agbakoba Writes National Assembly Popular lawyer Olisa Agbakoba has written to both chambers of the National Assembly, pointing out that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was “unconstitutionally established.” This comes as the Senior Advocate of Nigeria highlighted the difficulties occasioned by constitutional hurdles in the fight against corruption. In two separate letters to the Senate and House of Representatives, dated October 14, 2024, Agbakoba stated, “I very strongly believe the EFCC is unconstitutionally established. The powers under which it was established go beyond the powers of the National Assembly. The EFCC is an…
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Oct
13
2024
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Proposed Bola Ahmed Tinubu University, Aba, ABIA State – Chief Eme Uche Commends Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu

Proposed Bola Ahmed Tinubu University, Aba, ABIA State – Chief Eme Uche Commends Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash
Proposed Bola Ahmed Tinubu, University, Aba, Abia State. Without much ado, it's pertinent to encourage all Abia people to lend our unalloyed support to Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu for proposing the establishment of a language university in the commercial city of Aba. It is indeed commendable that Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu is advocating for the establishment of such an institution that would not only enhance educational opportunities but also promote cultural diversity and strengthen the local economy. The Language university will also foster linguistic proficiency, attract scholars, and create jobs. Together, let’s support this visionary proposal and contribute to the…
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Oct
10
2024
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Tension As House Of Reps Begins Move To Investigate Buhari’s Government

Tension As House Of Reps Begins Move To Investigate Buhari’s Government

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Tension As House Of Reps Begins Move To Investigate Buhari’s Govt The House of Representatives has unveiled plans to launch a comprehensive investigation into the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit scheme, which was initiated by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. The decision follows the adoption of a motion of Urgent Public Importance brought forward by Hon. Ibrahim Aliyu during the plenary session on Wednesday. The scheme, established through Executive Order No. 007, was designed to address Nigeria’s significant infrastructure deficit by encouraging private sector participation in road development. Under the program, private companies that invest in…
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Oct
01
2024
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Ginger Onwusibe’s Reps Committee Orders Nigerian Correctional Service To Produce Bobrisky’s Prison CCTV Footage

Ginger Onwusibe’s Reps Committee Orders Nigerian Correctional Service To Produce Bobrisky’s Prison CCTV Footage

National Assembly, Crime, News Flash
Reps Orders Nigerian Correctional Service To Produce Bobrisky’s Prison CCTV Footage The House of Representatives joint committee investigating the N15 million bribery allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS) has ordered the NCS to provide CCTV footage of Bobrisky’s prison stay. At the investigative hearing on Monday, NCS representatives explained Bobrisky’s transfer from the Medium Correctional Centre to Maximum Correctional Centre in Ikoyi after 10 days. A Deputy Controller General of NCS, Michael Benson in charge of the Medium Correctional Centre disclosed this in his presentation. But the committee, not satisfied with the…
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Sep
30
2024
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House Of Reps Bar Journalists From Covering Bobrisky, VeryDarkMan And EFCC Hearing

House Of Reps Bar Journalists From Covering Bobrisky, VeryDarkMan And EFCC Hearing

Crime, National Assembly, News Flash
Reps Bar Journalists From Covering Bobrisky, VeryDarkMan And EFCC Hearing The Nigerian House of Representatives has barred journalists from covering the investigative hearing involving Idris Okuneye (aka Bobrisky), Martins Otse (aka VeryDarkMan) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Allegations of bribery have been levelled against the EFCC in the case of money laundry charge against Bobrisky. The allegations emanated from VeryDarkMan (VDM), a social media influencer. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) was also fingered in the disturbing allegations by VDM. It was alleged that the EFCC dropped money laundering charges filed against Bobrisky upon collection of the sum…
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Sep
28
2024
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Bribery Scandal: Reps Invite EFCC Chairman, VDM, Bobrisky

Bribery Scandal: Reps Invite EFCC Chairman, VDM, Bobrisky

Crime, National Assembly, News Flash
Alleged Bribery: Reps Invite EFCC Chairman, VDM, Bobrisky Following the House of Representatives resolution to investigate allegations of bribery against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Joint Committees of the House has extended an invitation to the chairman of the commission Ola Olukoyode. In a letter dated 27th September 2024, the committee asked the EFCC Chairman and the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service to appear on Monday the 30th, with all officers involved in the allegation. The allegation of bribery against the anti-graft agency and the Nigeria Correctional Service followed a trending social media voice conversation…
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