The House of Representatives, on Thursday, has hinted on the need to declare a state of emergency on malaria given the spate of the bacterial disease across the country. To this end, the House called on the Federal Government to subsidise malaria drugs if it cannot make them free at all government-owned health centres for…
The House of Representatives is to investigate the money expended on the postponed 2023 population and housing census by the National Population Commission (NPC). The house made this resolution on Wednesday following a motion from Honourable Dominic Okafor drawing attention of the lawmakers to the 200 billion naira spent so far on the census. The…
A Public affairs analyst based in Delta state Efe Odhomor, has applauded moves by the House of Representatives to put convicted kidnappers in jail for life describing it as long over due The House of Representatives is proposing life imprisonment, without option of fine, for anyone convicted for kidnapping and hostage taking in the country. However,…
The House of Representatives has responded to public criticism regarding its ever-expanding number of standing committees, which has now reached 134, even in the face of economic challenges affecting the country. Appointed by Speaker Rep. Tajudeen Abbas back in June, these 134 committees had been tasked with managing the affairs of the 10th House of…
The House of Representatives has resolved to intervene in the lingering disagreement between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over an unpaid eight-month salary. The resolution was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Paul Nnamchi (LP-Enugu State) and co-sponsored by Rep. Aminu Jaji (APC-Zamfara), Rep. Julius…
The House of Representatives has mandated its committee on aviation to investigate the hike in international flight fares and poor service delivery by foreign airlines operating in Nigeria. This, it said, was to curb unwholesome practices by airlines and ensure that flight fares were at par with that of neighbouring countries. It also called on…
The House of Representatives has summoned singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, to appear before it. The House, through its Committee on Justice, Youth, and Legislative Compliance, also invited Mohbad’s manager. Jiggy Adeoye, In a letter dated Oct. 26, signed by the Committee’s Clerk, Mr. Yusuf Ibrahim, the house formally summoned both Naira…
A member of the House of Representatives, Sada Soli, on Tuesday warned that the lifting of the ban on foreign exchange for 43 items by the Central Bank of Nigeria may ruin local economy This is just as the House invited the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Yemi Cardoso, to appear before it…
