Showing posts with label Reps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Reps. Show all posts
Friday, May 16, 2014
House of Reps approves extension of Emergency rule in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa
Monday, March 31, 2014
Federal High Court in Abuja orders 37 PDP-APC decamped lawmakers vacate house of reps
Delivering judgment, Justice Adeniyi Ademola lambasted the decampee lawmakers. He said they no longer had any business, morally and legally, to stay in the House of Representatives.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
₦255m car scandal: Reps’ panel indicts Oduah, NCAA
There
were indications on Wednesday that the House of Representatives
Committee on Aviation had established some infractions against the
Minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah, and the Nigerian Civil Aviation
Authority.
The committee is investigating the
controversial purchase of two bulletproof BMW cars by the Nigerian Civil
Aviation Authority allegedly for Oduah at a whopping N255m. However, she testified before the
committee, which is chaired by Mrs. Nkiruka Onyejeocha, and denied that
the cars were bought for her use.
The panel ended its public hearing on the transaction on Monday.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Bullet-proof cars not bought for me, Oduah tells Reps
The Minister of Aviation, Ms.
Stella Oduah, has denied reports that the two BMW armoured cars, bought
by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority from Coscharis Nigeria Limited,
were bought for her.
Appearing before the committee looking into the crisis in the aviation industry, especially the purchase of the armoured cars, Oduah said the controversial cars were meant for the safety of aviation visitors to the country.
Appearing before the committee looking into the crisis in the aviation industry, especially the purchase of the armoured cars, Oduah said the controversial cars were meant for the safety of aviation visitors to the country.
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Wednesday, October 9, 2013
I Won’t Resign – Speaker Of The House Of Reps, Tambuwal
Tambuwal made this disclosure in a statement issued and signed on his behalf by his Media Aide, Mallam Imam Imam.
In the statement it was expressly stated that ”he is not under pressure from any quarter to resign his appointment.”
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Monday, September 30, 2013
Reps Declare ₦320bn Lacking From Crude oil Remittance
Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Finance, Hon Abdulmumuin Jibrin, last weekend declared N320billion missing from the remittance by the Nigeria Nationl Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). He said that the sum of N1.516 trillion was paid in by NNPC into the Federal Government treasury.
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Friday, August 23, 2013
We Have loads of Questions For You –– House of Reps Tackles Oby Ezekwesili
The House of Reps has said it welcomes the request for a public debate on the alleged controversial jumbo pay of its members and Senators by a former Minister of Education, Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili. She had stated on Monday that the National Assembly consumed over N1trillion since 2005.
The House on Thursday said they are now ready for the task to set the records straight, but added that Oby Ezekwesili should come forward and the next questions:
The House on Thursday said they are now ready for the task to set the records straight, but added that Oby Ezekwesili should come forward and the next questions:
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Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Rivers Crisis: House Of Reps take over functions of Rivers Assembly ( Video)
The House of Representatives, Wednesday, passed a motion to take over the legislative functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly following the crisis that took place on Tuesday, July 8.
In approving the motion, the House said it was empowered by section 11(4) of the 1999 Constitution to take such actions and consequently asked the Inspector General of Police to redeploy the Commissioner of Police from the state to avoid the current misunderstanding between him and the governor, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi.
The resolution was taken following the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance moved by the Chairman of Rules and Business Committee, Hon. Albert Sam-Tsokwa, titled “Threat to democracy and inability of the House of Assembly of Rivers State to sit and transact legislative business.”
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
Reps approve 14 years imprisonment for same s-ex marriage
The House of Representatives yesterday Thursday May 29th approved 14 years imprisonment for persons who contracted same s-ex marriage in the country. This was sequel to a clause-by-clause consideration of a Bill for an Act to prohibit marriage or union entered between persons of same s-ex, at the Committee of the Whole.
“Marriage or civil union entered between persons of same gender shall not be solemnised in any place of worship, either church or mosque or any place in Nigeria,” it said.
Introducing the bill, Rep. Albert Sam-Tsokwa ( PDP-Taraba) said that it sought to achieve a far reaching objective by outlawing same s-ex marriage and provide punishment for offenders.
It also set out a 10-year sentence for “any person who directly or indirectly makes public show of same-s-ex amorous relationships’’.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Wife of House of Reps member accused of torturing two women
Wife of an offering House of Representatives member was fingered yesterday in the torture, beating and alleged try to kidnap two feamales in Isale Eko area of Lagos. Sources say that yesterday morning at about 7.15a.m, a Toyota Camry car that has been employed for the operation caused a stir in Bamgbose Street in Lagos Island at the heart of Lagos metropolis.Like a bolt from the blue, six unidentified ladies, carrying canes came out from the unregistered grey coloured car and advanced towards No 101, Bamgbose Street.
The unmasked ladies met one Alhaja Basidat Ajadi Balogun, a small business woman resident in the road and repeatedly flogged her as she wept. (The woman pictured above)Balogun, who was simply shouting towards the top of her voice while the beating was going on, tried without success to find out from the rampaging ladies why she was being beaten.Based on a resident of the street, who pleaded to not be mentioned, whilst the severe beating was going on, Alhaja Jolaade Batola, wife of an influencial legislator, a House of Representatives member, representing Mainland federal constituency, was seen seated, inside the unregistered Toyota Camry car and giving orders to the lady on what direction to go for their victim.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Arrest me if you can, Asari Dokubo dares IG, Reps, others
ABUJA – Angered by the arrest calls that trailed his comment, Monday, that peace will elude Nigeria if President Goodluck Jonathan is not returned in 2015, the Niger Delta frontline Activist and Leader of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force (NDPVF), Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari has dared the House of Representatives and the security agencies to arrest him if they can muster the courage to do so even as the former Governor of old Anambra state, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife opined that arrests should start with people who had made similar
comments in the past.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Reps begin ratification of Bakassi, other treaties
ABUJA—The House of Representatives, yesterday, initiated the process of ratification of treaties and agreements reached with international bodies by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government.
According to the legislators, the United Nations (UN) records showed that Nigeria had entered into about 400 treaties, agreements and protocols while local records showed that Nigeria is a party to over 200 treaties, agreements and protocols.
Reps, Governor Demand Arrest of Asari-Dokubo For Treason
Niger Delta activist, Mujahideen Asari-Dokubo
Another Niger Delta leader, Kingsley Kuku, who had earlier been quoted to have made a similar remark, said that he was quoted out of context.
The House of Representatives ordered the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar to arrest Mr Dokubo-Asari for questioning.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Reps intervene in Kogi-Anambra oil well dispute
The House of Representatives yesterday directed its committees on Special Duties and Disaster and Emergency Management to liaise with the National Boundary Commission, NBC, on the lingering clashes between Enugu-Otu, Nkpunado and Eziagulu-Otu communities of Aguleri in Anambra East Local Government of the state and Olu communities of Ibaji Local Government of Kogi State, over the oil rich land.
The decision of the House to give the committees the mandate, arose from a motion sponsored by Hon. Chriscato Amaeke (PDPAnambra), seeking the intervention of the House.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
House Of Reps Query CBN, FIRS,NCS Over Missing N7.9bn
The House of Representatives on Monday uncovered a N7.935bn discrepancy in the remittance of revenue generated by the Nigeria Customs Service to the Federation Account in 2007.
A report of the House Committee on Public Accounts indicated that Customs generated and remitted N233.430bn to the Federation Account during the year, but found out that only N241.366bn was released to the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee for sharing between the three tiers of government.
This left a difference of N7.9bn, which the committee said was not accounted for.
The committee queried the Central Bank of Nigeria, the NCS and the Federal Inland Revenue Service about the development. It directed them to explain what led to the discrepancy.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Reps move to criminalise late, non-payment of salaries
A new bill before the House of Representatives has proposed stiff penalties for employers of labour in both the public and private sectors who fail to pay or delay the payment of workers’ salaries.
The bill passed second reading on Tuesday, getting the support of the majority of lawmakers at a session presided over by the Speaker, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal.
It also proposes that underpayment of workers’ wages; pension and emolument will attract sanctions.
According to the sponsor of the bill and House Minority Leader, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, the penalties will include the loss of 10 to 20 per cent of the value of the delayed salary.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Reps Move to Ban Use of Foreign Currencies ( Do You Support The Ban ?)
The House of Representatives, yesterday, moved to ban the use of foreign currencies in local and domestic transactions in Nigeria. This was sequel to a motion brought to the floor of the House by Hon Nadu Karibe, representing Bayelsa State. Karibe who led the debate had argued that “every country has its currency which serves as a means of exchange, a symbol of identity, a source of pride and a sign of independence and economic stability.”
He also observed that “without equivocation, the Naira is the only means of exchange for local and domestic transactions in Nigeria. There is a growing trend in the use of foreign currencies, especially the US Dollar for payments of school fees, hotel bills, real estate, rent and purchase in bars, night clubs, luxury good shops, in Nigeria.” He further argued that “this trend has led to the high demand of these foreign currencies, especially the US Dollars in Nigeria.”
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
House of Reps Hold Special Plenary Session For Victorious Super Eagles (PHOTOS)
Remarks By the House of Representatives Speaker, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, At The Special Session Of The House Of Representatives To Honour The Victorious National Football Team, The Super Eagles, The 2013 African Soccer Champions, On Wednesday 13th February 2013.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Reps Propose N25 Million Fine And 15-Year Jail Term For Yahoo Yahoo Boys
The House of Representatives has proposed heavy penalties for “Computer misuse and Cybercrimes,” with fines ranging from N5m to N25m for offenders. Convicted persons will also serve jail terms ranging from two to 15 years.
Cybercrime is commonly known as Yahoo Yahoo in Nigeria.
The penalties are contained in amendments proposed to the Criminal Code and the Penal Code. The two bills have already passed second reading at the House and are scheduled for public hearing by the House Committee on Justice headed by Mr. Ali Ahmad.
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