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Reps Summon CBN Governor Over Alleged ₦16tn Unremitted Revenue
The House of Representatives has resolved to summon the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, over allegations that the apex bank failed to remit more than ₦16 trillion in operating surpluses and government…
Reps Convene Emergency Security Session as Nationwide Insecurity Deepens
The House of Representatives on Tuesday held an extraordinary plenary session dedicated entirely to Nigeria’s rapidly deteriorating security environment, following a wave of kidnappings, terrorist attacks and growing public…
Reps Order Probe Into Establishment, Funding of MOWAA After Public Outcry
The House of Representatives has launched a formal investigation into the establishment, funding structure, and governance framework of the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) in Benin City, Edo State, following growing public concern and a…
House of Reps Panels Service Chiefs in Closed-Door Screening Session
Newly appointed Service Chiefs on Wednesday faced the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee for their official screening, a crucial step following their recent confirmation by the Senate.
The session—led by the Chairman of the House…
Reps Move to Protect Dangote Refinery, Other Strategic Investments from Industrial Disruptions
The House of Representatives has resolved to safeguard key private investments in Nigeria — including the Dangote Refinery — from future industrial actions that could threaten economic stability and investor confidence.
The decision…
Reps Launch Probe Into $18bn Spent on Non-Functional Refineries
The House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into the alleged mismanagement of about $18 billion reportedly spent on rehabilitating Nigeria’s state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna over the…
Reps Condemn US Parliament’s Bill Alleging Religious Killings In Nigeria
The House of Representatives has rejected narratives that portray Nigeria’s security challenges as religiously motivated or state-sponsored.
This position comes in response to a bill introduced in the United States Congress on March 11,…
Reps Committee Summons 11 Discos Over N2.6tn Debt
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned 11 electricity distribution companies (Discos) to appear before it over an outstanding debt of N2.6 trillion owed to the federation account.
The resolution was reached on…
Reps Will Not Allow Confusion To Trail Recovered Funds – Dogara
The Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, said on Tuesday that the parliament would not continue to watch as confusion trailed the recovery of looted funds and assets.
Dogara made this known at a public hearing in Abuja…
Wawu! Reps Propose #2 Million Fine, Jail Term For Codeine And Tramadol Abuse
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, passed for second reading an amendment bill proposing a N2million fine and a two - year imprison term for guilty parties of the prohibition on Tramadol and Codeine. The bill which tries to revise the…