House of Representatives
Reps take action on bill seeking to expand Islamic law in 1999 constitution, details emerge
On Thursday, October 24, the House of Representatives rejected a bill aimed at broadening the application of Islamic law within the 1999 constitution.
Fear of Naira scarcity as Reps give CBN date to phase out old notes, give new directive on new notes
The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to increase the circulation of new Naira notes and phase out old ones by December 31.
Former Kwara lawmaker Ahman-Pategi reported dead, details emerge
"Hon. Aliyu Ahman-Pategi, ex-House of Representatives member and founder of Ahman-Pategi University, has died at 59. Reports disclosed on Thursday, October 24
National Assembly moves to create new state in southwest, details emerge
The move to create a new state in southwest Nigeria has been a significant success at the National Assembly. Some lawmakers want to split Oyo state into two.
Reps summon Wike, DSS, police as “one chance operators” kill lawmaker’s aide
House of representatives has summoned the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, Police Commissioner, Tunji Disu, and the DSS DG, Adeola Ajayi, over insecurity in Abuja
Ex-Reps member Farouk Lawan reacts as he leaves Kuje prison: “It’s a new chapter”
Farouk Lawan, ex-member of the House of Representatives, has expressed relief and gratitude as he regained his freedom after serving 5-year jail term in Kuje prison.
Farouk Lawan: Kano lawmaker regains freedom after serving 5-year jail term, video trends
A former member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan, has regained freedom after serving a five-year jail term for asking and taking a $500,000 bribe.
Hardship: Nigerian lawmakers send strong warning message to Tinubu's govt, details emerge
Nigerian lawmakers have sent a key warning to President Bola Tinubu. This comes amid high fuel prices in Nigeria which has worsened hardship in the country.
JUST IN: Bill for Ogoja state from Cross River moves forward, passes second reading
A bill seeking to create a new state from Cross River, called Ogoja State, has successfully passed its second reading in the House of Representatives.
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