The House of Representatives has directed the National Universities Commission (NUC) to immediately halt the implementation of hike in tuition fees by federal universities. It also mandated its Committee on Tertiary Education and Services (when constituted) to probe the increase…
I never knew Tinubu was intelligent, prepared – Labour Party House of Reps-elect
A House of Representatives member-elect on the platform of the Labour Party, Godwin Amobi Ogar has expressed his surprise at the intelligence and preparedness of President Bola Tinubu, after his encounter with him. Amobi who was elected to represent the…
Gbajabiamila, Wase, Betara mourn House member-elect from Taraba
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Wase; and Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Aliyu Betara, have expressed sadness over the demise of a member-elect of the House, Ismaila Maihanci. Maihanci reportedly died…
Reinstated Tennessee lawmaker Justin Jones says he’ll continue to call for gun reform
After being sworn back into the Tennessee House of Representatives Monday, a lawmaker who was expelled just days ago over a gun control demonstration on the chamber floor says he’ll continue to call for gun reform. “The first thing I…
Polls: Police arrest Rivers Rep member with $498,100
A few days after his Television and Radio Stations were allegedly bombed by gunmen, Dr Chinyere Igwe, a member of the House of Representatives, has been arrested with a bundle of dollars along Ana Road, Port Harcourt very early on…
Nigerians won’t lose old notes after deadline – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has bowed to the demand of the House of Representatives for a gradual phase-out of the old naira notes. Its Governor Godwin Emefiele, who appeared before the House of Representatives ad hoc Committee, said…
Finally, CBN Governor Emefiele appears before Reps committee over new Naira notes
The Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele is before the ad-hoc committee of the House of Representatives which is investigating the scarcity of the new naira notes. Emefiele had failed to appear before the lawmakers after initial requests detailing in a…
Kevin McCarthy hopes for deal as US House Speaker fight hits day four
Members of the US House of Representatives will try for a fourth day to elect a Speaker on Friday in an attempt to end a political impasse. The frontrunner, Republican Kevin McCarthy, has so far failed to reach the 218…
US House in disorder amid popcorn and palace intrigue
By the time the House of Representatives adjourned late on Wednesday after Republicans failed on their sixth attempt to elect a new speaker, tempers had flared, a chorus of booing had erupted, and gleeful Democrats munched popcorn as turmoil engulfed…
Killing of Omobolanle: Reps seek ban of alcohol consumption by Police
The House of Representatives has called for a ban on police officers from consuming alcohol and other hard substances capable of inhibiting their sense of reasoning. Adopting the motion, the lawmakers while agreeing that the Nigerian police act on the…