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Reps Urge Government to Halt all IOCs Divestment in Niger Delta
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to immediately halt all divestment processes by Shell, TotalEnergies, and other International Oil Companies in the Niger Delta, until their historical, environmental…
Senate Seeks Probe Into Niger Republic’s Allegations On Nigeria’s Sovereignty
The Nigerian Senate is to investigate an allegations by Niger Republic's Head of State, Brigadier General Abdourahmane Tchiani against Nigeria's sovereignty.
The investigation is designed to use diplomatic and security measures to…
Reps Move to Transform Micheal Okpara University
The House of Representatives has passed through second reading a Bill seeking for an Act to transform the already existing Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike into a conventional university.
The proposed legislation titled,…
LP House of Reps Caucus Mourns Justice Azuka
The Labour Party (LP) House of Representatives Caucus has expressed deep sadness and devastation following the tragic death of Justice Azuka.
Azuka is a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, representing Onitsha North state…
Nigeria’s Constitution Review Committee Proposes Creation of 31 New States
The House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee has proposed the creation of additional thirty one states in Nigeria.
The proposal is in addition to the nation’s existing thirty six states and the Federal Capital Territory.…
House Tells Security Agencies To Liaise With Local Vigilantes
The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian police and other security agencies to liaise with local vigilante and the likes to embark on a holistic combing of forests in all part of Nigeria.
This will forestall the hibernation…
Effective Oversight Key to Security, Human Rights – Speaker
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Tajudeen Abbas, has said that effective parliamentary oversight of security agencies will help to guarantee adherence to the rule of law and uphold human rights.
He stated this at a…
Nigerian Diplomat Adeoye Seeks Re-election as AU Commissioner
African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye has declared his interest to seek a second term.
Adeoye was first elected into the position of AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace…
Constitution Review: Reps to Hold Exhibition on Gender Inclusion
Nigeria's House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) in partnership with Advocacy for Civic Engagement Centre, ElectHER and National Assembly Library will next month hold an exhibition on gender…
Deputy Speaker Appeals To President Tinubu For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to temper justice with mercy and give freedom to the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu from…