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Bill to Regulate Gaming Operations, Enhance Revenue Passes Second Reading at Reps
The House of Representatives at the plenary, Thursday passed through second reading a Bill seeking to create a comprehensive and harmonised regulatory framework for the operation and business of all forms of online and remote gaming that…
Give Nigeria Permanent Seat at UN Security Council, Deputy Speaker, Kalu Urges World Powers in New…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has emphasized the need to redefine multilateralism to accommodate the pressing needs of developing countries.
Representing Nigeria at the…
Reps Speaker Inaugurates NWDC Committee, Tasks Commission to Conduct Needs Assessment of North-West
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has tasked the newly established North West Development Commission (NWDC) with conducting a needs assessment of the geopolitical zone as the commission takes off.…
Abbas Hosts LCCI, Says Reps Will Continue to Support Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said the parliament will support economic reforms by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which are aimed at jacking up revenue.
Speaker…
Ibrahim Isiaka Emerges New Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Reps
Hon. Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka has been named the new Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives.
Hon Isiaka represents Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency of Ogun State on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress…
Speaker Abbas Mourns 10 Zaria Tomato Traders, Condemns Bandits’ Attack
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed sorrow over the deaths of 10 tomato traders from Zaria, who were attacked by bandits recently.
The traders from Danmagaji Market in Zaria, were…
Proposals for 30 New States: Reps not taking position -Deputy Speaker, Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie has clarified the stance of the parliament on the creation of new states, emphasizing that it's not taking a position on the issue.
He said that…
Constitution Review: Reps to Hold Exhibition on Gender Inclusion
---as Kalu laments women representation in politics far from optimal
The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) in partnership with Advocacy for Civic Engagement Centre,…
House of Reps Moves to Transform Micheal Okpara University to Conventional University
The House of Representatives at the plenary, Thursday 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.…
Why Parliamentary Oversight of Security Agencies is Paramount – Speaker Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, on Thursday said that effective parliamentary oversight of security agencies will help to guarantee adherence to the rule of law and uphold human rights.
Abbas…