House of Representatives Archives

Telcos Tariff Hike Sparks Lawmaker Uproar

Regulatory Approval and Industry Rollout Following regulatory clearance by the Nigerian Communications Commission, major telecom operators have begun implementing a long-awaited 50% tariff increase. MTN has updated its data plan prices, with...

Trump-backed Funding Bill Fails, Government Shutdown Looms

House Divided Amid Political Turmoil and External Influence The United States is on the brink of a government shutdown after the House of Representatives voted against a Donald Trump-endorsed funding measure. With...

Reps Propose Bill on Loan management by FG

Nigerian Lawmakers Push for Special Account for Borrowed Funds On December 15, 2024, the Nigerian House of Representatives continued its deliberations on a proposed bill aimed at amending the 1999 Constitution. The...

Nigeria’s Customs Brutal Activities: House of Reps Launches Probe

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into Nigeria Customs Service officers involved in smuggling and civilian brutality. During Wednesday’s plenary session, the House adopted a motion sponsored by Oluwaseun Whingan,...

Reduce checkpoints on Onitsha-Enugu Expressway – House of Rep

Reps Demand Reduction of Checkpoints Along Onitsha-Enugu Expressway The House of Representatives has called for a reduction in the number of security checkpoints along the Onitsha-Enugu expressway following rising complaints of harassment...

House of Reps Rejects Six-Year Single Term for Elected Officials

Proposed Bill for a Six-Year Term Rejected by Nigerian Lawmakers On Thursday, Nigeria’s House of Representatives rejected a bill proposing a six-year single term for key officials. The bill, introduced by Honourable...

Bill to Enable Diaspora Voting Advances in Nigerian Parliament

A bill allowing Nigerians abroad to vote in national elections passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. Co-sponsored by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen and Representative Sodeeq Abdullahi, the bill aims to...

Sexual Offenders in Tertiary Institutions Targeted with Imprisonment

New Legislation Targets Sexual Harassment In a significant move to combat sexual harassment in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, the House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at preventing and addressing such offences....

Bill to Expand Sharia Law Scope Blocked by House of Rep

Sharia Law Proposal Sparks Debate in Nigerian Legislature The Nigerian House of Representatives rejected a proposed bill in a heated session to extend Sharia law beyond personal matters. Rep. Aliyu Bappa Misau...

Bill for Ogoja State Creation Passes Second Reading

A bill seeking the creation of Ogoja State in Nigeria’s South-South region has successfully passed the second reading in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Godwin Offiono, who represents the Ogoja/Yala Federal...

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