House of Reps

Rivers State of Emergency: Pres. Tinubu Seeks House of Reps Approval

Aftermath of state of emergency declaration on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, the nation’s House of Representatives says it will today, March...

Breaking: Reps pass tax reform bills

The long-awaited passage of the highly contentious tax reform bills transmitted to the National Assembly in October 2024 by President Bola Tinubu has...

Tax Reform Bills: Reps adopt report, okay new VAT sharing formula for states

The controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills is finally subsiding with the House of Representatives adopting the report on the bills...

Reps order NCC to block porn sites, mandate internet service providers to restrict access

In a move to safeguard societal values and combat immorality, the House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC) to shut down...

Suspend subscription fees hike, Reps order Multichoice

The House of Representatives has stepped in to address the public’s concerns over Multichoice’s recent subscription fee hike, directing the company to put...

Reps call for arrest, prosecution of fake number plate offenders

Worried by the rising spate of criminality in the country, the House of Representatives has urged the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal...

Just in: House of Reps Calls for Swift Crackdown on Fake Drug Syndicates

The House of Representatives has called for a stricter crackdown on counterfeit and expired drugs in Nigeria, aiming to stop the influx of...

House of Reps appoints new deputy chief whip

Following the passing away of former Deputy Chief Whip Adewunmi Onanuga, the House of Representatives has appointed Rep. Ibrahim Isiaka (APC, Ogun) as...

Nigerian Lawmakers Delay Plenary Resumption, Citing Renovation and Oversight Needs

The House of Representatives has postponed their plenary resumption, initially scheduled for January 23, to January 30. Although the exact reason for the...

Just in: Speaker Abbas declares Idahosa’s seat vacant

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, declared the seat of Rep. Denis Idahosa, the newly elected deputy governor of Edo State,...

Reps chide House spokesman, Rotimi, over endorsement of Tinubu’s tax reform bills ahead of debate

A heated debate erupted in the House of Representatives on Tuesday after the chamber’s spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s...

Just in: Reps reject bill for six-year single tenure for president, governors

The House of Representatives rejected a constitutional amendment bill on Thursday seeking a single six-year term for the offices of President, State Governors,...

Tinubu writes NASS for approval of $2.2bln fresh external loan

President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly, seeking the approval of a fresh $2.2 billion loan as external borrowing plan to...

Abuja Bolt driver assault: House of Reps pleads for calm

The House of Representatives has urged the public to allow the due process of investigation to unfold in the circumstances surrounding the alleged...

Reps to CBN: Withdraw old naira notes before December 31 deadline

The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to begin the gradual withdrawal of old N200, N500, and...

Reps push for $3bln boost for agricultural lending

The House of Representatives has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide an additional $3 billion for small-scale farmers through the...