House of Representatives

Reps Amend Electoral Act To Allow Statutory Delegates Vote At Party Congresses, Conventions 

May 11, (THEWILL) - The House of Representatives on Wednesday, passed an amendment to the Electoral Act 2022, to allow statutory delegates to participate and vote in party conventions, congresses and meetings. This comes a day after the Senate passed the same...

Reps To Hold Plenary On Three Critical Bills

May 02, (THEWILL) - The House of Representatives is to hold a plenary on Wednesday to facilitate the passage of three (3) Bills, which are of Urgent Public Importance. The bills are, the Proceeds of Crime Bill, the Money Laundering...

Reps Summon Adebayo Over MTN’s Alleged N2.6trn Tax Evasion

April 27, (THEWILL) - The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has assured that it would unravel the mystery behind an alleged N2.6 trillion capital allowances granted to MTN by the Federal Ministry of Trade and Industry. Chairman of...

Reps Query First Bank Over N94bn Customs Revenue

April 27, (THEWILL) - The House of Representatives has queried the management of First Bank of Nigeria over N94.345 billion revenue, allegedly collected on behalf of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The Lawmakers also queried the management over allegation of breach...

Reps Seek Ban On Cross-Dressing, Propose 6 Months Jail

April 06, (THEWILL) – A bill seeking to amend the Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act (2013) and also outlaw cross-dressing in Nigeria has been introduced for first reading at the House of Representatives. Referencing Section 4 of the same-sex Marriage Prohibition...

Kaduna Airport Attack: Reps Minority Caucus Demands Investigation

March 28, (THEWILL) – The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has called for an urgent comprehensive investigation into the remote and immediate circumstances leading to invasion and takeover of the Kaduna International Airport by bandits on Saturday. The...

Reps Direct CBN To Enforce Use Of Coins 

March 22, (THEWILL) – The House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to enforce the use of coins as a legal tender to tackle price inflation and stabilise the economy. The resolution was passed during plenary session...

Reps Pass Motion Seeking Automatic Employment For First Class Graduates 

March 16, (THEWILL) - The House of Representatives has passed a motion, seeking automatic employment for first-class graduates in Federal Government ministries and agencies. The motion was passed on Wednesday, during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker of the...

BREAKING: Reps Rescind Decision On 3 Rejected Women Bills 

March 08, (THEWILL) - Members of the House of Representatives have rescinded their decision on three bills earlier rejected in the process of the 1999 constitution amendment. The bills include: Bill to expand scope of citizenship by registration; Affirmative action for women in...

Reps Seek Training of Personnel To Secure Forests Nationwide

March 04, (THEWILL) - The House of Representatives has urged the federal government to embark on advanced training of personnel of the Nigeria National Park Service (NNPS) and adequately equip the officers in order to secure the National Parks and...
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Mended Fences: 1,000 Goals In Sight As Ronaldo and Portugal Reconciliation Takes Shape

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