A member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Naija News reports that Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, announced his defection in a statement …
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Celebrity businessman, Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, better known as Chief Priest, has declared interest in contesting the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency in Imo State in the 2027 elections. Newsextra24 reports that the businessman is set to contest on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He has already purchased the APC …
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Mary Ikoku has formally declared her intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Arochukwu–Ohafia Federal Constituency, drawing significant support from party leaders, stakeholders, and grassroots executives across both Arochukwu and Ohafia Local Government Areas. The declaration, held at the Civic Centre, Oror, Arochukwu, was marked by a …
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The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a $516.33m loan from Deutsche Bank to finance Section I of the ambitious Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway project, a key infrastructure initiative under the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The approval followed the consideration of the President’s request by the …
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The House of Representatives Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has called for stronger stakeholders collaboration to address digital exclusion among youths in the country. The Deputy Chairman of the committee, Rep. Afolabi Afuape (APC-Ogun) made the call at a roundtable to unveil #CSR4DEV Initiative in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that …
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THE House of Representatives has commenced investigation into the N1.06 trillion Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) social intervention programme of the Federal Government. The Chairman, House Committee on NG-CARES, Rep. Abubakar Kusada (APC-Katsina), made this known while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that …
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THE House of Representatives Committee on China-Nigeria Parliamentary Relations has launched an investigation into a viral video showing some stranded Nigerian workers in the Central African Republic (CAR). This is contained in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Committee, Mr Jaafaru Yakubu, on Wednesday in Abuja. The workers …
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THE House of Representatives Committee on Finance has adopted the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N105.14 billion for the operations of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The committee adopted the bill during a budget hearing with RMAFC management, led by its Chairman, Mr Mohammed Shehu, on Tuesday in …
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The House of Representatives has indicted 31 federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) over financial infractions involving more than ₦103.8 billion and $950,912, calling on anti-corruption agencies to ensure full recovery of the misappropriated funds. This development followed a motion presented by Rep. Bamidele Salam, based on the findings of …
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The House of Representatives says the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA 2021) has yielded remarkable results with more than 16 billion dollars investment commitments and significant improvements in oil production. Mr Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives said this on Monday in Abuja at the 2025 General …
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