NHIS controversy worsens as Reps reject agency’s budget
The lawmakers and health minister are currently at loggerheads over the suspension of the NHIS chief.
Tag: House of reps
House moves to establish climate change council
The Council will align Nigeria’s climate change policies with global standards.
Group blasts Nigerian lawmakers over resolution to recall suspended NHIS boss
The House passed a resolution on Wednesday calling for the recall of the suspended official.
Dogara questions deployment of military in ‘over 28 states’
The House Speaker says the development is “alarming”.
NASS to seek special dollar exchange rate for pilgrims – Rep
A lawmaker says it will reduce the "sufferings" of pilgrims.
Reps will resist acquisition of more Nigerian banks’ toxic debts – Lawmaker
“We are aware that some economists are clamouring for AMCON to buy more toxic assets …”
INTERVIEW: Current House of Reps Nigeria’s best in 25 years – Chief Whip, Doguwa
The lawmaker spoke on diverse matters including the successes and challenges of the House of Representatives.
INTERVIEW: Why PDP is not confrontational in the House – Minority Leader
Leo Ogor speaks about his "leader", James Ibori, and rates the Buhari administration.
Jibrin denies being expelled from APC
The party’s Kano chapter comments on the alleged expulsion.
PIB passes second reading at House of Reps
The House set up a committee to treat the bill.
Reps to investigate Nigeria’s oil producing firm, NPDC
“NPDC is reported to be consistently ceding its core activities to third party private entities,” a lawmaker said.
Students disrupt House of Reps session
The disorderly conduct followed the recognition of a factional NANS leader.
INFOGRAPH: Petroleum Industry Bill’s near-decade journey to Senate passage
The bill will go to the House of Reps for concurrence before seeking presidential assent.
Lawmaker “committed political suicide by leaving PDP” – Party Chairman
The lawmaker announced his decision to join the APC on Wednesday.
INTERVIEW: Majority of PDP members in House of Reps are with Sheriff – Lawmaker
The opposition lawmaker also asked Nigerians to keep praying for President Muhammadu Buhari.
Malabu Scandal: PDP lawmakers react to House of Reps’ plan to summon Jonathan
A House committee announced that it plans to summon the former president.
VIDEO: “If Buhari fails, we all fail” – Yakubu Dogara
The National Assembly leaders comment on the president's health.
Nigeria Civil Defence Corps to recruit 3,500 personnel
The recruitment will cost N2 billion, the corps says.
Controversy trails suspension of APC federal lawmaker
Some party officials said they were coerced into endorsing the suspension.
Reps commence investigation of sale of PHCN asset
“The committee is also expected to ascertain the methodology that was used for liquidation."
House of Reps condemns ‘growing impunity’ of SSS, begins probe
Lawmakers said the agency has become increasingly lawless.
House of Reps demands release funds to Courts, judges
Lawmakers say denial of funding could be seen as an affront to the independence of the judiciary.
ANALYSIS: At House of Reps, turbulent year ends with few bills, many scandals
The 8th session of the House of Representatives managed to pass only 47 out of 551 bills introduced since January, ...
Budget Padding Scandal: Why I returned to Nigeria – Abdulmumin Jibrin
The suspended lawmaker had travelled to the UK citing threats to his life.
House of Reps to investigate death of NYSC member
The House also ordered that health insurance be provided for all corps members.
