House of Representatives

June 12 closer to being the new democracy day

The Federal House of Reps is set to amend the Public Holidays Act in honour of June 12.

“I cannot afford to be selfish” – Shina Peller says, as he eyes House of Reps’ seat

Shina Peller has declared his ambition to represent the people of his constituency in Oyo State.

UK Police offer N10m to find killers of House of Reps member’s son

The UK Police have offered a £20,000 incentive to anyone with information on Abraham’s killers.

TRAGIC! Gunmen shoots House of Reps member’s son dead

26-year-old Abraham was shot by unknown persons late Sunday, shortly after he returned from church.

WATCH: “Women must not be given equal opportunities as men” – Nigerian lawmaker

Hon. Kazaure spoke against women having equal opportunities as men in political matters in the country.

Lawmakers declare Kaduna airport “disaster waiting to happen” after personal experiences

The lawmakers say safety standards are not being adhered to at the airport.

Gambia Crisis: House of Reps seeks asylum for Yahya Jammeh in Nigeria

The House of Representatives has proposed a motion that, in the eventuality Yahya Jammeh accepts to vacate his seat of power, he would be offered asylum in Nigeria.

MMM accounts remain frozen, members lobby House of Reps to legalise scheme

Among all other pressing issues lawmakers will be faced with when plenary session resumes January 10, they will also have to deliberate on legalising ponzi schemes.

Nigerian lawmaker, Adewale Oluwatayo, is dead

No reason has been given yet for the lawmaker’s death.

Resigned? Sacked? Jibrin is no longer chairman, House Committee on Appropriations

Mustapha Dawaki has taken his place.

Sex Scandal: US envoy missing at sexual misconduct hearing

The panel postponed hearing till July 20.