Bill seeking 5 months leave for widows, 1 month for widowers passes 2nd reading at House of Reps

A bill proposing a five-month leave for female workers and a one-month leave for male workers who have lost their spouses has cleared the second reading in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Representative Sa’idu Musa Abdullahi from Bida/Katcha/Gbako Federal Constituency, Niger…

‘Suspend 60% increment in tuition’ – Reps order Nigerian Law School

The House of Representatives has instructed the Nigerian Law School to put a halt to the 60% tuition fee increase for students. This decision, prompted by a motion from Obinna Ginger, was made on Wednesday, 21st February 2024. Ginger, speaking on behalf…

‘Betting has given rise to increase crime, suicide rates’- Reps move to stop sports betting

The House of Representatives has decided to halt sports betting in the country, urging the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, NLRC to adhere to the Lottery Regulatory Commission Act, 2005. Betting has given rise to increased crime rate and eventual suicide. Hon. Kelechi…

Tinubu writes NASS, seeks N500bn for palliatives

President Bola Tinubu, has written to the National Assembly seeking amendment to the 2022 supplementary appropriation Act to allow the Federal Government source N500 billion for palliative to cushion the effect of subsidy removal. In a letter read on the floor of the House on…

Newly elected Rep. member sent out of chamber for improper dressing

A new member of the House of Representatives who came to the chamber “improperly dressed” was walked out by the Speaker Tajudeen Abbas on Wednesday, 12th July 2023. The lawmaker, whose identity could not be ascertained because he is one of the newly…

Rep asks NSA to declare Plateau State killings as national emergency

The House of Representatives urged the National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to declare the killings in Plateau State a national emergency, following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Honourable Dachung Bagos from Plateau State on…

Reps directs NUC to halt implementation of fees increment for Federal Universities

The House of Representatives, during the plenary session on Tuesday, 11th July, 2023 directed the National Universities Commission, NUC to suspend the implementation of Federal Universities’ tuition fee increase. Hon Tajudeen Abbass, Speaker House of Representatives The directive was given following a…

Reps propose five-year practice for doctors before leaving  Nigeria 

The House of Representatives on Thursday, 6th April, 2023, passed a second reading bill to prevent Nigeria-trained medical or dental practitioners  from being granted full licenses until they have worked for a minimum of five years in the country. This is aimed at…