Browsing Category
House of Reps
NHIS controversy worsens as Reps reject agency’s budget
Following the suspension of Prof. Yusuf Usman, Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), the House of Representatives has rejected the agency's budget.
The House on Wednesday, July 26, said it will not consider…
Tatabu Bridge Collapse: Osinbajo’s visit vindicates NASS, says Senate
The recent field visit of the Ag. President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo to the site of the collapsed bridge at Tatabu on the Mokwa- Jebba Road is a vindication of the position of the National Assembly on the need for a balanced budget that cater…
BREAKING: Supreme court sacks Herman Hembe from House of Reps
The Supreme Court has ordered a Member of the House of Representatives representing Vandikwa and Konshisha Federal Constituency of Benue State, Mr Herman Hembe, to vacate his post immediately.
The court also ruled that Mr Hembe should be…
2017 budget: NASS under attack for slashing, Lagos-Ibadan road, others’ votes
Prominent groups and economic experts have criticised the National Assembly for reducing the budgetary allocations for projects such as the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and the Second Niger Bridge.
The lawmakers reduced the budget for the…
Over 100 Million Nigerians Cannot Afford Treatment In Public Hospitals, Says Speaker Dogara
Over 67 percent of Nigerians, which amounts to over a hundred million poor families, cannot afford to pay hospital bills for treatment of illnesses such as malaria in public health facilities, Speaker Yakubu Dogara has disclosed.
He…
Dogara: Refusal to implement budget impeachable offence
The National Assembly has powers to introduce new projects, add, remove or reduce items in the Appropriations Bills, Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has said.
In a remark on a motion on matters of privilege…
Photos: Dogara, others congratulate Saraki on his victory at CCT
Pix 1 & 2, L- R, Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki,House Chief Whip, Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, Hon. Umar Bago and Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, when the Speaker visited the Senate President at his…
Whistle Blower Protection Law Vital To War Against Corruption – Dogara
The Bill for protection of Whistle Blowers is a vital tool against the war against corruption in Nigeria as it will greatly enhance disclosure of information on corrupt persons when it is passed by the National Assembly, Speaker of the…
8th Assembly Not Driven By Re-Election, But Performance – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has said members of the 8th House of Representatives are driven by the zeal to perform and impact on the overall betterment of Nigerians as true leaders.
Speaking while…
Dogara: House Introduced 1064 Bills, Addressed 610 Public Petitions In 2 Years
In a feat of legislative activism, the 8th Assembly introduced 1064 bills, and addressed 610 Public Petitions in the last 2 years, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has said.
Giving an appraisal of the…
2017 Budget To Be Signed Next Week – Dogara
The executive will, next week, sign the 2017 Appropriations Bill into law, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has disclosed.
Dogara made this known while delivering an address to mark the 2nd anniversary of…
Speaker Dogara preaches unity in diversity, as he hosts members to Iftar
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, yesterday enjoined Nigerians to uphold and sustain the spirit of unity in diversity for the nation to attain the desired greatness.
Dogara stated this while making…
Reps Move to legitimise constituency intervention projects
The House of Representatives is set to establish a legal framework for the execution of Zonal/Constituency intervention projects, Speaker Yakubu Dogara has said.
The revelation was made at the public hearing on the Bill for An Act to…
Reps propose six months jail term for jumping queues
A bill proposing six months imprisonment for persons who shunt or distort queues in public places on Thursday scaled second reading at the house of representatives.
Abubakar Amuda-Kannike (Kwara-APC), sponsor of the bill, while leading…
Why we are upgrading NIPOST -Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has expressed confidence that efforts by the National Assembly to reposition the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) to boost its revenue generation by upgrading its operations to…
Securing Privacy Online: Kaspersky Lab presents standalone VPN for Macs, PC
Kaspersky Lab (www.Kaspersky.co.za) has introduced Secure Connection in Nigeria, a solution for encrypting traffic on Windows and Mac computers. Based on VPN technology, it automatically enables encryption when the risk of data interception…
We are committed to securing ‘The Nigerian Child’ ― Dogara
The House of Representatives will continue to work towards building a society that will be conducive for the overall growth and development of the Nigerian child, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has said.
In a…
Reps donate 82 boxes with assorted materials to 82 freed Chibok girls
Members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday paid a visit to the released Chibok school girls at the DSS Clinic in Abuja and donated 82 boxes filled with assorted clothing and toiletries.
Chairman of the House Committee on…
NASS to pass 83 Reform Bills before December ― Dogara
83 Bills that seek to further reform Nigeria's Laws and Statutes are ready to be introduced in the House of Representatives and will be passed before December, Speaker of the House, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has disclosed.
He also added that…
Photos: Speaker Yakubu Dogara receives President of Italian parliament
Pix 1 ,Speaker, House of Representatives,Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara (left) exchanging Pleasantries with Former Governor of Bauchi State, Mallam Isa Yuguda(right) while the Wife of the Speaker, Mrs.Gimbiya Dogara(middle) looks on at the Official…