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Plateau killings: Kano lawmaker weeps, calls for solution

Oak Television July 4, 2018

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Plateau killings: Kano lawmaker weeps, calls for solution Federal lawmaker representing Minjibir/Ungogo constituency in Kano state, Bashir Babale, has challenged the House of Representatives to enforce whatever power it has to end killings across the country. He stated this as he wept profusely at the Green Chamber while addressing his colleagues on Tuesday July 3. […]

Reps tackle Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission over charges

Oak Television July 4, 2018

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Reps tackle Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission over charges The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee set up to probe and curb excessive electricity charges by Distribution Companies (Discos) yesterday accused the latter as well as the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) of conniving to extort and shortchange Nigerians. The committee, chaired by Hon. Israel Ajibola Famurewa […]

Buhari has failed in his constitutional duty, says Rep Karimi

Oak Television July 4, 2018

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Buhari has failed in his constitutional duty, says Rep Karimi Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has said that history will be hash to the present administration if it fails to stop mass killings of innocent Nigerians. Speaking at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday, Dogara argued that whatever achievement that is […]

Lawmaker blasts Buhari’s administration over integration policies

Oak Television July 3, 2018

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Lawmaker blasts Buhari’s administration over integration policies Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has said that history will be hash to the present administration if it fails to stop mass killings of innocent Nigerians. Speaking at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday, Dogara argued that whatever achievement that is being recorded by […]

How Reps plan to tackle excessive billing by DISCOs

Oak Television July 2, 2018

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How Reps plan to tackle excessive billing by DISCOs ….As Dogara calls for lasting solution to power problem House of Representatives has commenced an investigation into allegations of excessive electricity charges being levied on consumers by distribution companies. Spaeker, Yakubu Dogara, while delivering a remark at the investigative hearing held by the House ad-hoc committee […]

Reps investigate DISCOs over arbitrary charges

Oak Television July 2, 2018

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Reps investigate DISCOs over arbitrary charges The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the excessive electricity billings on Wednesday blasted the electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos, and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, over their unlawful practices in billing customers excessively even without power supply, dismissing them as failures and fraudsters. This is just as […]

Reps investigating NDPHC’s alleged misuse of $30bn – Dogara

Oak Television June 29, 2018

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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has said that the House will not relent until all allegations of misuse of N10.08 trillion (about $30 billion) by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) are unraveled. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has said that the House will not relent […]

2019 Elections: Youths should be made Ministers of State – Dogara

Oak Television June 29, 2018

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2019 Elections: Youths should be made Ministers of State – Dogara Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has urged Nigerian youths to make good use of the NotTooYoungToRun Act to provide good leadership for the country. Watch Also: 2019: Presidential aspirant reminisces how Nigerians donated fund for Buhari’s 2015 campaigns The lawmaker made the call in […]

Plateau killings: Saraki, Dogara storm Aso Rock, meet Buhari

Oak Television June 27, 2018

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Plateau killings: Saraki, Dogara storm Aso Rock, meet Buhari “Of course, following the unfortunate incident that happened in Plateau, myself and Speaker requested to have meeting with president and commisserate with the Plateau on what happened and to see what we can do collectively to address the issues on ground and get a briefing from […]

Alleged budget padding: Reps explains why Nat’l Assembly increased 2018 Budget

Oak Television June 27, 2018

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Alleged budget padding: Reps explains why Nat’l Assembly increased 2018 Budget National Assembly has explained that the seven month’s delay in the passing of the 2018 budget which President Muhammadu Buhari presented to it in November 2017 was because of the actions of the executive arm of government. According to the National Assembly, the ministries, […]

2018 Alleged Budget Padding: Nigerian lawmakers justify 24 additions to budget

Oak Television June 26, 2018

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2018 Alleged Budget Padding: Nigerian lawmakers justify 24 additions to budget The National Assembly on Friday listed and justified 24 new project it added to the recently passed 2018 budget. Aliyu Abdullahi, Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, and Abdulrazak Namdas, his House of Representatives counterpart, addressed a joint press briefing at the […]

2018 Budget ‘Padding’ Accusation: Reps reply Buhari

Oak Television June 21, 2018

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2018 Budget ‘Padding’ Accusation: Reps reply Buhari The House of Representatives has responded to President Muhammadu Buhari’s complaint that the National Assembly altered the 2018 budget. Watch Also: Gov. Ortom warns Defence Minister: ‘Don’t be Miyetti Allah’s mouthpiece’ Hon Abdulrazak Namdas, Chairman, House Committee on Media, said the budget is usually a proposal by the Executive […]

Southeast communities petition Reps over non-connection to National Grid

Oak Television June 11, 2018

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Southeast communities petition Reps over non-connect Communities in Southeast have dragged the Southeast Electricity Distribution Company to the House of Representatives over refusal to connect them to National Grid. Watch Also: Kayode Fayemi’s final words as Minister in Buhari’s cabinet Hon. Toby Okechukwu, member representing Aninri/Agwu/Oji-uzo presented the petition to the house on behalf of the […]

Reps direct Environment Ministry, NEMA to visit site of inferno in Nnewi

Oak Television June 11, 2018

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Reps direct Environment Ministry, NEMA to visit site of inferno in Nnewi The House of Representatives has mandated Federal Ministry of Environment and National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, to visit site of a fire outbreak in Otono-, Anambra state. Watch Also; Why I approved Kayode Fayemi’s resignation, governorship bid The House noted that on the 27th […]

Reps pass two new bills

Oak Television June 11, 2018

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Reps pass two new bills Watch Also: Nigerian Permanent Secretary, DGs risk two-year jail term for contempt of Reps

Reps investigate loss of $1.4bn in Bonny Channel service

Oak Television June 11, 2018

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Reps investigate loss of $1.4bn in Bonny Channel service House of Representatives on Thursday resolved to probe the loss of $1.4 billion from Bonny Channel Service Management. Watch Also: Nigerian lawmakers take fresh measures to end rape The decision of the House followed a matter of urgent Public Importance raised by Representative Adekoye Adesegun.

Reps seek relief for Kebbi rainstorm victims

Oak Television June 11, 2018

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Reps seek relief for Kebbi rainstorm victims The House of Representatives on Thursday mandated the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to send relief to victims of rainstorm in Kebbi state. Watch Also: Saraki has hands in Offa robberies, killings – Police insist

MKO Abiola: Results of June 12 should not be released for declaration, Rep. Mojeed warns

Oak Television June 8, 2018

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MKO Abiola: Results of June 12 should not be released for declaration, Rep. Mojeed warns MKO Abiola: There could not have been June 12 without May 29 Nigeria’s House of representatives has asked its committees on Justice, Rules and Business to advise the House on the proclamation by president Buhari declaring June 12 as Democracy […]

Rowdy session in Reps over Buhari’s June 12 declaration

Oak Television June 8, 2018

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The House of Representatives was on Thursday thrown into a rowdy session when some lawmakers kicked against the honour given former presidential candidate, Moshood Abiola, the presumed winner of the 1993 presidential election, by President Muhammadu Buhari. Watch Also: MKO Abiola: Exhaust heroes list, lawmaker tells Buhari On Wednesday, Mr Buhari announced the conferment of the […]

MKO Abiola: Exhaust heroes list, lawmaker tells Buhari

Oak Television June 8, 2018

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MKO Abiola: Exhaust heroes list, lawmaker tells Buhari Representative Jomoh Abdul has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to finish what he has started as there are many more heroes in the struggle that need to be honoured. Watch Also: MKO Abiola’s Honour: Buhari showcases democratic persona Jimoh stated this while contribution to a motion and the […]

Scorecard: Nigerian Reps introduced 1,473 bills, passed 222 in three years

Oak Television June 8, 2018

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Scorecard: Nigerian Reps introduced 1,473 bills, passed 222 in three years Three years after it was inaugurated, the House of Representatives has passed 222 out of the 1473 bills it introduced since June 9, 2015. Watch Also: June 12 declaration: Buhari has started reconciliation in Nigeria – Sen Tejuoso Disclosing this at a media briefing to […]

Declaring MKO Abiola as president will affect Osinbajo as Vice President , says Lawmaker

Oak Television June 8, 2018

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MKO Abiola: Rep. Ogunsoye hails Buhari Latest news Nigeria’s House of representatives has asked its committees on Justice, Rules and Business to advise the House on the proclamation by president Buhari declaring June 12 as Democracy Day. The committees were mandated to take into consideration the public holiday act passed by the National Assembly which […]

MKO Abiola: Five hurdles Buhari must fix

Oak Television June 8, 2018

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MKO Abiola’s Honour: Five hurdles Buhari must fix Nigeria’s House of representatives has asked its committees on Justice, Rules and Business to advise the House on the proclamation by president Buhari declaring June 12 as Democracy Day. The committees were mandated to take into consideration the public holiday act passed by the National Assembly which […]

Bill that ‘ll make health insurance compulsory for Nigerians scales through 2nd reading at House

Oak Television June 8, 2018

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A bill that will make health insurance compulsory for all Nigerians has passed through a second reading at the House of Representatives. The bill will expand the scope of the scheme and ensure more persons are added to the Board of the NHIS. Watch Also: Nigerian Permanent Secretary, DGs risk two-year jail term for contempt of […]

House of Reps to investigate N11bn missing in NNPC

Oak Television June 8, 2018

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The House of Representatives yesterday, resolved to probe the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation over an alleged non-remitance of funds realised from the sales of Low Pour Fuel Oil (LPFO). Consequently, the House mandated its committee on Petroleum Downstream to undertake the investigation.The committee is to expected to report back to the House within six weeks […]

June 12: Lawmaker wants Reps to thank Buhari for honouring MKO Abiola, others

Oak Television June 7, 2018

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June 12: Lawmaker wants Reps to thank Buhari for honouring MKO Abiola, others Watch Also: A member of the House of Representatives, representing Imeko Afon/Egbado North. State, Ogun State, Oladele Kayode, on Thursday urged his fellow lawmakers to commend President Muhammadu Buhari for honouring presumed winner of 1993 presidential election and candidate of the Social Democratic […]

MKO: Reps beg Buhari to direct INEC to declare 1993 presidential election result

Oak Television June 7, 2018

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MKO: Reps beg Buhari to direct INEC to declare 1993 presidential election result Watch Also: Nigerian Permanent Secretary, DGs risk two-year jail term for contempt of Reps

Reps to wield big stick on permanent secretary

Oak Television June 7, 2018

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Reps to wield big stick on permanent secretary Representative Ado Alhassan has warned the House of Representatives that if “a Permanent Secretary can come and embarrassed this institution (House of Representatives) at the committee level that means we are not safe”. Watch Also: Full Video: National Assembly to Buhari: We are ready to impeach you Representative […]

Nigerian lawmakers take fresh measures to end rape

Oak Television June 7, 2018

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Nigerian lawmakers take fresh measures to end rape Watch Also: Permanent Secretary commits ‘sacrilege’ at Nigerian House of Representatives

Permanent Secretary commits ‘sacrilege’ at Nigerian House of Representatives

Oak Television June 6, 2018

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Permanent Secretary commits ‘sacrilege’ at Nigerian House of Representatives Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Amina Shamaki, has run into trouble with the House of Representatives. She led Directors-General of agencies under her ministry to the House of Representative on Thursday May 31st for a public hearing on eight bills on the ministry’s […]

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