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Emir of Kano Attack: Reps Tell Jonathan to dialogue with Boko Haram

Posted by admin Boko Haram, House, Legislature Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

In the bid to find lasting solution to the prevailing security challenges in the country, House of Representatives has called on Federal Government to dialogue with the ethno-religious sect, Boko Haram. The resolution was reached following the debate on the recent attack on the convoy of Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero. Muhammad Bashir Galadanchi, […]

Reps probe MINT N2.1bn theft, Oshiomhole aide’s murder

Posted by admin Edo, Headlines, House, Legislature, State News Friday, January 18th, 2013

The House of Representatives on Thursday said it would investigate the theft of N2.1bn at the Nigeria Security Printing and Minting Company last December. It also ordered a probe into the alleged cover-up by the police in the investigation of the killing of Mr. Olaitan Oyerinde, the late Principal Private Secretary to Edo State Governor, […]

Fresh plot to unseat Tambuwal thickens…As House resumes today

Posted by admin House, Legislature Thursday, January 17th, 2013

By Iheanacho Nwosu, Abuja and Chinelo Ogbogo Ahead of today’s resumption of the House of Representatives from the Christmas and New Year holidays, fresh plot to impeach the Speaker, Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has filled the Chamber. Coordinated by a group, Transparency Network, the new move against the Speaker is over the allegation of fraud […]

Reps divided over Jonathan’s request for centenary celebration

Posted by admin House, Legislature Thursday, January 17th, 2013

From IHEANACHO NWOSU AND CHUKS AKUNNA, Abuja Members of the House of Representatives were yesterday divided over President Goodluck Jonathan’s request for their approval for a centenary celebration of Nigeria’s existence. House Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal had read Jonathan’s letter asking the House to allow the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius […]

Reps probe $1.5bn NNPC loan

Posted by admin House, Legislature Thursday, January 17th, 2013

The House of Representatives on resumption at plenary Wednesday resolved to investigate the $1.5 billion loan obtained by the management of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Nnanna Raphael Igbokwe, sponsor of the motion argued that the loan was neither included in the 2013-2015 Medium Term Expenditure Framework nor the 2013 budget. Igbokwe argued that the […]

Tambuwal survives impeachment plot over purchase of 400 cars

Posted by admin House, Latest Politics, Legislature Thursday, January 17th, 2013

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal has survived an impeachment plot over purchase of 400 Camry cars for house standing committees. Some section of the media had reported that some aggrieved members are plotting to impeach the speaker alleging frauds in the purchase of 400 cars for committees and high handedness of […]

Reps pass vote of confidence in Tambuwal

Posted by admin House, Legislature Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

Members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a unanimous vote of confidence in the Speaker, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal, as they reconvened after Christmas break. Lawmakers also gave the Speaker a standing ovation, amid speculation of alleged plot to impeach him. Some media reports (not The PUNCH) claimed on Wednesday that a group, Transparency […]

SSS arrests Boko Haram member in ex-Rep’s house

Posted by admin Boko Haram, House, Latest Politics, Legislature, Raw Politics Sunday, January 13th, 2013

The State Security Service (SSS) has arrested a Boko Haram member, Hassan Pagi Bukar, at the residence of a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tijani Umara Kumalia. Bukar is suspected of visiting Abuja to wreak some havoc. The ex-lawmaker was interrogated by the SSS on Friday. He denied having any link with […]

Two Katsina senators, eight Reps may lose seats

Posted by admin Headlines, House, Katsina, Legislature, Senate, State News Saturday, January 12th, 2013

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday said the Independent National Electoral Commission lacked the power to withdraw the certificate of return issued to any candidate declared the winner of an election by its returning officer. Justice Gladys Olotu gave the judgment in a suit filed by some candidates of the Congress for Progressive […]

Court sacks 2 senators, 8 Reps

Posted by admin House, Legislature, Senate Saturday, January 12th, 2013

From GODWIN TSA Abuja A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has held that the Independent National electoral Commission (INEC) acted ultra vires by withdrawing the certificates of return issued two Senators and eight members of the House of Representatives of the Congress for Progressive Change representing Katsina State. The court said the electoral body […]