Tag: House of Reps

  • House of Reps promises to continue addressing deficiencies in the fight against extremism

    The House of Representatives on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to continue to address statutory deficiencies limiting the ability of national security apparatuses to respond effectively to insecurity Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila made the declaration said at the resumption of the House from the 2021 annual legislative recess. He noted that insecurity remained a threat and a hindrance…

  • House of Reps spokesman source of inspiration to his contemporaries—Orji Kalu

    House of Reps spokesman source of inspiration to his contemporaries—Orji Kalu

    Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has congratulated the spokesman of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC-Abia), on his 50th birthday anniversary.  The former governor of Abia, in a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday in Abuja, applauded the complementing efforts of the lawmaker in advancing the cause of the people of…

  • House of Reps lauds navy for maritime security

    House of Reps lauds navy for maritime security

    The House of Representatives Committee on Navy has commended the Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy for maintaining steady presence at sea and protecting Nigeria’s natural resources and maritime businesses. ALSO READ:FMH Launches Elder Friendly Hospital Initiative Rep. Yusuf Adamu-Gagdi, Chairman House Committee on Navy, gave the commendation on Wednesday in Calabar during a…

  • Dogara offers free medical treatments to 50,000 patients in Bauchi

    Dogara offers free medical treatments to 50,000 patients in Bauchi

    By Aaron Ossai Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has commenced his annual medical outreach offering free medical services to over 50,000 patients in Bauchi State. A team of medical doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians and surgeons have started attending to hundreds of patients who turn out for different medical needs. The doctors…

  • Ajaokuta Steel: We Will Resist Concessioning Moves – Dogara

    Ajaokuta Steel: We Will Resist Concessioning Moves – Dogara

    By Aaron Ossai Speaker of the House of Representatives has disclosed that the parliament will resist any move to concession Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited, saying doing so would amount to concussing Nigeria’s future. The speaker, who said it is a collective shame to all leaders that the project is yet to be completed after so…

  • Dogara mourns John Shagaya

    Dogara mourns John Shagaya

    By Aaron Ossai Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has commiserated with the government and people of Plateau state over the death of Senator John Shagaya. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser Media & Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan, Hon. Dogara, described the late General Shagaya as a fine gentleman, reputable…

  • Refining Crude Locally Permanent Solution to Fuel – Dogara

    Refining Crude Locally Permanent Solution to Fuel – Dogara

    By Aaron Ossai Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has advocated for local refining of crude oil to make fuel available and easily accessible to all Nigerians, saying every other measure to put an end to the recurring problem of fuel scarcity will work temporarily which he described as embarrassing. The Speaker…

  • French President To Address Joint Session of National Assembly

    French President To Address Joint Session of National Assembly

    By Aaron Ossai President Emmanuel Macron of France is billed to visit Nigeria in early July and will seek to address the joint session of the National Assembly, Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Mr. Denys Gauer, has said. Speaking when he paid a visit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon Yakubu Dogara,…

  • Dogara mourns Otei Oham

    Dogara mourns Otei Oham

    By Aaron Ossai Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has expressed deep shock and sadness over the untimely passing away of Mr Otei Oham, who was one of the two Guardian Newspaper’s correspondents covering the House. He described the late Oham as a professional journalist, who though soft spoken and friendly, did…

  • Dogara queries delayed Execution of National Electricity Gas Improvement Project

    Dogara queries delayed Execution of National Electricity Gas Improvement Project

    By Aaron Ossai Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has restated the commitment of the Legislature to tackling challenges bedeviling the power sector. This, he said, at an investigative hearing by the House Committee on Power on the interim management of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) for the apparent delay in the…