House of Reps mourns Emovon, observes one-minute silence
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, mourned the passing of Elder Chris Osa Emovon, a staff of the National Assembly Commission. The solemn moment followed the official announcement of his death by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, during plenary. In honour of the deceased, lawmakers rose to […]
Electoral Act: Reps bow to Senate on consensus method of candidates’ emergence
THE House of Representatives has bowed to the Senate on the consensus mode of selecting candidates for elections by political parties.
Bill on youth entrepreneurship devt trust fund passes 2nd reading
The Bill seeking to establish Youth Entrepreneurship Development Trust Fund on Wednesday in Abuja scaled the second reading in the House of Representatives. Rep. Farah Dagogo (PDP-Rivers), the sponsor of the Bill, while leading debate during plenary on the general principle said the proposed law would stem the tide of unemployment in the country. He […]
Reps’ bill on Rivers STEAM Poly passes 2nd reading
By Levinus Nwabughiogu A bill seeking to establish a Federal Polytechnic in Tombia, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State has scaled through a second reading at the House of Representatives. The proposed piece of legislation when eventually passed into law will enable the birth a tertiary institution that will provide studies in Technology, Engineering, […]
Reps extend teachers retirement age
By Levinus Nwabughiogu – Abuja House of Representatives has given nod to a bill seeking to extend the retirement age of teachers from 60 to 65 years. The legislative approval was sequel to the consideration and adoption of a report presented by the House leader, Hon. Ado Doguwa and Hon. Adekoya Abdul Majid, at the […]
House Of Reps Committee commends Gombe on Basic Education
By Ben Ngwakwe – Gombe The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education has applauded the unprecedented achievements recorded in basic education sector in Gombe State, attributing the feat to the clear vision and mission of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya as well as his commitment to service of his people. In the press release by […]
