House of Reps move to simplify impeachment process of President and Vice-President

A bill seeking to simplify the process, through which the President and Vice-President can be impeached on Tuesday, passed second reading in the House of Representatives.

Following a thorough debate on Tuesday, the bill which “seeks to remove ambiguities in the process of removal of the President from office on allegations of gross misconduct and to provide for a…

Reps Prescribe 14-Yr Jail Term For Lesbians, Homosexuals, Bar gay clubs, societies and organisations

House of Representatives have passed a Bill against same-sex marriage in Nigeria today.The Bill as passed by the House which was presided over by the Deputy Speaker has fourteen-year jail term for Homosexual and Lesbian  the country.

A report on the piece of legislation as passed, is short-titled “Same Marriage (Prohibition) Bill, 2013″.

The Bill as passed by the House, states in section 1…

House of Reps to ban sales of caffeinated drinks (Energy Drinks)

The House of Representatives on Tuesday moved to ban the importation and sale of caffeinated drinks, popularly known as ‘energy drinks’, in the country.

It directed its Joint Committee on Health/Commerce to investigate the importation and distribution of the drinks, following a motion sponsored by a member, Mr. Yacoob Bush-Alebiosu.

Bush-Alebiosu said the consumption of the drinks had “life-threatening effects on blood pressure, heart and brain…

N2.3bn scam: Anenih to appear before Reps next week

Chairman of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Chief Tony Anenih, is to appear before the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts next week over an allegation that he inflated a N2.3 billion road contract while he was the Minister of Works.

The committee is awaiting Anenih’s testimony to confirm a 2006 report by the Auditor-General of the Federation (AGF). Chairman of the Committee, Hon Solomon Olamilekan, disclosed the Committee’s decision…

House Of Representatives endorse bill prohibiting homosexuality

Agitations for legislation of gay mariage in Nigeria was dealt another blow yesterday as the House of Representatives, unanimously threw out the Bill. The development was coming a year after the Senate passed a bill banning same-sex marriage and prescribed 14 years imprisonment for violators.

The Senate Bill is awaiting ratification by the House before it will be…

Nigeria: Bill To Prohibit Same-Sex Marriage Passes Second Reading In House Of Reps

A bill for an Act to prohibit marriage or civil union entered into between persons of same sex and solemnisation of same on Tuesday passed through the second reading in the House of Representatives.

Leading the debate on the bill, Rep. Mulikat Akande-Adeola (PDP-Oyo), said the proposed legislation would ensure that the institution of marriage is respected.

Akande-Adeola, who is the Leader of the House, said that the bill would also protect and…

Rep’s mother kidnapped in Ogun

Gunmen numbering about six on Monday night kidnapped the mother of a member of the House of Representatives representing Ijebu North, Ijebu East and Ogun Waterside Federal Constituency, Abiodun Abudu Balogun, from her home.

Mr Balogun is the deputy chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Internal Security.

The suspected gunmen invaded the Ita-Otu, Ijebu Waterside Local Government Area residence of the woman, Obedatu Abudu Balogun, at about 9:30pm on…

No 2013 budget until… – Reps •Finance Minister in closed-door session with lawmakers

Written by Jacob Segun Olatunji and Kolawole Daniel and Taiwo Adisa, Abuja Friday, 21 September 2012

The House of Representatives, on Thursday, insisted that it would not entertain the 2013 budget proposal from President Goodluck Jonathan until it is fully satisfied with…

Reps accuse Presidency of slowing down passage of PIB

BY OKEY NDIRIBE & EMMAN OVUAKPORIE

House of Representatives, has accused the Presidency of frustrating timely passage of Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB. The bill was tabled before the House when members held last plenary before proceeding on vacation. The leadership of the House…

Impeachment Row: Reps Refuse To Be Farouked

Impeachment Row: Reps Refuse To Be Farouked Tambuwal

The House of Representatives appears to be learning fast in being wary of curious gifts or offers from external quarters.

It has just rejected a 10-day trip being packaged for some of its members by the Minister of Aviation, Mrs. Stella Oduah.

The House is still smarting from the…