Tag: House of Reps

CBEX Crypto Scam: Reps sympathise with victims, call for urgent action …… Highlight new Anti-Fraud Law

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has expressed deep concern over the reported collapse of a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform, “CBEX,” which has allegedly defrauded thousands of Nigerians of more than ₦1.3 trillion. In an official statement signed by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., on Thursday, the House extended heartfelt sympathy to victims of the scheme, many of whom are now facing significant financial hardship and emotional distress. The lawmakers clarified that the platform, which is not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), misleadingly adopted the name “CBEX,”…

House of Reps commends Tincan Island Port Command over ₦347bn Q1 revenue performance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise has pledged its continued support for the Tincan Island Port Command following its remarkable revenue performance in the first quarter of 2025.   During a recent oversight visit to the Command, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, disclosed that the Command generated a total of ₦347,935,672,475.50 between January and March 2025. This reflected a significant increase from the ₦303,791,379,473.67 recorded in the same period of 2024, amounting to a revenue growth of ₦44,144,293,001.83, or 14.54%.   Comptroller Onyeka noted that…

House of Reps condemns Edo mob killing, demands justice for victims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has strongly condemned the brutal killing of 16 travellers from Northern Nigeria in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State, called for swift and thorough justice against the perpetrators.   In a statement issued on Saturday by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., the lawmakers described the incident as a grave violation of human rights and the rule of law.   The House acknowledged the directives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, instructing security agencies to conduct…

House of Reps reshuffles Committees, names Hon Ifeoluwa Ehindero Chairman of Students Loans Committee

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has announced a major reshuffling of its standing committees, appointed new Chairpersons and Deputy Chairpersons to enhance legislative oversight and efficiency. Among the newly appointed leaders, Hon. Ifeoluwa Ehindero, representing Akoko Northeast/Northwest Federal Constituency, has been named Chairman of the House Committee on Students Loans, Scholarships, and Higher Education Financing, which oversees the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Hon. Ehindero, in his reaction, expressed gratitude to the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, and the leadership for entrusting him with the role. He…

Bribery Allegations: HallowMace Foundation criticizes House of Reps’ hasty defense of Lawmakers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The HallowMace Foundation, a pro-democracy and good governance advocacy group, has expressed strong reservations over the House of Representatives’ swift dismissal of bribery allegations leveled against some lawmakers by Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s Head of Financial Crime Compliance. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Sunny Anderson Osiebe, the foundation criticized the House for rushing to defend its members without first conducting a thorough and impartial investigation into the claims. “The allegations made by Gambaryan are grave and demand serious attention. He has accused specific lawmakers of seeking significant payouts…

House of Reps hails BudgIT on Tracka 2023/2024 Report, reaffirms commitment to Open Governance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has commended BudgIT Nigeria for the successful launch of the Tracka 2023/2024 Project Tracking Report, describing it as a vital initiative that promotes transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in governance.   Speaking at the event held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr., reaffirmed the commitment of the 10th National Assembly, under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, to fostering open governance and strengthening legislative oversight.   Rotimi lauded BudgIT and the Tracka team for their unwavering dedication…

House of Reps decries Extortion, Harassment at Security Checkpoints on Onitsha-Enugu Expressway

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has expressed deep concern over the excessive number of security checkpoints along the Onitsha-Enugu Expressway, described them as a breeding ground for harassment and extortion of commercial drivers and travelers. During Thursday’s plenary, lawmakers adopted a motion sponsored by Hon. Amobi Oga, who highlighted the plight of road users subjected to delays, bribe demands, and other inconveniences by security personnel stationed at these checkpoints. Hon. Oga revealed that the 105-kilometer route between Onitsha and Enugu has approximately 28 checkpoints, averaging one every 3.7 kilometers. He described…

House of Reps hails Tinubu for rectifying historical oversight in award of National Honours

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has expressed its gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for addressing a significant historical oversight by conferring the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen.This action according to the members of Green chamber restored the constitutional parity between both chambers of the National Assembly. In response to President’s decision, Speaker Abbas praised the President’s commitment to justice and fairness: “I thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for correcting the mistakes by past administrations of…

Reps reject CFR National honour for Speaker, demand GCON

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The House of Representatives has rejected the planned conferment of the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the green chamber.   Recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the conferment of different categories of honours on the nation’s leaders during his Independence Day speech on Tuesday.   Tinubu said Akpabio and Kekere-Ekun will be conferred with the GCON, while Abbas and Barau Jibrin, deputy president of the senate, will get CFR.     The president also said Ben Kalu, deputy speaker of…

House of Reps pushes for Constitutional Amendment ,as Independent Candidacy Bill passes First Reading

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A Bill that allows Independent candidates to contest election without necessarily being a member of a political party passed first reading on Thursday in the House of Representatives.   The Bill is seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow individuals to compete in elections without having to do so under the platform of a political party.   The bill is titled, “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to allow for the Participation of Candidates…