Tag: 10th House of Reps.

House of Reps. reject Shari’ah law Bill

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H'Reps. reject Shari'ah

A proposed Bill seeking to expand the application of Shari’ah law beyond personal matters in Nigeria has been rejected by the 10th House of Representatives. The Bill aimed to amend sections of the Constitution to remove the word “personal” from the provisions concerning Shari’ah law, a change that would have broadened its scope. The Bill, introduced by Aliyu Missau, was designed to address challenges faced by commercial entities such as Jaiz and Taj banks, which operate under Islamic principles. However, many lawmakers raised concerns that the amendment could expand the…

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Constitution Amendment: H’Reps Okay Independent candidacy

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H'Reps on independent candidacy

A Bill seeking to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as Amended), to provide for independent candidacy yesterday passed through the second reading at the floor of the 10th House of Representatives. The Bill, titled: “Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2024 (HB1630) (Independent Candidates)”, is sponsored by the House spokesman, Akin Rotimi Jr., who represents the Ekiti-North 1 (lkole/Oye) Federal Constituency. This recommittal, serving as the second reading, followed a Motion moved by Isah Ambarura (APC, Sokoto), Deputy Chairman, House Committee…

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H’Reps oppose CFR national honor for Speaker Tajudeen Abbas

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H'Reps demand

…Demands GCON The House of Representatives has rejected the planned conferment on its Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, with the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) award. Recall that President Tinubu announced the conferment of different categories of honours on the nation’s leaders during his Independence Day speech on Tuesday. During yesterday’s plenary session, lawmakers deemed it inappropriate for President Tinubu to bestow the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, while relegating…

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H’Reps: Tension, as lawmaker claims paying $1.7m for Committee chairmanship

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10th H'Reps lawmaker

A controversy has erupted in 10th House of Representatives, involving Chairman of the Committee on Petroleum resources (Downstream), Hon. Ugochinyere Ikenga, who said he paid $1.7 million to secure his position and has threatened to expose damaging information if removed. It was gathered that the conflict centers on a joint committee investigation into a dispute involving ?angote Refinery, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and regulatory authorities. Ikenga has been accused of monopolising the Committee’s actions and favoring Dangote, prompting resignations from other committee leaders. NNPCL staff have also…

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