MEMBERS of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions have ordered the Nigeria Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, to pay Ikara community in Edo State about N100 million as compensation for perennial oil spill in the communituy, since 2014.
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The lawmakers passed a motion amid fresh attacks in Benue State.
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John Ameh, Abuja Tragedy struck at the National Assembly on Monday as a senior staff of the Management, Mr. Mohammed Shuaibu, slumped and died in the premises. The cause of death remained unknown as of the time of filing this report. Mohammed, who was the Clerk to the House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Production […]
The House asked residents of Abuja to disregard taxies and levies from the questionable individuals.
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The House of Representatives has resolved to prescribe tougher penalties for terrorism, which may include “a maximum of life imprisonment.” In a similar way, anyone who facilitates or aids the escape of a suspect held for an act of terrorism shall also face life imprisonment. Sponsors of terrorism will equally face the penalty of life […]
House of Reps proposes life imprisonment for terrorists, kidnappers
The House of Representatives on Wednesday asked the Federal Government and the Kaduna State Governments to declare a state of emergency in Southern Kadunam It said the action would contain the cases of killings by “terrorists” in the area. According to the House, military strike force should also be set up to provide security in […]
The House of Representatives, on Monday in Abuja met with the nation’s security chiefs to find solution to the incessant destruction of lives and property across the country. The lawmakers particularly expressed concern over the situation in Aba, Abia, Abuja and other capital cities in the country. Speaking at the meeting, Chairman, House Committee on […]
Sit up, Nigeria’s insecurity worsening – Reps tells Service Chiefs
British High Commissioner to Nigeria Paul Arkwright and the House of Representatives yesterday threw their weight behind the ongoing military action to secure the oil rich Niger Delta from the resurgence of militancy. The Niger Delta Avengers have been attacking oil platforms and installations in the last few weeks, thereby reducing the revenue capacity of […]
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