EricJames Ochigbo

Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Writer at News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

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Reps committee probes glitches in conduct of 2025 WASSCE

5 days ago | newsexpressngr.com | EricJames Ochigbo

News Express |3rd Jun 2025 | 29Head of WAEC in Nigeria, Dr Amos DangutHead of WAEC in Nigeria, Dr Amos DangutBy ERICJAMES OCHIGBOHouse of Representatives Committee on Basic Education Examination Bodies has requested for the guidelines and detailed report on the conduct of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)The resolution was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep.
Reps invite Babcock, Igbinedion varsities VCs, others over alleged certificate racketeering

1 week ago | newsexpressngr.com | EricJames Ochigbo

News Express |29th May 2025 | 14By ERICJAMES OCHIGBOThe Joint House of Representatives Committee investigating alleged certificate racketeering has invited vice-chancellors of some private universities to make presentations on alleged sharp practices in the system. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Abubakar Fulata (APC-Jigawa), announced the invitation in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja.
Rep slams Malami over Tinubu criticism

1 week ago | newsverge.com | EricJames Ochigbo

Rep. Donald Ojogo (APC-Ondo) has criticised former Attorney General, Mallam Abubakar Malami, over his comments on the APC’s endorsements of President Bola Tinubu. Ojogo, in a statement on Tuesday, recalled that Malami argued the APC should focus on governance, insecurity, and the economy instead of endorsing President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Reps move to rejuvenate Nigeria’s textile industry

2 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | EricJames Ochigbo

News Express |21st May 2025 | 14 Rep Garba Muhammad moved the motion for the rejuvenation of the Nigerian textile industry Rep Garba Muhammad moved the motion for the rejuvenation of the Nigerian textile industryBy ERICJAMES OCHIGBOThe House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to ban importation of foreign textiles as a way of rejuvenating the production of local textile materials in the country. This was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep.
Reps invite NRC, coy over alleged asset mismanagement

3 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | EricJames Ochigbo

News Express |16th May 2025 | 40 Kayode Opeifa, MD, Nigeria Railway Corporation Kayode Opeifa, MD, Nigeria Railway CorporationBy ERICJAMES OCHIGBOThe House of Representatives Committee on Land Transport has invited the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Mr. Kayode Opeifa over alleged mismanagement of assets. The Chairman of the committee, Rep.
Reps invite NRC, coy over alleged asset mismanagement

3 weeks ago | newsngr.com.ng | EricJames Ochigbo

The House of Representatives Committee on Land Transport has invited the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Mr Kayode Opeifa over alleged mismanagement of assets. By EricJames OchigboThe House of Representatives Committee on Land Transport has invited the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Mr Kayode Opeifa over alleged mismanagement of assets. The Chairman of the committee, Rep.
Reps to investigate mass failure recorded in 2025 UTME results

3 weeks ago | newsverge.com | EricJames Ochigbo

The House of Representatives says it will investigate the alleged technical error responsible for the mass failure recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The resolution was sequel to the adoption of a motion of Urgent Matter of Public Importance by Rep. Adewale Adebayo (PDP-Osun) at plenary on Thursday. It would be recalled that the 2025 UTME results faced widespread condemnations and rejections just after Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) released them.
Be mindful of unintended consequences of high interest rates, Reps tell CBN

3 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | EricJames Ochigbo

News Express |15th May 2025 | 9Committee Chairman, Rep Gboyega IsiakaCommittee Chairman, Rep Gboyega IsiakaBy ERICJAMES OCHIGBOThe House of Representatives Committee on National Planning and Economic Development has cautioned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) against the unintended consequences of high interest rates aimed at curbing inflation in the country. Chairman of the committee, Rep.
Reps summon Federal Fire Service CG over Abuja fire truck accident

3 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | EricJames Ochigbo

News Express |14th May 2025 | 7By ERICJAMES OCHIGBOThe leadership of the House of Representatives has given the Controller-General (CG) of Federal Fire Service (FFS), Mr Jaji Abdulganiyu, 24 hours to appear in person and explain the events around Friday’s fire truck accident which claimed three lives and injured others in Abuja. The Minority Whip, Rep. Ali Isah, issued the ultimatum on Tuesday after the management members of the service failed to honour an earlier invitation.
Reps summon Federal Fire Service CG over Abuja fire truck accident

3 weeks ago | newsngr.com.ng | EricJames Ochigbo

The leadership of the House of Representatives has given the Controller-General (CG) of Federal Fire Service (FFS), Mr Jaji Abdulganiyu, 24 hours to appear in person and explain the events around Friday's fire truck accident which claimed three lives and injured others in Abuja.