Ikenna Osuoha

Nigeria

Journalist at News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

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Constitution review: Reps to meet governors, state assembly speakers

1 week ago | newsexpressngr.com | Ikenna Osuoha

News Express |29th May 2025 | 14Reps Deputy Speaker Benjamin KaluReps Deputy Speaker Benjamin KaluBy IKENNA OSUOHAThe Constitution Review Committee of the House of Representatives is set to meet with the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) on July 23, to present bills currently under consideration and seek their support for passage. This is contained in a statement by the Deputy Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Levinus Nwabughiogu, in Abuja on Thursday. Rep.
Reps suspend quarry operations of Arab Contractors

1 week ago | newsexpressngr.com | Ikenna Osuoha

News Express |29th May 2025 | 13By IKENNA OSUOHAThe House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals has suspended the quarry operations of Arab Contractors for none compliance with operational rules of engagement. The Chairman, House Committee on Solid Minerals, Rep. Jonathan Gbefwi, representing Karu/Kokona, Nasarawa, said this during a meeting with the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in Abuja on Thursday.
Reps withdraw compulsory voting bill

1 week ago | newsverge.com | Ikenna Osuoha

The Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas has announced the withdrawal of the compulsory voting Bill. It was reported that the Bill to Amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make voting mandatory for all eligible Nigerians, by the Speaker and co-sponsored with Rep. Daniel Adama Ago. This is contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, in Abuja on Monday.
Tinubu transmits N1.481trn 2025 Rivers budget to Reps

2 weeks ago | newsngr.com.ng | Ikenna Osuoha

President Bola Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to consider and approve the sum of N1.481 trillion as the 2025 budget for Rivers . By Ikenna Osuoha President Bola Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to consider and approve the sum of N1.481 trillion as the 2025 budget for Rivers . Tinubu's request was read by the Speaker of the House, Rep.Tajudeen Abbas, during Thursday's plenary in Abuja.
I have put Ogbaru on map

2 weeks ago | newsngr.com.ng | Ikenna Osuoha

The Labour Party Caucus leader, and member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Rep. Àfam Ogene says he has put his constituency on the map through laudable projects. By Ikenna Osuoha The Labour Party Caucus leader, and member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Rep. Àfam Ogene says he has put his constituency on the map through laudable projects. Ogene made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja.
Oil sector: Reps to Present 5 Bills to tackle specific challenges

2 weeks ago | newsngr.com.ng | Ikenna Osuoha

House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) and Special Committee on Crude Oil Theft have resolved to jointly introduce five bills aimed at addressingBy Ikenna OsuohaHouse of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) and Special Committee on Crude Oil Theft have resolved to jointly introduce five bills aimed at addressing key challenges affecting Nigeria's oil industry. The Chairman of both committees, Rep.
Reps apologise to Nigerians over UTME glitch

2 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | Ikenna Osuoha

News Express |20th May 2025 | 3Chairman, House Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies, Rep Oboku OforjiChairman, House Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies, Rep Oboku OforjiBy IKENNA OSUOHAThe House of Representatives has apologised to Nigerians, especially parents and candidates of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), over the avoidable glitch that affected more than 300,000 participants.
Certificate Racketeering: Reps grants 10 -year security protection for investigative journalist Umar Audu who exposed degree mills

2 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | Ikenna Osuoha

News Express |20th May 2025 | 2Investigative journalist Umar AuduInvestigative journalist Umar AuduBy IKENNA OSUOHAThe House of Representatives has approved a 10-year security protection for investigative journalist Umar Audu, following his exposé on widespread certificate racketeering involving degree mills in the Benin Republic.
Voting voluntary, not mandatory, Ajumbe tells Reps

2 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | Ikenna Osuoha

News Express |19th May 2025 | 13National Coordinator, Association of Former ANPP members, Prof Vitalis AjumbeNational Coordinator, Association of Former ANPP members, Prof Vitalis AjumbeBy IKENNA OSUOHAThe National Coordinator, Association of Former ANPP members, Prof. Vitalis Ajumbe, has said that voting is a voluntary action and not mandatory. Ajumbe stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday.
Abbas harps on need to address HND/degree discrimination

3 weeks ago | newsverge.com | Ikenna Osuoha

The Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Thursday harped on the need to address the age long discrimination between HND and university degrees. Abbas made the call while declaring open a public hearing on three bills by the House Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Technical Education in Abuja.