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National Convention: PDP postpones screening of aspirants

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed the screening exercise for aspirants seeking elective positions ahead of its national convention scheduled for 15 and 16 November i... Read More


NASS Roundup: Life imprisonment for raping minors, Electoral Act amendment, ministerial screening request, other top stories from Senate

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The third week of legislative activities since senators resumed from their annual recess was eventful, especially with the proposal of a bill amending Nigeria's Criminal Code Act t... Read More


Constitution Review: NASS joint committee approves creation of six new states

Nigeria, Oct. 26 -- The National Assembly Joint Committee on Constitution Review has approved the creation of six new states, one in each of Nigeria's geopolitical zones, as part of its resolution in ... Read More


Constitution Review: NASS receives 333 requests for new states, LGAs

Nigeria, Oct. 24 -- The National Assembly Joint Committee on Constitution Review has received 55 proposals for the creation of new states and 278 requests for the establishment of additional local gov... Read More


Electoral Act Amendment Bill passes second reading in Senate

Nigeria, Oct. 22 -- A bill seeking to repeal the Electoral Act 2022 and enact a new Electoral Bill 2025 has passed second reading at the Senate. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the ... Read More


Senate proposes life imprisonment for persons guilty of defiling minors

Nigeria, Oct. 22 -- Senators on Tuesday debated an amendment to Nigeria's Criminal Code Act seeking to prescribe life imprisonment for anyone found guilty of defiling minors, regardless of gender. Th... Read More


Senate steps down bill proposing 10-year jail term for abortion offences

Nigeria, Oct. 21 -- The Senate on Tuesday suspended consideration of the Criminal Code Amendment Bill following disagreements over provisions criminalising the supply of drugs or instruments used to c... Read More


Aviation: Nigerian lawmaker claims some pilots smoke Indian hemp before flying aircraft

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- Abia North Senator, Orji Kalu, on Wednesday, alleged that some pilots flying aircraft in Nigeria smoke Indian hemp and get 'high' before operating flights. He said this was one of... Read More


JUST IN: Senate begins screening of new INEC chairperson

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The Senate has commenced the screening and confirmation process for the new Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan. The exercise began... Read More


Reno Omokri, former US mayor, disagree on alleged genocide against Nigerian Christians

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has challenged members of the United States Congress to publicly identify Nigerians allegedly sponsoring terror attacks that have led to cl... Read More