Nigeria, July 9 -- The Nigerian Senate is considering tougher disciplinary sanctions for its members.

On Tuesday, the 109-member upper chamber passed the first reading of a bill seeking to amend the current framework for punishing lawmakers who violate its rules.

The proposed legislation, titled "Legislative Houses (Powers and Privileges) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025," was sponsored by Kaka Shehu (APC, Borno Central).

The bill seeks to introduce more stringent penalties for lawmakers found guilty of misconduct and streamline the existing process, which often involves setting up special committees to investigate and recommend sanctions.

The proposed amendment also seeks to ensure that specific offences attract clearly defined punishments...