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G5 Governors Meet With Tinubu at Aso Villa; Tinubu Signs into Law Bill Raising Judges’ Retirement Age to 70 | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
G5 Governors Meet With Tinubu at Aso Villa FG Declares June 12 Public Holiday to Commemorate Democracy Day Peter Obi Seeks Order to Interrogate INEC on ICT Experts Used in…
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Nigeria’s Democracy is Maturing, 2023 Elections Taught Valuable Lessons – Buhari; Senate Advances Bill to Regulate and Establish Standards for Christian Practice | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nigeria's Democracy is Maturing, 2023 Elections Taught Valuable Lessons - Buhari Aso Villa Renovation Commences in Preparation for Tinubu's Inauguration Senate Advances Bill to Regulate and Establish Standards for Christian…
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Bill mandating 5-year medical work before licensing in Nigeria passes second reading; Chimamanda criticizes UK and US for congratulating Tinubu | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Bill mandating 5-year medical work before licensing in Nigeria passes second reading Chimamanda criticizes UK and US for congratulating Tinubu Military condemns interim government, says it’s unconstitutional Faction invades LP…
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Reps withdraw bill to legalize cannabis
Recently, the House of Representatives in Nigeria stepped down a bill that proposed the legalization of cannabis for both recreational and medicinal purposes. The bill, which was co-sponsored by Marian…
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“Thunder fire you,” Fani-Kayode to Shekarau after he says Tinubu is gravely ill; Nigeria set to pass bill recognizing Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
"Thunder fire you," Fani-Kayode to Shekarau after he says Tinubu is gravely illINEC warns politicians on plots to bypass BVAs in 2023 electionsMaritime workers threaten to shut down nation’s portsNigeria…
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FG releases 62nd Independence programme; ASUU strike: Student drags lecturers, Nigerian govt, 36 states, National Assembly to court | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
FG releases 62nd Independence programmeLagos Assembly passes bill to protect accident victims, prosecution witnessesASUU strike: Student drags lecturers, Nigerian govt, 36 states, National Assembly to courtUncertainty in the South-East as…
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I stand with the civil society | Bishop Kukah rejects NGO bill
Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese of the Catholic Church, Matthew Kukah has said the non-governmental organisation (NGO) regulatory commission bill is not needed. He said this on Wednesday at a public…
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Buhari signs bill establishing University of Petroleum Resources
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday signed the bill establishing the University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State, into law. This was disclosed in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Shehu Sani urges Nigerians to get involved in the hate speech bill
Following the spate of hate speeches that have overrun the country and its tendency to cause tension among groups, Senate President Bukola Saraki on Tuesday said the Hate Speech bill…
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What about ASUU strike and #NotTooYoungToRun?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The opinion pieces and comments are still rolling on the passage of the Not Too Young To Run Bill by both Houses of the National Assembly.…
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Trump signs Russia Sanctions bill into law
President Trump has signed the bill imposing new sanctions into law Wednesday, according to Reuters. Last week, U.S. Congress voted with an overwhelming margin of 98-2 to punish the Russian…
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We didn’t bribe lawmakers to pass Peace Corps bill – Commandant
Commandant of the Nigerian Peace Corps, Dickson Akoh had dismissed reports that he bribed lawmakers in order to pass the organisation's bill. A report in the media(not Vanguard) had alleged…
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Devolution of Power: State lawmakers accuse N’Assembly of betrayal
Some Speakers of State Houses of Assembly have accused the leadership of the National Assembly of betrayal over its refusal to approve the clause on devolution of power to states…
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Bill number 8: Why more immunity for the 8th senate?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The Senate passed a bill to grant its members and other legislators immunity covering every matter discussed in plenary and at meetings of committees. It was…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Calm down everyone! Here’s what the Senate actually means by ‘immunity for legislators’
The Senate must have caught wind of the immediate backlash that followed the legislative immunity granted to its members at today's constitution review. When the Senate Twitter handle shared the…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Who are the 10 senators that voted against the #NotTooYoungToRun bill?
The Nigerian Senate is currently in the process of making amendments to the nation's constitution. With 97 senators in attendance and 33 bills to be considered, many Nigerians paid peculiar…
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Youth protest at N’Assembly over ‘Not too young to run’ bill
A group of youth on Tuesday protested at the National Assembly to demand the passage of the ‘not too young to run’ bill. Chidi Odinkalu, former chairman human rights commission, while addressing…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Senate clarifies status of #NotTooYoungToRun bill
The Nigerian Senate has risen to the occasion and has followed the footsteps of the lower chamber in offering an explanation for the status of the Not too Young to…
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Senate passes NFIU bill for second reading
The bill seeking to give autonomy to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit was on Thursday presented at the Senate during plenary. Chairman of the committee on Financial Crimes and Anti-Corruption,…
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Senate passes bill for immediate treatment of gunshot victims
The Senate on Tuesday passed the Compulsory Treatment and Care of Victims of Gunshots Bill. The bill compels hospitals to treat persons with gunshot wounds before obtaining police report. The…
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Bill seeking amnesty for treasury looters immoral, unconstitutional – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has condemned a bill in the House of Representatives seeking amnesty for treasury looters. The bill seeks to allow those who loot public treasury to…
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Trump is willing to work with Senate Republicans on health care bill
President Trump has acknowledged that the lack of votes from four Senate Republicans puts the health care overhaul on a "very, very narrow path" to the bill being passed, but…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Senate receives 3 bills aimed at strengthening the capital market
The Nigerian Senate has received three draft bills from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Investment and Securities Bill, Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) (amendment) Bill and the…
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We are developing a bill on ease of doing business – Osinbajo
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo said the presidency has developed a bill on the ease of doing business which will be presented to the National Assembly. Osinbajo said this on Thursday…
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Reps reject bill to empower N’Assembly to impeach governors
by Azeez Adeniyi The House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected a bill seeking to empower the National Assembly to impeach governors and deputy governors. Edward Pwajok who sponsored the bill…
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Senate passes bill to prohibit gas flaring for third reading
by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate on Thursday passed a bill for an Act to Prohibit Flaring of Natural Gas in Nigeria and Other Matters for third reading. The bill was sponsored…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Reps debate on bill for media coverage of court proceedings
The House of Representatives today considered a bill that will allow for the media to cover court proceedings as they happen. Hon Daniel Reyenieju, representing Delta South/Delta West constituency, stated…
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President Trump signs first bill into law
Newly inaugurated President of the United States, Donald Trump has signed his first bill into law. Trump who was sworn-in on Friday at the Capitol Hill building in Washington D.C.…
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2017 budget: Senate demands N1.4trn for constituency projects
The Senate on Thursday passed a bill seeking to set aside 20 percent of the country’s annual budget for constituency projects for third reading. Constituency projects will get N1.4 trillion out…
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FG proposes bill for the establishment of special anti-corruption court
The Federal Government on Tuesday sent a bill seeking to establish a special court for anti-corruption to the National Assembly, Punch reports. The bill which was drafted by the Presidential…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy