15 h. ago Ondo govt makes Code of Conduct compliance mandatory for LG officials

"The Ondo State Government places a high premium on institutional strengthening...

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4 d. ago Corruption: We’re investigating ministers, top govt officials, others – CCB

“We have started investigating high-profile individuals. There is a former minister we

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2 w. ago Senate Backs Death Penalty For Kidnappers, Sponsors, Informants

The Senate, on Wednesday, moved to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-kidnapping laws by proposing death penalty for kidnappers, as well as anyone who finances, facilitates, or provides information to them, as lawmakers debated amendments to the 2022 Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act. The proposal, spearheaded by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, seeks to formally categorise kidnapping, hostage-taking, and […]

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3 w. ago Senate moves to classify kidnapping as terrorism, seeks death penalty for offenders

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday began moves to classify kidnapping as a terrorism offence, proposing the death penalty for perpetrators read more Senate moves to classify kidnapping as terrorism, seeks death penalty for offenders

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3 w. ago Reps restate commitment toward finding solutions to ravaging insecurity 

The Deputy Speaker, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, gave the assurance in Abuja during the resumed debate on national security.

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3 w. ago Benjamin Kalu proposes penalty for govt officials involved in ransom negotiations

Kalu made the call on Tuesday during a special session of the lower chamber on national security, saying a legislative move...

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3 w. ago Ben Kalu Proposes Penalty For Govt Officials Who Negotiate Ransom

His comment came in the wake of heightened insecurity, especially in recent weeks, where gunmen have abducted schoolchildren and worshippers. The post Ben Kalu Proposes Penalty For Govt Officials Who Negotiate Ransom appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Help secure Nnamdi Kanu’s release, Cubana Chief Priest urges deputy Speaker

Cubana Chief Priest appeals to Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu to help secure the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to restore peace in the South-East. Read More: https://punchng.com/help-secure-nnamdi-kanus-release-cubana-chief-priest-urges-deputy-speaker/

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4 w. ago ‘All Hope Not Lost For Nnamdi Kanu’, Says Deputy Speaker Kalu

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has expressed optimism that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, will be freed through a political solution, saying all hope for his freedom were not lost. Kalu stated this in reaction to the IPOB leader’s sentencing on Thursday […]

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4 w. ago All hope not lost for Nnamdi Kanu, political solution underway to secure release, says deputy speaker

…urges people of South East to stay calm Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has expressed optimism read more All hope not lost for Nnamdi Kanu, political solution underway to secure release, says deputy speaker

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