3 d. ago SERAP To NASS: Reject Bill Seeking To Jail Citizens Who Fail To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the National Assembly to reject a proposed bill that aims to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of N100,000 on any Nigerian of voting age who fails to participate in national and state elections. SERAP, which made the demand in an open letter addressed […]

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3 d. ago SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded the immediate withdrawal of a proposed bill that seeks to punish Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. The bill, currently before the National Assembly, proposes a six-month jail term, a fine of ₦100,000, or both for eligible voters who abstain from elections. […] The post SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago SERAP demands withdrawal of bill proposing jail for Nigerians who don’t vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, to immediately withdraw a bill seeking to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of ₦100,000—or both—on eligible Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. In a letter dated March 29, Read More

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6 d. ago Propose 60 years, first degree for presidential, gubernatorial candidates

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representative has also approved a bill proposing 60 years as the maximum age limit for presidential and gubernatorial candidates for second reading. The bill sponsored by the member representing Ideato Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, is also proposing a minimum of first degree as educational qualifications […] The post Propose 60 years, first degree for presidential, gubernatorial candidates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Parliamentary Govt, 30 Other Bills Pass Second Reading In Reps

The House of Representatives has passed through second reading, a bill seeking to return the country to a parliamentary system of government and replace the present presidential system being practised. The proposed legislation is titled; “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to […]

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6 d. ago Lawmakers push for Prime Minister position in new constitutional review bills

Tribune Online Lawmakers push for Prime Minister position in new constitutional review bills No fewer than 36 Constitution review bills have been slated for Second Reading on the floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday. Recall that the House had during the Tuesday and Wednesday plenary sessions passed 82 constitution amendment related legislations. Among the bills is a proposal to establish the Office of the Prime Minister […] Lawmakers push for Prime Minister position in new constitutional review bills Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Reps propose 60 years age limit for presidential, gubernatorial candidates 

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja   The House of Representatives has approved, for second reading, a bill proposing 60 years as the maximum age limit for presidential, vice presidential and governorship and deputy governorship candidates in the country.   The bill, which is sponsored by the member representing Ideato Federal Constituency, Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, is also proposing […] The post Reps propose 60 years age limit for presidential, gubernatorial candidates  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Northern youths reject bill seeking to convert Lagos 37 LCDAs to LGs

The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has vehemently rejected a proposed bill seeking to convert 37 Local Council Development Areas in Lagos State into full-fledged Local Government Areas. In a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna, the NYCN National President, Isah Abubakar, described the proposed bill as ” unjust and a threat to the principles Read More

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7 d. ago Reps propose varsity degree as minimum qualification for LG chair

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill proposing a first degree as the minimum qualification for the position of local government chairman, among other provisions. The bill, one of 42 passed for second reading during Wednesday’s plenary, was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, along with eight other lawmakers. Read More

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7 d. ago Corruption: Reps advance bill to remove immunity for VP, govs, deputies

Tribune Online Corruption: Reps advance bill to remove immunity for VP, govs, deputies The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for second reading a constitutional amendment bill seeking to remove the immunity granted to the Vice President, Governors, and their Deputies. The sponsor of the bill, Solomon Bob (PDP, Rivers), stated that the proposed amendment aims to curb corruption, eradicate impunity, and enhance accountability in public office. Titled […] Corruption: Reps advance bill to remove immunity for VP, govs, deputies Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Bill To Strip VPs, Govs Of Immunity Scales Second Reading In House Of Reps

A bill seeking to strip vice presidents, governors and deputy governors of immunity has passed the second reading in the House of Representatives. The constitutional amendment bill scaled through second reading during plenary on Wednesday. The proposed legislation is sponsored by Solomon Bob, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker from Rivers State.   Bob said […]

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7 d. ago Bill to strip VP, governors of immunity passes second reading

A bill seeking to strip vice presidents, governors and deputy governors of immunity has passed second reading at the House of Representatives. The constitutional amendment bill scaled through second reading during plenary on Wednesday. The proposed legislation is sponsored by the Peoples Democratic Party lawmaker from Rivers State, Solomon Bob. He said the bill seeks Read More

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7 d. ago Updated: Reps advance 39 constitution amemdment bills, proposes judiciary, electoral reforms

The House of Representatives on Tuesday advanced 39 constitution amendment, most of which aimed at reforming Nigeria’s judiciary and electoral read more Updated: Reps advance 39 constitution amemdment bills, proposes judiciary, electoral reforms

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8 d. ago CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT State, LG Police Spark Fresh Debate As Reps Pass 39 Bills

Fresh debate on the establishment of state and local government police is set to resume in the country as the House of Representatives on Thursday passed through second reading a bill to that effect and 38 other proposed constitution alteration legislations. While moves to create state police alone have always been contentious issues in the […]

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8 d. ago Reps seek conduct of presidential, guber polls, others same day

• Propose termination of governorship poll disputes at A’Court From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill proposing the conduct of presidential, gubernatorial, National and state Houses of Assembly and local  government polls on the same day. The proposed legislation was among 39 Constitution alteration bills passed by […] The post Reps seek conduct of presidential, guber polls, others same day appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Reps propose 23 bills to reform Nigeria’s judiciary, elections

…to make Appeal Court final arbiter for governorship poll petitions …to expand justices of Supreme Court, cut excesses of chief read more Reps propose 23 bills to reform Nigeria’s judiciary, elections

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2 w. ago Kwara lawmaker proposes bills against unexplained wealth, religious exploitation 

Tribune Online Kwara lawmaker proposes bills against unexplained wealth, religious exploitation  Hon. Rukayat Shittu, a lawmaker representing Owode/Onire constituency, Asa local government in the Kwara State House of Assembly, has unveiled two bills designed to combat corruption and regulate religious exploitation in the state. In a statement, the lawmaker said the proposed ‘Unexplained Wealth Bill, 2025, and Religious Preaching and Religious Entrepreneurship Regulation Bill, 2025’ have […] Kwara lawmaker proposes bills against unexplained wealth, religious exploitation  Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Tinubu rejects N942bn census budget, proposes NYSC members to cut costs

President Bola Tinubu has turned down the N942 billion budget proposed by the National Population Commission (NPC) for the upcoming read more Tinubu rejects N942bn census budget, proposes NYSC members to cut costs

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4 w. ago Oluremi Tinubu Advocates For Special Legislative Seats For Women In National Assembly

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged the National Assembly to pass the bill proposing the creation of special seats for women in both the Senate and House of Representatives. The bill, which seeks to establish 74 additional seats exclusively for women, has successfully passed the second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation […] The post Oluremi Tinubu Advocates For Special Legislative Seats For Women In National Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago We’ll Consider Your Inputs In Review, Passage Of Tax Bills, Abbas Assures Youth

The speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has assured the various youth groups in the country that their input will be considered in the review of the proposed tax reform bills ahead of their passage by the legislature. Abbas gave the assurance at the National Youth Dialogue on Tax Reform Bills held […]

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