48 h. ago Lawmakers split on LG autonomy as conflicting bills pass second reading

…analysts urge true federalism Nigeria’s House of Representatives is now at an impasse over the future of local government autonomy, read more Lawmakers split on LG autonomy as conflicting bills pass second reading

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4 d. ago LG autonomy divides Reps’ members as two conflicting bills pass second reading

..analysts urge true federalism Nigeria’s House of Representatives is now at an impasse over the future of Local Government (LG) read more LG autonomy divides Reps’ members as two conflicting bills pass second reading

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4 d. ago Putin vows to ‘finish off’ Ukrainian troops, calls for ‘transitional administration’

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called for the establishment of a “transitional administration” in Ukraine, and vowed his army would “finish off” Ukrainian troops, in hardline remarks as United States President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire, AFP reported. Putin’s remarks came amid the ongoing conflict that has left tens of thousands dead and Read More

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4 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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5 d. ago Reps pass bill to establish prime minister’s office for second reading

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed through a second reading a Bill for an Act to provide for the Office of the Prime Minister as Head of Government and the Office of President as Head of State and to provide for a framework for the mode of election to the said Offices and for Read More

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5 d. ago Reps pass bill to amend requirements for election as president, governor

…pegs age limit at 60, raises education status to university degree …rescinds bill to strip vice-president, governors immunity in office read more Reps pass bill to amend requirements for election as president, governor

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5 d. ago Reps pass bills to set timeline for civil, criminal cases, census conduct

Tribune Online Reps pass bills to set timeline for civil, criminal cases, census conduct The lawmakers also passed through the second reading bills aimed at establishing the University of Nigerian Languages, Aba, Abia State, and providing for the conduct of a population census every ten years. Reps pass bills to set timeline for civil, criminal cases, census conduct Tribune Online

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6 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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7 d. ago Reps pass bill to resolve election petitions before swearing

The House of Representatives has passed a bill for second reading that seeks to ensure all election petitions are resolved read more Reps pass bill to resolve election petitions before swearing-in president-elect, for second reading

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7 d. ago Reps Pass 39 Constitution Alteration Bills For Second Reading

In one fell swoop, the House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for the second reading, thirty-nine (39) bills seeking the alterations of the 1999 Constitution as amended. The bills segmented into judicial reforms, legislature, inclusive governance, security and policing, electoral matters, among others were passed collectively, following a motion by the House Leader, Hon. Julius […]

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9 d. ago Rivers: Community refutes reports of explosion on Soku gas pipeline

Tribune Online Rivers: Community refutes reports of explosion on Soku gas pipeline Conflicting reports are emanating from Soku, in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, where it has been reported that a gas explosion has occurred. Rivers: Community refutes reports of explosion on Soku gas pipeline Tribune Online

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1 week ago Trump denies Musk access to classified war information on China

President Donald Trump said Friday that Elon Musk should not be allowed to see top secret US plans for any war with China, in a rare admission that his billionaire ally’s business links raised potential conflicts of interest. Trump strongly denied media reports that the world’s richest man, who is now leading the cost-cutting Department Read More

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1 week ago Group unveils report, calls for women inclusion in conflict resolution

The Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria Programme has launched the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Report, a key resource aimed at addressing the exclusion of women and marginalised groups in conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts. A statement on Friday noted that the report was unveiled at a high-level stakeholder event in Abuja, which Read More

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1 week ago Engineers Advocate Passage Of Water Bill For Sustainable Supply

The Nigerian Institution of Water Engineers (NIWE) has called on the National Assembly to pass the water bill for a sustainable water supply in the country. The national chairman of NIWE, Joshua Sanga, stated this at a news conference in Abuja  to commemorate the 2025 World Water Day with the theme  “Glacier Preservation” highlighting the […]

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2 w. ago Belgium, Rwanda Expel Each Other’s Envoys As Tensions Escalate Over Congo Conflict

Diplomatic tensions between Belgium and Rwanda have reached a breaking point as both countries announced the expulsion of each other’s envoy, citing disputes over their roles in the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a dramatic escalation, the Rwandan government declared it was severing diplomatic ties with Belgium, giving Belgian […]

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2 w. ago Ned Nwoko faults Natasha, says apology could have prevented suspension

The Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft, Senator Ned Nwoko, has expressed disappointment over how the conflict between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was handled. Nwoko voiced his concerns in a statement posted on his official X handle on Sunday. The senator representing Read More

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2 w. ago Senate pass bill granting traditional rulers constitutional roles for second reading

The Senate on Thursday approved for second reading the bill to establish the National Council for Traditional Rulers, aimed at formally giving monarchs and community heads vital roles in the country. The bill was sponsored by the Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Lalong. When the bill was first introduced, it sparked extensive debate Read More

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2 w. ago Reps pass bill restricting foreign vessels on Nigeria’s coastal waters

The House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at restricting the use of foreign vessels on the Nigeria’s coastal read more Reps pass bill restricting foreign vessels on Nigeria’s coastal waters

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2 w. ago Reps Pass Bill To Establish South West Dev’t Commission, Allocates N140bn As Budget

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Bill for an Act to establish the South West Development Commission. The commission will be charged with the responsibility to among others, receive and manage funds from allocation of the Federation Account, including donations and gifts for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of infrastructural damages suffered in the […]

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4 w. ago Reps pass bill seeking to abolish HND/BSc dichotomy through second reading

Tribune Online Reps pass bill seeking to abolish HND/BSc dichotomy through second reading The bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Polytechnics and other Higher Education. Reps pass bill seeking to abolish HND/BSc dichotomy through second reading Tribune Online

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