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 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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1 week ago Rivers emergency rule: Reps dismiss $5,000 bribery allegation

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: Reps dismiss $5,000 bribery allegation He said: "The allegation that members of the House of Representatives were induced with $5,000 to pass a resolution, is unfair to the Parliament. Very, very unfair to the Parliament. Rivers emergency rule: Reps dismiss $5,000 bribery allegation Tribune Online

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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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3 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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