28 h. ago Tinubu overhauls energy regulators as NUPRC, NMDPRA CEOs step aside

…Eyesan, Mohammed await Senate nod President Bola Tinubu has moved quickly to reshape Nigeria’s energy regulatory landscape following the departure read more Tinubu overhauls energy regulators as NUPRC, NMDPRA CEOs step aside

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3 d. ago Saudi Sets New Death Penalty Record After Executing 340 In 2025

The toll marks the second-straight year Saudi Arabia has broken its own record since rights groups first began documenting the number of executions in the 1990s. The post Saudi Sets New Death Penalty Record After Executing 340 In 2025 appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Senate moves to regulate Opay, Moniepoint, moneylenders, others

The Senate on Thursday began debate on a bill seeking to amend the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) read more Senate moves to regulate Opay, Moniepoint, moneylenders, others

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2 w. ago Senate, Others Move For Implementation Of Tax Reforms In LGs

The Senate and other major stakeholders in Nigeria’s local government administration have outlined strategies to implement the new Nigerian Tax Reform Act 2025 in local councils, aiming to strengthen their autonomy, enhance fiscal responsibility, and improve their Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). The Act has three key areas, including fiscal federalism, the critical issue of IGR […]

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2 w. ago Senate Moves To Impose Death Penalty on Kidnappers, Informants, Others

The Senate has moved to tighten Nigeria’s anti-kidnapping laws by pushing for death penalty for kidnappers — and anyone who finances, enables, or provides information to them — as the lawmakers yesterday debated amendments to the 2022 Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act. The amendment, sponsored by the Senate leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, seeks to classify kidnapping, […]

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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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2 w. ago Senate backs death penalty for kidnappers, informants, others

Nigeria’s Senate is pushing for the death penalty for kidnappers and their informants, classifying abduction as terrorism. Learn about the new anti-kidnapp Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-backs-death-penalty-for-kidnappers-informants-others/

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Senate Moves To Impose Death Penalty For Kidnapping

  The Senate has resolved to amend Nigeria’s Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act to prescribe the death penalty without the option of a fine or judicial discretion for all kidnapping offences, marking one of the most far-reaching legislative responses yet to the nation’s worsening insecurity. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the decision on Thursday in […]

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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 Dickson faults Senate for commending Tinubu, cites rising insecurity

Senator Seriake Dickson faults the Senate for commending President Tinubu, calling the move insensitive and ill-timed amid Nigeria’s worsening insecurity c Read More: https://punchng.com/dickson-faults-senate-for-commending-tinubu-cites-rising-insecurity/

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3 w. ago Senate In Heated Debate Over Nigeria’s Growing Security Crisis

Some lawmakers are pushing for the death penalty to be imposed on kidnappers. The post Senate In Heated Debate Over Nigeria’s Growing Security Crisis appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago S’West Govs, Senators, Traditional Rulers Move To Tackle Insecurity

Governors of the South-West region, senators, traditional rulers and other stakeholders have outlined a comprehensive strategy to tackle the worsening insecurity challenges in the country. The measures were unveiled at the South-West Zonal National Security Summit, convened by the Senate in partnership with the Lagos State government. The summit is one of six being held […]

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3 w. ago Minister calls for calm after Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction, sentencing

Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu urges Nigerians to remain calm and seek dialogue following the Nnamdi Kanu conviction on terrorism charges. Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-calls-for-calm-after-nnamdi-kanus-conviction-sentencing/

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4 w. ago FULL JUDGEMENT: Read every word in Nnamdi Kanu’s life imprisonment sentence

Tribune Online reports that Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment for counts one, two, four, five and six instead of death penalty following pleas to the Court to temper justice with mercy. 

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4 w. ago Insecurity: Kwankwaso urges FG to reinforce military, Police

Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Minister of Defence, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on the Federal Government to urgently strengthen the capacity of the

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4 w. ago JUST IN: Nnamdi Kanu to appeal life imprisonment judgment, says lawyer Ejimakor

Tribune Online reports that Justice Omotosho sentenced Kanu to life imprisonment instead of the death penalty after appeals to temper justice with mercy.

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4 w. ago Court to sentence Nnamdi Kanu at 4pm as prosecution seeks death penalty

The Federal High Court is set to deliver the Nnamdi Kanu sentence, with the prosecution urging the death penalty for the convicted IPOB leader. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-to-sentence-nnamdi-kanu-at-4-pm-as-prosecution-seeks-death-penalty/

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4 w. ago Court to sentence Nnamdi Kanu at 4 pm as prosecution seeks death penalty

The Federal High Court in Abuja is set for Nnamdi Kanu’s sentence after his conviction, with the prosecution seeking the maximum penalty of death. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-to-sentence-nnamdi-kanu-at-4-pm-as-prosecution-seeks-death-penalty/

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4 w. ago UPDATE: FG seeks death penalty for Nnamdi Kanu as Court set for sentencing

Awomolo said the subjection of Kanu to the maximum punishment will serve justice to all the victims of his acts of terrorism...

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4 w. ago BREAKING: Prosecution Seeks Death Penalty As Court Fixes Sentencing Of Kanu To 4pm

The prosecution in the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has asked the trial Court to sentence him to death. Prosecuting lawyer, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), said over 75 security personnel lost their lives due to terrorism activities of Kanu. According to him, his group and followers have […]

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