7 h. 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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16 h. 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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24 h. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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8 d. ago House Of Reps. Move To Lower Age limit For Governors, Senators To 30

Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Tuesday advanced a bill to lower the minimum age for contesting governorship and Senate seats from 35 to 30, moving the proposal to the committee stage in the latest push to expand youth participation in politics. Lawmakers passed the measure — sponsored by Rep. Esin Etim and 24 others — […] The post House Of Reps. Move To Lower Age limit For Governors, Senators To 30 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Reps Move To Reduce Age Qualification For Senatorial, Governorship Positions

The House of Representatives has passed through second reading, a bill seeking to reduce the age for qualification for membership of the Senate and office of the governor. Sponsored by Hon. Esin Martin Etim and 24 others, the Constitution Alteration Bill is seeking the reduction of the age qualification for the two offices from 35 […]

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8 d. ago Senators block move to alter rules for electing Senate President, Deputy

A move by the Senate leadership to amend its 2023 Standing Orders to further tighten the procedure for the emergence read more Senators block move to alter rules for electing Senate President, Deputy

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1 week ago ATBU, Alumni Reject Senate’s Move To Convert Varsity To Conventional Institution

The management and alumni of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi State, have rejected the proposed legislation being sponsored by Senator Shehu Buba Umar to change the university from a specialised institution of technology to a conventional university. The bill, currently at the public hearing stage in the Nigerian Senate, seeks to expand ATBU’s curriculum […]

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2 w. ago Senate Moves To Ban Child Soldiers As Armed Forces Bill Passes Second Reading

The legislation has been referred to the Senate Joint Committee on Army, Navy, and Air Force to report in four weeks. The post Senate Moves To Ban Child Soldiers As Armed Forces Bill Passes Second Reading appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Senate moves to strengthen access to equitable primary health care

The Senate on Wednesday commenced consideration of a bill seeking to repeal and re-enact the National Primary Health Care Development read more Senate moves to strengthen access to equitable primary health care

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2 w. ago Alleged Terrorism: Kanu Files Fresh Motion, Seeks To Arrest Judgement

The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has approached a Federal High Court in Abuja, to stop its plans to deliver judgement in the terrorism case brought against him by the federal government. Kanu was dragged before the court over allegation of terrorism in charge number FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015. In the charge, […]

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2 w. ago Israel advances controversial death penalty, foreign media bills amid growing criticism

Israel’s parliament on Monday pushed forward two highly contentious bills one expanding the use of the death penalty for

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