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Senate Moves to Ban Use of Foreign Currencies in Nigeria

The Nigerian Senate has introduced a bill seeking to prohibit the use of foreign currencies for payments and transactions within the country, aiming to bolster confidence in the local currency—the Naira. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter...

Senate Backs Supreme Court on LG Autonomy.

The Nigerian Senate has assured that it would work with the House of Representatives to ensure alterations to the relevant provisions of the Constitution to provide for the full autonomy of local governments in the country. The Red Chamber also...

Constitution Review: Most Senators Support Local Government Autonomy, Divided on State Police.

The Nigeria National Assembly has commenced another phase of review of the 1999 Constitution with major issues, including a potential creation of state police and further strengthening the judgement of the Supreme Court on the autonomy of local councils....

I Have Zero Tolerance for Corruption – Kekere-Ekun.

The Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (aCJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has described herself as someone “known for are integrity and zero tolerance for corruption.” Kekere-Ekun made those claims when she appeared before the senate as part of her confirmation...

Anti-Open Grazing Bill Scales Second Reading in The Senate.

The Nigerian senate has passed, for second reading, a bill seeking to establish a national animal husbandry and ranches commission. The bill titled “A Bill to Establish a National Animal Husbandry and Ranches Commission for the Regulation, Management, Preservation...

Senator Abdul Ningi Resumes Plenary Following Suspension.

Senator Abdul Ningi, (PDP, Bauchi Central) has resumed his legislative duties in the upper chamber after a three-month suspension. The senator who was suspended by his colleagues after he alleged the 2024 budget was padded appear in a cheerful...

Senate Passes Bill to Bring Back Old National Anthem.

The Nigerian senate, on Tuesday, passed the national anthem bill 2024, which proposes reverting to the old national anthem, "Nigeria, we hail thee." this bill, which swiftly passed its first and second readings on Thursday, last week, now heads...

Senate Approves Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers.

The senate of the federal republic of Nigeria has approved the death sentence as penalty for drug traffickers in the country. This follows the passing of the 2024 Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) act (amendment) bill after its...
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“Amupitan is the most incompetent INEC chairman ever” – Bello

https://youtu.be/ziYkTIe6oGM Former Kano state governorship aspirant Jafar Sani Bello share his view amid pressure mounting on INEC chairman to resign...
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