Nigerian Lawyers Divided Over Two-Year Pupillage Bill
A bill proposing a mandatory two-year apprenticeship for new lawyers in Nigeria has divided the legal profession. Explore the arguments from senior advocates and young graduates.
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NOSDRA Pledges Yorla Well 14 Spill Site Restoration
NOSDRA leads federal delegation to Ogoniland, pledging full environmental restoration after Yorla Well 14 oil spill. Officials warn against future incidents and call for community cooperation.
Lawmakers Must Revisit Beverage Excise Bill, Experts Warn
Analysis reveals the proposed Customs, Excise and Tariff Amendment Bill lacks Nigeria-specific evidence, risks 1.5 million jobs, and contradicts fiscal stability goals. Lawmakers urged to pause for broader consultation.
House of Reps Rejects Criminalising Vote-Buying in Primaries
Nigerian lawmakers have voted against a proposal for a two-year jail term for inducing delegates during party primaries. Discover the details and approved tougher penalties for other electoral offences.
Nigeria's Parliament Votes on Major Constitutional Reforms
Nigeria's House of Representatives votes today on landmark constitutional reforms including state police and gender inclusion. The outcome will shape the nation's democracy amid deep political divisions.
House of Reps Faces Confusion Over Constitutional Amendment Vote
The House of Representatives is in confusion over the voting process for the 1999 Constitution amendment. Speaker Abbas and Deputy Speaker Kalu gave conflicting signals on electronic voting readiness. Read the latest.
APC Leader Pushes for Reserved Legislative Seats for Women
APC's Hajia Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim urges swift constitutional amendment to reserve seats for women in the National Assembly, citing urgent need for gender equity in Nigerian politics.
Constitutional Amendment Seeks 182 New Seats for Women
Nigeria's National Assembly debates a landmark bill to create 182 reserved legislative seats for women, aiming to tackle the nation's severe gender imbalance in politics. Read the details and the Senate's counter-proposal.
Tinubu's Drive for State Police Gains Momentum
President Bola Tinubu urges constitutional amendment for state police, calling it a national imperative to combat Nigeria's security crisis. Will the National Assembly act?
Reps to Debate 87 Constitution Amendment Bills Wednesday
Nigeria's House of Representatives begins debate on 87 constitution amendment bills, including state police and women's seats. Lawmakers also probe missing ₦30bn NSIPA funds. Follow the crucial legislative process.
Northern Governors Launch N16bn Monthly Security Fund
Northern governors and traditional rulers have approved a N16bn monthly security trust fund to combat banditry and terrorism. They also urged President Tinubu to suspend mining activities for six months.
Labour, NECA reject proposed NSITF Act amendments
Organised Labour and NECA have opposed the NSITF Act amendment bill, calling it inconsistent with ILO standards. They demand tripartite consultation and warn of risks to the fund's sustainability.
Group Seeks Constitutional Amendment for INEC Reform
A youth coalition urges the National Assembly to amend the constitution for a merit-based INEC leadership selection and faster election dispute resolution. Join the call for credible elections.
Senate Amends Terrorism Act to Fight Kidnapping
Nigeria's Senate begins process to amend Terrorism Act, classifying kidnapping as terrorism with death penalty. Committee investigates Safe School Initiative amid rising abductions.
Senate Recommends Death Penalty for Kidnappers
Nigeria's Senate classifies kidnapping as terrorism, mandates death penalty for convicts. Read how this new resolution aims to combat rising insecurity.
Bill to Reduce Senate, Governorship Age to 30 Passes Reading
Nigeria's House of Representatives advances bill to lower eligibility age for senators and governors from 35 to 30 years. Constitutional amendment could reshape youth political participation.
Rowdy Session in Reps Over INEC's Powers
A heated debate erupted in the House of Representatives over INEC's legal authority to monitor political parties' internal activities. Read the full details of the legislative clash.
Reps Propose 15% Women Quota in Police Recruitment
Nigeria's House of Representatives pushes for mandatory 15% women quota in police recruitment to enhance gender equality and improve policing effectiveness nationwide.
Benin presidential term extended to 7 years
Benin's National Assembly approves constitutional amendment extending presidential term from 5 to 7 years and creating Senate. Historic vote changes political landscape ahead of 2026 elections.
Tinubu supports Anioma state creation - Senator Nwoko
President Bola Tinubu supports creation of Anioma state, with 97 senators endorsing the proposal. Senator Ned Nwoko reveals unprecedented political backing for new state.
Gov Sule Urges Memoranda for APC Constitutional Review
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule urges stakeholders to actively participate in APC's constitutional amendment process by submitting comprehensive memoranda ahead of crucial review meeting.
Nigeria Constitution Reform Sparks Referendum Outcry
Growing demands for a referendum challenge Nigeria's constitutional reform process as critics decry elite capture and exclusion of citizen voices in national dialogue.
Activists oppose Nigeria oil decommissioning commission
Environmental groups in Nigeria are fiercely opposing a new bill that would establish a commission for decommissioning oil and gas installations, warning it could worsen pollution in the Niger Delta region.
National Assembly Approves Anioma State Creation
Nigerian Senate approves creation of Anioma State in Southeast Nigeria. Senator Ned Nwoko reveals official map as historic move advances through National Assembly.
Bauchi Creates 29 New LGAs, Seeks National Assembly OK
Bauchi State Government has officially created 29 new Local Government Areas in a groundbreaking administrative overhaul. Discover how this constitutional amendment could reshape governance and development in Northeast Nigeria.
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