Gov. Hyacinth Alia has signed into law the bill establishing Labe College of Nursing Sciences, Gboko in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue. Alia, at the signing on Wednesday in Makurdi, said the establishment of the school further underscored his unwavering commitment to accessible, quality education and healthcare. He said it was also a strategic…
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) on Sunday denied involvement in banditry, terrorism, kidnapping or cattle rustling, insisting it has never condoned violent activity in Nigeria. National President, Alhaja Baba Ngelzarma, stated this in Abuja while addressing a news conference on ‘H.R. 7457 – Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026′,…
A political movement in Nigeria has reacted with surprise to a proposed United States bill that calls for sanctions against individuals and organisations accused of religious freedom violations. The Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, introduced by Congressman Riley Moore and co-sponsored by Congressman Chris Smith, proposes visa bans and asset freezes for…
The Senate has passed the Electoral Bill 2026, retaining electronic transmission of election results but rejecting a proposal that would have made real-time uploading to INEC’s Result Viewing Portal mandatory. The bill was approved on Wednesday following prolonged deliberations, with senators divided over Section 60, which addresses the process for transmitting polling unit results. A…
The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to repeal the Electoral Act 2022 and enact a new Electoral Bill 2025. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the development during Wednesday’s plenary, following majority support through a voice vote. The bill was subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters for further…
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State on Monday signed into law a bill establishing 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), increasing the state’s administrative units to 24—comprising 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and the newly created LCDAs. The new councils and their headquarters are: Akko North – Amada; Akko West – Pindiga; Balanga South…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has formally withdrawn the proposed Indigeneship Bill from the National Assembly to allow for further legislative consultations and stakeholder engagement. Kalu, who is also the Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, made the announcement on Tuesday night, stating that the decision was…
The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to establish the Federal Oil and Gas Hospital in Benikrukru, Delta. This followed the presentation of the report by the Senate Committee on Health, chaired by Sen. Banigo Ipalibo Harry (PDP-Rivers). Harry noted that the bill was sponsored by Sen. Joel Thomas (APC-Delta). She explained that the bill…
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, says the National Assembly Infrastructure and Property Agency Bill (IPA), is a major step in strengthening institutional independence of the National Assembly. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the agency when established would help manage every aspect of National Assembly buildings and precincts. This includes…
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas has announced the withdrawal of the compulsory voting Bill. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Bill to Amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make voting mandatory for all eligible Nigerians, by the Speaker and co-sponsored with Rep. Daniel Adama Ago. This is contained in…
