The Senate on Wednesday, expeditiously passed the State Police Bill which sought to move Nigeria from a unitary policing structure to a federal policing mode. The passage of the bill followed the clause by clause consideration of the bill by the committee of the whole of the Senate. The bill is entitled: “A bill for…
The Constitution Amendment Bill on State Police passed its second reading during the Senate plenary on Wednesday in Abuja. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, moved a motion for the suspension of Senate rules to accelerate consideration of the executive bill seeking constitutional backing for state police services. Leading the debate on the bill, Bamidele said…
President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio has urged lawmakers to approach debate on the bill for establishment of State Police with open minds, guided solely by national interests, constitutional principles and collective welfare of citizens. Akpabio, made the call at the resumption of plenary on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
Gov Hyacinth Alia of Benue on Monday signed the Benue State Electricity Bill 2026 into law. Alia said that the new law would improve electricity supply, stimulate economic growth, and enhance the quality of life of residents across the state. The governor described the law as a major step towards unlocking the state’s economic potential…
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure fresh external loans totalling $6 billion, aimed at plugging fiscal gaps and financing key infrastructure projects. The approval followed the presentation and consideration of a report by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, Senator Aliyu Wamakko (APC, Sokoto North). The…
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…
