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Bill to create National Local Government Electoral Commission for LG elections passes second reading
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution to establish the National Local Government Electoral Commission, as an independent body responsible for organising, conducting, and supervising elections into the offices of chairmen, vice chairmen and councilors of all the Local Government Councils across the Federation.
Judiciary safeguarded democracy by affirming Tinubu’s election – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended the judiciary for standing firm against vested interests, saying that by affirming President Bola Tinubu’s mandate, it upheld the nation’s faith and safeguarded its democratic future.
Encounter With Nwebonyi Shows What Women Endure In Many Instances – Ezekwesili
Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili, says she is pleased with her encounter with Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi at a Senate Committee panel on Tuesday, saying the episode exposed what women face in a patriarchal society.
President Tinubu assents to South-West, South-South Development Commission Bills as Law
President Bola Tinubu has signed the South-West and South-South Development Commission bills into law.
How EFCC probe forced Yahaya Bello’s nephew to demand refund of N550m paid for Maitama property
The tenth prosecution witness, Fabian Nwaora, has testified in the trial of ex-governor Yahaya Bello’s nephew Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Kano Emirship: Appeal Court Returns Case To Supreme Court
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has directed all interested parties in the Kano Emirship tussle, to exercise caution pending the hearing of their appeals at the Supreme Court.
CJN Laments Poor Adherence To Ethical Principles By Lawyers
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has expressed worry over the practice of law in Nigeria and lamented the downturn in the adherence to ethical principles in the legal profession.
Bill To Remove Immunity Enjoyed By VP, Govs Scales Second Reading
Forty-two constitutional amendment bills on Wednesday scaled second reading in the House of Representatives.
LASG Is Committed to Investments in Education Infrastructure – Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday reiterated the present administration's commitment to continually invest in education infrastructure across the State for sustainable educational excellence and socio-economic development.
Lagos Moves to Tighten Regulations on Traditional Birth Attendants
In a bid to improve maternal and child health outcomes, the Lagos State Ministry of Health today convened a High-Level Stakeholders’ Meeting focused on regulating the activities of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in the state.