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EXAMINATION: Terrorism financing — can lawmakers identify the culprits

The Nigerian Senate has expressed concern over the rising threat of terrorism financing in the country. Security analysts…

Jigawa lawmakers approve death penalty for kidnappers, life imprisonment for rapists

The Jigawa State House of Assembly has passed into law a bill for the prohibition of violence against…

Ghana shuts down its parliament after 168 lawmakers and staff contract COVID19

After 17 members of parliament and 151 supporting staff tested positive for the COVID-19, Ghanaian authorities were left…

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Ondo Assembly lifts lawmakers’ suspension

The Ondo State House of Assembly has lifted the suspension of four lawmakers. This was was to apparently…

Don’t concede defeat, prominent US lawmakers tell Trump

Prominent Republicans in the US Congress on Sunday urged Donald Trump to “fight hard” and not concede his…

INEC: Lawmakers who defect to another party should lose their seats

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated lawmakers in the national and state houses of assembly should…

Senate receives MTF/FSP report, lawmakers reject PENCOM nominee

The Senate on Wednesday received the report of the Joint Committee on Finance and National Planning and Economic…

BREAKING: Drama as Ondo Lawmakers locked out of Assembly Complex

Mild drama ensued at the entrance of the Ondo State House of Assembly as two members of the opposition…

Akpabio names lawmakers on NDDC contracts’ list (Full list)

The list containing names of Senators and House of Representatives members involved in the Niger Delta Development Commission,…

Despite COVID-19 ‘cure’ claims, two Madagascar lawmakers die after virus infection

Despite the coronavirus cure claims by Madagascar, two lawmakers has succumbed to the deadly virus. Madagascar President, Andry…

Lagos Assembly suspends legislative activities

The Lagos State House of Assembly has suspended all legislative activities, for one week, until July 20. The…

SERAP, others sue Gbajabiamila, Reps over ‘plan to spend N5.04bn on 400 exotic cars’

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 192 concerned Nigerians have filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High…