Nigeria’s Senate has passed a landmark constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish State Police Services, marking one of the biggest security reforms since the return to democracy. The proposed legislation introduces a dual policing system, allowing states to operate their own police services alongside the Federal Police. Under the bill, […]
Nigeria’s Senate witnessed a dramatic disruption as a heated clash between Adams Oshiomhole and Godswill Akpabio brought proceedings to a halt for over 15 minutes. Tensions flared after Oshiomhole attempted to raise a point of order during deliberations, but was overruled by Akpabio, citing Senate rules. The disagreement escalated when […]
The Senate has today approved the death penalty for drug traffickers in the country while passing the 2024 NDLEA Act (Amendment) Bill. The proposal was adopted today when the Senate dissolved into a committee of the whole for a clause-by-clause consideration of a report of the Chairman of the Committees […]
Nigeria’s 2024 budget has taken shape, with the Senate passing the N28.77 trillion spending plan after revisions and adjustments. This marks a significant increase from the N27.5 trillion initially proposed by President Bola Tinubu, reflecting inflation, infrastructure needs, and additional requests from government agencies. Key Highlights: Total Spending: N28.777 trillion authorized, […]
