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…urges speedy passage by House of Reps, President’s nod The Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE) has commended the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for passing the Informal Sector Employment (Regulation) Bill, 2025 (SB.629), which seeks to protect the rights of domestic workers and other informal sector employees. The Bill was passed on the floor …

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Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has accused the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio of pursuing a personal vendetta against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended six months ago by the Senate, served a notice to the Clerk of the National Assembly of her planned resumption following the expiration of her suspension. But in a surprised twist, the Senate, through …

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The Senator Representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has notified the Senate of her plans to resume legislative duties in line with the judgment of the Federal High Court that she should be allowed to resume representation of her constituents who duly elected her to the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. A letter addressed to the Clerk of the …

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied involvement in the reported recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was recently suspended by the Senate. On Wednesday, reports emerged that some constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District had initiated a recall process, citing a vote of no confidence in her representation. According to The reports, the exercise was observed in …

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The Senate is considering a six-month suspension for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, following a report by the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct citing her for violating Senate rules. According to the committee’s recommendation, read by its chairman, Senator Neda Imasuen, the suspension is set to take effect from March 6, 2025. As part of the proposed sanctions: Her …

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A non-governmental organisation committed to the protection of rights of women and children, CEE-HOPE, has defended the rights of domestic workers in Nigeria to unionise, be treated with dignity and be included in the National Minimum Wage bill that was recently passed by the Senate. The public hearing held on July 22, was part of the legislative process in the …

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The senate has reconsidered its stance on the electoral act amendment bill and has empowered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to determine the best mode to transmit election results.

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A bill seeking to prohibit the payment and receipt of ransom for the release of any person kidnapped, imprisoned or wrongfully confined in the country was on Wednesday May 19 considered by the Nigerian senate.

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Tayo Olanipekun The United States of America has congratulated the people of Nigeria on a successful presidential election as well as President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election. In a statement made available to National Wire on Friday, U.S. Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo, also expressed the commendation of the U.S. government to Nigerians for their peaceful participation in the election. …

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The Senate Committee on Appropriation has approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for the virement of N242 billion under the 2018 Appropriation Act to conduct the 2019 general elections. Chairman of the committee, Sen. Danjuma Goje, who stated this at the committees meeting on Wednesday, said the decision would be laid before the full house for consideration at plenary on Thursday,according …

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