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Buhari signs bill that prescribes single term for VPs who complete president’s tenure

June 9, 2018Ekene Onyeama

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law, a bill that prevents a vice-president (VP) who completes a president’s tenure from contesting twice. Speaking with journalists at Aso Rock on Friday, Ita Enang, senior special assistant on national assembly matters (senate), said the law also applies to a deputy governor who completes the tenure of a governor. […]

FRESH: President Buhari signs ‘Not too young to run’ bill into law

May 31, 2018Ayo Olowo

Following the pledge he made on Democracy Day, President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law the bill seeking to reduce age qualification to hold elective office in the country. Bashir Ahmad, aide to the president on new media, disclosed this in a tweet on Thursday. “History is made, President @MBuhari has signed into law the […]

Senate, Reps pass NFIU bill

March 7, 2018Ekene Onyeama

The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to make Nigeria’s Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), currently under the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), totally independent. The bill was passed after a conference committee of both houses of the National Assembly sat to harmonise differences in their reports. The report was laid and considered at the […]

President Buhari urged to reconsider Peace Corps bill

March 3, 2018News Agency

Following the refusal of President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) bill, the National Commandant, Dickson Akoh, on Friday appealed to the President to reconsider his decision. Mr. Akoh made the call at the Board of Trustees and National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja. “We want the President to assent […]

Senate passes bill on age reduction for elective offices; okays independent candidature

July 27, 2017Ayo Olowo

The Senate on Wednesday, passed the much-anticipated “Not Too Young To Run bill”, which seeks age reduction for elective offices. The debate was committed to an electronic vote, where 86 Senators showed their support, 10 were against it. While just 1 senator abstained. This now means Nigerian youths can contest for President at the age […]

Senate passes Bill to legalise Nigerian Peace Corps

November 25, 2016Ayo Olowo2 Comments

The Senate on Thursday passed the Nigerian Peace Corps Bill which seeks to empower, develop and provide gainful employment for youths. The Bill, which was sponsored by Senate Leader, Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC-Borno), was first read at plenary on March 10, 2016 and scaled second reading. It seeks to facilitate peace volunteerism, community service, neighbourhood […]