House of Representatives Rejects Castration Of Rapists

The move to get capital punishment for sexual violence was hit by a massive setback as the House of Representatives rejected castration as a penalty for rapists. The lower chamber made its stance against castration known during a plenary on Thursday, June 4, amid nation-wide demand by Nigerians for heavy sentence for sexual violence.

Ahmed Lawan Emerges Nigeria's 9th Senate President

 The Senator representing Yobe North constituency, Ahmed Lawan, has won the leadership position of the ninth National Assembly. Senator Lawan defeated his opponent Ali-Ndume with 79 votes from the lawmakers, thereby making him the Senate President.

Buhari Suspends Chief Justice Of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen,

According to Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmed, President Buhari has suspended the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen and appointed Ibrahim Tanko Muhammed as acting CJN. JUST IN: President @MBuhari suspends the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen and appoints Mr. Ibrahim Tanko Muhammed as acting CJN.

Chocolate City Boss, Audu Makori Sues Governor El-rufai For N10billion

Chocolate City Boss and social activist, Mr. Audu Maikori has sued the Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai for the violation of his human rights.

Lawyer, Onyekachi Ubani Faults Planned Invoking Of Constitution On Buhari

Multiple reports reveal that some federal lawmakers in the National Assembly have begun moves to invoke the constitution to force President Muhammadu Buhari to reveal his health status.

Supreme Court Voids Igbo Native Law; Awards Woman Right to Father's Properties

The Supreme Court has voided the Igbo law and custom, which forbid a female from inheriting her late father’s estate, on the grounds that it is discriminatory and conflicts with the provision of the constitution.

EDUCATION: President Buhari Daughter, Graduates from Nigeria Law School, Called to Bar

President Buhari is a happy father following his children success in Education. It was earlier reported that two of his children, Zahra and Yusuf graduated from University of Surrey in UK.

POLITICS: Bill On Loans For Undergraduates Passes Second Reading

In a move to provide education for poor Nigerians, a bill to provide loans for Nigerian undergraduates has passed second reading in Nigeria House of Representatives. The bill

POLITICS: A Bill to Strenghten Sharia Law Passes Second Reading Without Debate

A bill to increase the powers and jurisdiction of "Sharia Law" in Nigeria has passed second reading by the Nigeria's House of Assembly. It was learnt that House Speaker, Yakubu Dogara advised lawmaker, Abdullahi Salame (the lawmaker representing Gwadabawa/Illela federal constituency of Sokoto state) to sponsor the bill.The bill scaled through without a debate. Abdullahi Salame, said Mr. Dogara recognised that the bill could draw public outrage, and urged him not to “make noise” about the bill. Mr. Salame was widely criticised on social media on Wednesday, after it became clear that his bill

POLITICS: List Of 46 Bills The Nigerian Senate Passed Yesterday

Yesterday the strangest thing happened when the Nigerian Senate passed a record 46 bills into law in just 10 minutes. The bills were introduced by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Rules and Business, Senator Ita Enang and all 46 of them had been recently passed by the lower House of Representatives. The Senate’s decision to pass the bills was predicated on the fact that the life of the current assembly is expected to expire in a few days time and that enough resources had already been

POLITICS: Constitution Ammendment: Senate Suspends Move To Override Jonathan

The senate on Tuesday rose from about two-hour executive session on Wednesday and announced the suspension of its planned process to override President Goodluck Jonathan’s veto on the Fourth Alteration Act 2015 which seeks to further amend the 1999 Constitution. Senate President, David Mark, who addressed the chamber after the closed-door session, said the senators as lawmakers, would always abide by the law of the land, since the Supreme Court had asked the federal parliament to stay further action on the document.

CRIME NEWS: New Law Bans Employment Of Under 12 As Househelps In Nigeria

In a long overdue move, the Fed¬eral Government has prohibited the employment of children below the age of 12 as domestic helps in a new Act signed by President Goodluck Jonathan. Christened the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act 2015, the new law recommends a prison term of two years and a possible fine for violators. The law also prohibits the exploitation of domestic helps who are under 18 years. This law is a huge relief to parents and

CURRENT AFFAIRS: Nigeria Senate Passes Bill Criminalizing Female Circumcision

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed Violence against Persons (Prohibition) Bill which seeks to prohibit female circumcision or genital mutilation, forceful ejection from home and harmful widowhood practices. The bill also prohibits abandonment of spouse, children and other dependents without sustenance, battery and harmful traditional practices.The Bill was sponsored by the Leader of the Senate, Victor Ndoma-Egba.