Police Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill Scales Second Reading in the House
The Police Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. Presenting the Bill at the plenary session of Wednesday, 26th February 2020, the sponsor of the Bill Hon. Yusuf Gagdi (APC: Plateau) stated that the Bill seeks to provide a framework for the Nigeria Police Service; ensure cooperation and […]
The Bill Seeking to Establish the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil Scales Second Reading in the Senate
At the Senate plenary session of Wednesday, 19 February 2020 a Bill which seeks to establish the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State passed second reading. The Bill which is sponsored by Sen. Halliru Jika (APC: Bauchi) seeks to provide a legal framework for the academy and upgrade same to a university with degree awarding […]
The National Commission against the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons Scales Second Reading in the Senate
At the Senate’s plenary session of Wednesday, 19 February 2020, a Bill seeking to establish a National Commission Against the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons passed second reading. The Bill which is sponsored by Sen. Smart Adeyemi (APC: Kogi) seeks to coordinate and implement activities that focus on combatting problems associated with the […]
Bill Seeking to Repeal and Re-enact the Police Act, 2004, LFN, Scales Second Reading in the Senate
The Senate at its plenary session of Thursday, 13 February 2020 passed a Bill seeking to repeal and re-enact the Police Act, 2004, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) for second reading. The Bill which is sponsored by Sen. Halliru Jika (APC: Bauchi) seeks to provide a framework for the Police Service; ensure cooperation […]
Bill Seeking to Repeal and Re-Enact the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007 Scales Second Reading in Senate
The Senate at its plenary session on Thursday, 6 February 2020 passed a Bill seeking to repeal and re-enact the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007 for second reading. The Bill which is sponsored by Sen. Aisha Ahmed Dahiru (APC: Adamawa) seeks to: Provide for the prudent management of national resources; Ensure economic stability; Promote transparency and […]
Senate Holds Briefing Session with IGP on Community Policing
The Senate at its plenary session of Wednesday, 5 February 2020 held a briefing session with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Mohammed Adamu over the concept, modality and practical implementation of Community Policing Policy in Nigeria. Through a motion moved by the Majority Leader of the Senate, Sen. Yahaya Abdullahi (APC: Kebbi) the […]
House Calls for Investigation into the Administration of Donor Assisted Funds for Agricultural Projects
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, 4th February 2020 mandated the Committee on Agricultural Production and Services to investigate the administration and performance of all donor funding for agricultural projects with a view to unearthing the problems associated with its inabilities to achieve its set objectives. This was sequel to a motion Presented by Hon. […]
House Rejects Motion to Evacuate and Quarantine Nigerians Stranded in Wuhan
At plenary session of Tuesday, 4th February 2020 the House of Representatives rejected a motion calling for the evacuation and subsequent quarantine of Nigerians stranded in Wuhan, China following the outbreak of a Corona virus that has killed more than 400 persons and infected 20,000 persons worldwide. This came as Hon. Benjamin Kalu (APC:Abia), Chairman, […]