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House In Rowdy Session Over Controversial Immunity Bill
The House of Representatives has referred the Bill seeking to alter Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to its Special Ad-hoc Committee on Constitution Review after lawmakers shared divergent views over the Bill’s content at its second reading. While some were in support of the Bill, others registered their dissent chanting “No immunity!” […]
Bill Seeking To Establish A South East Development Commission Passes First Reading In Senate
A Bill seeking to establish a South East Development Commission (SEDC) was read for the first time at the Senate on Wednesday 22nd June 2016. The Bill is sponsored by Senators Samuel Anyanwu (PDP:Imo) and Stella Oduah (PDP:Anambra). Although the objectives of the Bill will be stated at its second reading, it is thought that […]
Senate Invites Minister Of Foreign Affairs Over Ambassadorial Nominees List
The Senate on Wednesday 22nd June 2016 invited the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama and the Secretary General of the Federation, Engr. Babachir David Lawal to appear before its Committee on Foreign Affairs and explain the process it employed in compiling the list of 47 ambassadorial nominees. The Senate’s invitation is based […]
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