Tag: RED CHAMBER
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Senate has initiated the process of amending the nation’s Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, with the bill passing its first reading during today’s plenary session. Sponsored by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, the bill follows recent resolutions made just 24 hours earlier, during a tense debate on national insecurity, where senators agreed on the need to…
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Senate has directed National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) NAFDAC and other regulatory bodies to strictly enforce the ban on packaging high-strength alcoholic beverages in sachet formats starting December 2025, with no further extensions allowed. This decision follows a motion highlighting concerns over health and social issues, including youth addiction…
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Nigerian Senate has established a 12-member ad-hoc committee to advise on responding to international concerns about alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. This decision was made during a closed session following claims by the U.S. suggesting possible genocide targeting Christians. While the committee will prepare a position paper to guide Nigeria’s legislative stance and international…
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Senate has warned suspended Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan not to forcefully resume her duties until her suspension expires. Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu clarified that there is no valid court order requiring her immediate recall, despite media reports claiming otherwise. Recall the court had issued a non-binding advisory suggesting possible amendments to Senate rules but found…
