Read more about the article State police bill scales second reading in senate amid constitutional scrutiny
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State police bill scales second reading in senate amid constitutional scrutiny

Senate Leader Bamidele pushes decentralised policing as critical security reform while constitutional concerns raised over amendment procedures The Senate has passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police…

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Read more about the article Senate reverses rule requiring senators-elect to vote after oath-taking
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Senate reverses rule requiring senators-elect to vote after oath-taking

The Nigerian Senate has reversed a provision in its standing orders that required senators-elect to take their oath of office before participating in the election of presiding officers. The motion…

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Read more about the article Senate amends rules, limits leadership eligibility to two-term senators
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Senate amends rules, limits leadership eligibility to two-term senators

The Nigerian Senate has amended its standing rules to restrict eligibility for presiding and principal offices to lawmakers who have served at least two consecutive terms. The amendment was adopted…

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