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IPOB Members, Others Risk Jail Terms As Nigerian House of Reps Proposes 25-Year Imprisonment, N10Million Fine For Separatist Agitation

4 months ago979 min

The Nigerian House of Representatives has introduced the Counter Subversion Bill 2024, which aims to impose stringent penalties on individuals involved in separatist agitations or actions that incite inter-group or sectional conflicts. According to the proposed legislation, anyone convicted of such offences could face a prison sentence of up to 25 years, a fine of N10 million, or both, The Sun reports. The bill’s explanatory memoranda state that the legislation seeks to criminalise...

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BREAKING: Kidnappers Of Former Reps Member And Ex-Delta Commissioner, Mrakpor, Demand N1Billion Ransom

5 months ago814 min

The abductors of former Delta State Commissioner for Technical Education Joan Mrakpor have demanded a ransom of N1 billion as condition for her release, SaharaReporters has learnt A trusted source, speaking on condition of anonymity to SaharaReporters, revealed that a connection has been made between the family of the kidnapped former commissioner and her abductors. The source, who is assisting the family in securing her release, disclosed that the kidnappers are demanding a ransom...

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Bill For 6-Year Single Term Presidency, Governorship Passes First Reading In Nigerian House of Reps

5 months ago855 min

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed the first reading of a bill proposing amendments to the 1999 Constitution to introduce a single six-year term for the offices of the President, state governors, and Local Government Areas chairmen. Sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere, representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency, Imo State, along with 50 other lawmakers, the bill aims to reduce election costs by extending the tenure of these offices. The proposed amendments target...

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House Of Reps Frowns On Delay In Payment Of Allowances Of Team Nigeria At Africa Games In Ghana

9 months ago1094 min

Nigeria finished second at the Games behind Egypt, surpassing her previous record with a total of 47 gold, 33 silver and 40 bronze medals. The Chairman House Committee on Sports Honourable Ekene Adams has expressed disappointment over the delay in the payment of allowances of Team Nigeria athletes at the recently concluded Africa Games in Ghana. Nigeria finished second at the Games behind Egypt, surpassing her previous record with a total of 47 gold,...