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The proposed legislation will ensure child's right standard and reduce the procedure for adoption of children.

"We believe that there are still federal government funds with commercial banks but we can’t say specifically how much and ...

The bill seeks to increase the punishment for not declaring assets from 10 years imprisonment in the Principal Act to ...

President Muhammadu Buhari had declined assent to the Electoral Bill earlier passed by the National Assembly because of the mandatory ...

“The suspended members acted dishonourably by disregarding the resolution of the House to which they themselves gave nod and willingly ...

The two lawmakers were suspended in October over alleged links with bandits.

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) recently introduced new fees for applicants.

Idris Wase says some security agencies are conniving with bandits to sabotage the effort of the government to tackle the ...

The House also resolved to set up an ad-hoc committee to conduct the probe.

According to a lawmaker, on Sunday, a trailer ladened with goods rammed into vehicles at the checkpoint, killing 20 persons.

The Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, said the committee on COVID19 should interface with the NCDC.

The House says some MDAs are withholding funds released for the execution of projects, while others are diverting the funds ...

The handbook, entitled "Security Awareness and Education Handbook for Corps Members and Staff," listed some high-risk routes and suggested what ...

Chisom Dike says he defected to APC because of the lingering crisis in PDP.

20 out of the 24 members endorsed the impeachment of the speaker and his deputy.

The new logo depicts the historical antecedents of the people of Katsina State, and symbolises the heritage, unity and authority ...

Bianca Ojukwu speaks after meeting with an APGA delegation.

The House earlier had a rowdy session over the contentious fund for host communities before dissolving into executive session.

The lawmaker says that the call became necessary because the schools were more important than the viewing centres.

The operation of Twitter, a microblogging site, was suspended on Friday by the Nigerian government.

The federal government, on Friday, suspended Twitter from operating in Nigeria.

Many states in the North-west and North-central regions have suffered attacks by bandits who kill and kidnap at will.

The lawmaker said the e-learning management system of the university has been characterised by complaints and challenges as the school ...

"The Act prohibits all forms of violence against persons in private and public life and provides maximum protection and effective ...

Mr Pantami has been in the eye of the storm over his alleged links with terrorist groups such as Al ...