…candidate eligibility at pre-election stages. The plaintiffs argue that ordinary legislation cannot override constitutional mandates or shield candidates from scrutiny. "This case raises a fundamental question for our democracy. Can an Act of the National Assembly be used as a shield against an express provision of the…

…of presidential candidates at the pre-election stage. They further argue that the legislation cannot prevent the enforcement of constitutional provisions concerning presidential qualification. Their position is that where an Act of the National Assembly conflicts with the Constitution, the Constitution must prevail. “T…

…as the Non-Working Residence Permit, is contained in Article 46 of the UAE’s residence legislation and covers several groups, including students, retirees, remote workers and property owners. The permit is issued by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA), subject to approval by the relevant authoritie…

…“Esquire” instead. The society argued that the directive has no clear basis in existing legislation. Recall that the CJN directed lawyers and court officials to immediately discontinue the use of “Barrister” before their names in official engagements at the Supreme Court. The directive was contained in a July 13, 2026…

…wage bill into law on July 29, 2024, raising it from N30,000 to N70,000 per month. The legislation followed negotiations with organized labor and included a provision to review the wage structure every three years. by Linda Ikeji at 07/08/2026 1:14 PM | Share this Story

Protesters clashed with police as thousands of people braved stormy weather to demonstrate against a controversial private property bill outside the Argentine Senate on Thursday. As the protest drew to a close, scuffles broke out on Congress Square with protesters targeting police with stones and other projectiles, and…

…officers to cite a specific law backing their actions, referencing Ghana's pending LGBTQ legislation. According to Ahmed, there is no law that says a man cannot kiss another man yet, so the police has no right to arrest them. In one of the videos shared, he's heard saying; "If the foolish LGBTQ law hasn't been passed y…

…electoral law and the provisions of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. He held that both legislations are complementary as they relate to issues of qualification for elective offices. The court held that while the 1999 Constitution, as amended, prescribes the qualifications and disqualifications for elective offices, t…

…paid an advocacy visit to members of the Assembly, urging support for the proposed legislation. He told the delegation that if the bill is presented before the 10th Assembly during its tenure, it would receive positive legislative attention, stressing the need to support women to contribute their quota to the developme…

…that the House of Representatives would continue to support necessary appropriations, legislation and oversight while strengthening engagement with security institutions to ensure that public funds produce measurable improvements in public safety.

…a commitment to the development of Jigawa State through people-oriented policies and legislation. “Today, after spending three years in the PDP, I have decided to join the APC under the leadership of Governor Umar Namadi. My decision is based on the quality of leadership I have seen in the governor. As a member of the…

…document presented as an Act of the National Assembly lacked the basic features of valid legislation. “Our Acts have citation numbers, Supreme Court numbers, Gazette numbers and Gazette titles. The Act presented here has none of those features,” the chairman added. Despite admitting shortcomings, Walson-Jack maintained…

…from health professionals, civil society groups and members of the public. He linked the legislation to a rise in cases involving fake and unqualified practitioners, which he said had resulted in wrong diagnoses, poor treatment outcomes, avoidable deaths and eroding public trust in the healthcare system. According to h…

…Rep. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, said the House was committed to promoting inclusive legislation through dialogue and consultation rather than confrontation. “We are here not to interrogate, not to accuse and not to put anyone on trial. We are here to listen. We are here to talk to one another as partners who share one com…

…convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles. The proposed legislation, which forms part of a broader review of the FRSC Act aimed at strengthening road safety enforcement and reducing road crashes, sparked criticism from Christian bodies, opposition parties, civil society groups and members of…

…criminals for raising their voices.” Despite the disruptions, the government introduced legislation in the lower house seeking tougher penalties for examination paper leaks. AFP

…of Spain. Only residency permits or authorisations issued under Spanish immigration legislation count as valid legal residency for this evaluation.US publishes employment pathways for Green CardIn a related story on Legit.ng, the United States government outlined three main employment-based pathways through which forei…

…new appointment. “His public policy research portfolio includes work on several landmark legislations, such as the Interest-Free Student Loan Act, among others,” the statement read. The Presidency said Tinubu is confident that Olanrewaju-Smart would deploy his experience, intellect and commitment to strengthening legis…

…Anambra State Homeland Security Law already shared many features with the incoming legislation.Abia's Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, said the state intended to merge its Homeland Security outfit and community vigilante groups into the new state police structure, with modalities to be worked out ahead of the t…

…across Nigeria. SEYI SOKOYA examines their reactions, the arguments for and against the legislation, and the broader constitutional debate over balancing road safety with the rights to freedom of religion and expression. FOR decades, commercial buses in Nigeria […] The post Evangelism on the move: Clerics battle propos…

…more easily than the work being done inside it? Why do confrontations travel faster than legislation? Why do personalities sometimes overshadow the institution they represent? The challenge is not that senators disagree. Disagreement is the foundation of democracy. A Senate where everyone thinks alike would be a far mo…

…and conditions agreed upon between the university and its employees. Nigeria’s principal legislation governing employment relationships is the Labour Act, Cap. L1, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. It provides a framework for employment contracts and the termination of employment, including notice requirements, s…

…of dominant online platforms. It was the first penalty imposed on the company under the legislation. The Commission issued two separate decisions: a 460-million-euro fine for favoring Google’s own shopping, hotel, transport and sports services in search results, and a 430-million-euro fine over restrictions that stoppe…

…to establish an Artificial Intelligence Academy in Omuo-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The proposed legislation on social media platforms, sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North), seeks to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to mandate social media companies operating in Nigeria to maintain physical offices within t…

…stage for further legislative scrutiny and stakeholder consultations. The proposed legislation comes decades after the establishment of the Directorate of Food, Roads and Rural Infrastructure in 1986, which was created to improve rural roads, water supply and electrification but was later phased out due to funding and…