…the 10th National Assembly's commitment to the initiative.The Senate leader also said lawmakers were considering measures to support women, children and persons with disabilities through improved access to healthcare, education and social protection programmes. The reserved-seat proposal remains under consideration as…

Armenian lawmakers exchanged blows in parliament following a heated dispute over a controversial proposal to establish a "Ministry of Marital Relations" aimed at addressing declining birth rates and domestic satisfaction. The confrontation broke out in the National Assembly during a debate involving members of the ruli…

…up both the judiciary and the legislature," Bishop Onah declared.He challenged federal lawmakers to prove him wrong by stopping what he called the excessive borrowing of over N40 trillion already budgeted to finance the deficit.He also likened Nigerian politicians to "fluid and gas moving between tanks without return v…

…blankets, mattresses and other relief supplies to affected families and survivors. The lawmakers observed a minute of silence in honour of those killed and commended the Taraba State governor, military commanders, the state Commissioner of Police, the Director of the Department of State Services and other security agen…

…road.The Assembly commended the military for repelling the attackers and preventing what lawmakers described as a potential massacre of innocent residents in Rafi Local Government Area, although one soldier was killed and three others sustained injuries during the gun battle.The resolution followed a motion of commenda…

…of terror will always be defeated,” Onoh said. The post Mass killing threat: Enugu ex-lawmakers place N5m bounty on terrorist ringleaders appeared first on Vanguard News.

…the previous incidents, Adeleye stressed the need for them to interface with the state lawmakers to explain the measures being put in place to prevent future occurrences, and identify areas where additional support would be required. Recall that over 100 students across some secondary schools in Ijebu Ode, Ago Iwoye an…

…release of health funds, stronger emergency response In the House of Representatives, lawmakers made similar demands as the senators, urging the Federal Government to strengthen Nigeria’s Ebola prevention and emergency response measures, following reports of a confirmed case in Abuja. The lawmakers also called for the…

…the adoption of two motions sponsored by Reps. Sunday Umeha and Afam Ogene. The lawmakers expressed displeasure over the failure of invited operators, including MTN Nigeria and Mafab Communications, to appear before the committee as previously requested. Consequently, the committee directed the Nigerian Communications…

…and facilitate the recovery of businesses and livelihoods disrupted by the fire. The lawmakers further urged the Federal Ministry of Works and the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency to urgently inspect and rehabilitate dangerous sections of the Benin-Lagos Expressway around Oluku. In another resolution, the House directe…

…he said. At the plenary session presided over by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, the lawmakers unanimously adopted the motion and called on the Federal Government to immediately mobilise private, state and federal health agencies and place them on high alert to contain the outbreak. They also urged the federal government…

…presented its position at a recent public hearing at the Senate, expressing hope that lawmakers would accelerate the legislative process to ensure the proposed changes became law.According to him, the profitability of counterfeit medicines makes stronger sanctions necessary, even as regulatory agencies intensify enforc…

…maintenance, ageing fleets, operational safety procedures and airworthiness. The lawmakers warned that failure to conduct a transparent and comprehensive investigation could prevent the authorities from identifying the causes of the crash and taking measures to prevent a recurrence. The chamber observed a minute’s sile…

…to your Preferred Sources The planned execution has drawn criticism from some Republican lawmakers and conservative strategists. Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina described the livestream proposal as “beyond disgusting” in a social media post. “Public executions are what oppressive dictatorships like Ira…

…Benjamin Netanyahu from power. On Friday, the Supreme Court unanimously overruled the lawmakers and allowed the United Arab List as well as another Arab party onto the ballot. The justices, in a 7-2 vote, also reinstated the candidacy of Ofer Cassif, a far-left Jewish MP who is a relentless critic of Israel’s treatment…

…destructive drug has spiked in West Africa in recent years. As a result, governments, lawmakers and security organisations are grappling with new ways to disrupt its supply lines. Importantly, recent large busts in Nigeria have highlighted the growing role that Mexican meth ‘cooks’ play in the production of the drug. T…

…Martin Chike Amaewhule, sympathised with residents affected by the flooding and directed lawmakers to visit their constituencies, assess the situation and identify possible remedial measures. Members subsequently voted unanimously to inspect some of the flood-affected areas in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor. During the i…

…to identify those places where fat can be cut, so it can go toward lethality,” he told lawmakers at the time. Since returning to office early last year, Trump has overseen a purge of top military personnel, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, general Charles “CQ” Brown, whom he fired without explanatio…

…said the Senate must remain attentive to the realities confronting ordinary Nigerians as lawmakers consider economic reforms and policies. “Many Nigerians continue to bear a very heavy cost of living,” he said, stressing that “policymakers must not lose sight of how economic conditions affect ordinary Nigerians.” He ci…

…said the Senate must remain attentive to the realities confronting ordinary Nigerians as lawmakers consider economic reforms and policies. “Many Nigerians continue to bear a very heavy cost of living,” he said, stressing that “policymakers must not lose sight of how economic conditions affect ordinary Nigerians.” He ci…

…familiar with the matter. The gathering reflects a widening divide in Washington, with lawmakers increasingly under pressure from voters to curb or slow AI development over fears it could displace workers and upend society. Those concerns gained force from a run of incidents in which OpenAI’s autonomous agents slipped…

…Department on Monday announced it had revoked visas from various judges, prosecutors, lawmakers and businessmen in four South American nations run by right-wing allies of President Donald Trump. “This policy restricts visas for foreign nationals — and their immediate family members — who undermine a democratically-elec…

…of Gumel, Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani, CON, and the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Bello Sulaiman. The lawmakers described the deaths of the two monarchs as a major loss to the traditional institution and the people of their respective emirates, saying they played significant roles in promoting peace, unity and community development…

Isabelle Idibia spoke candidly about her relationship with her half-siblings during a radio interview at Yanga 89.9FM LagosThe daughter of 2Baba and Annie Idibia revealed that her mother actively encouraged her to maintain bonds with all her father's childrenWhen the host asked whether she communicates with 2Baba's new…

Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), has urged state governors and lawmakers to stop distributing motorcycles as palliatives, warning that some of the vehicles eventually end up in the hands of terrorists and are used to facilitate their operations. Musa made the call on Thursday during an appearance on C…