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PLAC is an independent,non-partisan,non-profit capacity building organization that works to strengthen democratic governance& citizens’ participation in Nigeria
Abuja
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Police Reform remains a key national issue especially in light of the just concluded 2019 General Elections.We urge the 8th NASS to pass the Police bill before the end of their tenure and leave a legacy as the first Assembly to pass this bill #PassPoliceBill #ReformPoliceNG
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See Proposed Stop & Search Provisions in Police Bill, 2018. The Bill is still pending before @nassnigeria and can be passed before the end of the 8th Assembly. #PassPoliceBill #ReformNPF #ReformPoliceNG @ClementNwankwo @TalkYourOwn @cleenfoundation @partnersnigeria @NP_Programme
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Poor funding is a concern of @PoliceNG and has affected its ability to fulfill its mandate of internal security. This issue can be addressed by the Police Bill 2018 pending before @nassnigeria and can be passed before the end of the 8th Assembly. #PassPoliceBill #ReformPoliceNG
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View infograph showing 12 innovations in the Police Bill,2018 sponsored by Sen Na’Allah, currently before @NGRSenate seeking to repeal and re-enact the Police Act 1943 #PassPoliceBill #ReformNPF @ClementNwankwo @NP_Programme @citizen_gavel @PUREHAIRE @cleenfoundation @TalkYourOwn
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A more gender sensitive and inclusive @PoliceNG can have vast benefits for policing in Nigeria.The Police Bill 2018 can include provisions to allow this. It is still pending before @nassnigeria and can be passed before the end of the 8th Assembly. #PassPoliceBill #ReformPoliceNG
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1/ JUST IN: @NGRSenate is set to transmit 35 Constitution Alteration Bills to President @MBuhari for assent as follows:
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The Police Act, 2020 prescribes the criteria for appointment of the Inspector General of Police (IGP). See details in PLAC’s Infographics series summarising key provisions of the Act via this link: . #PoliceReformNG #PoliceAct2020 #IGPRetirement
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Listen to @BukkyShonibare, Exec. Dir., Invictus Africa and @Pamela_patrick, Director, The Inclusion Project, Nigeria, as they discuss the topic, Protecting the Right to Education in Nigeria on #PLACPodcast series: @NEDemocracy .@NigEducation .@MalalaFund
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Are you a young Nigerian aged between 18 to 35 years who would like to gain knowledge of legislative practices and procedures? If yes, @PLACNG Legislative Internship Programme may just be for you. See details of the 2021 programme that is supported by @EUinNigeria below:
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Video of Protest by Members of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria( PASAN) at @nassnigeria
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Nollywood actress and PLAC board member, @HenshawKate speaking to legislative interns at their orientation. Advises them to not be afraid of trying something new or failing, and that every opportunity for service should be used to showcase their best.
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A copy of the Electricity Act, 2023 recently signed by President @officialABAT is now available for download . Kindly use the link provided:
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@DrJoeAbah The Police Bill has a provision that says certain personal attributes shall not be grounds for reasonable suspicion:.• a person’s colour, age, hairstyle, manner of dress.• previous conviction for possession of an unlawful article.• stereotyped images of certain persons/group.
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JUST IN: @NGRPresident letter rejecting @NGRSenate recommendation for the removal & prosecution of the SGF cc @ClementNwankwo
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Senate rejects the nomination of Lauretta Onochie for appointment as National Commissioner for INEC.
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UPDATE: How the State Houses of Assembly Voted on the Constitution Amendment Bills. Now includes voting results from Abia, Rivers & Sokoto States. #ConstitutionAmendment #Nigeria
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@DrJoeAbah We are calling on @nassnigeria to pass this bill. The current Police Act does not contain these provisions and gives the Police discretionary powers @policereformNG @citizen_gavel @partnersnigeria.
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PLAC launches Constitution Resources Page!!!. To access resources relevant to the ongoing Constitution Review Exercise of the 9th National Assembly, and learn more about Nigeria's Constitution Alteration process, visit:.
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2/ According to the @NGRSenate , the disparities in these disbursements were observed in the 2021 Integrated Statutory report of the Development Bank of Nigeria which gives the breakdown as follows:
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President @MBuhari directs the stoppage of salaries for any Federal Government staff not captured in the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) by end of October 2019. cc:@BudgITng @EiENigeria @FinMinNigeria.
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BREAKING: @NGRSenate passes Police Act (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2020 (SB. 181) @PoliceNG .With the @HouseNGR passing the bill on 2nd June 2020, this makes history as the first time ever both chambers of @nassnigeria has successfully amended the Police Act. #ReformPoliceNG
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See Full List of Bills that have been Assented into Law by President @MBuhari in the 8th Assembly cc: @nassnigeria
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Are you a young Nigerian interested in learning about the legislature? Application is now open for the 2022 PLAC Legislative Internship Programme supported by @EUinNigeria. For details, see flyer below or visit our website using this link: #PLACInternship
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JUST IN: Members of @HouseNGR Resolve to take legal action against persons behind news that they received bribes to pass the Control of Infectious Disease Bill. The Clerk of the House has been directed to liaise with the NASS Legal Department to commence this. @SituationRoomNg.
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The 9th @NGRSenate at a Glance. About 60% of Senators-elect are first-timers. Only 3 political parties are represented while only 7 out of the currently 107 occupied seats are women. @wipfng @womenadvocate @womenfundng
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1/ Highlights from @YeleSowore, 2023 Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, at the Joint Special Hearing on the Extent of the Implementation of the #ElectoralAct2022 Ahead of the Conduct of the #2023Elections.
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PLAC @PLACNG is implementing a 10-week long legislative internship programme starting in September with the support of @EUinNigeria See details for more>>
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Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre, @PLACNG is implementing a ten week long internship programme with support from @EUinNigeria for young Nigerians who wish to gain knowledge of legislative practices and processes. See details for eligibility & application requirements.
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“Unless it’s disrupted, the pattern of politics we know will continue to fail” - @obyezeks #debate2019.
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Senate Plenary Update. 1/ The @NGRSenate has resolved to set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the disparities in the disbursement of N483,000,000,000 as loans to MSME’S across the six geopolitical zones from 2015 to date by the @Development Bank of Nigeria, @NirsalMFB and.
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Politicians can influence issues affecting women in Nigeria e.g. gender based violence, political representation, infant and maternal mortality, etc. As we prepare for 2019 Elections, let us think about the issues, ask questions, act wisely.#AskQuestions #WritetheRules
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UPDATE on #ConstitutionReview: . 1. See how the States voted on the Constitution (5th) Alteration Bills. Nine States are yet to return their resolutions on the bills. PLAC will provide updates on progress.
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The incoming 10th @HouseNGR at a glance. 326 Seats have been filled so far following the Feb. 25th Elections. 15 women have been elected, which is just two more than the 13 women in the outgoing 9th Assembly. Turnover rate in @nassnigeria remains high. #NigeriaElections2023
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PLAC Legislative Internship Programme 2023.Are you a young Nigerian graduate interested in learning about legislative practices and processes? If Yes, then this opportunity is for you. Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) with funding from the @EUinNigeria is now receiving
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JUST IN: The Police Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2020 has been read a third time and passed by @HouseNGR. It seeks to replace the current Police Act which is 77 years old and was enacted before Nigeria’s independence. @SituationRoomNg .@ClementNwankwo.@cleenfoundation.
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Voting Results for Deputy Senate President:.Ovie Omo-Agege: 68.Ike Ekweremadu: 37.Total votes cast: 105.Abstained: 1.Invalid: 1. Clerk of @nassnigeria declares @OvieOmoAgege duly elected as the Deputy President of the 9th @NGRSenate. #9thNASSInauguration.
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The Speaker of @HouseNGR, Rt. Hon. @femigbaja has mandated all Ad-hoc Committees to submit reports on their respective legislative assignments on or before 30th April 2021.
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How State Houses of Assembly Voted on the Constitution Amendment #ConstitutionAmendment #Nigeria
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President @MBuhari submits Ministerial List to @NGRSenate containing names of some previous Ministers and ex-Governors.
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As @NGRSenate & @HouseNGR resumes today from recess, let us remember that the Police Bill, 2018 is still pending. See video to learn more. #PassPoliceBill #ReformNPF #ReformPoliceNG @ClementNwankwo @NP_Programme @citizen_gavel @cleenfoundation @TalkYourOwn @partnersnigeria
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PLAC is implementing a 5-week internship programme for young Nigerian graduates (NYSC completed) from January to March 2018. Please apply if you're interested. @ECESNigeria #Internship2018 #EU4DemocracyNG
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Highlights of the Judgment on: CA/PEPC/04/2023.APM VS. INEC, APC & Ors. #PEPTJudgement #PEPTVerdict #PresidentialTribunal
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A Groundbreaking Bill to create Special Seats for Women in @nassnigeria and State Legislatures passes second reading @HouseNGR and is committed to Constitution Review Committee for further legislative action. @nkeiruka_reps @femigbaja
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Voting Results:.Ahmed Lawan: 79.Mohammed Ali Ndume: 28.Total votes cast: 107. Clerk of @nassnigeria declares @SenatorLawan duly elected as the President of the 9th @NGRSenate. #9thNASSInauguration.
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Highlights of the PEPT Judgment on: CA/PEPC/03/2023.Obi & LP Vs. INEC, Tinubu & Shettima . #PEPTJudgement #PEPTVerdict #PresidentialTribunal
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JUST IN: House of Representatives @HouseNGR commences debate on the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2020. Cc: @SituationRoomNg.
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The incoming 10th @NGRSenate at a glance. 101 Seats have been filled so far following the February 25th National Assembly Elections with 8 seats remaining vacant. APC retains majority. Only 3 women have been elected against 8 in the outgoing 9th Assembly. #NigeriaElections2023
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DID YOU KNOW?. Hon. Nicholas Mutu (PDP) representing Patani/Bomadi Federal Constituency in Delta State is the longest serving member in the @HouseNGR. He was elected in 1999 and is set to begin his 7th term in the incoming 10th @nassnigeria
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1/ Defections:.a. Sen. Ahmad Babba Kaita (Kastina North Senatorial District) officially notifies the @NGRSenate of his defection from the All Progressive Congress (APC) party to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
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A copy of the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2023 recently signed by President @officialABAT is now available for download . Kindly use the link provided to download:
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See Summary of key provisions in the recently signed Nigeria Police Act, 2020. #PoliceAct2020 . 1/ Background, Functions of Police, Tenure, Appointment and Removal of Inspector General of Police (IGP)
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Happy 60th Birthday to our Founder and Executive Director @ClementNwankwo. We join you in celebrating this important milestone. Well done for all the work you do to improve democracy and good governance in Nigeria. Sending 60 hearty cheers!!! 🎉🎊🎈
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1/ PLAC is making a case for the use of Temporary Special Measures such as quotas to boost the numbers of women in the legislature. Hon. Nnenna Elendu-Ukeje and Hon. Aisha Dukku explain its importance and why you should support it. #BalancetheScale #EachforEqual #SDG5 Thread👇
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2/ - The currency issues appear induced. - We need strong assurances that @inecnigeria is prepared for elections. - The Electoral Act has a lacuna that is being exploited by the judiciary. Courts are still giving conflicting judgements on candidates.
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PLAC, @PLACNG is currently accepting applications for its 2020 Legislative Internship Programme. Persons who responded to the earlier advert that was put out in March may re-apply. A shortlist for interviews will consolidate the March and August applications. More details below.
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Happening Now>> @PLACNG Interns at their First Bi-Weekly Meeting where they learn the importance of inclusivity in a society, bill drafting and the processes before a budget is passed. Meeting is supported by @EUinNigeria
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IMPORTANT REMINDER: .If you took part in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) between June 2021 and December 2021, go to the @inecnigeria office at the Local Government Area where your polling unit is located, to collect your Permanent Voters' Card (PVC). #NigeriaDecides2023
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JUST IN: @NGRSenate has passed the Police Reform Bill, 2019 (SB. 683) #ReformPoliceNG #PassPoliceBill. @ClementNwankwo @cleenfoundation @partnersnigeria @TalkYourOwn @policereformNG @NP_Programme
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Did you know that only unmarried women can enrol in the Nigeria Police? Studies show that more women in law enforcement result in more community-oriented policing as they are less likely to use deadly force, pull a weapon or get sued for police brutality. #PoliceReformNG
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PLAC is shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden demise of Innocent Chukwuma, leading Civil Society Activist, founder @cleenfoundation & immediate past Director, Ford Foundation Office for West Africa. His passing is a big blow to Nigeria’s Civil Society and he will be missed
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JUST IN: @HouseNGR announces Majority Leadership as follows:.Hon Alhassan Ado Dogowa - Majority Leader .Hon Peter Akpatason- Dep. Majority Leader .Hon Mohammed Tahir Monguno- Chief Whip .Hon Nkeiruka Onyejeocha-Dep. Chief Whip.@SituationRoomNg.
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Very disappointed to see @HouseNGR vote down #PoliceReformBill after @NGRSenate passed it. Apparently not enough members in plenary session to deliberate & vote on a bill of critical importance. Police Reform still up in the air. @policereformNG @partnersnigeria @ClementNwankwo.
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We celebrate women all over the world #IWD2018NG #IWD2018 #WomensDay @PLACNG @EiENigeria @CDDWestAfrica @wipfng @EVA_Nigeria #BringBackOurGirls @obyezeks @SituationRoomNg @WFD_Democracy @DFID_Inclusive @LaddersNG @YarKafanchan #UnderRepresented
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Photos from the Retreat of the Joint @nassnigeria Committee on INEC & Electoral Matters on the Bill to Repeal the Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended) and Enact the Electoral Act, 2021. Supported by @PLACNG and @UKinNigeria. #ElectoralReformNG
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INEC has abolished the use of incidence forms and it will not be used in the conduct of the 2019 general elections.- INEC Chairman, Prof.Mahmud Yakubu @NGRSenate public hearing on vote buying cc:@SituationRoomNg @electmonitorng @EiENigeria.
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PLAC has put the #ElectoralAct2022 and the latest Guidelines for the Conduct of Elections in a single document for ease of reference and public use. See copy here: #NigeriaDecides2023 .#2023Elections
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View our infograph on improving women's political representation in Nigeria. There are only 20 women out of 469 legislators in @nassnigeria, making the case for use of Special Measures to boost the numbers of women in the legislature @NGRSenate @HouseNGR @SPNigeria @SpeakerGbaja
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PLAC 2020 Legislative Interns at their Model Legislative Assembly (MLA) plenary session. Congratulations to our Interns for their amazing re-enactment of NASS plenary, presentation of bills and motions and overall dedication to engaging the legislative process.
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A Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to allow for Independent Candidacy to any Elective Office in Nigeria (HB. 754) passes 2nd reading in @HouseNGR and is referred to the Adhoc Committee on Constitution Review. @SituationRoomNg.
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@DrJoeAbah @lakunle70 @omoniyielegbel1 Please find the Conference Committee Report on the Nigerian Peace Corps Bill on
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A Bill to amend Allocation of Revenue (Federation Account, etc) Act to allow inclusion of Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) as beneficiary of monthly distribution of revenues accrued in the Federation Account on a front line charge has been read for the second time.
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PLAC launches online magazine: 'PLAC BEAM' spotlighting NGOs and Civic Space Efforts/Issues in Nigeria, with support from @FordFoundation .First of its kind!.Click here to view the magazine: @YeleSowore @umohekaetej @VictoriaOhaeri @FunkeBaruwa @BudgITng
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4/ - @inecnigeria website does not appear to have the capacity to handle traffic and needs to be equipped with necessary security features to support the transmission of election results. #NigeriaDecides2023 .#2023Elections.
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JUST IN: The @NGRSenate and @HouseNGR has approved and adopted the Report of its Conference Committee on the Electoral Bill, 2021. This concludes passage of the bill at @nassnigeria. Next step is transmission to @MBuhari for Assent. #ElectoralReform #ElectoralAct2021
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Chukwuka Utazi (PDP:Enugu North) nominates Ike Ekweremadu (PDP:Enugu West) for Deputy Senate President while Rose Oko (PDP:Cross River North) seconds the motion.
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On the #SocialMedialBill. 1. Only one bill has been introduced in the 9th @nassnigeria so far to curb social media use i.e. the Protection from Internet Falsehoods, Manipulations & Other Related Matters Bill (SB.132) by Sen. Mohammed Sani Musa (Niger:APC) introduced in Nov. 2019.
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1/ We celebrate the life & times of Senator Franca Afegbua who braved the odds to contest and win the Bendel-North Senatorial District seat in 1983 making her the first ever female Senator in Nigeria.
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The @NGRSenate & @HouseNGR Joint Cttee on Finance holds Public Hearing on the Finance Bill, 2019. Hearing starts by 11am on Tuesday, Nov. 19 2019 at .Conf. Rm 231, New Senate Building, @nassnigeria Abuja. You may download Bill at
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1/ ". as an elected Senator or Member, please don't accept a bill called the NGO Regulation Bill from anybody walking on the corridors of @nassnigeria.". - PLAC Executive Director, @ClementNwankwo at the Induction of #10thNASS
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President @officialABAT Ministerial Nominees - FULL LIST.Number of Nominee per State. State with 3 Nominees - Ogun State. States with 2 Nominees- Cross River, Bauchi, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Lagos and Niger. States with 1 Nominee- Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Rivers,
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The National Public Hearing of the Senate Committee on the Review of the Nigerian Constitution @NGRSenate begins tomorrow, Thursday 3 to Friday, 4 June 2021. 17 key issues are up for discussion on the proposed alteration to the provision of the Nigerian Constitution.
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The Senate, @NGRSenate has passed the Child Rights Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021(SB 227) cc:@MalalaFund.
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This handle @ishakaa has trolled PLAC, @SituationRoomNg & other CSOs for a long time. Making unfounded allegations of terrorism -among others- in this climate of authoritarian attack of NGOs & shrinking civic space is mischievous & damaging to our collective efforts & democracy.
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Ahmed Baba Kaita (APC:Katsina North) nominates Ovie Omo-Agege (APC:Delta Central) for Deputy Senate President while Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi (APC:Niger) seconds the motion. #9thNASSInauguration.
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According to @PremiumTimesng , persons who wish to vote in Bonny, Rivers State will do so tomorrow , 24th February, 2018 as @inecnigeria has rescheduled their elections #SR2019Elections #SRObserves2019 #ElectionDay #NigeriaDecides2019.
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Candidates for @NGRSenate President, Senators Ahmed Lawan and Ali Ndume were both born in 1959. They are both 60 years of age. #9thNASSInauguration.
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1/ See status of Constitution Alteration Bills passed by @NGRSenate & @HouseNGR on 1st March 2022. Thread👇
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1/ 'Nigerians in the diaspora believe that they should be able to vote. We are appealing that they should be able to vote. There are 17 million Nigerians in the diaspora'. Abike Dabiri - Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission @abikedabiri
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Some of the recommendations approved by @HouseNGR on the recruitment exercise by NSCDC & Immigration Service include that the exercise should continue so there is no delay in the assumption of duty of officers that will form part of the solution to Nigeria' security challenges.
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