Nigerian Senate Ignores Rules to Speed Through 46 Bills
The upper legislative chamber passed the bills which had been pending before it for four years.
Nigeria Senate (file photo)
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Nigeria:
Senate Mocks Lawmaking, Passes 46 Bills Without Legislation in 10 Minutes
This Day, 4 June 2015
The Senate yesterday made a mockery of the labourious task of legislation when it passed 46 bills in ten minutes by sidestepping the lawmaking procedures as well as its standing… Read more »
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Nigeria:
24 Hours to Go - Senate Passes 47 Bills in Three Hours
Daily Trust, 4 June 2015
The Senate yesterday passed 47 bills into law less than 24 hours to the end of its life span. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigerian Senate Sets World Legislative Record
Independent (Lagos), 4 June 2015
In a fell swoop, the nation's upper chamber, on Wednesday, achieved a feat barely 24 hours to the end, the seventh Senate, passed a total of 46 Bills in just 10 minutes. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Senate Passes 46 Bills in 10 Minutes
Vanguard, 4 June 2015
The Senate was thrown into rowdy session, yesterday, following the passage of 46 bills into law less than 10 minutes they were introduced by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Rules… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Senate Approves Life Sentence for Gang Rape, HIV Victims
Independent (Lagos), 4 June 2015
Senate on Wednesday at its plenary passed the Sexual Offences Bill (SB. 279) which prescribes life imprisonment for sexual offences including gang rape, child sex tourism and… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Senate Grants Buhari's Request for 15 Advisers
Daily Trust, 4 June 2015
The Senate has approved the request by President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint 15 special advisers. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Govt Approves Life in Jail for Rapists
Premium Times, 4 June 2015
The Senate on Wednesday passed the Sexual Offences Bill, 2015 which prescribes life imprisonment for rapists and those who have sexual intercourse with children under 11 years. Read more »