Lawmakers Reverse Decision On Bill To Remove VP, Governors’ Immunity

Lawmakers reverse decision on bill to remove VP, governors’ immunity. The House of Representatives on Thursday overturned its earlier decision on a bill seeking to revoke the immunity of the vice president, governors, and their deputies.

Lawmakers Reverse Decision

The reversal came after House Majority Leader, Julius Ihonvbere, moved a motion during plenary.

Additionally, the House rescinded its approval of a bill proposing the abolition of the death penalty.

Both bills had initially passed second reading on Wednesday.

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Eld-el-Fitr: Goverment Declares Monday, Tuesday As Public Holidays

Eld-el-Fitr: Goverment declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays. The minister further expressed hope that Eid-el-Fitr would bring people together.

The federal government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, as public holidays in commemoration of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr.

The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government.

The declaration was contained in a communiqué signed by the permanent secretary of the ministry of interior, Magdalene Ajani, on Wednesday.

Mr Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims on successfully completing Ramadan’s fasting period, encouraging them to continue embracing the values and virtues fostered during this holy month.

He urged them to “embrace the virtues of self-discipline, compassion, generosity, and peace, emphasising the importance of love, forgiveness, and solidarity in building a harmonious society.”

The minister further expressed hope that Eid-el-Fitr would bring people together, inspiring unity and cooperation across different religions and ethnic groups.

“As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, let us reflect on the lessons of Ramadan, embrace one another with love and forgiveness, and work together to build a more united and prosperous Nigeria,” Mr Tunji-Ojo said.

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The statement continued, “Mr Tunji-Ojo also encouraged citizens to celebrate safely and responsibly while remembering the less privileged through acts of kindness and charity, in keeping with the true spirit of Ramadan and Eid.”

“On behalf of the federal government, he extended heartfelt Eid Mubarak wishes to all Muslim faithful and prayed that the blessings of the season bring happiness, success, and fulfillment to everyone.”

Reps Approves Bill To Expand Lagos LGAs To 57

Reps approves bill to expand Lagos LGAs to 57. The House of Representatives has approved a bill seeking to upgrade Lagos State’s 37 Development Area Councils into full-fledged Local Government Areas (LGAs), increasing the state’s total number of LGAs from 20 to 57.

The bill, one of 42 constitutional amendment bills passed on Wednesday, was sponsored by Hon. James Abiodun Faleke (Ikeja Federal Constituency), Hon. Babajimi Benson (Ikorodu Federal Constituency), and Hon. Enitan Dolapo Badru (Lagos Island I Federal Constituency), alongside 19 other lawmakers.

Reps Approves Bill To Expand Lagos

Titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to Accommodate the Thirty-Seven (37) Development Area Councils of Lagos State as Full-Fledged Local Government Areas, Increasing the Total Number of Local Government Areas in the Federation to Eight Hundred and Eleven (811), and for Related Matters (HB. 1498),” the proposed legislation scaled its second reading during Wednesday’s plenary session, presided over by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu.

If enacted, the bill will increase the total number of LGAs in Nigeria from 774 to 811, making Lagos the state with the highest number of LGAs, surpassing Kano (44) and Katsina (34).