legislative amendment

Senate Approves Jail Term For Unprocessed Maize Export

Dec 5, 2024. by Praise Ben

The Senate has revised a bill seeking to prohibit the export of unprocessed maize in commercial quantities, introducing a minimum one-year jail term for violators. The amended bill, originating from the House of Representatives, was passed on Wednesday after the Senate’s Committee of the Whole reviewed its clauses. Through a voice vote, the senators approved … Read more

Senate Approves Revised NDLEA Act, Replaces Death Penalty with Life Imprisonment

Nov 22, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Senate on Thursday agreed with the House of Representatives’ recommendation to replace the death penalty with life imprisonment for individuals convicted of storing, transporting, or concealing illicit drugs and other controlled substances. This decision follows an amendment to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act, which was considered during a plenary session presided … Read more