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The Plateau lawmaker noted in the event the government fails in its responsibility to protect its citizens, Section 33(2)(a) of the constitution makes self-defence lawful when undertaken in “defence of any person from unlawful violence or for the defence of property.”   READ ALSO: Reps This Week: “My constituents are in danger”- Plateau lawmaker laments   The Member representing Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency of Plateau State in the House of Representatives, Rep. Dachung Musa...

The legislators said the compilation and publication of the country’s laws on a website will allow for easy access by citizens and non-citizens alike, and prevent duplication of laws.   READ ALSO: As 10th NASS resumes, ten issues that should top the agenda         The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a motion calling on the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Nigerian Law Reform Commission to commence the...

The Students Loan Bill 2023 was passed by the 9th National Assembly and recently assented to by President Bola Tinubu to help students pay for tertiary education.   READ ALSO: As 10th NASS resumes, ten issues that should top the agenda   The House of Representatives, on Thursday, warned public tertiary institutions in Nigeria not to take advantage of the Students Loans and Access to Higher Education in Nigeria Act and increase their tuition fees....

The President had on 19th June, 2023, appointed the Service Chiefs while both Chambers of the National Assembly was on recess.     The House of Representatives on Thursday received a correspondence from President Bola Tinubu requesting confirmation of the newly appointed Service Chiefs. Tinubu’s request, which was contained in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas read at plenary. The Service Chiefs are Maj. Gen. C.G Musa, Chief of...

The sponsor said while these federal government agencies auction public property at very low prices and without due process, revenue realised from the disposal into the consolidated revenue Fund is a breach of the Constitution.     The House of Representatives on Thursday resolved to carry out a comprehensive probe into the alleged illegal disposal and auctioning of the multi-billion naira assets belonging to the Federal Government and some of its agencies from 2010- 2022....