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Senate Advances Tougher Anti-Fake Drug Bill, Proposes 15-Year Jail Term for Medicine Hawkers

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Senate Advances Tougher Anti-Fake Drug Bill, Proposes 15-Year Jail Term for Medicine Hawkers

Nigeria’s Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to significantly strengthen the country’s legal framework against counterfeit medicines, fake drugs and unsafe processed food products, proposing stiffer penalties that include up to 15 years’ imprisonment for individuals caught hawking medicines. The proposed legislation, titled the Counterfeit Medical Products, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed…

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Product Counterfeiting

Senate Minority Caucus Unanimously Names Tony Nwoye as Minority Whip After Ngwu’s Defection

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Senate Minority Caucus Unanimously Names Tony Nwoye as Minority Whip After Ngwu’s Defection

The Nigerian Senate has appointed Tony Nwoye as the new Minority Whip, following a unanimous decision by members of the minority caucus. Nwoye, who represents Anambra North Senatorial District under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), emerged as the preferred choice during a caucus meeting held on Wednesday. His appointment fills the…

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Legislation and Legislature

Akpabio Sparks Debate, Claims Nigeria’s Insecurity Will End Two Weeks After Elections

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Akpabio Sparks Debate, Claims Nigeria’s Insecurity Will End Two Weeks After Elections

Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has stirred fresh controversy with his assertion that the country’s rising insecurity is politically driven and will subside shortly after upcoming elections. Akpabio made the remarks on April 14, 2026, in Abuja during the commissioning of the Nigerian Revenue Service Corporate Headquarters, an event attended by top government officials including…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Nigerian Senator Dies in India Hospital at 52

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Nigerian Senator Dies in India Hospital at 52

Nigeria’s political space was thrown into mourning following the death of Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who represented Nasarawa North Senatorial District in the National Assembly. The lawmaker reportedly died in India, where he had been receiving medical treatment, at the age of 52. Sources close to the family confirmed that Akwashiki passed away on Wednesday, December…

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