Legislation
House Republicans Seek Legislative Reset After Turbulent Week in Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself in a familiar position this week: scrambling to unite a fractured Republican conference after days of internal...
Nigeria Senate Approves Historic State Police Bill to Combat Rising Insecurity
Nigeria's Senate has approved groundbreaking legislation that will fundamentally transform how Africa's most populous nation fights crime, voting Wednesday to allow each of...
Anambra Assembly Moves to Regulate Rising Rents in Student Communities
The Anambra State House of Assembly has commenced plans to enact a new law aimed at curbing rising house rents and tackling exploitative...
Senegal Cabinet Approves Bill to Increase Penalties for Same- Relations and Child Abuse
Senegal’s cabinet of ministers has approved a bill aimed at toughening penalties for same-sex relations and child sexual abuse, sending it to the...
United States Lawmakers Advance Bipartisan Health Care Legislation After Policy Disputes
Lawmakers from the Republican and Democratic parties in the United States have taken joint action on major health care legislation following extended policy...
Reps Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Anti-Financial Crime Agencies
The House of Representatives on Monday reiterated its commitment to strengthening institutions tasked with combating financial crimes in Nigeria, aiming to enhance the...
Senate Will Not Be Intimidated Says Akpabio Assures Nigerians of Strong Electoral Act
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the Senate will not be intimidated by public criticism as it works to deliver an Electoral Act...
United States Approves Large Scale Arms Transfer to Israel Amid Oversight Concerns
The United States administration has approved a multibillion dollar weapons transfer to Israel, prompting debate over legislative oversight and transparency in foreign military...
Akwa Ibom Assembly Debunks Viral Bill on Criminalising Affairs with Married Men
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has firmly denied reports circulating on social media claiming it plans to pass a bill that...
France Confronts Budget Emergency as Administration Pursues Interim Financial Legislation
France's parliament has approved emergency legislation to avoid a government shutdown following a failure to agree on the 2026 state budget. The "special...
