Tag: Proposal

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Senate Moves to Scrap Jail Terms for Suicide Attempts, Prioritises Mental Health Support

By Taibat Ummi YakubuNigeria’s Senate has taken a step towards ending the criminal punishment of suicide attempts, passing a bill for second reading that s...

Sulaiman Umar · Oct 13, 2026 · 53

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A Major Change May Be Coming to Nigeria’s Hospitals And Doctors Are Watching Closely

For years, long shifts, sleepless nights and back-to-back call duties have been part of daily life for many healthcare workers in Nigeria. In some hospital...

Sulaiman Umar · Aug 17, 2026 · 500

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Senate Cracks Down on Defiant Agencies, Threatens Constitutional Action Over Ignored Summons

The Senate on Thursday issued a stern warning to federal agencies and public officials who repeatedly ignore invitations from the National Assembly, declar...

Sulaiman Umar · Jul 23, 2026 · 447