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  1. ADC Gains 10 House of Reps Members in Fresh Defection Wave

    Nigeria ADC Gains 10 House of Reps Members in Fresh Defection Wave

    The Digest The African Democratic Congress has gained ten members in the House of Representatives following a fresh wave of defections ahead of the 2027 elections. Among those who joined the ADC is George Ozodinobi, the Deputy Minority Whip, who defected from the Labour Party. Several lawmakers...
  2. Reps Amend Electoral Act, Prescribe N10 Million Fine, Two Years Jail for Dual Party Membership

    Nigeria Reps Amend Electoral Act, Prescribe N10 Million Fine, Two Years Jail for Dual Party Membership

    The Digest: The House of Representatives has amended the Electoral Act 2026 to criminalize dual membership of political parties, prescribing a N10 million fine and up to two years imprisonment for offenders. The green chamber passed the amendment during Wednesday's plenary. The new provision...
  3. Reps Consider Bill to Ban Public Servants from Using Private Hospitals, Schools

    Nigeria Reps Consider Bill to Ban Public Servants from Using Private Hospitals, Schools

    The Digest: A new bill in Nigeria’s House of Representatives aims to prohibit public servants and their families from utilizing private healthcare services and schools. Sponsored by Amobi Ogah, the bill seeks to curb "conflict of interest," restore public trust, and tackle Nigeria's reliance...
  4. Seven Years in Jail for Workplace Bribes? House of Reps Proposes Tough New Anti-Corruption Bill

    Nigeria Seven Years in Jail for Workplace Bribes? House of Reps Proposes Tough New Anti-Corruption Bill

    The House of Representatives is pushing a bold anti-bribery bill that could jail offenders for up to seven years, with stiffer penalties for public officials and corporations. Bill targets bribery in both public and private workplaces Offenders could face ₦5m fine or 7–10 years imprisonment...
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