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On Tuesday, the House of Representatives approved a bill for a second reading that would make it illegal for parents to abandon their newborn children. If the bill is passed, those found guilty of abandoning a child after giving birth will face a N200,000 fine or six months in jail. In the lead debate, the … Read more

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a swift passage of the 2024 Appropriation bill when it is brought to the Parliament. The promise was provided in Abuja, during the inaugural meeting of the Standing Committee, by Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations Abubakar Bichi. He said that the committee … Read more