Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill sparks fear
Ghana's parliament has passed draft legislation that seeks to restrict the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. The move has sparked fear among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people.…
Noisemakers denied Saraki, Dogara prime-time opportunity to speak at the 2019 Budget presentation – Senator Adeyeye
There was uproar in the National Assembly as President Muhammadu Buhari walked into the hallowed chamber where he is billed to address the joint session of the Assembly for the presentation of…
US government shuts down over border wall funding
Hundreds of thousands of US public servants will be affected by a partial government shutdown. Lawmakers are at loggerheads over including funding for a border wall in a general spending bill.…
Again, Buhari declines assent to another Bill, National Transport
Again, Buhari declines assent to another Bill, National Transport.…
Saraki says Senate committee responsible for delayed passage of Police Reform Bill
Saraki says Senate committee responsible for the delayed passage of Police Reform Bill.…
Is Nigeria ready for state policing?
A bill to decentralise Nigeria’s police system is still up for debate in the country’s upper legislature but how ready is Nigeria for state policing?…
Presidency speaks on Bills rejected by Buhari
Presidency speaks on Bills rejected by Buhari.…
Benue governor seeks support of anti-grazing bill
Benue governor seeks support of anti-grazing bill.…
GOP healthcare bill a ‘moral outrage’: Sanders
At a rally in Pittsburgh to kick off a three-state tour to oppose the Senate Republican healthcare bill, Senator Bernie Sanders calls the proposed Obamacare replacement, a 'moral outrage.…
Nigerian bill to ban open grazing draws strong opposition
A bill prohibiting open grazing in some states in Nigeria has been greeted with strong opposition from herdsmen who say it is ill-intended and discriminatory.…
Anger in Turkey at bill to quash child sex convictions
A bill in Turkey that would overturn men's convictions for child sex assault if they marry their victim has provoked fury with critics accusing the proposals of encouraging rape.…