The management of the National Assembly, in conjunction with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, on Thursday, released dates for the induction of lawmakers-elect. In a statement, the Secretary to the Sub-Committee on Media and Publicity, Dr Ali Umoru said that the induction would hold in two batches. The statement read: “The induction is scheduled to commence from …

The House of Representatives has been praised by the International Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals (ISSUP) Nigeria Chapter for stepping down a bill to legalise cannabis in Nigeria. ISSUP said that is a positive development for the country’s public health. In a statement in Lagos, ISSUP President, Dr. Martin Agwogie praised the measure and urged the upper …