BRAKE FAILURE CITED AS CAUSE OF ACCIDENT INVOLVING SECURITY OFFICERS IN ABIA- FRSC. (PHOTO).

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  The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Abia State Command, Ngozi Ezeoma, has confirmed the death of one security personnel in a single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on 30th March, 2025, involving a vehicle from the joint task force of Operation Crush, at Isieke along the Umuahia-Bende road. According to Ezeoma in a statement, the accident was caused by brake failure. The vehicle veered off the road and fell into a ditch, leaving eight officers with varying degrees of injury. The injured officers were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Umuahia by the Police before the arrival of the FRSC. Unfortunately, the deceased officer was taken to the mortuary. The wreckage of the patrol van has since been recovered from the ditch.

BILL SEEKING AGE LIMIT FOR PRESIDENTIAL, GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES PASSES SECOND READING IN REPS. (PHOTO).


 Bill Seeking Age Limit for Presidential, Gubernatorial Candidates Passes Second Reading in Reps


The House of Representatives has advanced a bill that seeks to bar individuals above 60 years from contesting for the offices of President and Governor in Nigeria.


Sponsored by Rep. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, the bill proposes amendments to the 1999 Constitution, setting a maximum age limit of 60 years for candidates and requiring them to hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It amends Section 131 for the presidency and Section 177 for governorship eligibility.


Alongside this bill, several others passed second reading, including:

--Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Bill, upgrading Alvan Ikoku College of Education to a federal university.

--Creation of Ideato West Local Government Area Bill, proposing a new LGA in Imo State.

I--nclusion of Youths & Persons with Disabilities in Political Appointments Bill, ensuring reserved positions in governance.

--Trade and Commerce Bill, allowing both federal and state governments to regulate trade.

--Reserved Seats for Women Bill, increasing female representation in legislative bodies.

--Judicial Reform Bills, including proposals to expedite justice and increase Supreme Court and Court of Appeal justices.

--Creation of New States Bills, proposing Wan State (North Central) and Gobir State (Northwest).


These legislative efforts aim to reshape governance, promote inclusivity, and enhance economic and judicial efficiency in Nigeria.

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