The House of Representatives has passed 42 constitutional amendment bills on Wednesday through their second reading.
Among these was a bill to remove the immunity granted to the vice president, governors, and their deputies to address corruption and promote accountability in public office. This followed the passage of 39 similar bills the previous day.
Key proposals that advanced, include a bill to alter the constitution to limit presidential immunity and remove immunity for vice presidents, governors, and deputies.
Another bill aims to separate the offices of the Attorney-General from the Minister of Justice at both federal and state levels.
Additionally, there are bills to grant citizenship rights to spouses of Nigerian women and ensure a minimum number of youths and women in specific offices.
There are also proposals to create new states, including Ijebu, Ife-Ijesa, Tiga, Orlu, and Etiti States.
News edited by Success Maduagwu Nmesoma