ADVERTISEMENT
  • Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Friday, September 19, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
    • Football
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Columns
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
    • Football
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Columns
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Speaker Abbas Withdraws Counter Subversion Bill

by James Kwen
1 year ago
in News
Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas.

Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas.

Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has withdrawn the Counter Subversion Bill and other related draft legislations.

Advertisement

Abbas in a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Musa Krishi, said the action was in response to concerns of Nigerians.

The Counter Subversion Bill stipulated that Nigerians who refuse to recite the national anthem would be liable to 10 years imprisonment, or N5m fine, or both.  It also sought to punish anyone who professes loyalty to an organisation that disregards the country’s sovereignty with four years imprisonment or a fine of N3 million.

The speaker which defending the bill earlier, said it was all-encompassing as it related to Nigeria’s national security and did not target any group or section of the country.

According to Abbas’ spokesma, the decision to withdraw the bill followed extensive consultations with stakeholders and a careful consideration of the nation’s current circumstances.

Related News

Tinubu Commissions Tantita-sponsored Projects In Kaduna’s Sultan Bello Mosque

2 minutes ago

Group Denounces ‘Unfounded Claims’ Fueling Discord On Insecurity

2 hours ago

“Speaker Abbas Tajudeen has always prioritized listening to the citizens and fostering unity. His decision reflects his commitment to ensuring that the House remains truly the people’s house.

“He acknowledges the significance of the concerns raised and the attention the bill has garnered, reaffirming that he will never support any action that might disrupt the peace and unity of our nation.

“The public is hereby notified of the withdrawal of the Counter Subversion Bill and other related ones introduced on July 23, 2024,” the statement added.

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

Tags: Abbas TajudeenCounter Subversion Bill
SendShare10176Tweet6360Share

Other News Updates

News

Tinubu Commissions Tantita-sponsored Projects In Kaduna’s Sultan Bello Mosque

2025/09/19
News

Group Denounces ‘Unfounded Claims’ Fueling Discord On Insecurity

2025/09/19
News

President Tinubu Felicitates Music Icon 2Baba At 50

2025/09/19
News

PICTORIAL: EFCC Arrests 19 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Niger

2025/09/19
News

Ebola/Marburg: Abuja Results Came Out Negative, Says NCDC

2025/09/19
News

‘Let’s Embrace This Moment As Fresh Beginning’, Fubara Urges Rivers People

2025/09/19
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Tinubu Commissions Tantita-sponsored Projects In Kaduna’s Sultan Bello Mosque

Group Denounces ‘Unfounded Claims’ Fueling Discord On Insecurity

President Tinubu Felicitates Music Icon 2Baba At 50

PICTORIAL: EFCC Arrests 19 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Niger

Ebola/Marburg: Abuja Results Came Out Negative, Says NCDC

‘Let’s Embrace This Moment As Fresh Beginning’, Fubara Urges Rivers People

Kwankwaso Gives Conditions For Possible Return To APC

BLVCK Pan-African Art Exhibition Set To Light Up Abuja

NCAA Accuses Qatar Airways Of Detaining Nigerian Passenger On False Allegation

Tinubu Visits Late President Buhari’s Family In Kaduna

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
    • Football
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Columns
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.