Senate sets up committee to probe Edo Assembly crisis

Senate on Wednesday set up ad-hoc committee to probe Edo State House of Assembly crisis.Also read: Senate seeks death penalty for rapists, paedophilesMembers are to work with the House of Representatives committee on the same matter.Details shortly…

Senate seeks death penalty for rapists, paedophiles

THE application of death penalty to rapists would go a long way to serve as a deterrent to the menace, the Senate said yesterday after expressing concern over the rising wave of rape and defilement of minors in the country.Besides resolving on death penalty for offenders, the lawmakers underscored the necessity to review relevant laws … Continue reading Senate seeks death penalty for rapists, paedophiles