The House of Representatives have allowed the use of smart card readers by INEC, effectively restricting the use of manual means to oversee electoral activities.
Ahmed Wase, the Deputy Speaker of the House, who presided over the consideration of the Electoral Amendment Bill prevented further debate on the Bill.
On Sunday, notable APC chieftain Ahmed Gulak was fatally shot in Owerri while making his way to the Sam Mbakwe Airport to catch a flight back to Abuja.
Electricity tariffs have been increased five times since 2015; the latest being on January 1.
Two weeks ago, Chinese authorities seized a cargo ship that sailed from Nigeria with 7,200 refrigerated penis.
Mr Wase said that the petition was not the first to be stepped down on the floor of the house citing several examples.
The Speaker noted that the House of Representatives was against discrimination against citizens, regardless of where they reside.
“That the authorities should be more effective in monitoring or follow up in the delivery of the welfare packages in all the army formations.”
