PoliticalNigeria·Unpinned17 Oct 2026
Nigerian Senate moves to decriminalize attempted suicide
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On 13 October 2026, the Nigerian Senate passed the second reading of the Suicide Prevention Bill, 2024 (SB 730), which aims to decriminalize attempted suicide. Sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, the bill seeks to replace existing criminal penalties under the Criminal and Penal Codes with a national framework for medical assessment and crisis response.…
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