The House of Representatives has moved a step closer to overhauling Nigeria’s electoral framework by approving and amending key provisions of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The amendments are aimed at enhancing the powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), tightening electoral procedures, and addressing gaps exposed during recent elections. Clause-by-Clause Review Strengthens Electoral …
The Federal Government has officially launched its Third National Action Plan (NAP III) on the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security, reaffirming the country’s commitment to protecting women and girls. The launch, which took place at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, was presided over by the First Lady, Her …
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by its National Chairman, Nafiu Bala, has suspended 15 party members over alleged anti-party activities. Those affected include Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu and Balarabe Rufai, alongside 13 others. The decision was taken at the NWC’s regular meeting held on Thursday and chaired by …
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has faulted Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa over the death of a teenager allegedly knocked down by the governor’s convoy during a visit to Akoko South-West Local Government Area. The party alleged that the deceased, identified as Good Emiju, was run over by the governor’s convoy at Oka-Akoko while …
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN has described his continued detention by the EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, as based on Personal grudge. Malami, through his media aide, Muhammed Bello Doka, said that the commission chief lacks moral and constitutional rights to detain or investigate him. He said due to …
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene and call to order the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over the planned resumption of enforcement of the suspended tinted glass permit policy. NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, while condemning the move, described it as a grave affront to …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it is not planning to hold state or local government congresses at this time. The party was reacting to a publication which quoted its National Chairman, Senator David Mark, as directing members to conduct state and local government congresses to elect new officials. ADC described the report as …
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has warned that Nigeria’s democracy faces a serious threat as an increasing number of state governors defect from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Ibrahim Mualeem Zikirullahi, the organisation said the trend could entrench …
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has resolved to impose targeted sanctions on individuals and groups responsible for the unconstitutional change of government in Guinea-Bissau. The regional bloc also called for a swift transition led by an inclusive government and the immediate release of all political detainees. ECOWAS Threatens Sanctions Reading the communiqué …
The Taraba State House of Assembly has approved a budget estimate of N653.5 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, barely three weeks after it was presented to the legislature by the state government. Speaker of the House, John Bonzena, described the passage of the appropriation bill as a key constitutional duty of the Assembly and …
