President Donald Trump’s recent threat of possible military action against Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians stirred debate in the Senate on Tuesday, eliciting contrasting views between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his deputy, Barau Jibrin. While Akpabio distanced himself from a viral report claiming he had responded to Trump’s comments, saying, “Who am I…
The Senate has confirmed Bernard Doro as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following a brief screening session that lasted less than 30 minutes. Doro, who becomes the third ministerial nominee from Plateau State, used the opportunity to outline his vision for fostering an inclusive humanitarian ecosystem in the country. He promised to…
Few hours after confirmation of appointments of new Service Chiefs by the Senate on Wednesday , the presidency reacted to it with elation . Specifically the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate Matters , Senator Basheer Lado in a personally signed statement, expressed his happiness on the smooth screening and confirmation of appointments…
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Major General Waheedi Shaibu as the new Chief of Army Staff, directing him to “take a bow” and assume office immediately. Shaibu’s confirmation came barely an hour after the upper chamber cleared General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, marking the commencement of the screening process for President Bola…
A bill seeking to repeal the Electoral Act 2022 and enact a new Electoral Bill 2025 has passed second reading at the Senate. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the passage during Wednesday’s plenary after a majority of senators supported it through a voice vote. Following its passage, the bill was referred to the Senate…
The Senate has unanimously passed a groundbreaking bill that mandates life imprisonment for anyone found guilty of defiling a minor, with no option for fines. This decisive move marks a significant step towards protecting the rights and safety of children across the nation. The proposal which is part of sweeping amendments to the Criminal Code…
Senator Seriake Dickson has criticised Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri’s decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC. According to him, there was no reason for a second-term governor like Diri to join APC. While asserting that Diri’s defection was unwarranted, the former Bayelsa Governor pledged to remain with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP….
Nigeria’s electoral timetable is set for a major shake-up as the National Assembly proposes that the 2027 presidential and governorship elections be held in November 2026 — six months before the end of the current administration’s tenure. The move, which forms part of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, aims to allow all election litigations…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday cautioned against framing Nigeria’s security crisis along religious lines, insisting that terrorists and bandits target Nigerians indiscriminately, regardless of faith. Akpabio spoke during plenary in Abuja while contributing to a motion on alleged religious persecution of Christians in Nigeria, which followed a debate on reports that some foreign…
October 8, 2025 The HallowMace Foundation Africa, a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting accountability, good governance, and transparency in public service, writes to express profound concern regarding the recent resignation of Hon. Geoffrey Uche Nnaji as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology over allegations of certificate forgery. This development has raised serious questions about the…
