OUTRAGE ON THE HIGH SEAS! Group Petitions House of Reps Over Trillion-Naira Scam, Accuse MSC of Violating Nigerian Sovereignty By David Okoh Tensions escalated at the National Assembly as a civic group under the banner of the Citizens WhistleBlowers Coalition (CWC) submitted a formal petition against global shipping powerhouse Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), alleging massive…
(How Far And How Well) *13 June 2025:* Today marks the second anniversary of the inauguration of Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly. As the legislature reaches this mid-term milestone, its effectiveness in fulfilling its core constitutional mandates, lawmaking, representation, and oversight, faces heightened public and expert evaluation. *Legislative Output and Oversight Activities* The Assembly has maintained…
INTRODUCTION: The Dual Legacy Of A Historic Day. June 12 represents Nigeria’s most profound democratic paradox: a day commemorating the freest election in the nation’s history, won by Moshood Abiola, yet annulled by military autocracy. As Nigeria marks the 32nd anniversary of this watershed moment, HallowMace Foundation Africa examines whether the day serves merely as…
Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. 2. Today, as I entered this grand edifice built from the sweat and toil of our democratic yearning, my heart stirred. It was a blend of accomplishment and resolve. 3. I…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that he has no intention of turning the country into a one-party state. He made this declaration during a special joint sitting of the National Assembly on Wednesday to mark Nigeria’s 26th year of uninterrupted democracy. Addressing lawmakers, Tinubu debunked what he called a “terrible rumor” that the…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has vehemently denied allegations of disrupting Air Peace operations, asserting that his actions were a stand against systemic extortion and poor customer service by Nigerian airlines, not an act of disruption. He insisted he rejected preferential treatment and championed the rights of ordinary Nigerians. Recall that Air Peace had previously issued a…
NASS considers a law to mandate president to deliver state of the nation address on June 12. As part of its effort to strengthen the country’s democracy, the National Assembly has revealed its plan to enact a law to ensure that president-elect are henceforth sworn in the arcade of the National Assembly The parliament, also,…
Delta Central Senatorial District has once again demonstrated its political cohesion and clarity of vision during an enlarged All Progressives Congress (APC) Unity Meeting held at Wetland Hotel, Ughelli North LGA, Delta State. The high-powered gathering was convened to reinforce party unity, chart a strategic path forward, and signal electoral intent ahead of the 2027…
