Defilement Of Minors: Senate Proposes Life Imprisonment
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…
Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill
NoThe Senate on Tuesday passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026. Before the passage, the upper chamber resumed proceedings with a demand for division over Clause 60 raised by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (ADC/Abia South). The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, stated that he believed the demand had previously been withdrawn, but several opposition…
Tinubu, a transformational leader, development democrat – Akpabio
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 72nd birthday hailing him as a transformational leader. Akpabio, in a congratulatory message released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh also described President Tinubu as a developmental democrat and bridge…
Electronic Transmission: Why I withdrew my order calling for Division on Senate floor vote – Abaribe
By Anderson Osiebe. Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has defended his decision to withdraw a call for division during Tuesday’s emergency plenary session convened by the Senate to address the controversial Clause 60 of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill — the clause dealing with Electronic Transmission of Election Results. The emergency session was called amid heightened public…
Anambra: Deplorable State of Federal Roads – Nwachukwu Calls for Urgent Attention
The Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Nwachukwu Emmanuel has explained the rationale behind his first motion on the floor of the Senate, citing worsening erosion threats, the deplorable condition of key federal roads, and the urgent need for federal intervention to prevent a looming transportation and humanitarian crisis in the zone. Speaking with…
ANALYSIS OF THE SENATE SEATING CONTROVERSY: A Critical Examination Of Procedural Compliance, Gender Dynamics, And Democratic Principles In The Nigerian Senate
Critical examination of the situation, considering the Senate President’s actions, Senator Natasha’s rights, and the broader implications for Nigeria’s political image and democratic principles. *The Senate President’s Alleged Intimidation of Female Senators* The Senate President’s recent actions towards senator Natasha Akpoti must be scrutinized within the context of his treatment of female senators. And to…
NASS: CNA Reaffirms Commitment to Staff Welfare
The Clerk to the National Assembly, Mr. Kamoru Ogunlana, Esq., has reiterated his dedication to advancing key legislative reforms, including the amendment of the National Assembly Service Act and the National Assembly Pension Board (Establishment) Bill. These initiatives are part of ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency of the parliamentary bureaucracy. According to the statement…
Call for PDP National Chairman’s resignation ill-timed and inappropriate – Abba Moro
The senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Patrick Moro PhD, has described the call for resignation of PDP acting National Chairman, Amb. Umar Lliya Damagum as ill-timed and inappropriate. Senator Moro was reacting to the call for Amb. Damagum’s resignation by Member representing Ideato Federal Constituency in Imo State,…
FORMAL REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION ON THE SCREENING PROCESSES OF MINISTERIAL APPOINTEES AND THE RECENT CERTIFICATE FORGERY SCANDAL
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…