Constitution Review: Work Together to Meet Yearning of Nigerians, Kalu tells Stakeholders, Consultants …hints of Senate, Reps C’mtes’ engagement with Tinubu The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called for synergy among the consultants and the secretariats of the Senate and House Committees on Constitution Review to set…
By Temitope Ajayi Barely a month after the Federal Executive Council approved the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal superhighway, the contractor has moved to site to build what will be a monumental civil engineering project that Nigeria has ever seen. Since the construction of the iconic Third Mainland Bridge that stretched over 11 kilometres across…
The South East Senate Caucus have expressed worry over what it described as ‘curious and highly suspicious,’ JAMB examination glitch in some centres in Lagos and especially in the whole of South East in the last exam circle. The caucus in a statement by its Chairman, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe on Saturday in Abuja, said it…
World Parliamentary Day, a day dedicated to honoring the tireless efforts of parliamentarians across the globe. These individuals plays very crucial roles in shaping the future of their nations through policy formulation, legislation, and representation. *THE ROLE OF PARLIAMENTARIANS IN UNITING NATIONS* Parliamentarians are instrumental in fostering global unity and cooperation. By working together, they…
The House Ad-hoc committee on 1999 Constitution review has begun the exercise in Calabar, the Cross River State capital in furtherance of the resolution of the House of Representatives. You may note that the South South zone are are to hold in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital comprising of Edo, Delta and Bayelsa states while…
By HallowMace Foundation Africa At HallowMace, we view the recent judgment delivered by the Supreme Court as more than just a legal resolution, it is a critical intervention that has preserved the integrity of Nigeria’s democratic process and averted a looming political crisis in Nigeria. From our standpoint as a platform committed to democratic values,…
Former Abia State Governor and Chairman of the Senate Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC), Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will face no real opposition in the 2027 presidential election, describing the contest as “Tinubu versus Tinubu.” Speaking to members of the Senate Press Corps at the National…
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…
The bill, seeking the establishment of the centre, passed second reading after a debate at the Senate on Tuesday. The bill aimed at positioning Nigeria as a major player in the global digital economy, capturing Artificial Intelligence, Innovation and Communication Technology Solutions. Senator Yemi Adaramodu (Ekiti South), who sponsored the bill said the proposed centre…
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…
