The Senate has passed the third reading of the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Reenactment) Amendment Bill 2026. The bill introduces several changes to election timelines, technology, and penalties, while retaining certain existing provisions. Key Legislative Changes and Rejections 1. Electronic Transmission of Results (Clause 60) The Senate rejected a proposed amendment to make the…
The Plateau House of Assembly Speaker, Hon. Gabriel Dewan, has finally sworn in nine out of the 16 members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) who were declared winners by the Appeal Court. The new lawmakers were declared winners after the Court of Appeal sacked the 16 PDP members on the grounds that their party…
The *Hallow Mace* and *Hallow Chambers* are not just symbols of authority and tradition; they are foundational to the integrity and functionality of democratic governance. These symbols represent the sanctity of the legislative process, the rule of law, and the collective responsibility of lawmakers to uphold justice and fairness. However, when these symbols and the…
…wants Kano Gov to resign within 48 hrs Stakeholders of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 19 Northern States have passed a vote of no confidence on the Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf Abba. The party chieftains under the aegis of Concerned NNPP Stakeholders said they have been left “disappointed with the…
The Federal House of Representatives Committee on Disabilities has invited the operators of the fast-food restaurant Kentucky Fried Chicken over the ill-treatment of Mr Adebola Daniel, a person living with a disability. Adebola is the son of former Ogun State Governor and current senator representing Ogun East District, Gbenga Daniel. The Chairman of the House…
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for Parliamentary Collaboration between the Nigerian Parliament and its Serbian counterpart. Akpabio made the call during a meeting with the President of the Serbia Parliament, Ms Ana Brnabic in London, on Wednesday. A statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom said, Akpabio and the President…
The House of Representatives wishes to inform the public and stakeholders of the rescheduling of the resumption date from the ongoing recess. Originally slated for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the new resumption date is now set for Tuesday, April 23, 2024. According to a statement signed by the House Spokesman, Rt. Hon. Akin Rotimi (Jr),…
Senate President, God swill Akpabio, has exonerated himself from the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi from the Red chamber.“Ningi, the senator representing Bauchi Central senatorial district, was suspended by the Senate on March 14, 2024, following an interview he granted BBC, where he accused the Senate leadership of padding the 2024 federal budget. Right activist…
A sinister plot being hatched by some unscrupulous and unprogressive group to raise false alarm and fake documents , attempting to malign the character and hardwork of Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, pioneer Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has been uncovered. As NIDCOM turns five this year, and despite all odds, including funding and office challenges,…
For ourselves, our families and constituents, we join several well meaning Nigerians to felicitate with Christian faithfuls across the globe, particularly those in Nigeria, on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebrations. As a caucus, we most heartily rejoice with our Christian brethren on this auspicious occasion of Easter which is celebrated globally in Christendom…
