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…
By Amb. Anderson Osiebe. As Nigeria gradually approaches the 2027 general elections, the conversation around credible elections has once again taken center stage. Elections remain the most powerful instrument through which citizens express their democratic will, determine leadership, and shape the future of their nation. However, Nigeria’s electoral history has been punctuated by concerns ranging…
By Amb. Anderson Osiebe A looming legal battle is taking shape in the Niger Delta following a formal warning issued by the promoters of the Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit (NDEIS) to the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture over an alleged trademark infringement. The notice, delivered through legal counsel…
As an organization, Hallowmace Foundation promotes democracy by engaging well-meaning individuals, institutions of government as well as corporate organizations on the need to strengthen Nigeria’s legislature. Accordingly, we have engaged in meaningful partnerships over the years, with the leadership of the National Assembly, the National Orientation Agency, the ICPC, Office of the Secretary to the…
Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele on Sunday opposed key opposition parties in the country for labelling the National Assembly a rubber-stamp parliament without any justification or proof. Bamidele, currently representing Ekiti Central, said if the National Assembly was actually a rubber-stamp, it could not have held over 39 meetings with the executive arm…
Akpabio Calls for West African Unity, Deepening of Regional Integration President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said that the Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS) should be used to ensure unity and deepening of integration of the West African region. In a welcome address titled: “A Call for West African Unity” which he delivered…
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…
Thousands of All Progressives Congress (APC) members gathered today in Abuja for a mass rally in solidarity with the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, amidst recent controversies surrounding his position. Former Commissioner of Lands and Urban Development, Nasarawa State, Hon. Prof Salihu Ahmad Alizaga, led the rally, emphasizing the unity within the party…
In a rare and distinguished recognition, HallowMace Foundation has been formally commended by *both chambers of the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria*—the *Senate and the House of Representatives*—for its exceptional contributions to legislative advocacy, democratic governance, and insightful legislative reporting. The commendation letters, personally signed by *Chinedu Francis Akubueze, Chief of Staff…
The newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has ordered troops to engage årmed bandîts immediately on sight without waiting for further directives. Musa, during his Senate screening on Wednesday, said this instruction was essential for frontline protection and for restoring confidence in the country’s security efforts. Musa issued the directive while responding…
