President Bola Tinubu is reportedly planning to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State due to the escalating political crisis in the state. The decision is expected to be announced soon, two presidency sources said on Tuesday morning. Tensions have risen between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, as efforts to remove…
Amid the controversy rocking the Nigerian Senate, the Red Chamber on Thursday passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This comes after Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele under Orders 40 and 51, moved a motion on the recent controversy surrounding the upper chamber, underscoring the need for clarity, adherence…
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…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has strongly advised individuals who are not well grounded in the rules of the Senate to desist from running uninformed commentaries on the Upper Chamber. Akpabio made the remarks against the backdrop of the recent decision of the Senate to suspend the Kogi Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Oduaghan for flouting…
An Unbiased Democratic Advocacy Write-up from HallowMace Foundation Africa. The recent suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Nigerian Senate has sparked widespread debate and raised critical questions about the principles of democracy, ethical governance, and the rule of law. The six-month suspension, which was recommended by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code…
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has charged Nigerian women to go beyond rhetorics in pushing for the rights of women even as he advocated for legislative framework for 35% affirmative action. According to Senator Akpabio the Nigerian Senate will take steps toward advancing gender equality, pledging to introduce laws that will eliminate…
The Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, for six months, effective March 6, 2025, over alleged misconduct and violation of Senate rules 2023 (as amended). HallowMace reports that the controversy leading to her suspension dated back to February when a dispute over seating arrangements in the Senate chamber escalated into a…
Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa who was impeached as speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly on January 13, 2025, is set to return as the new Speaker Obasa’s security details has now been restored just as those of Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, have been withdrawn. Meranda was Obasa’s deputy before the impeachment. After his removal,…
The Senate reviewed the issue that led to a rowdy session last week and asked its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition chaired by Senator Neda Imasuen, to investigate the matter. The resolutions of the upper chamber followed a point of order, bordering on privileges moved by the Senate Spokesperson, Adeyemi Adaramodu, representing Ekiti…
Below is a 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…
