The attention of the Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly has been drawn to widespread media reports and public commentary concerning the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, her attempt to resume legis ative dutics. and the subsequent correspondence from her legal representatives, M. J. Numa & Partners L.LP,. In light of these developments,…
The Chartered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM) has responded to recent comments made by the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Mallam Haruna Nma Yahaya, on the proliferation of professional bodies, describing the remarks as divisive and undermining the authority of the Nigerian Parliament. In a press statement issued by its…
*OPEN LETTER FOR LEGISLATIVE INTERVENTION ON NIGERIA’S INTERNATIONAL PASSPORTS FEES INCREASE* *Date:* September 7th, 2025 *To: The Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria* *To: The Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria* *From: HallowMace Foundation Africa* Subject: Urgent Call for Legislative Intervention on The Exorbitant Increase in International…
A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. John Agoda, has dismissed Senator Ovie Omo-Agege’s reported ambition to contest the 2027 governorship election in Delta State, insisting that “Delta APC has moved on with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as leader and sole candidate.” In an interview with The Nation, Agoda declared: “Omo-Agege should have the…
By: Anderson Osiebe. Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. July 28, 2025, In a seismic shift for Nigeria’s political landscape, Senator Biodun Olujimi, a towering figure in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former Ekiti State Deputy Governor, officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The historic event, held in Ado-Ekiti during the programme held for the…
By Anderson Osiebe *O! Ukana’s Illustrious Son!* *Akwa Ibom’s Shining Light!* *Nigerian Senate’s Sturdy Anchor!* We rise with one voice to celebrate your transformative leadership, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON. Your stewardship as President of the 10th Senate has been nothing short of revolutionary, a masterclass in legislative excellence, strategic governance, and unwavering commitment…
The Acting Chairman of Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Kayode Oladele, is seeking for improved collaboration with the National Assembly to ensure that there is equity, inclusiveness, and fairness in the distribution of public offices and socio-economic opportunities across Nigeria. Oladele at an interactive session with the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Character, on…
HALLOWMACE FOUNDATION AFRICA, Abuja, Nigeria (Advocating Equity, Governance, and Justice ) *DATE:* July 25, 2025 Call for Dialogue: HallowMace Foundation Urges Resolution On National Assembly Access Concerns HallowMace Foundation Africa, a nonpartisan advocate for governance equity, issues this statement regarding recent developments at Nigeria’s National Assembly. We encourage constructive dialogue to resolve the current…
The National Assembly New Media Forum (NANMF), a body of accredited online journalists covering the National Assembly, has condemned media reports that sensationalized a verbal slip made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Wednesday’s plenary. The reports quoted Akpabio as saying: “Nigeria is proud of the way Tinubu was honored and buried,” a statement he…
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…
