HallowMace Africa Analysis. The Nigerian Presidency has announced a seven-week roadmap for the drafting of the National Policing Bill. According to the Presidency, the executive-backed process will include a period for public consultation during which Nigerians are expected to submit memoranda before the final draft is presented to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on September 3,…
By Amb. Anderson Osiebe I watched, like many Nigerians, as the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 was signed into law in less than 24 hours. It was swift, decisive, and reassuring, a demonstration that when the political will exists, governance can move at remarkable speed. But today, I find myself asking a difficult question: why…
*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…
Anderson Osiebe, also known as Sunny Anderson Osiebe, is a Nigerian journalist, media consultant, and executive director of HallowMace Communications and the HallowMace Foundation. He’s also the national coordinator of the Parliamentary Advocacy Network (PAN), a civil society organization that promotes democratic values and good governance in Nigeria. Some of his notable work includes ¹…
HallowMace Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting democracy, transparency, and good governance, expresses deep concern over the recent response of the House of Representatives to the bribery allegations made by Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial crime compliance. While we acknowledge the House’s commitment to upholding due process, the rule of law, and constitutional oversight,…
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 senators. And to…
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 of Conduct, and adopted in plenary, has been met…
MEDIA COMMUNIQUE The recent judgment by the Court of Appeal in Calabar, upholding the conviction of Professor Peter Ogban (the Returning Officer in the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial Election), has sparked calls from some Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for the resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. While we respect the concerns raised by these…
