No June 12 Celebration If Abducted Pupils Are Not Rescued — CSACEFA
The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) has called on President Bola…
No June 12 Celebration If Abducted Pupils Are Not Rescued — CSACEFA
The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and governments at all levels to suspend this year’s June 12 Democracy Day celebrations if abducted school children and teachers are not rescued and safely reunited with their families before the national event. The coalition made the demand…
Nigeria, EU set to convene 10th Business Forum in Lagos
The European Union and the Federal Government of Nigeria have announced plans to convene the 10th Nigeria–EU Business Forum in Lagos on 25 June 2026, bringing together senior policymakers, investors, and business leaders to deepen trade and investment ties. Now in its tenth edition, the Forum has evolved into a key platform for advancing economic…
How Political Interests Undermine Peter Obi’s Stronghold
By Tunde Simon History will judge not only those who openly opposed a cause, but also those who claimed to support it while quietly working against it from within. Many supporters of Mr. Peter Obi have watched with concern as a number of influential political actors within the South-East appeared more interested in protecting personal…
Rt. Hon. Ogundu Kingsley Chinda Wins Rivers guber primaries
….. Promises to govern with the fear of God and serve humanity Former Minority Leader of the the house of representatives, Rt. Hon. Kingsley Chinda has emerged the flag bearer of the All progressives Congress ( APC) at today’s 2027 Rivers state gubernatorial primaries to the admiration of many. Declaring him winner, chairman of the…
The Same Political System They Trusted Has Now Turned Against Them: A Lesson in Power, Pride and Political Miscalculation
The ongoing political developments within the ruling APC, particularly among members of the National Assembly, present one of the strongest lessons in contemporary Nigerian politics about power, overconfidence, and the dangers of political complacency. At a time when the Electoral Act and several internal political arrangements were being discussed and passed, many Senators and House…
The Senate Rule Amendment: Power Play or Institutional Reform? – HallowMace
An Unbiased Analysis by HallowMace Foundation Africa. In a move that has sent ripples across Nigeria’s political landscape, the Nigerian Senate under the leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio has amended its Standing Orders to restrict eligibility for presiding and principal offices strictly to lawmakers who have served at least two consecutive terms. At face value,…
The Senate has tightened its eligibility rules for senators-elect seeking principal and presiding offices
The sweeping changes, adopted after a closed-door session that lasted about three hours, restrict eligibility for presiding offices in the 11th National Assembly to ranking members of the current 10th Senate who win re-election in 2027, effectively shutting out first-time entrants and returning politicians outside the present Assembly. Presiding offices in the Senate are the…
ADC Verdict: A Defining Moment for Unity and Democratic Stability – HallowMace
By HallowMace Foundation Africa At HallowMace, we view the recent judgment delivered by the Supreme Court as more than just a legal resolution, it is a critical intervention that has preserved the integrity of Nigeria’s democratic process and averted a looming political crisis in Nigeria. From our standpoint as a platform committed to democratic values,…
Trademark Dispute Brews as NDEIS Promoters Warn Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce
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…
Swift for Elections, Slow for Welfare: My Take on the Police Exit Bill Delay
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…
