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APC wins majority of legislative by-elections across Nigeria

Leah TwakiAugust 19, 20258 min

Vacant legislative seats in states and the national assemblies will now be finally occupied as APC dominate in the by-elections conducted across 13 states Following the by-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in 16 constituencies across 13 states in the country, several candidates emerged winners of vacant legislative seats after voters cast their votes. The vacancies followed the resignation or death of serving members of the national...

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ICONS nomination excites Ebonyi governor, Lalong, Amosun, Ihedioha, Dogara, others

Timileyin OkunlolaAugust 1, 20256 min

In anticipation of the grand finale of the ICONS unveiling, nominees express their enthusiasm at being recognized and nominated as part of this unprecedented legacy documentation. The governor of Ebonyi state, Francis Nwifuru, former governor of Plateau and incumbent senator, Simon Lalong, and former speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, are among eminent national political leaders who have expressed excitement at their nomination as potential icons of the Fourth Republic. Others include former...

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FLEX: Former office holders and footprints of service (1)

Leah TwakiJuly 31, 20258 min

Though no longer in public office, this class of FLEX has traversed both legislative and executive roles, leaving enduring footprints that have helped shape Nigeria’s democracy In every functioning democracy, the Legislature makes laws while the Executive implements them. In Nigeria, these two distinct yet interdependent arms of government essentially power governance. But what legacies remain from those who have walked both paths, crafting laws in parliament and driving policies from executive chambers? “Experience is...

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Lawmakers, UNDP, activists push for women seats bill

Leah TwakiJuly 30, 20253 min

Ogbara, Kingibe, UNDP representatives advocate for women reserved seats, saying time has come to dismantle the structural barriers that have sidelined women from political leadership Lawmakers, development partners, and women’s rights advocates have intensified calls for the passage of the reserved seats for women bill, a legislative proposal seeking to create 182 additional seats exclusively for women in Nigeria’s legislature. Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Rep. Kafilat Ogbara (APC–Lagos),...

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FLEX: Tinubu’s cabinet of ex-legislators

Sharon EboesomiJuly 9, 202510 min

About half of the federal cabinent previously served in the legislature thereby bringing a rare FLEX influence into the Tinubu administration In the complex machinery of governance, cabinet ministers are often viewed as the engine room of national policy. They drive reforms, oversee key sectors, and implement executive mandates. But in Nigeria’s evolving democracy, a new trend is reshaping the very composition of the federal cabinet: the infusion of former lawmakers into top executive positions....

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Ex-NILDS DG leads high-level experts in ICONS advisory council

Sharon EboesomiJuly 4, 20257 min

OrderPaper describes the ICONS initiative as a significant contribution to Nigeria’s democratic memory and institutional heritage, marking the first time such a wide-ranging documentation of political transitions will be systematically compiled and preserved. OrderPaper has announced the formation of an inaugural Project Advisory Council for its flagship ICONS (Initiative for Celebrating Outstanding National Statespersons) of the Fourth Republic. The project is aimed at honouring and documenting the legacies of distinguished public officials who have served...

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ICONS: 11 incumbent governors groomed in the legislature

Leah TwakiJuly 3, 202510 min

Coming from the national and state assemblies, these governors are expected to deploy experience gained to advance executive service delivery In the vibrant and evolving theatre of Nigeria’s democracy, the journey from lawmaking to the executive branch has become one of the most compelling transitions in public service. Unbroken since 1999, Nigeria’s Fourth Republic has now crossed its 26th year. During this period, a significant governance pattern has unfolded – one led by a unique...

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ICONS: How Tinubu’s presidency is shaped by former legislators

Sharon EboesomiJune 27, 202510 min

This class of leaders has traversed either the red and green chambers of the National Assembly, gaining not just lawmaking experience, but a mastery of Nigeria’s complex political terrain. For much of Nigeria’s democratic journey since 1999, executive power has often been portrayed as the pinnacle of political ambition, overshadowing the legislature, which, though constitutionally co-equal, has struggled to match the influence and visibility of governors and presidents. However, a deeper exploration of Nigeria’s Fourth...

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Glimpse of nominees as OrderPaper unveils ICONS of the 4th Republic project

Sharon EboesomiJune 20, 20257 min

President Tinubu, Senate President Akpabio, Saraki, 11 governors and many others are listed to premier the 4th Republic ICONS OrderPaper Nigeria has unveiled the ICONS (Initiative for Celebrating Outstanding National Statespersons) of the Fourth Republic, a first-of-its-kind legacy initiative designed to honour outstanding Nigerian leaders whose careers have spanned both the legislative and executive arms of government. A press statement issued today said the programme is designed to mark 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance...

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June 12: Tinubu says not promoting one-party state

Leah TwakiJune 12, 20254 min

President Tinubu has distanced himself from one-party state, reaffirms commitment to democratic competition President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed speculations that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is plotting to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. The President said this while addressing a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday during the 2025 June 12 Democracy Day celebration. Addressing lawmakers and other dignitaries present, Tinubu said he would be the last person to support such...

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