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Suspend tax Iaws implementation until after probe – Hallowmace Foundation

Leah TwakiDecember 20, 20254 min

Hallowmace Foundation has called for an independent investigation into the allegations of alteration of tax reform laws and suspension of its implementation Hallowmace Foundation Africa has called for an urgent investigation into allegations that recently passed tax reform laws were altered without the approval of the National Assembly, demanding the immediate suspension of their implementation pending the outcome of a probe. The group made the call on Friday in a statement jointly signed by Executive...

Spotlight

Technology non-negotiable for 2027 polls, FixPolitics warns INEC

Abdullahi A BalogunDecember 18, 20253 min

The advocacy group urged Professor Amupitan to prioritize tangible delivery over rhetoric, calling for every polling unit to be properly equipped, every result uploaded in real-time, and every voter correctly accredited. As Nigeria begins the countdown to the 2027 general elections, FixPolitics Initiative, a leading civil society organization has issued a firm warning to the country’s electoral body: public trust without robust technology is insufficient, and Nigerians will accept nothing less than full deployment of...

Citizens Speak

Ezekwesili bags global anti-corruption lifetime achievement award

Leah TwakiDecember 16, 20253 min

Founder of the #FixPolitics Initiative and former Vice President of the World Bank, Dr. “Oby” Ezekwesili, has been honoured with the International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award Founder of the #FixPolitics Initiative and former Vice President of the World Bank, Dr Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, has been honoured with the International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award (Lifetime Achievement) in Doha, Qatar. Ezekwesili received the prestigious global recognition on December 14, 2025, from the ruler of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim...

Citizens Speak

Akinlaja condemns land grabbing, hails Ondo Govt’s proactive measures

Leah TwakiDecember 15, 20255 min

Former deputy Labour leader, Akinlaja has condemned the growing menace of land grabbing in Ondo State, saying findings show the activities are often driven by powerful individuals and organised gangs commonly referred to as ‘Omo Onile’ Hon. (Comrade) Joseph Iranola Akinlaja, former member of the House of Representatives and former deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, has condemned the rising menace of land grabbing, describing it as an illegal and criminal act that threatens...

National Assembly Politics Spotlight

16 Days of Activism: Ending digital violence against women and girls | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeDecember 13, 20256 min

In this week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Tracker, we spotlight this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence under the theme “UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls”, This year’s theme hits closer to home than we often admit. Digital spaces, once imagined as great equalisers, are becoming increasingly dangerous for women and girls in Nigeria. And while the physical world still holds many threats, the online world...

Open House

FixPolitics urges withdrawal, review of controversial ambassadorial list

Abdullahi A BalogunDecember 12, 20254 min

The role of an ambassador requires restraint, maturity, and diplomatic tact, qualities that should be demonstrable before nomination. #FixPolitics has expressed deep concern over the recent list of sixty-five ambassadorial and high commissioner nominees sent by President Bola Tinubu to the Senate for confirmation. The organisation called for a withdrawal and review of the list. A statement signed by Anthony Ubani, the Executive Director, reads: “The list consists of thirty-four career diplomats and thirty-one non-career...

Citizens Speak National Assembly Politics

OrderPaper, NOA explore partnership on parliamentary engagements

Abdullahi A BalogunDecember 7, 20252 min

In a significant move aimed at fostering greater transparency and citizen participation in governance, OrderPaper Nigeria, the nation’s foremost parliamentary monitoring organization and policy think tank, recently paid a courtesy visit to the National Orientation Agency (NOA). The meeting, which saw robust discussions between the leadership of both organizations, laid the groundwork for a strategic partnership designed to enhance public engagement with Nigeria’s legislative processes. The OrderPaper delegation, led by its Chief Executive Officer and...

House of Representatives Spotlight

Child online safety and budget accountability for women’s welfare | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeDecember 6, 20255 min

In this edition of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Tracker, we spotlight two critical developments from the National Assembly: one addressing the rising vulnerability of Nigerian children online; and the other examining funding gaps affecting women’s welfare and gender equality interventions. Child online access protection bill: Strengthening safeguards for vulnerable children In the House of Representatives, the House Leader, Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (APC, Edo), led the debate on the child online access protection...

Citizens Speak

#FixPolitics at 5: A new movement shaping Africa’s democratic future

Op-ed EditorNovember 24, 20254 min

In this opinion editorial, Anthony Ubani pays tributes to the five years anniversary of FixPolitics Five years ago, a simple but profound question reshaped the civic landscape of Africa: Why does politics in Africa continue to fail its people despite the continent’s wealth of talent, resources, and human potential? Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili posed this question and pursued answers through a research fellowship at the Robert Bosch Academy in Berlin. Her work revealed a troubling reality,...

House of Representatives Open House

Reps spokesman affirms commitment to open parliament

Leah TwakiNovember 23, 20254 min

House of Representatives spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, Jr. has affirmed that open parliament directly aligns with one of the central priorities of the the 10th House The spokesman of the House of Representatives, Rep. Akintunde Rotimi Jr, has reiterated the commitment of the tenth National Assembly to strengthening transparency, accountability, and public trust through deliberate reforms that promote an open and citizen-centred parliament. Speaking at the national dialogue on “Strengthening Transparency and Trust through Open Parliament”...

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