This opinion piece analyses the recently concluded Ekiti governorship elections and raises critical questions on the 2007 presidential polls The Ekiti State governorship election of June 20, 2026 should trouble every Nigerian who still believes that elections are meant to reflect the free will of citizens. On paper, it was peaceful. On paper, voting materials arrived in many places. On paper, BVAS worked better than in some previous elections. On paper, INEC declared a winner...
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured Nigerians that funding will not hinder the proposed establishment of state police Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured Nigerians that funding will not hinder the proposed establishment of state police, saying the National Assembly is developing measures to guarantee sustainable financing for the new security structure. Kalu gave the assurance on Friday while briefing journalists in Abuja after returning...
Minority caucus of the House of Representatives blasts President Tinubu for prioritising reelection while Nigeria bleeds The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has accused the Federal Government of placing political calculations ahead of the security and welfare of Nigerians, warning that the country is being pushed to the brink by worsening insecurity, economic hardship and alleged attempts to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing journalists at the National Assembly...
APP National Leader, Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has strongly condemned the Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of five political parties, describing the decision as a threat to Nigeria’s democracy The National Leader of the Action Peoples Party (APP) and member representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has strongly condemned the Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of five political parties, describing the decision as a threat to...
c The Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in the House of Representatives, Rep. Afam Victor Ogene, has dismissed recent claims by former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, over Peter Obi’s security record as governor of Anambra State, describing them as “brazen falsehoods” and an attempt to rewrite history. Ogene’s reaction followed comments made by Oshiomhole during a recent podcast interview in which the former labour leader reportedly...
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for increased local production of military equipment in Nigeria Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for increased local production of military equipment and stronger measures to curb the financing of criminal and terrorist activities as part of efforts to tackle insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking at the Nigeria People’s Strategic Conference and Defence Exhibition 2026 in Abuja, Kalu said the...
The House of Representatives has extended the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act to September 30 The House of Representatives has extended the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act by three months, shifting the deadline from June 30 to September 30, 2026. The decision was taken during an emergency plenary session on Monday following the passage of “A Bill for an Act to Amend the...
The House of Representatives has given its green light to the creation of the State Police, awaiting the Senate’s concurrence and the approval of at least two-thirds of the State Houses of Assembly before receiving presidential assent to become law The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a landmark constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across Nigeria, marking a major milestone in the country’s long-running debate over decentralising policing and strengthening internal security....
The House of Representatives has announced Rep. Frederick Agbedi as the new Minority Leader, Rep. Abdulsamad Dasuki as Deputy Minority Leader, and Rep. Manu Soro as Minority Whip, bringing to an end weeks of uncertainty within the opposition caucus The House of Representatives on Thursday completed the reconstitution of its minority leadership with the emergence of Rep. Frederick Agbedi as the new Minority Leader, Rep. Abdulsamad Dasuki as Deputy Minority Leader, and Rep. Manu Soro as...
The House of Representatives has begun voting on a wide range of proposed amendments to Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution The House of Representatives has released the final print of the Constitution Alteration Bills ahead of a crucial plenary session scheduled on Thursday, where lawmakers voted on a wide range of proposed amendments to Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. The marks a significant stage in the ongoing constitutional review process, which has spanned several months and involved extensive consultations...
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