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Daniel Bwala and the Murder of Integrity, Shame, and Policy | OPINION

Daniel Bwala, Presidential Aide on Policy Communication, appeared on Mehdi Hasan’s Al Jazeera show, armed with nothing but bravado, selective memory, and the audacity of someone who believes talking loudly counts as arguing Recently, Nigerians, and anyone with a sense of embarrassment, were treated to a spectacle of monumental proportions. Daniel Bwala, Presidential Aide on Policy Communication, appeared on Mehdi Hasan’s Al Jazeera show, armed with nothing but bravado, selective memory, and the audacity of...

Give to Gain: Why Women’s Representation Matters for Nigeria’s Future | GESI Tracker

In this episode of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Tracker, we celebrate International Women’s Day under the theme “Give to Gain” with a powerful lens on its importance to Nigeria’s political and development landscape. At its core, the message is simple but profound: when women are given opportunities, societies gain. When barriers to participation are removed, the benefits extend beyond individual women to communities, institutions, and national development itself. This principle is particularly relevant...

Legislative Snub: Reps issue final warning to NPA, NIMASA, others

The House Committee has issued a final warning to NPA, NIMASA, Customs, NUPRC, and others over non-cooperation in the ports concession probe The House of Representatives’ ad hoc committee investigating the benefits accruing to the federal government from the concessioning of Nigerian ports and terminals has expressed frustration over the refusal of several government agencies and private companies to cooperate with its assignment. Speaking at a news conference on Friday, Committee Chairman, Kolawole Akinlayo, said...

Abaribe risks losing Senate Seat as leadership questions defection from APGA to ADC

Senate leadership has questioned the legality behind the defection of Senator Abaribe to ADC, said no division in his previous party  The defection of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South) from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) sparked a heated debate in the Senate on Thursday, as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin questioned the legality of the move. Tension rose during plenary when Barau cited...

South-east leaders back creation of ANIM State

Leaders and stakeholders from Nigeria’s South-east have thrown their weight behind the proposed creation of ANIM State Leaders and stakeholders from Nigeria’s South-east have intensified the push for the creation of ANIM State, rallying political, traditional and community support for the proposal currently before the National Assembly as part of the ongoing constitutional review. The renewed backing was highlighted during a meeting in Abuja between a delegation from Imo and Anambra states and the Deputy...

Reps move to ban dual party membership, propose penalties 

The House of Representatives is seeking penalties for offenders of dual-party membership including a N10m fine and two-year jail term The House of Representatives on Wednesday took steps to prohibit dual-party membership in Nigeria’s political system, proposing stiff penalties for offenders following an amendment to Section 77 of the recently signed Electoral Act 2026. The bill titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Electoral Act, 2026 to make express Prohibition of Dual-Party Membership...

Five lawmakers defect as PDP loses 3 members in Reps

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost three members in the House of Representatives to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as a wave of defections continues to reshape party alignments in the green chamber The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost three members in the House of Representatives to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This is as a wave of defections reshaped party alignments in the green chamber on Wednesday. In total, five lawmakers...

Reps gives FAAN two weeks to recover N18.9bn debt from foreign airlines

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has been given  two weeks ultimatum to recover N18.98 billion owed by foreign airlines operating in Nigeria  The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has directed the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to recover over N18.98 billion owed by foreign airlines operating in the country within two weeks. Chairman of the committee, Rep. James Abiodun Faleke, issued the directive when officials of FAAN, led by its Managing...

Tinubu signs deputy speaker’s IDPs protection bill into law

The bill seeking protection and assistance for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in line provisions of the Kampala Convention has been assented to by President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), also known as the Kampala Convention. This move is aimed at strengthening humanitarian protection and safeguarding the rights and dignity of displaced persons in Nigeria. The legislation, titled...

IWD: Reps to vote constitutional amendments on gender, others next week – Spokesman

The spokesperson, Rep. Rotimi, disclosed that the House will soon begin voting on several constitutional amendment proposals, including bills aimed at addressing gender representation gaps Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akin Rotimi Jr., has disclosed that the House will soon begin debate and voting on dozens of constitutional amendment proposals, including bills aimed at addressing gender representation gaps. Rotimi said the proposals are expected to come up as...

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