Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has warned that the 2027 general elections represent Nigeria’s last peaceful opportunity to reorganize and save the country from deepening instability. Speaking to journalists in Lagos, Agbakoba said Nigeria’s current governance structure — which he described as a “unitary-federal system” — is flawed…
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards reforming the Armed Forces Act, advancing a bill intended to strengthen military command structures and improve operational efficiency. The bill, introduced by Rep. Aminu Balele in collaboration with Reps. Midala Usman and Daniel Asama, also seeks to increase accountability within the armed forces, the News…
Nigeria’s Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has suspended the Action Democratic Party (ADP) over its refusal to sign the council’s binding constitution, escalating tensions within the nation’s coalition of political parties. The suspension was confirmed in a letter issued by IPAC National Secretary, Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem, following an emergency session of the council’s General Assembly held…
President Bola Tinubu has sought confirmation of the Senate for appointment of Dr Bernard Doro as minister. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu’s request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and read at plenary on Wednesday. “I am pleased to forward to the Senate on nomination…
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 31 for judgment in a suit seeking to stop the 2025 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over alleged violations of the party’s constitution and internal rules. The judge announced the date after hearing arguments from both parties on Tuesday….
The Senate, on Tuesday at plenary, passed two bills transmitted from the House of Representatives for concurrence. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bills approved are: Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill Dietitians Council of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill The bills were among six earlier presented to the Senate. However, the…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has nullified the election of 13 local government chairmen and 171 councillors, declaring the process unconstitutional. The election, conducted by the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) in July 2024, was ruled invalid for failing to comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act. Delivering judgment…
Edo State Commissioner for Youth, Mr. Charity Amayanvbo, has said the eight-year leadership mandate of Governor Monday Okpebholo and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is “non-negotiable,” citing their achievements and growing public support. Amayanvbo made the statement on Tuesday in Benin during a courtesy visit by Comrade Kelly Okungbowa (popularly known as Ebo Stone), founder of…
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has reaffirmed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to accountability and will not hesitate to make necessary changes where public officials fall short of expectations. Akume stated this on Monday during the opening of the Mandatory Training Programme for Chief Executive Officers of…
ECOWAS has appointed former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, to head its Election Observation Mission for Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election scheduled for 25 October. The announcement was made by the ECOWAS Commission in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. The mission will be deployed from 19 to 29 October, in accordance with…
