2027: Adopt real-time results upload or face protests – RNA tells Senate
The Rescue Nigeria Alliance (RNA) has warned the Senate to restore compulsory real-time electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group said removing the provision from the amended Electoral Act could weaken transparency and damage public trust in Nigeria’s electoral system. According to the organisation, transparent elections are vital for […]
Electoral amendment: Mahdi Shehu presents varied reasons senate’s reversed decision is deceptive
Public affairs commentator Mahdi Shehu has criticized the Senate’s recent decision to reverse its earlier position on aspects of the proposed electoral amendment. According to him, the move appears misleading and raises concerns about transparency in the legislative process. Shehu explained that the sudden change in direction has created confusion among Nigerians who are closely […]
Electoral Act Amendment firmly anchored on Supreme Court judgment – Jimoh Ibrahim
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has said that the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act is firmly rooted in existing judgments of the Supreme Court. According to him, the changes being considered by lawmakers are not arbitrary but are guided by legal interpretations already established by the nation’s highest court. The senator explained that the Supreme Court […]
Emergency Session: Abaribe makes U-turn on motion for individual vote by Senators
During an emergency plenary session of the Senate, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe made a sudden U-turn on his earlier motion calling for senators to vote individually on a contentious issue. The development drew attention within the chamber as lawmakers debated procedural matters linked to ongoing legislative reforms. Abaribe had initially pushed for a voting process that […]
E-transmission protest: Amaechi engages police in heated exchange at NASS
Tension flared at the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Tuesday as former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, had a heated exchange with police officers during an ongoing protest. Amaechi was among demonstrators who gathered to express anger over the Senate’s position on electoral reforms. The former governor joined the protest […]
Electoral Act: Why I didn’t join Peter Obi during protest – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has explained why he did not take part in the recent protest at the National Assembly led by Labour Party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi. According to him, his absence was not due to lack of support for the cause but because he was not physically in Nigeria at […]
Reps Pass ₦58.47 Trillion 2026 Budget – Politics
The House of Representatives has passed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill for second reading. The budget, tagged “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience, and Shared Prosperity,” was approved on Thursday during plenary without any debate, reflecting broad legislative support at this stage. President Tinubu had earlier presented the 2026 budget proposal to […]
New tax regime fundamentally flawed’ – Ndume tackles Akpabio
Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has challenged Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s assurance that the new tax law is unaltered, describing the legislation as fundamentally flawed. Ndume raised concerns over discrepancies between at least two different Gazette versions of the law, highlighting that the version passed by the National Assembly differs from the one signed by […]
Doctrine of Necessity originated from Senate, not NGF — David Mark
Former Senate President, David Mark, has rejected claims that the Doctrine of Necessity was initiated by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). He insisted that the historic decision was taken solely by the Senate and not influenced by any governor or political group. Mark made this clarification while reacting to comments by former Minister of Youth […]
2026 Budget: NASS gives speedy assent to every executive request – Economic analyst
An economic analyst has raised concerns over what he described as the National Assembly’s unusually fast approval of executive requests related to the 2026 budget. According to him, the speed at which the legislature is giving consent to proposals from the Presidency raises questions about the level of scrutiny being applied to key financial decisions. […]