A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an interim order restraining activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, and others behind the planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest from holding demonstrations near sensitive government locations, including the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. In a ruling delivered on Friday, Justice Mohammed Umar prohibited Sowore and his co-organisers from staging…
The National Assembly has proposed shifting Nigeria’s 2027 general elections to November 2026, six months earlier than usual. The proposal, outlined in the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, was unveiled during a public hearing on Monday by the Senate and House Committees on Electoral Matters in Abuja. The aim is to ensure all election petitions…
The National Assembly has called for the immediate withdrawal of all circulars previously issued regarding contract awards under the 2025 fiscal year. This directive comes as preparations intensify for the rollout of the ₦23.9 trillion capital expenditure component of the 2025 budget, which is expected to commence soon and extend into 2026. The decision was…
The Federal Government and the National Assembly have expressed full support for the West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) plan to adopt Computer-Based Testing (CBT) starting in 2026. Despite initial public skepticism, WAEC’s transition from traditional paper-based exams to CBT has gained momentum. Speaking at a stakeholders’ sensitisation meeting in Abuja, Minister of Education, Prof. Maruf…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the EFCC and ICPC to launch a probe into allegations that federal lawmakers in the National Assembly pay up to ₦3 million to present bills, motions, and petitions. This follows a claim by House of Representatives member Ibrahim Auro, who alleged that members pay between ₦1…
The Senate has cautioned suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) against any attempt to forcefully resume legislative duties on Tuesday. Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu issued the warning on Sunday, stating that no valid court order currently mandates her reinstatement. According to Adaramodu, the Senate remains committed to due process and the rule of law. He…
The Senate says it is considering a legislative move to institutionalise a presidential address every June 12, in recognition of the day’s historical significance. The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Tuesday, stating that the Senate is hoping to prepare a bill to formalise the President’s speech…
President Bola Tinubu has officially submitted the 2025 Appropriation Bill for Rivers State to the National Assembly for consideration, following the suspension of the state’s House of Assembly. In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the proposal emphasizes strategic investments across infrastructure, healthcare, education, and agriculture. Infrastructure takes the lion’s share with a…
President Bola Tinubu has communicated the Senate seeking confirmation of appointees for the South West, North Central, and South South Development Commissions. Listed as appointees are nineteen persons for the North Central Development Commission, with Cosmas Akiyir as Chairman and Cyril Yeltsin as Managing Director. The South West Development Commission has eighteen appointees, listing Senator…
Insecurity Crisis: Reps, Benue Gov Alia Trade Blame as National Assembly Resumes As the National Assembly resumes from an extended recess, a sharp disagreement has emerged between the House of Representatives and the Benue State Government over the rising insecurity and killings in Benue State. Deputy House Spokesman Philip Agbese accused Governor Hyacinth Alia of…
