All Progressives Congress political leaders in Cross River State, led by the state governor, Bassey Otu have pledged to mobilise no fewer than 1.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. This decision was reached at…
The 15 senators who voted FOR mandatory real-time transmission clause are 1) Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) 2) Enyinnaya Abaribe (ADC, Abia South) 3) Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) 4) Aminu Tambuwal (PDP, Sokoto South) 5) Ireti Kingibe (ADC, FCT)…
The Senate on Tuesday passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026, following tense deliberations and a contentious debate over Clause 60. The upper chamber resumed proceedings with a demand for a division on Clause 60 raised by…
The House of Representatives on Tuesday rescinded its earlier decision on Clause 60 (3) adopting the version passed by the Senate which allowed both electronic and manual transmission of results. The approval came amidst protest from opposition lawmakers who staged…
Some members of the House of Representatives have walked out of the green chamber in protest against the move to rescind the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment bill. Trouble started after Francis Waive, Chairman of the House of Representatives…
ABUJA — Tension erupted at the National Assembly complex in Nigeria’s capital on Tuesday as police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators pressing lawmakers over proposed changes to the country’s electoral laws. Hundreds of protesters had gathered outside the gates…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has approved the appointment of Francis Nwaze as Senior Special Assistant on Media, with immediate effect. Mr. Nwaze brings extensive experience in public communication and media relations to the role. He previously served as…
Former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has responded to ongoing public discussion about his personal wealth, stating he has never presented himself as poor and describing himself as financially “comfortable.” In an interview video circulating online…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, sources told TheCable. According to insiders, el-Rufai, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who voluntarily presented himself at the EFCC headquarters on Monday…
Ebonyi Senator, Ken Eze Reportedly Seeks For 16-year Single Tenure for president in Nigeria Kenneth Eze (APC-Ebonyi) has called for a nationwide debate on replacing Nigeria’s current two-term, four-year presidential cycle with a single 16-year tenure. Mr Eze, chairman of…
