The Nigerian Senate has passed the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Amendment Bill, 2026, following its third reading, but rejected a key proposal that would have made the electronic transmission of election results mandatory. During the clause-by-clause consideration of the bill, lawmakers voted against a proposed amendment to Clause 60, Subsection 3, which sought…

Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 general elections may face serious legal and logistical challenges unless the National Assembly concludes work on the amendment of the Electoral Act within the next three weeks and secures the immediate assent of President Bola Tinubu. Failure to meet this narrow window could force the elections to be conducted under…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced a fresh sit-at-home directive and total lockdown across the South-East, in protest against the recent closure of the Onitsha Main Market by the Anambra State Government. In a statement issued by the group’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, IPOB described the action as a region-wide solidarity shutdown aimed at…

The political crisis in Rivers State may be heading toward a more confrontational phase following comments attributed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over access to a state-owned stadium. Wike reportedly warned that he would “break the stadium” if the Rivers State Government denies him permission to use the facility…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Farouk Aliyu, has cautioned that the North may not be comfortable with a Christian-Christian presidential ticket, warning that such an arrangement could alienate Muslim voters in the region. Aliyu, a former governorship candidate in Jigawa State, made the remarks during a media interview as discussions continue within…

Nigeria’s Senate has temporarily suspended deliberations on the proposed amendments to the Electoral Act, citing the need for deeper review and wider consultations on contentious provisions contained in the bill. The decision was taken during plenary, with Senate leadership explaining that the pause would allow lawmakers to thoroughly examine the proposed changes and ensure that…

The Presidency has dismissed concerns over reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stumbled during an official welcome ceremony in Ankara, Turkey, describing the incident as inconsequential and misrepresented. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Presidency clarified that the President did not collapse or suffer any health-related episode, stressing that there was no cause for…

The corruption trial of former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, commenced in London on Monday, marking a significant development in one of the most high-profile legal cases involving a former Nigerian public official. Preliminary proceedings began earlier this week and focused on technical and administrative matters, including jury selection. Alison-Madueke was present in…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed nostalgia for the tenure of former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, stating that governance feels markedly different without his presence in the current administration. Makinde made the remark on Saturday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, during the 60th birthday celebration of Pastor Samson Ajetomobi, President of The Men of…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reschedule the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) elections, citing a clash with the Ramadan fasting period. In its request, the party said conducting the elections during Ramadan could limit inclusive participation, particularly for Muslim voters who observe fasting and engage…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken the striking workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to the National Industrial Court in a bid to halt their ongoing indefinite strike. The legal action follows the workers’ continued industrial action over unresolved demands raised by their unions, which have disrupted…