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Senate Sets Up Committee to Harmonise Electoral Act Amendments

Nigeria’s Senate has constituted a seven-member ad hoc committee to harmonise lawmakers’ inputs on proposed Electoral Act amendments. The panel, announced after a closed-door session, is expected to distil senators’ positions and submit a consolidated report within three days as the upper chamber intensifies scrutiny of reforms ahead of future elections.

₦58.4 Trillion 2026 Budget Second Reading Without Debate: What Nigeria’s Silence in the House Really Means

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Nigeria’s House of Representatives moved the ₦58.4 trillion 2026 budget through second reading without debate, after a closed-door meeting and brief remarks by the House Leader. The bill is now with the Appropriation Committee. This deep dive explains why “no debate” matters, what scrutiny shifts to committees, and the signals it sends ahead of 2027.

₦58.4 Trillion 2026 Budget Passes Second Reading Without Debate in House

IDNN5 months ago5 months ago0

Nigeria’s House of Representatives passed the ₦58.4 trillion 2026 budget through second reading without debate, a rare legislative moment that raises questions about oversight, executive–legislative balance, and pre-2027 politics. While leaders cite macroeconomic gains, the silence on the floor is as consequential as the numbers themselves.

Kwankwaso Says Kano Governor’s APC Defection Feels ‘Unreal,’ Warns of Regret

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Former presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has said he is still struggling to come to terms with the decision of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to defect to the All Progressives Congress, describing the move as shocking and politically damaging.

UK Prosecutors Say Diezani Spent £2m at Harrods as Trial Continues

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UK prosecutors have told a London court that former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison‑Madueke spent about £2m at luxury retailer Harrods, as proceedings in her corruption trial continued. The allegation forms part of a wider case examining the movement and use of funds prosecutors say were illicitly obtained.

“Nigeria Still Runs in Darkness”: Obi Faults Tinubu Over Power Crisis

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Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s persistent electricity crisis, arguing that recent government interventions fall short of campaign promises. The remarks have reignited debate over power sector reforms, political accountability, and the gap between policy announcements and everyday realities.

FCTA Strike: Unions Appeal Court Order as Wike Warns Workers

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Labour unions representing Federal Capital Territory Administration workers have filed an appeal against a court order directing an end to their ongoing strike, as FCT Minister Nyesom Wike warned that disciplinary measures would follow continued industrial action. The dispute places the rule of law, workers’ rights and public service continuity on a collision course.

FG Begins ₦4tn Power Sector Debt Settlement as Five GenCos Sign Agreements

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The Federal Government has launched a ₦4 trillion power sector debt settlement programme, with five electricity generation companies signing agreements under a bond-backed framework. Officials say the move is aimed at clearing long-standing arrears, restoring liquidity across the market and unlocking fresh investment in Nigeria’s fragile electricity value chain.

Senate Moves Toward Realtime Electronic Transmission of Election Results

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Nigeria’s Senate is weighing far-reaching amendments to the Electoral Act that would mandate realtime electronic transmission of election results from polling units. Lawmakers say the proposal, alongside stiffer penalties for vote trading, could reshape the credibility of future elections if passed.

US Airstrikes in Sokoto Spark Senate Pushback as Akpabio Orders Closed-Door Briefing

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Nigeria’s Senate has moved to interrogate the circumstances surrounding US airstrikes conducted in Sokoto State, following complaints of inadequate legislative oversight. Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirmed that lawmakers will be briefed in a closed session, framing the issue as a constitutional balance between executive authority, sovereignty, and parliamentary accountability.