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State Police Amendment: Senate Reports 30 Assembly Approvals as Bill Heads to Tinubu

The Senate says 30 State Houses of Assembly have approved Nigeria's proposed state police constitutional amendment, exceeding the minimum state-assembly threshold. But the reform is not yet operational.

Senate Sets Up 12-Member Committee as Electoral Transmission Backlash Forces Rethink

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When the backlash refused to fade Mounting public pressure over changes to the Electoral Act has forced a procedural pivot inside the Red Chambers. On...

Electoral Act Delay and the 2027 Question: Why Time Is Becoming the Real Opponent

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With barely a year to Nigeria’s 2027 general election, delays in passing the amended Electoral Act are triggering growing concern among civil society groups, analysts, and election managers. While the House has acted, the Senate’s hesitation is tightening timelines for reform, raising questions about preparedness, credibility, and whether legal certainty can still arrive in time.

Senate Sets Up Committee to Harmonise Electoral Act Amendments

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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.

Atiku, Civil Groups Warn Senate Over Electoral Act Delay Ahead of 2027

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Former vice president Atiku Abubakar and civil society organisations have urged the Senate to expedite amendments to Nigeria’s Electoral Act, warning that delays could weaken safeguards ahead of 2027. The calls, delivered through statements and advocacy reports, frame the debate around legislative accountability and reform timelines, as lawmakers consider changes following concerns raised after the 2023 elections.

Forgiveness or Strategy? Akpabio Drops Lawsuits After Church Sermon, Critics See a Calculated Reset

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s decision to withdraw all defamation suits after a New Year church sermon has been framed as forgiveness. Critics, however, see a subtler calculation: a strategic retreat that ends scrutiny, reshapes optics, and resets power without judicial accountability.

Akpabio Drops All Defamation Suits After Church Sermon, Signals New Year Reset

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has withdrawn all defamation lawsuits against several individuals, including Senator Natasha Akpoti, after a New Year sermon in Uyo—framing the move as forgiveness and a reset for 2026.

Senate Confirms Prof. Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman

IDNNOct 17, 202517.10.20250

The Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as Nigeria’s new INEC Chairman, following his screening at the National Assembly. Amupitan pledged to modernise Nigeria’s electoral process using drones and technology to reach remote areas, vowing that “no voter will be left behind.” His confirmation signals the start of a new era for Nigeria’s election management.

Senator Natasha Delays Senate Return Despite Court Victory, Cites Legal Advice

IDNNJul 10, 202510.07.20250

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan says she won’t resume Senate duties yet, despite winning in court, due to legal review and procedural caution.

Natasha to Submit Apology Letter as Senate Softens Stance After Court Ruling

IDNNJul 7, 202507.07.20250

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan prepares formal apology to fulfill court order after contempt ruling. Senate says her reinstatement is under review.