Four states approve state-police amendment; 20 more needed for threshold
Current reporting confirms approvals by four state assemblies, but the constitutional process remains incomplete and operational state police services do not yet exist....
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Electoral Act 2026 Signed Into Law as Transmission Clause Sparks National Divide
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law less than 24 hours after its passage by the National Assembly, following intense disagreement over electronic transmission of election results. The new law formally recognises electronic upload but permits manual fallback where technology fails, setting the stage for heightened scrutiny ahead of 2027....
Clause 60(3) Deadlock Puts 2027 on Edge
The Electoral Act harmonisation deadlock has escalated into a high-risk institutional showdown as lawmakers fail to reconcile differences over mandatory real-time transmission of election results. With Clause 60(3) unresolved and the 2027 timetable under possible revision, Nigeria’s reform trajectory now hinges on wording that could shape public trust in the next general election....
Electoral Act Delay Could Affect 2027 Timetable, INEC Warns
Nigeria’s electoral umpire has raised concerns that delays in amending the Electoral Act could affect aspects of the timetable for the 2027 general elections. While insisting on its readiness to conduct the polls, INEC says any late legislative changes may force adjustments, adding urgency to calls for the National Assembly to conclude work on the bill....
Auditor-General Uncovers N61bn and $51m Questionable NNPCL Payments in Explosive New Report
Nigeria’s Auditor-General has uncovered over N61bn and $51m in financial irregularities linked to the NNPCL, including undocumented payments, unauthorised virements, procurement breaches, abandoned projects, and weak internal controls. The report, transmitted to the National Assembly, demands urgent recovery and sanctions....
APC Secures Two-Thirds Majority in Senate After New Wave of Defections
Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has achieved a two-thirds majority in the Senate following fresh defections from opposition lawmakers across multiple states. The new alignment strengthens the party’s legislative control and gives President Bola Tinubu unprecedented leverage over reform bills and confirmations....
Tinubu Ends Six-Month Rivers Emergency: Can Democracy Hold This Time?
President Bola Tinubu has lifted the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, restoring Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Nma Odu, and the State House of Assembly to office. The intervention froze governance after a bitter clash between the executive and legislature. With democratic rule resuming, the real test is whether peace can last....
Akpabio Aide Demands Apology from Senator Natasha: ‘The Senate is Not a Reality Show’
Akpabio’s media aide slams Senator Natasha for attempting to resume despite pending appeal; says apology would’ve lifted suspension....
“This Is Persecution” – Natasha Akpoti Accuses Akpabio of Orchestrating Personal Vendetta Over Sexual Harassment Petition
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti says Senate President Godswill Akpabio is executing a personal vendetta against her for exposing sexual misconduct....
Reps Propose Expanding National Assembly to 552, Reserve Seats for Women and Persons with Disabilities
The House of Representatives has proposed expanding the National Assembly to 552 seats by reserving quotas for women and persons with disabilities....