January 26, 2026

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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....

Senate Confirms Prof. Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman

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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....

Senate Backs Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers State, Moves to Take Over Governance

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Federal Takeover and Reconciliation Mission In addition to approving the emergency rule, the Senate resolved to: Establish a joint ad hoc committee of both the Senate and House of Representatives to oversee Rivers State’s administration during the emergency. Set up a committee of eminent Nigerians to reconcile the warring factions within Rivers State's political landscape....

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