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Constitution

March 29, 2025

To inspire confidence, Nigeria must amend existing electoral laws

The feature in a democracy that allows a president-elect or governor-elect to be sworn into office despite unresolved court challenges would overstretch logic anywhere.

Tinubu and Mahmood Yakubu
February 13, 2025

EU condemns detention of Kano singer, says Sharia blasphemy laws violate human rights

In its (2025/2548(RSP) resolution on Mr Sharif-Aminu’s detention, the EU called for the musician’s immediate release.

Kano singer Yahaya Sharif-Amin
February 20, 2024

Bill to create state police passes second reading

A bill seeking to create state police has passed a second reading at the House of Representatives plenary on Tuesday.

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu; Tolani Shagaya
January 18, 2024

Reps asks trade, investment ministry to refund multibillion-naira COVID-19 fund

The resolution followed the adoption of a motion by Bassey Akiba (LP-Cross River) at a public hearing on COVID-19 funds on Thursday in Abuja.

STASH OF NAIRA; Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment
December 7, 2023

Senate minority leader urges FG to send federal allocations directly to LGs

Senate minority leader Abba Moro also condemned the dissolution of LG excos by the Benue government. 

Governor Alia and Senator Abba Moro
November 22, 2023

To preserve Nigeria, Tinubu must prioritise some national contradictions in 2024

The unitary system of government has become a Frankenstein monster that is pushing the country towards the precipice with diminished national and global stature.

President Bola Tinubu
July 23, 2023

Tinubu confident court will rule in his favour; won’t intimidate judiciary, APC tells Atiku

“Quite frankly, there is nothing in Abubakar’s statement that is worth a reaction from the APC,” Mr Morka said.

Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar
July 20, 2023

INEC recognises Youth Party after Supreme Court judgment

The commission said the recognition of the Youth Party was in obedience to a Supreme Court judgment.

INEC Photo (Credit: Punch Newspapers)
June 22, 2023

Zamfara assembly sets up 29 committees

The Zamfara House of Assembly has established six special and 23 standing committees.

Zamfara State House of Assembly
June 9, 2023

Democracy Day: FG assures Nigerians of brighter future

He expressed optimism that Nigeria would be better than its current position.

Senator George Akume