Senate Did Not Reject Electronic Transmission of Results — Minority Caucus
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Senate Minority Caucus has clarified that the Senate did not reject the electronic transmission of election results while passing the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, contrary to reports. The clarification came on Thursday, a day after the Senate faced public criticism over claims that lawmakers had voted against electronic transmission of results […]
Reps Constitutes Conference Committee on Electoral Act Amendments
By Oluwakrmi Kindness The House of Representatives has constituted a bipartisan Conference Committee on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, in line with parliamentary procedure for reconciling differences between versions passed by both Chambers of the National Assembly. The development was conveyed through an internal correspondence issued on Wednesday by the Clerk of the House, Dr. […]
Senate Moves to Review Revenue Allocation Formula in Favour of FG
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has begun the process of amending provisions of the 1999 Constitution to increase the federal government’s share of the national revenue allocation. Although the federal government currently receives 52.68% of the revenue pool—compared to 26.72% for the 36 states and 20.60% for the 774 local government councils—the Senate, through a […]
PDP Sets March for Convention, as Wike Declares Oyo Interest
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed March 28 and 29, 2026, for its National Convention in Abuja, where new members of the National Working Committee (NWC) and other statutory organs will be elected. This was part of resolutions reached at the 105th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Monday, February […]
PDP Moves to End Crisis, Sets Stage for Congresses, Convention
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is stepping up moves to end months of internal crisis, shifting attention to unity, reconciliation and preparations for its long-delayed congresses ahead of a national convention. At the 85th Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting in Abuja, BoT Chairman Senator Mao Ohuabunwa said the party stands at a […]
KDI Raises Concerns Over ₦100m Fund for Tinubu Nomination Form
By Julian Osamoto The Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), a civic organisation, has expressed concern over reports that a group identified as APC youths in Kogi State publicly pledged ₦100 million toward the purchase of the 2027 presidential nomination form of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement released to Democracy Radio, KDI says the […]
U.S Exchange Alumni Move to Strengthen Nigeria’s Democracy
By Oluwakemi Kindness The U.S. exchange alumni has convened in Abuja to chart new strategies for strengthening institutions, improving public service culture, and expanding community impact across the country. According to a statement on Friday by the Public Relations Officer, USGEAAN, Abuja Chapter, Daniel C. Iwuchukwu, this comes amid growing concerns about Nigeria’s democratic resilience […]
2027: North Will Back Tinubu’s Re-election, Says Ganduje
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, says Northern Nigeria will give strong backing to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. This is as Ganduje dismissed claims that the North would not support Tinubu, describing such views as misguided. He said the region is prepared to […]
APC Extends E-Registration to Feb 8
By Sulyman Gobir The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended its electronic membership registration to February 8, 2026. In a statement released by National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka, the party says the decision followed requests from stakeholders to allow more supporters and members to register and validate their membership. The APC also announced new dates […]
House Honours Clerk Over Role in Safeguarding Parliamentary Process
By Oluwakemi Kindness Outgoing Clerk, Dr. Yahya Danzaria The House of Representatives has held a valedictory session in honour of its outgoing Clerk, Dr. Yahya Danzaria, with lawmakers describing his retirement as a significant moment for Nigeria’s parliamentary system. Members across party lines said the recognition was not just ceremonial but a […]