Ondo State Withholds 97% of Local Government Funds
Legal expert Ade Ajulo exposes how Ondo State government releases less than N10m from N400m LG allocations, violating constitutional autonomy. Demand accountability now!
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Group Seeks Constitutional Amendment for INEC Reform
A youth coalition urges the National Assembly to amend the constitution for a merit-based INEC leadership selection and faster election dispute resolution. Join the call for credible elections.
DSS Invites Datti Baba-Ahmed Over Remarks
DSS invites Labour Party's Datti Baba-Ahmed over comments deemed inflammatory against Nigerian state. Security sources reveal concerns about constitutional crisis claims.
AU, ECOWAS condemn Guinea-Bissau military coup
African Union and ECOWAS missions denounce Guinea-Bissau military coup that disrupted election results. Regional bodies urge constitutional order restoration and official releases.
Senate Amends Terrorism Act to Fight Kidnapping
Nigeria's Senate begins process to amend Terrorism Act, classifying kidnapping as terrorism with death penalty. Committee investigates Safe School Initiative amid rising abductions.
FG Condemns Military Coup in Guinea-Bissau
Nigeria strongly condemns the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, calls for immediate constitutional restoration and warns coup plotters will be held accountable. Read full statement.
Nigeria Condemns Guinea-Bissau Military Coup
Nigeria strongly condemns the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, demands immediate restoration of constitutional order and safety of detained officials. Read the full details.
Tinubu Calls for State Police Constitutional Amendment
President Tinubu asks National Assembly to review constitution for state police establishment amid security emergency. Details on new security measures and kidnap victims.
Senate Recommends Death Penalty for Kidnappers
Nigeria's Senate classifies kidnapping as terrorism, mandates death penalty for convicts. Read how this new resolution aims to combat rising insecurity.
Zambia President Warns Against Political Unrest
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema issues strong warning against political violence as tensions rise over constitutional amendments ahead of 2026 elections.
Kalu: Nigerians Yearn for State Police, Federalism
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu reveals Nigerians strongly demand constitutional reforms including state police and fiscal federalism. Lawmakers are finalizing amendments to address governance and security challenges.
Kogi Youth Give 21-Day LG Autonomy Ultimatum
Youth groups in Kogi State demand immediate implementation of local government autonomy within 21 days, threatening statewide protests over constitutional violations.
Bill to Reduce Senate, Governorship Age to 30 Passes Reading
Nigeria's House of Representatives advances bill to lower eligibility age for senators and governors from 35 to 30 years. Constitutional amendment could reshape youth political participation.
Rowdy Session in Reps Over INEC's Powers
A heated debate erupted in the House of Representatives over INEC's legal authority to monitor political parties' internal activities. Read the full details of the legislative clash.
Reps Propose 15% Women Quota in Police Recruitment
Nigeria's House of Representatives pushes for mandatory 15% women quota in police recruitment to enhance gender equality and improve policing effectiveness nationwide.
Benin presidential term extended to 7 years
Benin's National Assembly approves constitutional amendment extending presidential term from 5 to 7 years and creating Senate. Historic vote changes political landscape ahead of 2026 elections.
Senate Moves to Modernize Nigeria's Military Laws
The Nigerian Senate has passed a landmark bill to repeal the 1960s-era Armed Forces Act, aiming to align military governance with constitutional principles and modern security demands. Read more about this crucial reform.
Tinubu supports Anioma state creation - Senator Nwoko
President Bola Tinubu supports creation of Anioma state, with 97 senators endorsing the proposal. Senator Ned Nwoko reveals unprecedented political backing for new state.
Gov Sule Urges Memoranda for APC Constitutional Review
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule urges stakeholders to actively participate in APC's constitutional amendment process by submitting comprehensive memoranda ahead of crucial review meeting.
Nigeria Constitution Reform Sparks Referendum Outcry
Growing demands for a referendum challenge Nigeria's constitutional reform process as critics decry elite capture and exclusion of citizen voices in national dialogue.
Defected Nigerian Lawmakers Lose Seats - Senator Enang
Senior Advocate of Nigeria Ita Enang reveals that lawmakers who defected without proper party division have automatically forfeited their seats according to constitutional provisions.
Tenure Extension Fuels West Africa Military Coups
A leading research centre identifies unconstitutional tenure elongation as the primary driver behind the recent wave of military takeovers across West African nations.
Sowore: Some Nigerians Treated as Second-Class Citizens
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore exposes alarming inequality in Nigeria, revealing how certain citizens face systematic discrimination despite constitutional promises of equal treatment.
US Lawyer: 2 Legal Ways Army Can Enter Nigeria
American legal expert explains the constitutional provisions that could legally allow military involvement in Nigeria's political affairs under specific circumstances.
Activists oppose Nigeria oil decommissioning commission
Environmental groups in Nigeria are fiercely opposing a new bill that would establish a commission for decommissioning oil and gas installations, warning it could worsen pollution in the Niger Delta region.
Coalition Seeks Review of Judgment Sacking Zamfara Rep
A coalition of civil society groups challenges court judgment removing Zamfara lawmaker for joining APC, citing constitutional concerns and political implications for Nigeria's democracy.
National Assembly Approves Anioma State Creation
Nigerian Senate approves creation of Anioma State in Southeast Nigeria. Senator Ned Nwoko reveals official map as historic move advances through National Assembly.
Bauchi Creates 29 New LGAs, Seeks National Assembly OK
Bauchi State Government has officially created 29 new Local Government Areas in a groundbreaking administrative overhaul. Discover how this constitutional amendment could reshape governance and development in Northeast Nigeria.
Nigerian Speakers Demand Electoral Reforms for Stronger Democracy
Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures pushes for constitutional amendments to enhance Nigeria's electoral process and ensure credible elections.
Coalition Rejects Sharia Law Expansion as Unconstitutional
A prominent coalition challenges the push for expanded Sharia law in Northern Nigeria, declaring the move unconstitutional and warning of national implications.
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