Nigeria's House of Representatives votes today on landmark constitutional reforms including state police and gender inclusion. The outcome will shape the nation's democracy amid deep political divisions.
The House of Representatives is in confusion over the voting process for the 1999 Constitution amendment. Speaker Abbas and Deputy Speaker Kalu gave conflicting signals on electronic voting readiness. Read the latest.
APC's Hajia Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim urges swift constitutional amendment to reserve seats for women in the National Assembly, citing urgent need for gender equity in Nigerian politics.
Nigeria's National Assembly debates a landmark bill to create 182 reserved legislative seats for women, aiming to tackle the nation's severe gender imbalance in politics. Read the details and the Senate's counter-proposal.
Senator Ali Ndume calls on President Tinubu to withdraw the ambassadorial nomination list, citing a lopsided distribution that violates the Federal Character principle. Read the full details.
Nigeria's Supreme Court dismisses Osun State's suit over withheld LG allocations, ruling the AG lacked standing. The court condemned the FG's action as unconstitutional. Read the full details.
Civil Society Organisations pressure Nigeria's National Assembly to urgently pass 44 constitutional amendments, citing national security, electoral reforms, and eroding public trust. Action is needed before year-end.
Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule and 16 other lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, citing irreconcilable party division. This major shift alters the state's political landscape. Read the full details and implications.
Civil Society Organisations pressure Nigeria's National Assembly to finalise the 2025 constitution review, warning delays threaten security, elections, and democracy. Action is needed now.
The House of Representatives has postponed its Constitution review debate to allow for broader consultation and technical alignment on critical amendments. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu says the move safeguards the process's credibility. Read more.
President Bola Tinubu urges constitutional amendment for state police, calling it a national imperative to combat Nigeria's security crisis. Will the National Assembly act?
An analysis of the diminished role of Nigerian traditional rulers under the 1999 Constitution, from historical influence to current political sidelining. Explore the debate on their future relevance.
Nigeria's House of Representatives begins debate on 87 constitution amendment bills, including state police and women's seats. Lawmakers also probe missing ₦30bn NSIPA funds. Follow the crucial legislative process.
Northern governors and traditional rulers have approved a N16bn monthly security trust fund to combat banditry and terrorism. They also urged President Tinubu to suspend mining activities for six months.
Organised Labour and NECA have opposed the NSITF Act amendment bill, calling it inconsistent with ILO standards. They demand tripartite consultation and warn of risks to the fund's sustainability.
Youth organisations demand the National Assembly publicly display lawmakers' votes on constitutional amendments via a digital system, citing transparency and accountability concerns.
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.
Nigeria's Senate begins process to amend Terrorism Act, classifying kidnapping as terrorism with death penalty. Committee investigates Safe School Initiative amid rising abductions.
Professor Adewunmi Falode advocates constitutional amendment for single 7-year tenure to address Nigeria's costly election cycles and governance challenges. Join the reform conversation!
Nigeria's Senate classifies kidnapping as terrorism, mandates death penalty for convicts. Read how this new resolution aims to combat rising insecurity.
Nigeria's National Assembly and state speakers align on key constitutional amendments. Discover the historic changes coming to governance, security, and power devolution. Read the latest updates now!
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Gen. Ike Nwachukwu (rtd) demands Nigeria's restructuring & full resource control for development. He insists the 1999 constitution stifles growth.
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.
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.
Nigeria's House of Representatives pushes for mandatory 15% women quota in police recruitment to enhance gender equality and improve policing effectiveness nationwide.
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.
Nigerian barrister Stella Justice defends Lieutenant Ahmad Yerima's actions against FCT Minister Wike, citing constitutional provisions. Discover the legal perspective everyone is missing.
President Bola Tinubu supports creation of Anioma state, with 97 senators endorsing the proposal. Senator Ned Nwoko reveals unprecedented political backing for new state.
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.
Growing demands for a referendum challenge Nigeria's constitutional reform process as critics decry elite capture and exclusion of citizen voices in national dialogue.