BREAKING: Three PDP Senators Defect to APC, Boosting Ruling Party’s Majority
Withdrawal of the Compulsory Voting Bill (HB1930) – A Welcome Commitment to Democratic Freedom
<p>We acknowledge the decision by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, to withdraw the Compulsory Voting Bill (HB1930) following widespread public concern and stakeholder engagement.</p><p>HB1930, which sought to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make voti...
Promoting Gender Representation in Nigeria's Legislature: Reserved Seats for Women Bill, 2024
<p>Highlighting a groundbreaking step towards gender inclusion in Nigeria’s legislative process — the<span style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"> </span><a href="https://shorturl.at/8BWn3" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(10, 102, 194);">Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Altera...
Defection Season: 16 Lawmakers Dump Opposition for APC — What It Means for Nigeria’s Political Landscape
<p>In a move that’s shaking Nigeria’s political foundations, <strong>16 lawmakers</strong> from various opposition parties have defected to the ruling <strong>All Progressives Congress (APC)</strong> — signaling a powerful wave of political realignment in the National Assembly.</p><p>These defection...
Rivers Emergency Rule: House of Representatives Inaugurates 21 Member Ad-Hoc Committee on Oversight
<p>In line with its constitutional mandate, the House of Representatives has formally inaugurated a 21-member ad hoc committee to oversee governance in Rivers State.</p><p><br></p><p>This action follows the declaration of a State of Emergency in the state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and it...
Press Release: AI Meets Democracy: Legis360 Ushers in a New Era of Civic Engagement in Africa
<p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>AI Meets Democracy: Legis360 Ushers in a New Era of Civic Engagement in Africa</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Abuja | Thursday, 10 April</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">...
House Public Accounts Committee Recovers Additional $14 Million from Oil Companies
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has successfully recovered an additional $14.2 million (N21.4 billion) from four oil and gas companies as part of its ongoing investigation into financial discrepancies in the sector.
This latest recovery follows an earlier announcement...