Tag: National Assembly
Can Nigerians Abroad Legally Vote in 2027 elections? INEC and National Assembly’s stance
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, questions about who can vote, how votes are cast, and the…
PURE DOMINANCE: APC secures Electoral Act amendments amid opposition protest
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday used its overwhelming majority in both chambers of the National Assembly…
POWER REALIGNMENT: Does Obi’s exit to ADC threaten Labour Party’s future?
The Labour Party’s emergence as a strong political force in 2023 was largely linked to the presidential ambition…
Defiance and discipline: Senate flashpoints shaping Akpabio’s leadership era
Repeated confrontations between the senate president, Godswill Akpabio, and fellow senators have drawn national attention to leadership tensions…
From Senate to statehouse: Senators positioning for 2027 governorship races
The race for the governorship tickets ahead of the 2027 general election is gradually intensifying as several serving…
IN THE DATA: N58.47trn, N58.27trn or N58.18trn? The 2026 federal budget’s mixed figures
Conflicting figures have emerged around the proposed 2026 federal government budget, raising questions over the exact size of…
TAX REFORMS: How are laws gazetted?
Fresh tension erupted on December 17 after the member of the house of representatives, Abdussamad Dasuki, disclosed that…
UNDELIVERED IN 2025: Gender seats, state police, constitution review stall in national assembly
At the beginning of 2025, many Nigerians looked to the national assembly with confidence as lawmakers projected a…
Yakubu Gowon: Meet the ‘ex-Nigeria head of state’ who has been falsely declared dead multiple times
Yakubu Gowon, ex-Nigeria's head of state, is a cat with nine lives. He has been falsely declared dead…
ISSUES TO CONSIDER: Can the national assembly approve reserved seats to advance women’s representation in Nigeria?
Nigeria’s national assembly is considering constitutional amendments that could alter the level of women’s participation in elected offices.…
BREAKDOWN: Is President Tinubu’s troop deployment to Benin Republic lawful without senate consent?
Nigeria’s decision to deploy military assets to the Republic of Benin has reignited debate over presidential powers and…
SNAPSHOT: State police and independent candidates included in 44 constitution revision bills for voting
The national assembly is preparing to vote on a fresh batch of constitution amendment bills covering issues from…