Tag: National Assembly

REFORM: Key provisions of Nigeria’s state police framework

The House of Representatives has approved a constitutional amendment bill proposing the establishment of state police, marking a…

Legal, structural, and operational framework of state police — What key provisions of amended bill entail

For years on end, there have been strident calls for a revamping of the Nigerian policing system. However,…

Inside the recent Youth Protest that shook Nigeria’s National Assembly

The morning of June 9, 2026 began like a typical weekday in Abuja, steady movement around government corridors,…

May 17: Today in Nigeria history, the NIS introduced the e-Passport

On this day, May 17 in 2007, the NIS introduced the e-Passport under the leadership of the then…

INSIGHT: Can higher budget allocations strengthen Nigeria’s safety framework?

Nigeria has committed an estimated ₦32.88 trillion to defence over the past 15 years, yet insecurity continues to…

FULL LIST: Ex-Nigerian Governors Who Became Senators

On March 21, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule hinted that he may run for the Nasarawa North senatorial…

FULL LIST: Meet the Longest Serving National Assembly Members in Nigeria

The 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended doesn't specify an expiry time for the…

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…