The Senate Committee on Special Duties on Wednesday rejected a proposed N127 million allocation for the purchase of an SUV for Aso Villa, describing the amount as “totally unacceptable.” Lawmakers announced the decision during the budget defence of the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, led by Minister Zephaniah Jisalo. ‘It Cannot Buy a…
Civil society organisations have warned that loopholes in the Senate’s revised Electoral Bill could weaken electoral integrity. This warning comes despite the chamber’s decision to restore electronic transmission of results. The group’s concern followed the Senate’s emergency plenary session, where lawmakers rescinded their earlier rejection of mandatory electronic transmission. Senate Reverses Earlier Position The Senate…
Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says the Senate did not reject key electoral reforms, including the electronic transmission of election results. In a statement posted on X on Friday, Kingibe dismissed claims that the Senate reverted to the 2022 Electoral Act, describing them as inaccurate. She said about 85 percent of…
The credibility of any country’s elections directly reflects the quality of its governance. It also shapes the level of trust citizens place in those who govern them. If public officials must bear the title “Your Excellency,” then the process that brings them to office must be excellent, transparent, predictable, and credible. The 2023 general election…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has condemned the Senate’s rejection of mandatory real-time transmission of election results, describing the move as an “unforgivable act of electoral manipulation” ahead of the 2027 general election. Obi made the remarks in a post on X on Thursday, reacting to the passage of the Electoral…
The Senate on Wednesday passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill after a five-hour clause-by-clause deliberation during plenary. The bill stood as the only item on the order paper, coming shortly after a valedictory session held in honour of the late Okey Ezea. Subsequently, lawmakers adopted the legislation at the committee of the whole after considering…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticised the federal government’s budgeting approach, warning that Nigeria is sliding into fiscal opacity. He said overlapping budgets have weakened transparency and undermined fiscal discipline. Overlapping Budget In a post on X on Monday, Obi questioned which budget Nigeria is currently implementing. His comment followed…
Nigeria actively pursues strategies to restore its standing on the world stage. The Senate provides strong leadership in this effort. Leaders emphasize the need for concrete actions to change global views. Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, announces these initiatives during a key event. He speaks at the presentation of a new report…
The Nigerian Senate starts its review of the 2026 budget proposal. President Bola Tinubu presented this plan to lawmakers. It focuses on growth and stability. Budget Presentation Sparks Discussion President Tinubu unveiled the ₦58.47 trillion budget on December 19, 2025. He addressed a joint session of the National Assembly. Lawmakers approved the Medium Term Expenditure…
The rift between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan escalated on Friday when Akpabio filed a fresh defamation lawsuit worth N200 billion. Akpoti-Uduaghan confirmed receiving the court documents and shared a copy on her social media pages. This development has drawn national attention and highlights a bitter conflict between the head of the…
