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Togo has embarked on a significant constitutional overhaul, transitioning from a presidential to a parliamentary system in its latest move towards political reform. Lawmakers in the West African nation adopted a new constitution, marking Togo’s entry into its fifth republic, with the last substantial constitutional change occurring in 1992. Under the newly adopted constitution, the…
A non-partisan socio-cultural group in Enugu North Senatorial District of Enugu State under the umbrella of ‘Nsukka Ezue,’ on Tuesday, vowed to press on with the demand for the creation of Adada State.
In a bold display of legislative independence, the Rivers State House of Assembly has defied Governor Siminalayi Fubara by enacting the Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) Service Commission Law. The decision, reached during an impromptu sitting on Friday, marks the second instance this year where the House has overridden the governor’s veto to pass…
The Nigerian Senate has taken a bold step by suspending former Senate Deputy Leader and Northern Senators Forum Chairman Senator Abdul Ningi for three months. The suspension, issued at a session at the Senate’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, followed Ningi’s complaints about budget padding and anomalies in the 2024 Appropriation Act. According to the Customs…
In a surprising turn of events, the Edo House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. The Majority leader, Charity Aiguobarueghian, made the announcement during a plenary session, revealing that a petition dated March 5, signed by 21 out of 24 members, had triggered the impeachment process. According to Aiguobarueghian,…
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has filed a new application seeking bail while awaiting the determination of the treasonable felony charges brought against him by the Federal Government. Kanu’s lawyer, Mr. Alloy Ejimakor, submitted the motion for bail to trial Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in…
In a compelling address at an extraordinary summit, President Tinubu appealed to the leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, urging them to reconsider their decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The President emphasized that ECOWAS, committed to upholding constitutional order, is not their enemy but a collaborative force…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria recently released a comprehensive report shedding light on the challenges encountered during the result viewing process of the 2023 presidential elections. Published on its website, the 526-page report aims to address the concerns surrounding the failure to provide real-time access to the election results through the INEC…
Olumide Akpata, the former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has secured the Labour Party (LP) ticket for the upcoming governorship election in Edo State. The LP primary, held in Benin City on Friday, saw Akpata receiving 316 votes, making him the party’s chosen candidate for the September 2024 election. The announcement of Akpata’s…
In a parallel Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary in Edo State, the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has emerged as the winner. The primary, where Mr. Shaibu was the sole aspirant, saw him secure 301 votes, as announced by an official amidst cheers from supporters. The event unfolded as Governor Godwin Obaseki and other aspirants…