Abaribe Reaffirms Senate Approval of Electronic Transmission of Election Results

The Senate on Thursday moved to calm political and market anxieties by reaffirming that it approved electronic transmission of election results, not their transfer, under the ongoing review of Nigeria’s electoral framework. Speaking at a media briefing at the National Assembly, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe said the distinction between transmission and transfer is deliberate, important, and…

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2027 Polls: National Assembly Denies Intentional Delay On Electoral Act Amendment

The National Assembly has rejected claims that it is deliberately stalling the amendment of the Electoral Act ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that delays surrounding the bill are procedural and not politically motivated. Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters, Adebayo Balogun, said legislative work on the Electoral Act Amendment…

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Electoral Act Amendment: Senate Resumes Debate Today Amid Backlash, 2027 Fears

The Senate will on Tuesday resume deliberations on the controversial Electoral Act (Repeal and Enactment) Amendment Bill, amid growing public backlash and mounting pressure from legal experts, opposition parties and civil society groups warning that further delays could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Findings indicate that the upper chamber plans to conclude…

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President Tinubu Transmits 24 Health Reform Bills To Senate For Legislative Action

President Bola Tinubu has transmitted 24 health sector amendment bills to the Nigerian Senate for consideration, marking a major legislative push aimed at reforming governance and efficiency across the country’s healthcare system. The bills were formally presented in a letter addressed to the Senate and read during plenary by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in…

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