By OFFIONG ARCHIBONG Akwa Ibom Govt Deletes ‘Acting President’ Description for Akpabio THE Akwa Ibom State Government has deleted a Facebook post describing Senate President Godswill Akpabio as the “Acting President of Nigeria.” The description appeared on the state government’s official Facebook livestream on Tuesday during the reception of Ibom Air’s new Airbus A220-300 aircraft […]
By MELVIN KOFFA State Police Bill Reaches Final Constitutional Stage as Focus Shifts to 36 State Assemblies A Historic Milestone in Nigeria’s Security Reform NIGERIA’S decades-long debate over the creation of state police has entered what may be its most decisive stage. Following the passage of identical versions of the State Police Bill by both […]
Stakeholders Push for Inclusive Constitutional Review as National Debate Widens Experts say proposed reforms on federalism, judiciary, elections & local governance require broader public understanding STAKEHOLDERS across Bauchi, Gombe and Jigawa states have called for a more inclusive and comprehensive public engagement process on the ongoing constitutional review by the National Assembly, arguing that Nigerians […]
Delta Assembly Defends Vacant Seat Declaration, Cites Constitutional Provisions Speaker’s Office Rejects Allegations of Political Victimisation THE Delta State House of Assembly has defended its decision to declare the seat of the former member representing Udu State Constituency vacant, insisting that the action was based strictly on constitutional provisions and not political considerations. In a […]
The Pattern Behind Nigeria’s Reform Agenda WHENEVER the Federal Government unveils a major reform initiative, the public conversation increasingly shifts beyond the merits of the proposal itself to a more fundamental question: whether the policy will be implemented effectively and sustained beyond the initial announcement. This recurring pattern forms the basis of a commentary examining […]
Nigeria’s State Creation Demands Face Tough Constitutional Test Agitations Persist Despite 36-State Structure RENEWED demands for the creation of additional states have continued to gain momentum across Nigeria, but constitutional provisions and questions about economic sustainability remain major obstacles to achieving that objective. Although the country has expanded from four regions in 1963 to its […]
State Police Bill Clears National Assembly as Lawmakers Introduce Safeguards Against Abuse Senate Joins House in Historic Constitutional Reform NIGERIA has moved closer to establishing state police following the passage of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, by the Senate, completing the National Assembly’s legislative approval of one […]
A Historic Reform Caught in Limbo WHEN the Supreme Court ruled in favour of financial autonomy for local governments in July 2024, the decision was hailed as a major victory for grassroots governance in Nigeria. The judgment promised to reshape the relationship between federal, state and local authorities by granting councils direct access to funds […]
Nigeria’s Constitutional Debate Returns to the Forefront FORMER Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), has renewed calls for constitutional reforms, urging Nigerians and lawmakers to identify and remove military-era provisions embedded in the 1999 Constitution through established democratic procedures. Abdulsalami made the remarks in his autobiography, Call of Duty, where he reflected on the […]
Presidency says viral claims about sweeping constitutional reforms were fabricated to inflame political tensions ahead of the 2027 elections. Presidency Debunks Viral Constitutional Reform Claims THE Presidency has dismissed widespread reports alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu plans to rename Nigeria the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia law in parts of the country, […]