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House of Reps Advances Bill to Strip President, Governors of Power to Proclaim New Legislatures
A bill seeking to remove the power of the President and state governors to proclaim the inauguration of the National and State Houses of Assembly has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Under the 1999 Constitution, the President and governors currently issue proclamations, which are then read by legislative clerks before new lawmakers are sworn in. Without this proclamation, the legislative arm of government cannot function, effectively stalling governance.
Other Key Bills Under Consideration
The House also advanced 39 other proposed laws, including:
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Electoral Reforms: Ensuring all election-related litigation is resolved before winners are inaugurated.
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State Police Creation: A bill seeking to establish state-controlled police forces.
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Inclusive Governance: Special legislative seats for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and representation for other interest groups.
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Judicial Reforms: A bill requiring the President or governors to follow National Judicial Council (NJC) recommendations before removing heads of courts.
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Governance Reforms: A proposal for an Ecclesiastical Court of Appeal and amendments to make the Court of Appeal the final authority on governorship election matters.
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Election Tribunal Adjustments: Giving the National Assembly authority to modify election tribunal timelines and making it mandatory for elected officials to resign before defecting to another party.
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Simultaneous Elections: A proposal to conduct presidential, governorship, and legislative elections on the same day, subject to INEC and National Assembly approval.
Legislative Process
House Leader Julius Ihonvbere moved for a suspension of the rules to allow the bills’ second reading without debate, a motion that was unanimously accepted. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu presided over the session and approved the request.
The bills were categorized into:
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Electoral Matters (13 bills)
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Judicial Reforms (10 bills)
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Legislative Affairs (7 bills)
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Inclusive Governance (3 bills)
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Security (1 bill)
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Miscellaneous (5 bills)
Former Aviation Minister and Nigeria’s former Ambassador to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has publicly criticized former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, alleging that his eight-year administration oversaw the systematic marginalization and mistreatment of Christian communities in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Addressing northern Christian leaders, Fani-Kayode claimed that during El-Rufai’s tenure, Christian communities faced violence, denial of developmental projects, and unequal allocation of resources. He asserted that Christian clergy members frequently endured insults and opposition regarding government policies, yet maintained a stance of prayer and non-violence.
Shifting his focus to the current administration, Fani-Kayode praised incumbent Governor Uba Sani—who previously served as a special adviser under El-Rufai—describing him as fair-minded and inclusive. According to Fani-Kayode, Sani had privately expressed deep concern over the previous administration’s approach toward religious groups in the state.
Furthermore, Fani-Kayode alleged that El-Rufai’s former deputy, Barnabas Bala Bantex, was also undermined and disrespected because of his faith during cabinet sessions. Concluding his remarks, Fani-Kayode emphasized that principles of fairness and spiritual duty must always transcend partisan politics.
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Inside Oshiomhole’s Warning: Why Hope Uzodinma Is The Wrong Man To Sell The APC Government to Ndigbo!
Former Edo State Governor and current Senator Adams Oshiomhole has clarified that Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma should not bear the sole responsibility of championing President Bola Tinubu and his administration across the South-East region.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking during a television interview on Sunday, Oshiomhole addressed broader political engagement strategies aimed at strengthening ties between the Federal Government and the South-East. He noted that while Uzodimma holds a prominent position as secretary within the ruling party’s campaign structure, that role does not translate to an exclusive mandate for explaining government policies and milestones to the Igbo community.
Instead, Oshiomhole emphasized that all political leaders and governors representing the South-East share an equal duty to communicate effectively with their constituents and build strong bridges with the center.
“Please note, the fact that Hope Uzodimma is the secretary doesn’t mean he will be the one marketing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the Igbo nation. I believe that every other governor in the South-East also has a role to play,” Oshiomhole stated.
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“The Hunt Is On: Rivers Police Command Opens Probe Into Shocking Political Aide Killing”.
The Rivers State Police Command has launched an inquiry into the tragic deaths of Phillip Barikui, a protocol aide to the Chairman of Khana Local Government Area, and an unidentified individual in Bori.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to reports, the victims were ambushed on Monday along Makoro Street by unidentified gunmen who opened fire before fleeing the scene. While Barikui died from the attack, the second victim succumbed to gunshot wounds while receiving treatment at a local hospital.
The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, has urged anyone with valuable information to assist police efforts in apprehending the perpetrators. This violent incident deepens ongoing security concerns in the area, following the recent murder of another local government appointee, Letam Kinee, along the Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Road.
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