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More Lawmakers, More Problems? Reps Spark Controversy with 552-Seat Proposal
The House of Representatives has proposed a constitutional amendment to reserve 10 per cent of seats in the National Assembly for women and five per cent for persons with disabilities (PWDs) as part of a broader push for inclusive governance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to NIVONEWS, the proposed amendment outlines the creation of 83 additional seats exclusively for women—55 in the House of Representatives, expanding its membership from 360 to 415, and 28 in the Senate, increasing the total number of National Assembly seats from 469 to 552.
This proposal was unveiled on Tuesday by Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, during the official opening of the 2025 National Assembly Open Week and the launch of the 10th House Midterm Legislative Scorecard in Abuja.
Abbas explained that the draft seeks to embed gender and disability representation into the Constitution, ensuring equity and inclusivity across Nigeria’s legislative processes. The reserved seats for women would be filled through direct elections on separate ballots, apportioned by state to guarantee regional balance.
Additionally, five per cent of existing seats would be earmarked for persons with disabilities, with candidates to be nominated by accredited disability advocacy organisations, the Speaker stated.
“A core component of our inclusive governance reform is the introduction of constitutionally guaranteed reserved seats for women and persons with disabilities,” Abbas said. “Under the proposal, 10 per cent of legislative seats in both chambers would be reserved for women, distributed by state to maintain regional equity. These representatives would be elected directly on separate ballots and serve staggered terms to encourage continuity and mentorship.”
“Similarly, five per cent of seats would be dedicated to persons with disabilities, whose candidates would be nominated by recognised advocacy bodies. All reserved-seat lawmakers would enjoy equal rights, privileges, and committee roles as their counterparts, fully integrating them into legislative activities,” he added.
Citing historical disparities, Abbas noted that at Nigeria’s independence in 1960, women held less than one per cent of parliamentary seats. By 1990, the figure rose marginally to two per cent. In 1999, women occupied 3.9 per cent of seats in the House and four per cent in the Senate. “Despite comprising half of the country’s population, women’s representation in the legislature remains disproportionately low,” he observed.
The Speaker highlighted examples from Rwanda and Senegal, where the implementation of constitutional quotas increased female parliamentary representation from under five per cent to over 30 per cent within a single election cycle.
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Betrayal Exposed? Faction Demands Police Probe Into Fraudulent Leadership Claims Sent To INEC!.
The legal firm Ogbeide Associates, representing a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has submitted a petition to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, requesting a formal investigation into PDP secretary Samuel Anyanwu and factional National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Key aspects of the petition include:
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Allegations of False Representation: The petition challenges a November 3, 2025, letter sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which falsely claimed that the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) had replaced acting national chairman Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum with Mohammed.
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Contradictory NWC Records: Petitioners assert that the NWC’s November 1, 2025, emergency meeting actually resulted in the suspension of Anyanwu and three other officers due to alleged anti-party activities, and no record exists to support the claim that Damagum was suspended or Mohammed appointed.
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Legal Precedents: The lawyers referenced an October 10, 2024, Federal High Court judgment that recognizes Damagum as the acting national chairman and prohibits INEC from accepting documents without his signature. Furthermore, they noted that the Court of Appeal upheld the NWC’s suspension of Anyanwu on March 9, 2026.
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Call for Institutional Review: The petitioners have requested that the IGP investigate how INEC processed the contested November 3 letter despite being aware of the existing court orders and the NWC’s official resolutions.
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Stated Objective: Counsel for the petitioner emphasized that the action is intended to address the integrity of public institutions and prevent the use of misleading internal party documentation, noting their readiness to provide supporting court judgments and party records to the police.
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The Drama Of 2026! Turkey Goes Home Fighting While Ivory Coast And Australia Advance to Knockouts!
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Turkey vs. USA: Despite Turkey securing a dramatic 3-2 victory—their first World Cup win since 2002—they were eliminated from the tournament. The USA, despite the loss, qualified for the Round of 32 and is set to face Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 2.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Ivory Coast’s Historic Qualification: Ivory Coast advanced to the knockout stage for the first time in their history after defeating Curacao 2-0, with Nicolas Pepe scoring both goals. This result secured them second place in Group E with six points.
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Australia and Paraguay: Australia qualified for the Round of 32 as Group D runners-up following a 0-0 draw with Paraguay. Paraguay’s result keeps them in contention to progress as one of the best third-placed teams.
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Sweden and Japan: Sweden earned a 1-1 draw against Japan, with Anthony Elanga’s strike securing them a spot in the knockout stage as one of the best third-place finishers. Japan advanced as the runners-up of Group F.
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Netherlands vs. Tunisia: The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1, confirming their position at the top of Group F. The Dutch will face Morocco in the next round, while Tunisia was eliminated after failing to earn a point in their three group matches.
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Police Declare War On ‘Keyboard Warriors’! Threaten Crackdown On Spreaders Of Fake Security News!.
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a stern warning to media professionals, social media users, and the general public, advising against the dissemination of unverified information that could jeopardize national security and active operations by security agencies.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Need for Discretion: Force Public Relations Officer, Iniedu Anietie Okokon, emphasized that the sensitivity of security operations requires restraint and discretion rather than the sharing of misleading or unverified details.
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Operational Silence: Okokon stated that he prefers maintaining “operational silence” to prevent the spread of false information.
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Criticism of “Keyboard Warriors”: The spokesperson criticized “keyboard warriors” for commenting on complex security matters without understanding the realities of tactical deployments and strategic operations.
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Impact on Security: Such uninformed commentary can distort public perception and undermine efforts to combat crime.
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Media Responsibility: Okokon urged journalists and content creators to act responsibly and avoid allowing their platforms to be used to propagate subversive ideologies or dissident narratives.
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Call for Verification: Given the rapid spread of unverified information online, the police have reaffirmed their commitment to public safety and urged all Nigerians to verify facts before sharing them.
The Force further noted that many critics fail to acknowledge the daily sacrifices made by police officers in their mission to safeguard citizens’ lives and property.
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