House Divided Over Declaration Of June 12 As Democracy Day
The House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session at its plenary on Thursday 7th June 2018 as Members were sharply divided over President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent declaration that June 12 would replace May 29 as a national public holiday in celebration of Nigeria’s Democracy day. This followed a motion moved by Hon. Wale Raji (APC: Lagos) […]
Senate Passes Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2018
The Senate has passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (SB 231 and 234) which seeks to improve the quality of elections in Nigeria. Presenting the report, Chairman of the Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Sen. Suleiman Nazif (APC: Bauchi) informed lawmakers that the Bill was re-introduced following President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to […]