Press Brief on PLAC’s Report: “From Ballot to the Courts: Analysis of Election Petition Litigation from Nigeria’s 2023 General Elections”

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On Wednesday, 9 April 2025, Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) launched a report titled, “From Ballot to the Courts: Analysis of Election Petition Litigation from Nigeria’s 2023 General Elections.” The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the judgments delivered by the Election Petition Tribunals, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court over petitions […]

National Assembly Approves Proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers State

The Senate and House of Representatives at its plenary session of Thursday, 20th March 2025 approved the request of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to proclaim a state of emergency in Rivers State. At the commencement of the House of Representatives plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abass Tajudeen (APC: Kaduna) read a letter […]

PLAC Condemns Arrest, Detention, and Charges against Omoyele Sowore

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Issued: 29 January 2025 The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) unequivocally condemns the arrest and detention of Omoyele Sowore, a prominent human rights and democracy activist, by the Nigeria Police. We are deeply concerned about his charge to court on allegations of cybercrime—a clear misuse of legal provisions intended to combat genuine cyber threats. […]

National Assembly Resumes Plenary, Kicks Off 2025 Legislative Session

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The Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday, 14 January 2025 reconvened for its plenary session, marking the official commencement of the 2025 legislative session. Both chambers resumed plenary after the end-of-year recess for the Christmas and New Year holidays. At the resumption of plenary in the Senate, the President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill […]

House of Reps Constitution Review Committee partners with PLAC to Discuss Temporary Special Measures to Elect Women

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On Monday, 28 October 2024, the Policy and Legacy Advocacy Centre (PLAC) in collaboration with the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review and with support from European Union in Nigeria, convened an International Legislative Dialogue on Women and Constitutional Amendment in Nigeria. The gathering brought together legislators, women’s groups, women politicians, civil society organisations, […]

PLAC 2024 Legislative Internship Opportunity

Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is implementing a 10-week long full-time internship programme with support from the European Union (EU) for young Nigerians who wish to gain knowledge of legislative practices and processes at the National Assembly. Internship Requirements: (i) At least, a first degree from a Tertiary Institution in any discipline (ii) Completed NYSC […]