House of Representatives Names New Minority Principal Officers as Ugochinyere Withdraws Leadership Bid
The House of Representatives on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 announced a new slate of Principal Officers for the Minority Parties, following the withdrawal by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere (APP: Imo) of his bid for the position of Minority Leader. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen (APC: Kaduna), announced the following members as […]
State Police Bill Passes House of Representatives, Senate Refers Proposal to Committee
The House of Representatives on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 passed a bill seeking to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to provide for the establishment of State Police, while the Senate, considering the same proposal, referred it to its Committee on Constitution Review for further consideration. In the House […]
Senate Passes Bill to Amend the Universal Basic Education Act
The Senate has passed a Bill to amend the Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education and Other Related Matters Act. The Bill, which consolidates two related proposals (SBs 31 & 547) before the chamber, was passed after the Senate considered and approved the report of its Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary), chaired by Sen. Lawal […]
NILDS Director-General Under Investigation Over Partisan Politics
The House of Representatives at its plenary session of Thursday, 4 June 2026, resolved to investigate the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, over allegations that he ventured into partisan politics without relinquishing his office. The question came before the House of Representatives as a motion of […]
PLAC Hosts House of Representatives Spouses Association on Advancing the Special Seats Bill
On Wednesday 3 June 2026, Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) hosted members of the House of Representatives Spouses Association (HORSA), led by the Wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairperson of HORSA, Mrs. Fatima Abbas Tajudeen, for a courtesy visit at PLAC office. Welcoming the delegation, PLAC’s Executive Director, Mr. […]
PLAC KICKS OFF 2026 LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME WITH ORIENTATION WORKSHOP
Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), with support from the European Union (EU), has officially launched its 2026 Legislative Internship Programme (LIP) with a two-day orientation workshop held on 1 and 2 June 2026 in Abuja. The Programme is designed to equip young Nigerians with practical knowledge of legislative processes, democratic governance, and public leadership […]
PLAC Condemns Threatening Remarks by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike; Demands Immediate Retraction and Public Apology
Issued: April 5, 2026 Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) strongly condemns the deeply troubling and unacceptable remarks reportedly made by the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, during a recent media chat, in which he threatened violence against a journalist, Mr. Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television. In the reported statement, […]
PLAC 2026 Legislative Internship Opportunity
Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is implementing a 10-week full-time internship program with support from the European Union (EU) for young Nigerians who wish to gain knowledge of legislative practice and process at the National Assembly. Internship Requirements: Nigerian citizen between 21 and 35 years of age At least a first degree in any […]
PLAC Condemns Arbitrary Public Holiday Declaration and Shutdown of Abuja Ahead of FCT Area Council Elections
Issued: Friday, 20 February, 2026 Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) strongly condemns the arbitrary declaration of a public holiday by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for Friday, 20 February, purportedly to enable residents to participate in the FCT Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, 21 February. While encouraging citizen participation […]
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Understanding Women Inclusion and the Special Seats for Women Bill
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PLAC Interns Feature on Cool FM to Discuss Legislative Internship Experience
On Thursday, 18 December 2025, PLAC 2025 interns joined a live radio programme at Cool FM 96.9 Abuja, focusing on the Legislative Internship Programme experience and the importance of youth participation in governance. The programme featured PLAC interns Chisom Onyeugo from Imo State, Ayebakuro Oruwori from Bayelsa State, Blessing Ekwere from Akwa Ibom State, and Kayode Ayodele from […]
📻 PLAC Interns Discuss Human Rights Day on Hot FM Abuja
As part of activities marking International Human Rights Day 2025, PLAC Legislative Interns featured on a live radio programme on HOT FM 98.3 Abuja to discuss the significance of human rights and what the day means for young people. The programme featured Great Ezeanya (Anambra State) and Philemon Ajeye (Kaduna State), who shared their perspectives […]
Call for Legal Researchers
Position: Legal Researchers (on Human Rights Litigation) Location: Abuja (On-site) Duration: 3 months (November 2025 – February 2026) Engagement Type: Full-time, Short-term Contract Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is seeking experienced lawyers to support the development of a practical guide for lawyers interested in human rights and public interest litigation. The role involves identifying […]
Download the Summarised Compendium of Bills before the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review for Input at the National Public Hearing
Click the link below to download the Summarised Compendium of Bills before the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review for Input at the National Public Hearing on Monday, 22nd September 2025 http://bit.ly/4nEp6CR
Sustaining Momentum for the Special Seats Bill: Survey Insights from PLAC Webinar
Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), with support from the European Union, held a webinar on Tuesday, 19 August 2025 to present insights from a recent survey on the Special Seats Bill. The event, titled “Sustaining Momentum for the Special Seats Bill: Survey Insights on Public Understanding and Support”, was open to the public, with stakeholders […]
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CONSTITUTION REVIEW
The National Assembly is moving into a decisive phase of the ongoing constitution review process, as preparations are now underway for a national public hearing to be held 22 September 2025 on the wide-ranging constitutional alteration bills. This comes on the heels of the zonal hearings convened by both the Senate and House of Representatives […]
NASS SET TO EXPEDITE THE PASSAGE OF THE ELECTORAL ACT
With just about nine months to political party primaries for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the National Assembly is now in a race against time to pass a new Electoral Act that will guide the process. The Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Electoral Matters have opted to draft an entirely new Act rather than […]