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Akpabio issued the threat at plenary on Wednesday when several senators encountered difficulties with malfunctioning microphones while making contributions to debates. Akpabio, while expressing dissatisfaction with […]\nFaulty microphones: Akpabio threatens to sue National Assembly contractor [VIDEO]","\u003Cimg width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FAkpabio.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FAkpabio.jpg 700w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FAkpabio-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>Senate President Godswill Akpabio has threatened to sue the contractor that renovated the National Assembly complex over continuous technical faults affecting the microphones in the both chambers of the National Assembly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Akpabio issued the threat at plenary on Wednesday when several senators encountered difficulties with malfunctioning microphones while making contributions to debates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Akpabio, while expressing dissatisfaction with the recurring problem, described the situation as an embarrassment to both the National Assembly and the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Distinguished colleagues, I hope you are taking note of the fact that our microphones are not working well. You are taking note of it because I intend to take action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“I was in the House of Representatives yesterday to represent you at the opening of the National Assembly Week and, in the course of it, the Speaker and I were thoroughly embarrassed. The same contractor that handled the renovation of the House of Representatives handled this one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“If this continues, we have steps we can take legally to ensure that a good job is done because this is an embarrassment to our nation,” Akpabio stated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Senate President called on the lawmakers to take note of the repeated failures, stressing that any action taken against the contractor would be justified by the persistent technical issues witnessed during plenary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Freel\u002F1443480841144342\">Watch video\u003C\u002Fa>: \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Ffaulty-microphones-akpabio-threatens-to-sue-national-assembly-contractor-video\u002F\">Faulty microphones: Akpabio threatens to sue National Assembly contractor 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src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002F2023\u002F02\u002FDouglas-Kendyson-1.png\" alt=\"Inside Selar’s rise: The platform fuelling Africa’s creator economy\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002F2023\u002F02\u002FDouglas-Kendyson-1-300x171.png 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002F2023\u002F02\u002FDouglas-Kendyson-1.png 700w\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" class=\" pl\" \u002F>\u003Cp>Douglas Kendyson, founder and CEO of Selar, an African creator economy platform, has publicly accused the Lagos State Inland Revenue\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>read more \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbusinessday.ng\u002Flife-arts\u002Farticle\u002Fselar-founder-accuses-lirs-of-hounding-company-with-backdated-royalty-demands\u002F\">Selar founder accuses LIRS of hounding company with backdated royalty demands\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","selar-founder-accuses-lirs-of-hounding-company-with-backdated-royalty-demands",{"id":60,"createdAt":61,"updatedAt":61,"name":62,"slug":63},[1619,1620,1621,1622,1623,1624,1625,1626,1627],"selar","founder","accuses","lirs","hounding","company","backdated","royalty","demands","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002F2023\u002F02\u002FDouglas-Kendyson-1.png",{"id":1630,"createdAt":1631,"updatedAt":1632,"name":1633,"image":1634,"slug":1635},"14e4aefc-8e81-4eac-8d69-034e04098722","2026-03-25T11:41:56.050Z","2026-04-20T08:54:29.000Z","Business 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Europeans’ privacy at risk after Brussels told the US giant to share search data and open up its Android operating system to AI rivals.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Today’s decisions risk undermining vital privacy and security guardrails for millions of Europeans,” Google’s head of global affairs, Kent Walker, said.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch1>\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003Cp>READ ALSO: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fshare-search-data-open-android-to-ai-rivals-eu-tells-google\u002F\">Share Search Data, Open Android To AI Rivals, EU Tells Google\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The EU demanded on Thursday that Google must share search data with other search engines and open up its Android operating system to rival AI services.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Thanks to these measures we hope to see emerging alternatives to Google Search and Google’s AI services, such as Gemini, and that users in the EU can enjoy greater choice of services,” EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen said.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>AFP\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fgoogle-accuses-eu-of-undermining-europeans-privacy\u002F\">Google Accuses EU Of Undermining Europeans’ Privacy\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\">Channels Television\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","google-accuses-eu-of-undermining-europeans-privacy",{"id":60,"createdAt":61,"updatedAt":61,"name":62,"slug":63},[1648,1621,1649,1650,1651],"google","undermining","europeans","privacy","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F12\u002Fgoogle-.jpg",{"id":1654,"createdAt":1655,"updatedAt":1656,"name":1657,"image":1658,"slug":1659},"ed016172-c891-43d9-9b19-f0ec12e59317","2026-03-25T11:56:29.230Z","2026-05-14T10:07:32.000Z","Channels 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Speaking on behalf of the President at a High-Level Stakeholder Consultative Meeting on Wednesday in Accra, Dr Debrah said innovation and effective storytelling must become central to Ghana 39;s tourism agenda if the country is to attract more visitors and compete with leading tourism destinations.","chief-of-staff-calls-for-stronger-collaboration-to-boost-tourism-sector",{"id":60,"createdAt":61,"updatedAt":61,"name":62,"slug":63},[1671,1672,1673,1674,1675,1676,1425,1677],"chief","staff","calls","stronger","collaboration","boost","sector","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.modernghana.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcontent\u002F716202620729-uypcsferrm-chief-of-staff-tourism.jpg",{"id":1680,"createdAt":1681,"updatedAt":1682,"name":1683,"image":1684,"slug":1685},"f13df7d3-f6ac-4539-a9ca-59286b640a02","2026-05-03T07:40:35.471Z","2026-05-08T12:22:17.000Z","Modern 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alleging it’s a ‘fak\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fpfipc-reps-investigate-fake-agencys-%e2%82%a61-3bn-budget-claims\u002F","pfipc-reps-investigate-fake-agencys-naira13bn-budget-claims",{"id":1246,"createdAt":1247,"updatedAt":1247,"name":1248,"slug":1249},[1725,70,1726,1727,1728,1729,1730,1731],"pfipc","investigate","fake","agencys","13bn","budget","claims",{"id":76,"createdAt":77,"updatedAt":78,"name":79,"image":80,"slug":81},17,"https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fpfipc-reps-investigate-fake-agencys-%e2%82%a61-3bn-budget-claims\u002F?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web",{"topic":1736,"posts":1737},{"id":1205,"createdAt":1206,"updatedAt":1207,"name":1208,"slug":1209},[1738,1760,1764,1779],{"id":1739,"createdAt":1740,"updatedAt":1741,"title":1742,"excerpt":1743,"content":1744,"slug":1745,"topic":1746,"tags":1747,"image":1751,"author":74,"feed":1752,"views":82,"type":83,"readTime":1686,"externalSourceUrl":1759},"97621160-1f10-4af3-a7c8-8334f8646ab7","2026-07-16T18:58:00.956Z","2026-07-16T19:56:05.000Z","I’ve never seen National Assembly budget – Akpabio","Senate President Godswill Akpabio has raised the alarm that he has never seen the budget of the National Assembly, just as he called for transparency in the area of budget.\nThe post I’ve never seen National Assembly budget – Akpabio appeared first on Vanguard News.","\u003Cimg width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FGODSWILL-AKPABIO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"I’ve never seen National Assembly budget – Akpabio\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FGODSWILL-AKPABIO.jpg 700w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FGODSWILL-AKPABIO-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>…As Senate withdraws Internal Tender Board motion, demands NASS budget transparency first\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>By Henry Umoru\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Senate President Godswill Akpabio has raised the alarm that he has never seen the budget of the National Assembly, just as he called for transparency in the area of budget.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Akpabio disclosed this during the presentation of a motion that sought to establish an Internal Tender Board for the National Assembly, sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi, APC, Kogi West. It was titled, “Review of the Internal Procurement Process of the National Assembly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The President of the Senate insisted that greater transparency in the legislature’s budgeting and financial management must come before any procurement reforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Akpabio said, “Personally, I have not seen the budget of the National Assembly. Senator Tambuwal, you were a Speaker, I don’t know, maybe in the House of Representatives, they showed you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Also speaking on the National Assembly’s budget, Senator Adamu Aliero, APC, Kebbi Central, lamented that lawmakers themselves were often unaware of the details of the National Assembly’s budget, saying that the Senate was “putting the cart before the horse,” stressing that the absence of a functional Budget and Research Office remained a more pressing issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Aliero said, “Two of the problems that we have in the National Assembly regarding the management of finances and the budget do not solely lie in the process of procurement. The problem has been that the National Assembly has not set up a Budget and Research Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“What is happening today is that we don’t even know and we don’t even see the budget of the National Assembly being presented here so that we can interrogate and understand the lines of expenditure,” he added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“My opinion is that the Senator should step down this motion. Let us get the house right first before we talk about the issues that the Distinguished Senator Karimi is raising.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Earlier, the Senate stepped down the motion by Senator Karimi to establish an Internal Tender Board for the National Assembly, as lawmakers stressed that greater transparency in the legislature’s budgeting and financial management must come before any procurement reforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The motion was eventually withdrawn after it drew criticism from lawmakers who described it as premature and lacking adequate internal consultation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Moving the motion, Karimi argued that the proposal was aimed at strengthening the institutional capacity of the National Assembly and safeguarding its financial independence as guaranteed by the Constitution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He cited Section 81(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which provides for the funding of the National Assembly through a first-line charge on the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“The Senate notes that Section 81(3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended guarantees the independence of the National Assembly and provides for the funding of the National Assembly through the first-line charge on the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation,” Karimi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He also relied on Section 51 of the Constitution, which empowers each chamber of the National Assembly to regulate its own procedure and internal administration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“In furtherance of the constitutional principle of separation of powers and parliamentary autonomy, the Senate resolves that it is necessary to strengthen the institutional capacity of the National Assembly to manage its financial and procurement processes efficiently, transparently and in a manner consistent with its status as an independent arm of government,” he stated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Karimi urged the Senate to affirm parliamentary autonomy, establish an Internal Tender Board to evaluate and approve procurement matters within approved budgetary provisions, and mandate the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA) to constitute the board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>However, the proposal immediately met resistance from fellow senators, who argued that the legislature should first address longstanding concerns about budget transparency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Akpabio also criticised both the timing and procedure adopted by the sponsor, saying such a proposal should have been discussed with the Senate leadership and the Clerk to the National Assembly before reaching the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He said, “Senator Karimi, you should have discussed this even with me in the presence of the Clerk to the National Assembly and the principal officers of management so that I get clearance on what you are coming up with.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The President of the Senate, who questioned the wisdom of publicly debating the establishment of an Internal Tender Board before resolving internal concerns about the management of the legislature’s finances, said, “We should start with ourselves. We should get the two chambers to know exactly what is going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“We should also debate and understand the budget. We should know how much is coming, what is going to where. This motion is premature,” he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Akpabio subsequently advised Karimi to withdraw the motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Before doing so, Karimi, who sought clarification on whether the Clerk to the National Assembly had discussed the proposal with the Senate President, said, “Mister President, while I am withdrawing the motion, did the CNA discuss this motion with you?” Karimi asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Akpabio replied: “No, no. This is not correct. If it was discussed with me, I would not be opposed. I am not opposed to the motion, but I am opposed to the content of the prayers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Karimi thereafter withdrew the motion, saying, “Okay, I am withdrawing the motion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Senate President then ruled: “Motion withdrawn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The development means the proposed Internal Tender Board will not be established for now, as the Senate leadership indicated that lawmakers would first be briefed on the National Assembly’s budget and financial management before any fresh proposal on procurement reforms is considered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Five-never-seen-national-assembly-budget-akpabio\u002F\">I’ve never seen National Assembly budget – Akpabio\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\">Vanguard News\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","ive-never-seen-national-assembly-budget-akpabio",{"id":1205,"createdAt":1206,"updatedAt":1207,"name":1208,"slug":1209},[1748,1749,1750,1594,1595,1730,1591],"ive","never","seen","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FGODSWILL-AKPABIO.jpg",{"id":1753,"createdAt":1754,"updatedAt":1755,"name":1756,"image":1757,"slug":1758},"ba5aa7e2-df4c-43a8-ac43-57e16ebb83a0","2026-03-25T11:54:25.227Z","2026-05-14T10:06:39.000Z","Vanguard Nigeria","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.oneclickafrica.com\u002Fmedia\u002Ffeed\u002F5e53f632-5a90-44f5-83e1-eac7059f14f0.webp","vanguard-nigeria","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vanguardngr.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Five-never-seen-national-assembly-budget-akpabio\u002F",{"id":1580,"createdAt":1581,"updatedAt":1582,"title":1583,"excerpt":1584,"content":1585,"slug":1586,"topic":1761,"tags":1762,"image":1598,"author":74,"feed":1763,"views":1606,"type":83,"readTime":1607,"externalSourceUrl":1608},{"id":1205,"createdAt":1206,"updatedAt":1207,"name":1208,"slug":1209},[1589,1590,1591,1592,1593,1594,1595,1596,1597],{"id":1600,"createdAt":1601,"updatedAt":1602,"name":1603,"image":1604,"slug":1605},{"id":1765,"createdAt":1766,"updatedAt":1767,"title":1768,"excerpt":1769,"content":1770,"slug":1771,"topic":1772,"tags":1773,"image":1775,"author":74,"feed":1776,"views":1777,"type":83,"readTime":84,"externalSourceUrl":1778},"78129157-2138-446c-890c-c9b0a5c7f5ab","2026-07-16T08:29:00.467Z","2026-07-16T15:15:25.000Z","VIDEO: Akpabio threatens to sue contractor over faulty N’Assembly microphones","Senate President Godswill Akpabio threatens legal action against the contractor responsible for faulty microphones in the National Assembly complex. Learn\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fvideo-akpabio-threatens-to-sue-contractor-over-faulty-nassembly-microphones\u002F","\n\nSenate President Godswill Akpabio threatens legal action against the contractor responsible for faulty microphones in the National Assembly complex. Learn\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fvideo-akpabio-threatens-to-sue-contractor-over-faulty-nassembly-microphones\u002F","video-akpabio-threatens-to-sue-contractor-over-faulty-nassembly-microphones",{"id":1205,"createdAt":1206,"updatedAt":1207,"name":1208,"slug":1209},[1597,1591,1592,1593,1596,1589,1774,1590],"nassembly","https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F06\u002FAkpabio_1782223605-1200x630.webp",{"id":76,"createdAt":77,"updatedAt":78,"name":79,"image":80,"slug":81},4,"https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fvideo-akpabio-threatens-to-sue-contractor-over-faulty-nassembly-microphones\u002F?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web",{"id":1780,"createdAt":1781,"updatedAt":1782,"title":1783,"excerpt":1784,"content":1785,"slug":1786,"topic":1787,"tags":1788,"image":1795,"author":74,"feed":1796,"views":1777,"type":83,"readTime":84,"externalSourceUrl":1797},"f2abcb10-3c84-4551-8d36-63165bb3d35e","2026-07-16T06:23:00.351Z","2026-07-16T15:29:35.000Z","Kebbi Assembly begins one-month recess, suspends legislative activities","Kebbi State House of Assembly has suspended legislative activities for a one-month recess and is expected to resume plenary on August 11, 2026. The decision was announced on Wednesday by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Salihu Maikasuwa Dangoje, during plenary at the Assembly Complex in Birnin Kebbi. The recess followed the adoption of a motion moved […]\nKebbi Assembly begins one-month recess, suspends legislative activities","\u003Cimg width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FKebbi-State-House-of-Assembly.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FKebbi-State-House-of-Assembly.jpg 1280w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FKebbi-State-House-of-Assembly-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FKebbi-State-House-of-Assembly-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>Kebbi State House of Assembly has suspended legislative activities for a one-month recess and is expected to resume plenary on August 11, 2026.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The decision was announced on Wednesday by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Salihu Maikasuwa Dangoje, during plenary at the Assembly Complex in Birnin Kebbi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The recess followed the adoption of a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Hon. Faruku Aliyu Nassarawa Jega, seeking the suspension of sittings until August 11. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The motion was seconded by Hon. Faruku Abubakar Maisudan and received unanimous support from members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Following the resolution, the Speaker formally adjourned the House and urged lawmakers to use the recess to engage with their constituents and identify challenges affecting their communities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Dangoje encouraged members to maintain close contact with the people during the break and gather feedback that would support legislative activities when the Assembly reconvenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The one-month recess is part of the Assembly’s legislative calendar and is expected to provide lawmakers with an opportunity to attend constituency engagements before the commencement of a new legislative session.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Kebbi State House of Assembly is scheduled to resume plenary on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fkebbi-assembly-begins-one-month-recess-suspends-legislative-activities\u002F\">Kebbi Assembly begins one-month recess, suspends legislative activities\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","kebbi-assembly-begins-one-month-recess-suspends-legislative-activities",{"id":1205,"createdAt":1206,"updatedAt":1207,"name":1208,"slug":1209},[499,1595,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794],"begins","onemonth","recess","suspends","legislative","activities","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F07\u002FKebbi-State-House-of-Assembly.jpg",{"id":1600,"createdAt":1601,"updatedAt":1602,"name":1603,"image":1604,"slug":1605},"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fkebbi-assembly-begins-one-month-recess-suspends-legislative-activities\u002F",{"topic":1799,"posts":1800},{"id":1266,"createdAt":1267,"updatedAt":1267,"name":1268,"slug":1269},[1801,1819,1837,1864],{"id":1802,"createdAt":1803,"updatedAt":1804,"title":1805,"excerpt":1806,"content":1806,"slug":1807,"topic":1808,"tags":1809,"image":1816,"author":74,"feed":1817,"views":82,"type":83,"readTime":84,"externalSourceUrl":1818},"53919918-2740-4e8b-9546-6f7194b063fc","2026-07-16T17:49:00.785Z","2026-07-16T19:07:20.000Z","'This is not good for our democracy' — Manasseh Azure on TikToker's jail term","Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has criticised the one-year prison sentence handed to TikToker Camilla Alhassan.  His comments come after an Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, July 16, sentenced Camilla Alhassan to one year in prison after she pleaded guilty to offensive conduct and the publication of false news.","this-is-not-good-for-our-democracy-manasseh-azure-on-tiktokers-jail-term",{"id":1266,"createdAt":1267,"updatedAt":1267,"name":1268,"slug":1269},[1810,1269,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815],"good","manasseh","azure","tiktokers","jail","term","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.modernghana.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcontent\u002F716202664057-0g830n4yyt-102973.png",{"id":1680,"createdAt":1681,"updatedAt":1682,"name":1683,"image":1684,"slug":1685},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.modernghana.com\u002Fnews\u002F1511302\u002Fthis-is-not-good-for-our-democracy-manasseh.html",{"id":1820,"createdAt":1803,"updatedAt":1821,"title":1822,"excerpt":1823,"content":1823,"slug":1824,"topic":1825,"tags":1826,"image":1834,"author":74,"feed":1835,"views":82,"type":83,"readTime":84,"externalSourceUrl":1836},"875c55bc-e668-4f0f-a03b-55c61c8efd03","2026-07-16T19:08:11.000Z","TikToker's conviction: 'Offensive speech should not attract imprisonment in a democracy — Kwaku Azar","Ghanaian legal scholar and social commentator, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, popularly known as Kwaku Azar, has criticised the one-year prison sentence handed to TikToker Camilla Alhassan, An Accra Circuit Court sentenced Camilla Alhassan to one year in prison on Thursday, July 16, after she pleaded guilty to offensive conduct and the publication of false news.","tiktokers-conviction-offensive-speech-should-not-attract-imprisonment-in-a-democracy-kwaku-azar",{"id":1266,"createdAt":1267,"updatedAt":1267,"name":1268,"slug":1269},[1813,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1269,1832,1833],"conviction","offensive","speech","attract","imprisonment","kwaku","azar","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.modernghana.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcontent\u002F716202662227-8dt2wjivvq-76180.jpg",{"id":1680,"createdAt":1681,"updatedAt":1682,"name":1683,"image":1684,"slug":1685},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.modernghana.com\u002Fnews\u002F1511290\u002Ftiktokers-conviction-offensive-speech-should.html",{"id":1838,"createdAt":1839,"updatedAt":1840,"title":1841,"excerpt":1842,"content":1843,"slug":1844,"topic":1845,"tags":1846,"image":1855,"author":74,"feed":1856,"views":1777,"type":83,"readTime":1777,"externalSourceUrl":1863},"13045fe8-8a0d-495e-ad6c-f8aef81cea5b","2026-07-14T12:39:01.000Z","2026-07-16T19:50:50.000Z","Wole Soyinka @92: Varsity Don Calls for Democracy that Delivers Security, Economic Prosperity","Funmi Ogundare Former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Kashere (FUK), Gombe State, Prof. Umaru Pate, has said democracy will only have real meaning for Nigerians if it extends beyond the","\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" >\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>Funmi Ogundare\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Kashere (FUK), Gombe State, Prof. Umaru Pate, has said democracy will only have real meaning for Nigerians if it extends beyond the conduct of periodic elections to deliver improved security, economic prosperity, social justice and accountable governance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Pate made this known at the 18th Wole Soyinka Centre media lecture series themed, ‘Beyond the Ballot: Measuring Democracy Through Security, Welfare, Accountability and Public Trust’; and public presentation of the 2025 Journalism and Civic Space Status Report to celebrate Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka at 92, in Lagos on Monday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In his keynote, he argued that while democracy is universally defined by constitutional order, elections and political parties, its true value lies in addressing the everyday concerns of citizens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He stressed that although Nigerians overwhelmingly support democracy, public satisfaction with how it functions remains low because governments have struggled to meet citizens’ expectations in critical areas such as security, economic development and infrastructure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to him, democracy can be viewed from two perspectives: procedural democracy, which focuses on elections, constitutionalism and separation of powers, and substantive democracy, which concerns the delivery of human security, economic welfare, social justice, accountability and public trust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Democracy remains a concept if substantive matters are not addressed. It only becomes meaningful when it improves the lives of citizens,” he stated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The don recalled a nationwide survey conducted ahead of the 2015 general election, saying that he was part of a research team commissioned by then vice-president-elect, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, to identify Nigerians’ expectations of the incoming administration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He said the survey identified security as the country’s foremost concern, followed by the economy, corruption, infrastructure and education.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Pate who is also a Professor of Communication at Bayero University, Kano, noted that while successive administrations have made efforts in these areas, Nigerians continue to assess democracy largely by improvements in their daily lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He cited findings from the Afrobarometer survey across 39 African countries, which showed that while about two-thirds of Africans prefer democracy to other forms of government, only about 37 per cent were satisfied with how democracy worked in their respective countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to him, “This reflects a gap between citizens’ commitment to democratic ideals and the actual outcomes of democratic governance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The communication scholar also referenced findings from the 2024 African Young People Survey, which revealed that many young Africans are considering emigrating due to corruption and limited opportunities, warning that such sentiments pose serious questions about the future of democracy on the continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Pate identified historical grievances, identity politics, social and economic exclusion, youth unemployment, weak institutions and governance deficits as major factors undermining democratic consolidation in Nigeria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He argued that: “Identity politics has continued to shape political participation, often placing greater emphasis on ethnicity, religion and place of origin than on competence and shared national values.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He also expressed concern over the collapse of local government institutions in many parts of the country, saying that grassroots governance had previously played a significant role in resolving community disputes, providing basic services and creating economic opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The professor warned that: “Misinformation, hate speech and divisive narratives amplified through digital platforms are worsening existing social tensions. Nigeria’s challenge is no longer the absence of information but the abundance of false information and the scarcity of public attention.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He further linked insecurity to rising poverty, hunger, unemployment, environmental challenges and weak governance, arguing that conflicts discourage investment, reduce agricultural productivity and deepen economic hardship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Maintaining that security remains Nigerians’ greatest expectation of government, Pate noted that the country continues to grapple with insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, communal conflicts, separatist agitations and urban crime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He called for stronger institutions, inclusive governance and policies that address the root causes of insecurity and inequality, insisting that democracy would only endure if it delivers peace, opportunity and improved living conditions for all Nigerians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In his remarks, the Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lagos, Michael Deleen, expressed concern over the rising level of poverty in Nigeria, attributing it largely to challenges in the country’s education system and democratic governance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He said education remains critical to empowering citizens, adding that informed and educated people are better equipped to make decisions based on knowledge rather than circumstance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He therefore urged the government to prioritise addressing the nation’s education and governance challenges, noting that doing so would help reduce poverty and promote sustainable development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The event featured a review and unveiling of the 2025 civic space status report and panel discussions examining how sophisticated surveillance technologies, institutionalised harassment and shrinking press freedoms are threatening journalists’ safety and the public’s right to information. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The sessions also explored democracy beyond periodic elections, emphasising the need to assess it through good governance, accountability, responsiveness and public trust in institutions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","wole-soyinka-92-varsity-don-calls-for-democracy-that-delivers-security-economic-prosperity",{"id":1266,"createdAt":1267,"updatedAt":1267,"name":1268,"slug":1269},[1847,1848,1849,1850,1673,1269,1851,1852,1853,1854],"wole","soyinka","varsity","don","delivers","security","economic","prosperity","https:\u002F\u002Fglobal.ariseplay.com\u002Famg\u002Fwww.thisdaylive.com\u002Fuploads\u002F1000993148.jpg",{"id":1857,"createdAt":1858,"updatedAt":1859,"name":1860,"image":1861,"slug":1862},"676b27a5-8a43-458d-91ba-45c07367106b","2026-03-26T09:35:16.600Z","2026-04-20T09:31:29.000Z","This Day","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.oneclickafrica.com\u002Fmedia\u002Ffeed\u002F9fa91fe1-7788-42ef-8d40-5d5ef6e5261e.png","this-day","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thisdaylive.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F14\u002Fwole-soyinka-92-varsity-don-calls-for-democracy-that-delivers-security-economic-prosperity\u002F",{"id":1865,"createdAt":1866,"updatedAt":1867,"title":1868,"excerpt":1869,"content":1870,"slug":1871,"topic":1872,"tags":1873,"image":1880,"author":74,"feed":1881,"views":1882,"type":83,"readTime":84,"externalSourceUrl":1883},"cf6af9f3-9396-4c5d-ae36-89cc7c69877d","2026-07-13T17:16:00.867Z","2026-07-16T19:50:49.000Z","Nigeria’s democracy needs a new professional ethic for reporting religion – Dapo","Dapo Olorunyomi, a media chief executive has says that Nigeria’s democracy needs a new professional ethic for reporting religion, refering\nread more Nigeria’s democracy needs a new professional ethic for reporting religion – Dapo","\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FUntitled-design-35-large.png\" alt=\"Nigeria’s democracy needs a new professional ethic for reporting religion – Dapo\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FUntitled-design-35-medium.png 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FUntitled-design-35-284x162.png 284w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FUntitled-design-35-254x145.png 254w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FUntitled-design-35-210x120.png 210w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FUntitled-design-35-100x57.png 100w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FUntitled-design-35-285x163.png 285w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FUntitled-design-35.png 700w\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" class=\" pl\" \u002F>\u003Cp>Dapo Olorunyomi, a media chief executive has says that Nigeria’s democracy needs a new professional ethic for reporting religion, refering\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>read more \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbusinessday.ng\u002Fnews\u002Farticle\u002Fnigerias-democracy-needs-a-new-professional-ethic-for-reporting-religion-dapo\u002F\">Nigeria’s democracy needs a new professional ethic for reporting religion – Dapo\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","nigerias-democracy-needs-a-new-professional-ethic-for-reporting-religion-dapo",{"id":1266,"createdAt":1267,"updatedAt":1267,"name":1268,"slug":1269},[1874,1269,1875,1876,1877,1878,1363,1879],"nigerias","needs","professional","ethic","reporting","dapo","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FUntitled-design-35-large.png",{"id":1630,"createdAt":1631,"updatedAt":1632,"name":1633,"image":1634,"slug":1635},8,"https:\u002F\u002Fbusinessday.ng\u002Fnews\u002Farticle\u002Fnigerias-democracy-needs-a-new-professional-ethic-for-reporting-religion-dapo\u002F",{"topic":1885,"posts":1886},{"id":1212,"createdAt":1213,"updatedAt":1214,"name":1215,"slug":1216},[1887,1904,1929,1945],{"id":1888,"createdAt":1889,"updatedAt":1890,"title":1891,"excerpt":1892,"content":1893,"slug":1894,"topic":1895,"tags":1896,"image":1901,"author":74,"feed":1902,"views":1777,"type":83,"readTime":1607,"externalSourceUrl":1903},"af4a5bd9-d9ce-4daf-a04f-00acf11fcbf0","2026-07-16T17:22:00.573Z","2026-07-16T19:41:40.000Z","Why I Visited Kano NDC Senator – APC Chair","He added that Nigeria’s progress would be better achieved through dialogue and cooperation than through political division.\nThe post Why I Visited Kano NDC Senator – APC Chair appeared first on Channels Television.","\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has explained that his visit to Senator Rufai Hanga of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) was aimed at promoting peace, unity, and the development of the state.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yilwatda disclosed this in a statement on Thursday after paying a courtesy visit to Hanga, whom he described as one of the leading stalwarts of the NDC in Kano State.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>According to him, their discussions focused on the unity, peace, stability, and future of Kano State.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Our discussions were cordial and focused on the unity, peace, stability, and future of Kano State,” he said in a post on his X handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Today, I paid a courtesy visit to Senator Rufai Hanga, one of the leading stalwarts of the NDC in Kano State.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our discussions were cordial and focused on the unity, peace, stability, and future of Kano State. Regardless of political affiliation, leaders share a common… \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ft.co\u002FR1iOK5u5U8\">pic.twitter.com\u002FR1iOK5u5U8\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Nentawe G. Yilwatda (@nentawe1) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fx.com\u002Fnentawe1\u002Fstatus\u002F2077522471289331742?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2026\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>\u003Cscript async src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplatform.x.com\u002Fwidgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\">\u003C\u002Fscript>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The APC chairman said political differences should not prevent leaders from working together for the benefit of the people.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Regardless of political affiliation, leaders share a common responsibility to promote peace, strengthen democratic values, and work together in the best interest of our people,” Yilwatda said.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He added that Nigeria’s progress would be better achieved through dialogue and cooperation than through political division.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Nigeria’s progress is best served when we build bridges of understanding, encourage constructive dialogue, and place the welfare of citizens above partisan considerations,” he added.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yilwatda expressed optimism that the collective efforts of political leaders would help build “a more united, peaceful, and prosperous Kano State and Nigeria”.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fwhy-i-visited-kano-ndc-senator-apc-chair\u002F\">Why I Visited Kano NDC Senator – APC Chair\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\">Channels Television\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","why-i-visited-kano-ndc-senator-apc-chair",{"id":1212,"createdAt":1213,"updatedAt":1214,"name":1215,"slug":1216},[1897,1898,460,1216,1899,1256,1900],"why","visited","senator","chair","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fhangar-APC-.jpg",{"id":1654,"createdAt":1655,"updatedAt":1656,"name":1657,"image":1658,"slug":1659},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.channelstv.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fwhy-i-visited-kano-ndc-senator-apc-chair\u002F",{"id":1905,"createdAt":1906,"updatedAt":1907,"title":1908,"excerpt":1909,"content":1910,"slug":1911,"topic":1912,"tags":1913,"image":1920,"author":74,"feed":1921,"views":1607,"type":83,"readTime":84,"externalSourceUrl":1928},"31937bf7-5857-46b6-9e75-577064a83f6d","2026-07-16T17:22:00.337Z","2026-07-16T19:41:42.000Z","Kogi High Court denies issuing order deregistering NDC","The court noted that it would ordinarily not have responded to the publication but deemed it necessary to set the records straight.\nThe post Kogi High Court denies issuing order deregistering NDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.","\u003Cimg width=\"648\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FKogi-State-High-Court-Lokoja.jpg?fit=648%2C455&ssl=1\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"Kogi State High Court (PHOTO CREDIT: jsc.kogistate)\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FKogi-State-High-Court-Lokoja.jpg?w=648&ssl=1 648w, https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FKogi-State-High-Court-Lokoja.jpg?resize=497%2C349&ssl=1 497w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \u002F>\u003Cp>The court noted that it would ordinarily not have responded to the publication but deemed it necessary to set the records straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fnews\u002Ftop-news\u002F895917-kogi-high-court-denies-issuing-order-deregistering-ndc.html\">Kogi High Court denies issuing order deregistering NDC\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.premiumtimesng.com\">Premium Times Nigeria\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","kogi-high-court-denies-issuing-order-deregistering-ndc",{"id":1212,"createdAt":1213,"updatedAt":1214,"name":1215,"slug":1216},[397,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1216],"high","court","denies","issuing","order","deregistering","https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FKogi-State-High-Court-Lokoja.jpg?fit=648%2C455&ssl=1",{"id":1922,"createdAt":1923,"updatedAt":1924,"name":1925,"image":1926,"slug":1927},"82956691-2abe-4af9-a899-8e05365755d0","2026-03-25T11:53:52.744Z","2026-04-20T09:35:20.000Z","Premium TImes","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.oneclickafrica.com\u002Fmedia\u002Ffeed\u002Fe87505b6-faaa-44e3-b31e-8a5481a8e8fd.webp","premium-times","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fnews\u002Ftop-news\u002F895917-kogi-high-court-denies-issuing-order-deregistering-ndc.html",{"id":1930,"createdAt":1931,"updatedAt":1932,"title":1933,"excerpt":1934,"content":1935,"slug":1936,"topic":1937,"tags":1938,"image":1942,"author":74,"feed":1943,"views":84,"type":83,"readTime":82,"externalSourceUrl":1944},"503ffb0f-0062-4a60-a214-9716cb5782ef","2026-07-16T15:43:00.347Z","2026-07-16T17:50:49.000Z","2027: Kogi High Court denies ordering deregistration of NDC","The High Court of Justice in Kogi State has made new clarifications and denied reports claiming that it ordered the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.A statement by the Court’s Chief Information Officer, Saqeeb Saeed, on Thursday, described the allegation as false and misleading. The Court stressed that it had not handled any case […]\n2027: Kogi High Court denies ordering deregistration of NDC","\u003Cimg width=\"1138\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F11\u002FFederal-High-Court-Lagos.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F11\u002FFederal-High-Court-Lagos.jpg 1138w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F11\u002FFederal-High-Court-Lagos-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F11\u002FFederal-High-Court-Lagos-1024x645.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1138px) 100vw, 1138px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>The High Court of Justice in Kogi State has made new clarifications and denied reports claiming that it ordered the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.\u003Cbr>A statement by the Court’s Chief Information Officer, Saqeeb Saeed, on Thursday, described the allegation as false and misleading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Court stressed that it had not handled any case relating to the registration or deregistration of any political party, including the NDC.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to the court, the viral social media reports linking it to the alleged deregistration did not originate from the Kogi State High Court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“The High Court of Justice of Kogi State did not handle any matter relating to the registration or deregistration of any political party in the country, and particularly the party in question, nor any other matter concerning the political party,” the statement said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It equally expressed worry over the use of the photograph of the Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Joe Majebi, alongside that of former Governor Yahaya Bello in the viral post, saying it appeared to be a deliberate attempt to create the false impression that the alleged decision came from the state’s judiciary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Court added that although it would not normally respond to misinformation circulating on social media, the inclusion of the Chief Judge’s photograph made it necessary to issue a clarification to protect the integrity of the judiciary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It issued a stern warning to content creators and social media users against publishing unverified information capable of misleading the public or undermining confidence in the judicial system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“The integrity and dignity of judges, as well as the institution of the High Court of Justice of Kogi State and other courts under its supervision, should not be subjected to false and misleading narratives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“We urge the public to disregard the viral report and reaffirm its commitment to the fair and impartial administration of justice without fear or favour,” the statement partly read.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The clarification came after recent legal developments involving the NDC.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Recall that in June, the Federal High Court in Lokoja set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to register the party, ruling that the original case was procedurally defective because interested parties were not joined in the suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>After the ruling, the NDC maintained that the court did not order its deregistration, emphasising that it had appealed the judgment and filed an application for a stay of execution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The party also insisted that it remains a legally recognised political party pending the outcome of the appeal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002F2027-kogi-high-court-denies-ordering-deregistration-of-ndc\u002F\">2027: Kogi High Court denies ordering deregistration of NDC\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","2027-kogi-high-court-denies-ordering-deregistration-of-ndc",{"id":1212,"createdAt":1213,"updatedAt":1214,"name":1215,"slug":1216},[1939,397,1914,1915,1916,1940,1941,1216],"2027","ordering","deregistration","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F11\u002FFederal-High-Court-Lagos.jpg",{"id":1600,"createdAt":1601,"updatedAt":1602,"name":1603,"image":1604,"slug":1605},"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002F2027-kogi-high-court-denies-ordering-deregistration-of-ndc\u002F",{"id":1946,"createdAt":1947,"updatedAt":1948,"title":1949,"excerpt":1950,"content":1950,"slug":1951,"topic":1952,"tags":1953,"image":1961,"author":74,"feed":1962,"views":1686,"type":83,"readTime":84,"externalSourceUrl":1963},"fc743930-7a9e-4a27-86e4-65599ba90d74","2026-07-16T13:05:00.781Z","2026-07-16T16:21:20.000Z","NDC Central Regional Chairman apologises over Obaatanpa Radio attack","Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Richard Asiedu, has apologised to Obaatanpa Radio, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) and the wider media fraternity following an incident at the Kasoa-based radio station.","ndc-central-regional-chairman-apologises-over-obaatanpa-radio-attack",{"id":1212,"createdAt":1213,"updatedAt":1214,"name":1215,"slug":1216},[1216,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960],"central","regional","chairman","apologises","obaatanpa","radio","attack","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.modernghana.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcontent\u002F716202614146-rvmypcb553-social-gja-apology-scaled.jpg",{"id":1680,"createdAt":1681,"updatedAt":1682,"name":1683,"image":1684,"slug":1685},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.modernghana.com\u002Fnews\u002F1511189\u002Fndc-central-regional-chairman-apologises-over-obaa.html",{"topic":1965,"posts":1966},{"id":1219,"createdAt":1220,"updatedAt":1221,"name":1222,"slug":1223},[1967,1986,2000,2018],{"id":1968,"createdAt":1969,"updatedAt":1969,"title":1700,"excerpt":1970,"content":1971,"slug":1972,"topic":1973,"tags":1974,"image":1982,"author":74,"feed":1983,"views":1984,"type":83,"readTime":1607,"externalSourceUrl":1985},"aabedffe-e542-4f84-8065-1e6f97104d05","2026-07-16T19:46:00.166Z","The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has moved to consider conducting a comprehensive audit of all its electoral technology systems, alongside a mock presidential election. This is as part of measures to boost preparations for the 2027 general election. The Chairman of the Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, made this disclosure, on Thursday, when received the […]\n2027: INEC considers full systems audit, mock presidential election","\u003Cimg width=\"1400\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F09\u002FINEC-1.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F09\u002FINEC-1.jpg 1400w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F09\u002FINEC-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F09\u002FINEC-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F09\u002FINEC-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F09\u002FINEC-1-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \u002F>\u003Cp>The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has moved to consider conducting a comprehensive audit of all its electoral technology systems, alongside a mock presidential election.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is as part of measures to boost preparations for the 2027 general election.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chairman of the Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, made this disclosure, on Thursday, when received the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, on a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the INEC Chairman, the proposals, which were under consideration, were informed by concerns arising from the 2023 general election, especially regarding the reliability of election technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said the Commission under his watch was looking at the possibility of auditing all its systems ahead of the 2027 election, as well as conducting a mock presidential election, to test the readiness of its processes and technology before the actual polls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The INEC boss explained that the proposed exercises were not originally captured in the Commission’s budget, stressing that the electoral body would explore ways to actualise them if required, given their potential value in strengthening the credibility of the general election.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amupitan linked the proposals to the Commission’s broader efforts at technological reliability as well as an ongoing review of the Commission’s cyber-security architecture covering system redundancy, penetration testing and disaster recovery mechanisms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He further pointed out that public confidence in the electoral process depended significantly on the reliability of the Commission’s technology and processes, adding that INEC remained committed to addressing any gaps identified from previous elections ahead of 2027.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He listed election technology and cyber-security as one of the key areas of continued collaboration between INEC and the United Kingdom, noting that the Commission valued the technical partnership it had enjoyed with the UK and other international partners, including the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, IFES, in strengthening its electoral processes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Commission is committed to delivering elections that are credible, transparent and reflective of the will of Nigerians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Electoral credibility remained a shared responsibility requiring the cooperation of political parties, security agencies, civil society, development partners and citizens,” he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002F2027-inec-considers-full-systems-audit-mock-presidential-election\u002F\">2027: INEC considers full systems audit, mock presidential election\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","2027-inec-considers-full-systems-audit-mock-presidential-election",{"id":1219,"createdAt":1220,"updatedAt":1221,"name":1222,"slug":1223},[1939,1223,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981],"considers","full","systems","audit","mock","presidential","election","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F09\u002FINEC-1.jpg",{"id":1600,"createdAt":1601,"updatedAt":1602,"name":1603,"image":1604,"slug":1605},0,"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002F2027-inec-considers-full-systems-audit-mock-presidential-election\u002F",{"id":1987,"createdAt":1988,"updatedAt":1989,"title":1990,"excerpt":1991,"content":1992,"slug":1993,"topic":1994,"tags":1995,"image":1997,"author":74,"feed":1998,"views":1607,"type":83,"readTime":84,"externalSourceUrl":1999},"a5480461-3b03-4210-8bf3-d1266751f871","2026-07-16T19:11:00.938Z","2026-07-16T19:25:30.000Z","INEC considers mock presidential poll before 2027 election","INEC is considering a mock presidential election and technology audit before the 2027 general election to enhance reliability and address 2023 concerns.\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Finec-considers-mock-presidential-poll-before-2027-election\u002F","\n\nINEC is considering a mock presidential election and technology audit before the 2027 general election to enhance reliability and address 2023 concerns.\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Finec-considers-mock-presidential-poll-before-2027-election\u002F","inec-considers-mock-presidential-poll-before-2027-election",{"id":1219,"createdAt":1220,"updatedAt":1221,"name":1222,"slug":1223},[1223,1975,1979,1980,1996,1939,1981],"poll","https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FHNXxOCZWAAA3XtQ_1784228827.webp",{"id":76,"createdAt":77,"updatedAt":78,"name":79,"image":80,"slug":81},"https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Finec-considers-mock-presidential-poll-before-2027-election\u002F?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web",{"id":2001,"createdAt":2002,"updatedAt":1989,"title":2003,"excerpt":2004,"content":2005,"slug":2006,"topic":2007,"tags":2008,"image":2015,"author":74,"feed":2016,"views":1607,"type":83,"readTime":84,"externalSourceUrl":2017},"f12dd7e4-d7eb-4be6-82ab-0148cd54af3c","2026-07-16T19:11:00.553Z","House of Reps says youth will determine Nigeria’s democratic future in 2027","The House said the quality of Nigeria’s democracy would depend largely on the choices and civic engagement of the young people.\nThe post House of Reps says youth will determine Nigeria’s democratic future in 2027 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.","\u003Cimg width=\"989\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fa76a9393-2612-4025-ae66-4ae88b20a7d7.jpeg?fit=989%2C593&ssl=1\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"Youth will determine Nigeria’s democratic future in 2027\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fa76a9393-2612-4025-ae66-4ae88b20a7d7.jpeg?w=989&ssl=1 989w, https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fa76a9393-2612-4025-ae66-4ae88b20a7d7.jpeg?resize=526%2C315&ssl=1 526w, https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fa76a9393-2612-4025-ae66-4ae88b20a7d7.jpeg?resize=768%2C460&ssl=1 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fa76a9393-2612-4025-ae66-4ae88b20a7d7.jpeg?resize=750%2C450&ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \u002F>\u003Cp>The House said the quality of Nigeria’s democracy would depend largely on the choices and civic engagement of the young people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fnews\u002Fmore-news\u002F895967-house-of-reps-says-youth-will-determine-nigerias-democratic-future-in-2027.html\">House of Reps says youth will determine Nigeria’s democratic future in 2027\u003C\u002Fa> appeared first on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.premiumtimesng.com\">Premium Times Nigeria\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","house-of-reps-says-youth-will-determine-nigerias-democratic-future-in-2027",{"id":1226,"createdAt":1227,"updatedAt":1227,"name":1228,"slug":1229},[2009,70,2010,2011,2012,1874,2013,2014,1939],"house","says","youth","determine","democratic","future","https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2026\u002F07\u002Fa76a9393-2612-4025-ae66-4ae88b20a7d7.jpeg?fit=989%2C593&ssl=1",{"id":1922,"createdAt":1923,"updatedAt":1924,"name":1925,"image":1926,"slug":1927},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fnews\u002Fmore-news\u002F895967-house-of-reps-says-youth-will-determine-nigerias-democratic-future-in-2027.html",{"id":2019,"createdAt":2020,"updatedAt":2021,"title":2022,"excerpt":2023,"content":2024,"slug":2025,"topic":2026,"tags":2027,"image":2033,"author":74,"feed":2034,"views":84,"type":83,"readTime":82,"externalSourceUrl":2035},"60e2c2dd-1c98-47c5-ac05-169c8cf9efd8","2026-07-16T18:02:00.775Z","2026-07-16T19:51:34.000Z","2027: INEC Begins Comprehensive Review of Its Cyber Security, Data System","Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it has undertaken comprehensive reviews of its cyber security, cyber architecture,","\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" >\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it has undertaken comprehensive reviews of its cyber security, cyber architecture, data systems, penetration testing, disaster recovery mechanism and communication protocols.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>INEC’s Chairman, Joash Amupitan (SAN), made this known on Thursday in Abuja when he played host to the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Montgomery, and his team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He told the delegation that instead of changing its technology, because of time, the commission decided to improve on the existing technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to him, “So we are hoping to evolve the technology whereby you can have self-service voter registration. That’s online registration. In terms of technology, we continue to deploy our Bi-modal Voter Accreditation System.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Amupitan noted that the commission has resolved to train its staff  online before the physical training ahead of the elections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He stated: “We have also undertaken comprehensive reviews of our cyber security, cyber architecture, the data systems, our residents, penetration testing, disaster recovery mechanism and communication protocols. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“In addition to communication to technology itself, public confidence is better. Yes, the public trust is very low. But at the same time, we believe with the outcome of our elections, we will be able to build the confidence. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“As it is, like I shared with you in my office, one of the challenges we have is that of misinformation. And the increase in use of AI to promote disinformation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Amupitan noted that in terms of logistics and personnel, the commission has commenced early procurement and logistics planning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He said: “There are some, you know, several issues on the cards. But we have, on our own, tried to navigate most of those issues.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Earlier, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Montgomery, said the UK is actively engaged in a security and defence partnership with Nigeria, particularly focusing on the 2027 elections. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He highlighted the strong ties between the two countries, emphasising the strategic partnership signed in 2024 and the state visit by President Bola Tinubu in March. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Montgomery noted that the UK was committed to supporting Nigeria’s democratic process, offering both moral and practical assistance. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>His words: “So we have a very strong interest and investment in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. So I hope you will take our interest in your democratic process as a sign of support — both moral and, in a small way, some practical support that we have been discussing with you, sir, in the run-up to 2027.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n","2027-inec-begins-comprehensive-review-of-its-cyber-security-data-system",{"id":1219,"createdAt":1220,"updatedAt":1221,"name":1222,"slug":1223},[1939,1223,1789,2028,2029,2030,1852,2031,2032],"comprehensive","review","cyber","data","system","https:\u002F\u002Fglobal.ariseplay.com\u002Famg\u002Fwww.thisdaylive.com\u002Fuploads\u002FINEC-3.gif",{"id":1857,"createdAt":1858,"updatedAt":1859,"name":1860,"image":1861,"slug":1862},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thisdaylive.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002F2027-inec-begins-comprehensive-review-of-its-cyber-security-data-system\u002F",{"topic":2037,"posts":2038},{"id":1259,"createdAt":1260,"updatedAt":1261,"name":1262,"slug":1263},[2039,2059,2077,2096],{"id":2040,"createdAt":2041,"updatedAt":2042,"title":2043,"excerpt":2044,"content":2045,"slug":2046,"topic":2047,"tags":2048,"image":2056,"author":74,"feed":2057,"views":1660,"type":83,"readTime":84,"externalSourceUrl":2058},"f14f91b5-2243-4aab-a035-c86fbb7342d8","2026-07-15T11:10:01.680Z","2026-07-16T17:30:32.000Z","Ex-Gombe SDP gov candidate defects to PDP, backs Pantami","Former Gombe SDP governorship candidate, Kelmi Lazarus, defects to the PDP, declaring support for Professor Isa Ali Pantami ahead of the election.\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fex-gombe-sdp-gov-candidate-defects-to-pdp-backs-pantami\u002F","\n\nFormer Gombe SDP governorship candidate, Kelmi Lazarus, defects to the PDP, declaring support for Professor Isa Ali Pantami ahead of the election.\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fex-gombe-sdp-gov-candidate-defects-to-pdp-backs-pantami\u002F","ex-gombe-sdp-gov-candidate-defects-to-pdp-backs-pantami",{"id":1259,"createdAt":1260,"updatedAt":1261,"name":1262,"slug":1263},[2049,2050,2051,2052,2053,1263,2054,2055],"exgombe","sdp","gov","candidate","defects","backs","pantami","https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FGombe_1784113728.webp",{"id":76,"createdAt":77,"updatedAt":78,"name":79,"image":80,"slug":81},"https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fex-gombe-sdp-gov-candidate-defects-to-pdp-backs-pantami\u002F?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web",{"id":2060,"createdAt":2061,"updatedAt":2062,"title":2063,"excerpt":2064,"content":2065,"slug":2066,"topic":2067,"tags":2068,"image":2074,"author":74,"feed":2075,"views":1777,"type":83,"readTime":1607,"externalSourceUrl":2076},"77443d16-5e1f-4167-8559-2b330db51209","2026-07-15T02:53:00.931Z","2026-07-15T08:14:51.000Z","George: Democracy Under Siege, PDP Will Not Be Captured Through Judicial Misuse","Segun James Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has warned that the nation was under political siege by the ruling All Progressives Congress","\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" >\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Segun James\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has warned that the nation was under political siege by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) with a calculated attempt to undermine democracy through the misuse of state institutions and judicial processes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The elder statesman had reacted to the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja which upheld the order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the state congresses conducted by committees constituted by the David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to him, the recent developments pointed to a dangerous pattern of political interference designed to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“What is unfolding before our eyes is nothing short of an assault on constitutional democracy. There appears to be a deliberate attempt to weaponise institutions of state against opposition political parties because some people are afraid of allowing Nigerians to freely choose their leaders. That is not democracy. That is political intimidation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>George described Abdulrahman Mohammed, the chairman of the Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the PDP, as someone who lacked the democratic pedigree and political experience required to lead a party of the PDP stature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Let me be absolutely clear. There is nothing dishonourable about being a driver. Honest labour deserves dignity and respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“However, nobody becomes the National Chairman of one of Africa’s largest political parties by executive fiat or political manipulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Leadership is earned through years of sacrifice, service, loyalty, commitment and democratic legitimacy. The issue is not that this man was once a driver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“The issue is that someone with no known democratic pedigree, no recognised history of building the PDP, no record of leadership within its structures and no visible contribution to the party’s growth is suddenly being projected as National Chairman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Who knows him in our democratic struggle? Where was he when this party was founded in 1998? What sacrifice has he made for the PDP? Leadership cannot be manufactured overnight simply because powerful interests have decided to impose someone on a political party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Every discerning Nigerian can see what is happening. This is not about promoting one individual. This is about infiltrating, destabilising and ultimately destroying the PDP from within. Those behind this agenda are attempting to use one man as a vehicle to weaken the opposition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n","george-democracy-under-siege-pdp-will-not-be-captured-through-judicial-misuse",{"id":1259,"createdAt":1260,"updatedAt":1261,"name":1262,"slug":1263},[2069,1269,2070,1263,2071,2072,2073],"george","siege","captured","judicial","misuse","https:\u002F\u002Fglobal.ariseplay.com\u002Famg\u002Fwww.thisdaylive.com\u002Fuploads\u002FOlabode-George.png",{"id":1857,"createdAt":1858,"updatedAt":1859,"name":1860,"image":1861,"slug":1862},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thisdaylive.com\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F15\u002Fgeorge-democracy-under-siege-pdp-will-not-be-captured-through-judicial-misuse\u002F",{"id":2078,"createdAt":2079,"updatedAt":2080,"title":2081,"excerpt":2082,"content":2083,"slug":2084,"topic":2085,"tags":2086,"image":2093,"author":74,"feed":2094,"views":1636,"type":83,"readTime":1607,"externalSourceUrl":2095},"09976014-68de-47cc-a6e8-58dbc3e4da06","2026-07-14T15:17:00.325Z","2026-07-16T17:30:46.000Z","‘I will continue to criticise Ebonyi govt where necessary’ – PDP guber candidate","The 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ebonyi, Chief Ifeanyi-Chukwuma Odii, has dismissed allegations by the member representing Ikwo\u002FEzza South Federal Constituency, Mr Chinedu Ogah, that he has been sponsoring cyberbullying campaigns against Ebonyi government. Odii, also known as “AnyiChuks” in a statement to journalists in Abakaliki on Tuesday, described the […]\n‘I will continue to criticise Ebonyi govt where necessary’ – PDP guber candidate","\u003Cimg width=\"1271\" height=\"849\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F05\u002FIfeanyi-Chukwuma-Odii.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F05\u002FIfeanyi-Chukwuma-Odii.jpg 1271w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F05\u002FIfeanyi-Chukwuma-Odii-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F05\u002FIfeanyi-Chukwuma-Odii-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1271px) 100vw, 1271px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>The 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ebonyi, Chief Ifeanyi-Chukwuma Odii, has dismissed allegations by the member representing Ikwo\u002FEzza South Federal Constituency, Mr Chinedu Ogah, that he has been sponsoring cyberbullying campaigns against Ebonyi government.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Odii, also known as “AnyiChuks” in a statement to journalists in Abakaliki on Tuesday, described the allegation as baseless and an attempt to criminalise legitimate criticism and divert attention from issues of governance in the state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He maintained that demanding accountability from elected public officials was a constitutional right of citizens and should not be misconstrued as cyberbullying or cyberstalking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Since when did asking questions become cyberbullying? Since when did demanding a scorecard become cyberstalking?” Odii asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He noted that Ebonyi people deserved to know how public resources allocated to the state had been utilised, insisting that citizens had the right to demand transparency and good governance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to him, criticism of government policies and performance is an essential feature of democracy and should not be interpreted as an attack on any individual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The PDP governorship candidate also denied allegations that he was influencing officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to register underage voters, describing the accusation as reckless, defamatory and without evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He urged the lawmaker to forward any evidence in his possession to the appropriate security agencies instead of making what he described as unsubstantiated allegations in the media.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The PDP candidate pledged to continue criticising the government in areas requiring improvement and commend it where it performs well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Odii added that he would continue to advocate transparency, accountability and inclusive development, stressing that responsible opposition was vital to democratic governance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Odii said he would not be intimidated into silence, adding that the people of the state would ultimately determine the outcome of the 2027 governorship election.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ogah, at a press conference recently accused Odii of sponsoring cyberbullying and propaganda against the Ebonyi government led by Governor Nwifuru\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F14\u002Fi-will-continue-to-criticise-ebonyi-govt-where-necessary-pdp-guber-candidate\u002F\">‘I will continue to criticise Ebonyi govt where necessary’ – PDP guber candidate\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","i-will-continue-to-criticise-ebonyi-govt-where-necessary-pdp-guber-candidate",{"id":1259,"createdAt":1260,"updatedAt":1261,"name":1262,"slug":1263},[2087,2088,486,2089,2090,2091,1263,2092,2052],"continue","criticise","govt","where","necessary","guber","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F05\u002FIfeanyi-Chukwuma-Odii.jpg",{"id":1600,"createdAt":1601,"updatedAt":1602,"name":1603,"image":1604,"slug":1605},"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F14\u002Fi-will-continue-to-criticise-ebonyi-govt-where-necessary-pdp-guber-candidate\u002F",{"id":2097,"createdAt":2098,"updatedAt":2099,"title":2100,"excerpt":2101,"content":2102,"slug":2103,"topic":2104,"tags":2105,"image":2115,"author":74,"feed":2116,"views":1660,"type":83,"readTime":84,"externalSourceUrl":2117},"fd019fe0-53de-43c3-b480-049371e7862c","2026-07-13T09:08:00.998Z","2026-07-16T11:45:06.000Z","Turaki’s group shut out, Wike’s PDP celebrates candidates’ upload on INEC’s platform","…Wike rules out PDP’s presidential candidate challenging Tinubu Indications have emerged that despite spending huge sums of money to purchase\nread more Turaki’s group shut out, Wike’s PDP celebrates candidates’ upload on INEC’s platform","\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FUntitled-design-2025-02-12T030934.585-1.png\" alt=\"1,470 candidates’ fate uncertain as Wike-led PDP gets approval to upload candidates\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FUntitled-design-2025-02-12T030934.585-1-300x171.png 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FUntitled-design-2025-02-12T030934.585-1-284x162.png 284w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FUntitled-design-2025-02-12T030934.585-1-254x145.png 254w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FUntitled-design-2025-02-12T030934.585-1-210x120.png 210w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FUntitled-design-2025-02-12T030934.585-1-100x57.png 100w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FUntitled-design-2025-02-12T030934.585-1-285x163.png 285w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FUntitled-design-2025-02-12T030934.585-1.png 700w\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" class=\" pl\" \u002F>\u003Cp>…Wike rules out PDP’s presidential candidate challenging Tinubu Indications have emerged that despite spending huge sums of money to purchase\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>read more \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbusinessday.ng\u002Fpolitics\u002Farticle\u002Fturakis-group-shut-out-wikes-pdp-celebrates-candidates-upload-on-inecs-platform\u002F\">Turaki’s group shut out, Wike’s PDP celebrates candidates’ upload on INEC’s platform\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","turakis-group-shut-out-wikes-pdp-celebrates-candidates-upload-on-inecs-platform",{"id":1259,"createdAt":1260,"updatedAt":1261,"name":1262,"slug":1263},[2106,2107,2108,2109,1263,2110,2111,2112,2113,2114],"turakis","group","shut","wikes","celebrates","candidates","upload","inecs","platform","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.businessday.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FUntitled-design-2025-02-12T030934.585-1.png",{"id":1630,"createdAt":1631,"updatedAt":1632,"name":1633,"image":1634,"slug":1635},"https:\u002F\u002Fbusinessday.ng\u002Fpolitics\u002Farticle\u002Fturakis-group-shut-out-wikes-pdp-celebrates-candidates-upload-on-inecs-platform\u002F",{"topic":2119,"posts":2120},{"id":1196,"createdAt":1197,"updatedAt":1198,"name":1199,"slug":1200},[2121,2143,2163,2178],{"id":2122,"createdAt":2123,"updatedAt":2124,"title":2125,"excerpt":2126,"content":2127,"slug":2128,"topic":2129,"tags":2130,"image":2140,"author":74,"feed":2141,"views":82,"type":83,"readTime":1607,"externalSourceUrl":2142},"1b827d34-cd1f-426a-a462-6a98a6c053f2","2026-07-16T17:39:00.406Z","2026-07-16T19:59:36.000Z","Senate passes bill proposing N50,000 fine for hawking, preaching in commercial vehicles","The Senate has approved the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing stiffer penalties for several traffic-related offences, including a proposed N50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles. The legislation, which has been forwarded for presidential assent, also recommends a N50,000 fine, six months’ imprisonment, or both, for […]\nSenate passes bill proposing N50,000 fine for hawking, preaching in commercial vehicles","\u003Cimg width=\"1732\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F05\u002FSenate-1.png\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F05\u002FSenate-1.png 1732w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F05\u002FSenate-1-300x176.png 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F05\u002FSenate-1-1024x600.png 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F05\u002FSenate-1-1536x899.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1732px) 100vw, 1732px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>The Senate has approved the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing stiffer penalties for several traffic-related offences, including a proposed \u003Cstrong>N50,000\u003C\u002Fstrong> fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The legislation, which has been forwarded for presidential assent, also recommends a N50,000 fine, six months’ imprisonment, or both, for motorists who refuse to cooperate with Federal Road Safety Corps officials during roadside breath tests carried out on reasonable suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Passed by the upper chamber on Thursday, the amendment seeks to strengthen road safety enforcement by increasing sanctions for traffic offences and promoting better compliance with road regulations across the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Under the new provisions, anyone found engaging in hawking, trading or preaching inside a commercial vehicle would be committing an offence and, if convicted, would face a N50,000 fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Lawmakers said the provision was introduced to discourage distractions in commercial vehicles and improve the safety of commuters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The bill also raises the punishment for driving under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs from N5,000 to N100,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Convicted offenders may also face up to two years in prison or both the fine and imprisonment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Motorists who decline to cooperate with FRSC officers carrying out preliminary roadside breath tests based on reasonable suspicion would also be liable to a N50,000 fine, six months’ imprisonment, or both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In addition, the proposed amendment increases the penalty for ignoring traffic lights, road signs, pavement markings and other traffic control devices to N100,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The fine for violating speed limits has also been increased from N5,000 to N100,000, while reckless driving will now attract a N100,000 fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both penalties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The revised schedule attached to the bill outlines 52 traffic offences along with their respective penalties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>According to the Senate, the amendment is intended to strengthen the enforcement powers of the FRSC, encourage greater adherence to traffic laws and improve safety on roads across the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fsenate-passes-bill-proposing-n50000-fine-for-hawking-preaching-in-commercial-vehicles\u002F\">Senate passes bill proposing N50,000 fine for hawking, preaching in commercial vehicles\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","senate-passes-bill-proposing-n50000-fine-for-hawking-preaching-in-commercial-vehicles",{"id":1196,"createdAt":1197,"updatedAt":1198,"name":1199,"slug":1200},[1200,2131,2132,2133,2134,2135,2136,2137,2138,2139],"passes","bill","proposing","n50000","fine","hawking","preaching","commercial","vehicles","https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F05\u002FSenate-1.png",{"id":1600,"createdAt":1601,"updatedAt":1602,"name":1603,"image":1604,"slug":1605},"https:\u002F\u002Fdailypost.ng\u002F2026\u002F07\u002F16\u002Fsenate-passes-bill-proposing-n50000-fine-for-hawking-preaching-in-commercial-vehicles\u002F",{"id":2144,"createdAt":2145,"updatedAt":2146,"title":2147,"excerpt":2148,"content":2149,"slug":2150,"topic":2151,"tags":2152,"image":2160,"author":74,"feed":2161,"views":82,"type":83,"readTime":84,"externalSourceUrl":2162},"753f3898-0b49-467e-95cb-0fe544fa84f8","2026-07-16T17:24:00.489Z","2026-07-16T18:52:58.000Z","Senate confirms ex-FUOYE VC as ambassador despite sexual harassment allegations","The committee said the allegations against the nominee had been investigated by both the lawmakers and the university's governing council and were found to be unsubstantiated.\nThe post Senate confirms ex-FUOYE VC as ambassador despite sexual harassment allegations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.","\u003Cimg width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F363356666_680332877472700_3751589146554287128_n.jpg?fit=1600%2C1066&ssl=1\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"Senate at plenary\" style=\"display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F363356666_680332877472700_3751589146554287128_n.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, 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Nigeria\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","senate-confirms-ex-fuoye-vc-as-ambassador-despite-sexual-harassment-allegations",{"id":1196,"createdAt":1197,"updatedAt":1198,"name":1199,"slug":1200},[1200,2153,2154,2155,2156,2157,2158,2159],"confirms","exfuoye","ambassador","despite","sexual","harassment","allegations","https:\u002F\u002Fi0.wp.com\u002Fmedia.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Ffiles\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F363356666_680332877472700_3751589146554287128_n.jpg?fit=1600%2C1066&ssl=1",{"id":1922,"createdAt":1923,"updatedAt":1924,"name":1925,"image":1926,"slug":1927},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.premiumtimesng.com\u002Fnews\u002Ftop-news\u002F895930-senate-confirms-ex-fuoye-vc-as-ambassador-despite-sexual-harassment-allegations.html",{"id":2164,"createdAt":2165,"updatedAt":2166,"title":2167,"excerpt":2168,"content":2169,"slug":2170,"topic":2171,"tags":2172,"image":2175,"author":74,"feed":2176,"views":82,"type":83,"readTime":84,"externalSourceUrl":2177},"a702a0e8-9db5-4800-8554-e193f02a4395","2026-07-16T16:35:00.777Z","2026-07-16T19:22:31.000Z","Senate proposes N50,000 fine for preaching, hawking in buses","The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing a ₦50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles. The bill, which is awaiting presidential assent, also prescribes a ₦50,000 fine, six months’ imprisonment, or both, for motorists who fail to cooperate with officials of the Federal\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fsenate-proposes-n50000-fine-for-preaching-hawking-in-buses\u002F","\n\nThe Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing a ₦50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles. The bill, which is awaiting presidential assent, also prescribes a ₦50,000 fine, six months’ imprisonment, or both, for motorists who fail to cooperate with officials of the Federal\n\nRead More: https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fsenate-proposes-n50000-fine-for-preaching-hawking-in-buses\u002F","senate-proposes-n50000-fine-for-preaching-hawking-in-buses",{"id":1196,"createdAt":1197,"updatedAt":1198,"name":1199,"slug":1200},[1200,2173,2134,2135,2137,2136,2174],"proposes","buses","https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F06\u002FSenate.webp",{"id":76,"createdAt":77,"updatedAt":78,"name":79,"image":80,"slug":81},"https:\u002F\u002Fpunchng.com\u002Fsenate-proposes-n50000-fine-for-preaching-hawking-in-buses\u002F?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web",{"id":2179,"createdAt":2180,"updatedAt":2181,"title":2182,"excerpt":2183,"content":2184,"slug":2185,"topic":2186,"tags":2187,"image":2195,"author":74,"feed":2196,"views":1777,"type":83,"readTime":1636,"externalSourceUrl":2197},"4608d74b-9bac-49c7-bfb2-264dd9fb6f25","2026-07-16T15:52:00.697Z","2026-07-16T19:08:34.000Z","Drama as senate confirms Fasina as non career ambassador-desinate amidst protests","There was mild drama yesterday as the Senate confirmed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina( Lagos) as Non Career ambassadorial designate.\nThe post Drama as senate confirms Fasina as non career ambassador-desinate amidst protests appeared first on Vanguard News.","\u003Cimg width=\"498\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FAbayomi-Fasina-e1784204603464.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Drama as senate confirms Fasina as non career ambassador-desinate amidst protests\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FAbayomi-Fasina-e1784204603464.jpg 498w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.vanguardngr.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F07\u002FAbayomi-Fasina-e1784204603464-300x246.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \u002F>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>By Henry Umoru, Abuja\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>There was mild drama yesterday as the Senate confirmed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina( Lagos) as Non Career ambassadorial designate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Fasina’s confirmation followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Sani Bello (APC, Niger North).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The report was presented by Senator Simon Lalong, APC, Plateau South.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Presenting the report, Senator Lalong said that the committee took steps to clear every doubt surrounding the nominee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He said, “That the Senate do Receive and Consider the Report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on the confirmation of the nomination of Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina for appointment as Non-Career Ambassador\u002FHigh Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Lalong, who noted that the committee received petitions against the nominee as well as counter-petitions supporting his nomination as ambassador\u002Fhigh commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, said that the allegations against Professor Abayomi Fasina were investigated by competent authorities, including the university’s governing council, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Department of State Services (DSS), all of which cleared him of wrongdoing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The committee, in its findings 6.0 item 4, states “that the accusation against Professor Fasina was investigated by competent authorities, including the University Governing Council and the Nigeria Police, which both found the allegation false.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He said that the nominee also had an outstanding record of service within the university system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He said, “Born on 17 July 1961 in Lagos State, Nigeria. He is a distinguished Nigerian academic, university administrator, and soil scientist with over 40 years of combined experience in teaching, research, university administration, consultancy, and community service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“That his nomination is in line with section 171 (4) of the 1999 Constitution as amended, which states, ‘An appointment to the office of an ambassador, high commissioner or other principal representatives of Nigeria abroad shall not have effect unless the appointment is confirmed by the Senate’;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“That the committee received a petition against the nominee as well as a petition countering the petition against his nomination as ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that the nominee was accused of sexual harassment by a colleague at the University of Oye-Ekiti;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“That the accusation against Professor Fasina was investigated by competent authorities, including the University Governing Council and the Nigeria Police, which both found the allegation false; that the nominee has been cleared by the Department of State Services (DSS);\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“That the Nominee has been cleared by the Nigeria Police; that the Nominee has presented his Code of Conduct Acknowledgement Slip; that the Nominee possesses the requisite academic qualifications as well as wide-ranging experiences to be Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that his experiences in public service also made him qualified; and that the Nominee is articulate and responded satisfactorily to questions. directed at him by the Committee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Based on these findings, the committee has no hesitation in recommending that the Senate confirm the nomination of Prof. Abayomi Fasina as a non-career ambassador\u002Fhigh commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Soon after the presentation of the report, while some senators kicked against his clearance, some were in support, especially the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and Senator Abdul Ningi, Bauchi Central, while some senators were against his confirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In his remarks, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, APC, Edo North, who opposed the recommendation, said that it was a matter of public knowledge that the nominee had been accused by two women and that related cases were pending before the courts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Oshiomhole stressed that while the nominee was presumed innocent until proven guilty, confirming him while the cases were still before the courts could be viewed as insensitive to the concerns of women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“I believe it would be more prudent to allow him to clear himself before the courts before confirming his appointment,” he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Responding, Lalong said that no documentary evidence relating to the allegations was presented before the committee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Lalong, who argued that mere allegations before a court of competent jurisdiction did not amount to guilt, said, “If we continue to act on allegations alone, many innocent people will be denied opportunities. An allegation without a court judgment cannot stop the proceedings of the Senate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He added that the committee requested relevant documents, but none establishing wrongdoing were presented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Even Senator Cyril Fasuyi, APC, Ekiti North, who is a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee and was number twelve on the list and also signed that he should be confirmed, however, kicked against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Fasuyi, who expressed reservations about the nomination, said that the Federal University Oye-Ekiti was in his constituency and that he was familiar with the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“The woman involved approached me personally and narrated what happened. Although there is no court judgment yet, this is a well-known issue in Ekiti. If this Senate clears him without further scrutiny, many people in Ekiti who are aware of the matter will not be pleased,” he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He proposed that the Senate mandate the appropriate committee to conduct further investigation before confirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In his remarks, Akpabio, who thanked the committee for the work, said that the committee had reports from the police, the Department of State Services, and the university council.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Akpabio said, “Let me read a relevant portion of the council’s findings:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“There were no cases of sexual harassment, thus confirming the earlier investigation by the Nigeria Police Force, which had investigated the matter and found the allegation to be false.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“During the investigation, the complainant stated that she was not sexually harassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“All documents relied upon by the committee, including the police report, audio recordings, transcripts, correspondence involving the Vice-Chancellor and the complainant, and minutes of management meetings, were attached to the report.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Akpabio further said, “I work strictly with the documents placed before me. I cannot rely on hearsay or telephone conversations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“The committee itself signed the report clearing the nominee and affirmed his competence, integrity and suitability for the ambassadorial position for which the president nominated him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He urged the senators to remember that they were members of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the upper chamber of the National Assembly of a nation of nearly 250 million people, just as he warned senators to take their assignments with respect, and they must not rely on hearsay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“We must be careful not to import into our deliberations matters that are not supported by evidence before us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Recall that on July 7 this year, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations stormed the National Assembly, protesting against the nomination of Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as a non-career ambassadorial 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