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NASS Proposes November 2026 Elections to Allow Timely Resolution of Disputes Before 2027 Transition

Daily Dispatch October 13, 2025

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Assembly is proposing that presidential and governorship elections be held in November 2026, rather than the usual February or March of the election year. This shift is outlined in a draft amendment to the Electoral Act 2022, discussed during a

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House of Representatives Clarifies Reports on Deceased Individual Found Near National Assembly Complex

Daily Dispatch September 9, 2025

The House of Representatives has addressed recent reports regarding the discovery of a deceased individual in a vehicle parked in the vicinity of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on Sunday. In a statement released on Monday, House Spokesperson, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., explained that the clarification was based on the official account provided by […]

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NASS Blocks Suspended Kogi Senator Natasha’s Attempt to Resume Senate Role

Daily Dispatch September 9, 2025

The National Assembly management has officially rejected Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s appeal to return to her legislative duties following her six-month suspension for alleged misconduct. According to the National Assembly administration, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension remains active as the issue is still pending before the Court of Appeal. After the Federal High Court

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Constitution Review: Despite loud agitations, 46 proposed states fail five key criteria

Daily Dispatch July 27, 2025

•N /Central tops list with 12 proposals, S/East, N/East at the bottom with six each As Nigeria inches closer to yet another round of constitutional amendments, one of the most politically sensitive issues dominating the agenda is the renewed agitation for the creation of new states. From the dense mangroves of the Niger Delta to […]

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Tinubu signs four landmark tax reform bills into law

Daily Dispatch June 26, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has officially signed into law four critical tax reform bills recently passed by the National Assembly, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s fiscal and economic reform agenda. The signing ceremony took place on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, attended by top government officials. Among those present were Senate President Godswill […]

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Midterm Appraisal of Akpabio-led Tenth Senate

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2025

By Ola Awoniyi When Godswill Obot Akpabio, Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West District, was elected as the President of the 10th Senate on 13th June 2023, there were high expectations from his distinguished colleagues and the Nigerian public. The expectations were based on Akpabio’s glittering political resume and track record at the state and federal […]