Nigeria Senate Proposes Tougher Penalties for Vote Buying
Nigeria’s Senate has proposed stricter punishments for vote buying and other electoral offences as part of efforts to strengthen the credibility of the country’s elections ahead of the 2027 polls. The proposals are contained in the Electoral Bill 2025, which is currently being considered by the National Assembly, according to the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele. […]
Nigeria Senate Confirms Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff
Nigeria’s Senate has confirmed General Olufemi Oluyede as the country’s new Chief of Defence Staff following a high-security screening session at the National Assembly in Abuja. General Oluyede, who had earlier served as acting Chief of Army Staff, appeared before lawmakers alongside other newly appointed service chiefs on Wednesday morning. The confirmation came less than […]
Senate Suspends Electoral Reform Bill Pending Further Review
Nigeria’s Senate has stepped down consideration of the Electoral Act (Repeal and Amendment) Bill 2025 after an extensive debate, saying more consultation and scrutiny are needed before proceeding. The bill seeks to repeal the Electoral Act 2022 and replace it with a new framework aimed at strengthening the country’s electoral system through technology-driven reforms and […]