Video: Heated argument erupted inside Kuwait’s Parliament over Kuwaiti land, airspace, and waters used in US military operations against Iran

There was heated dispute erupted inside Kuwait’s Parliament over allegations that Kuwaiti land, airspace, and waters were used in U.S. operations against Iran.

 

Aside Kuwait, Jordan citizens are also coming to terms with others in the Gulf region that Hosting US bases endangers the country's security!  That the region will be better off by having the region take responsibility for its own security

"Hundreds of Jordanian political, legal and other figures signed an open petition last week calling for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Jordan in a rare public challenge to the government."

“We maintain that their presence exposes Jordan to security, political, and economic risks and instabilities that serve no national interest and increases the likelihood of our country being dragged into a regional conflict to which it is not a party,” the petition said.

SOCIAL MEDIA CONTROL: SERAP Asks National Assembly To Reject And Withdrawal the Nigeria Data Protection Amendment Bill

A Human Rights Organization in Nigeria, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Nigeria's National Assembly to immediately reject and withdraw the Nigeria Data Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2026

According to SERAP, the Bill is a backdoor attempt to regulate social media and expand governmental control over online expression, which is incompatible with international human rights standards.




APC leadership which rode to power with effective use of social media platforms in 2015 has been struggling endlessly since Major Gen. Muhammad Buahri days to subjugate and control the Social Media and how people use them in the country. Nigerians were banned from using Twitter now X under the anti people Leadership of buhari. Bola Tinubu has continue in his steady, inflicting more harsh economic policies on the masses yet want to control the Social Media through a backdoor bill.




SERAP: "We've urged the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas to immediately reject and withdraw the Nigeria Data Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2026, as the Bill is a backdoor attempt to regulate social media and expand governmental control over online expression, which is incompatible with international human rights standards."




"The Bill, sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (APC, Delta North), seeks to compel social media platforms, data controllers and data processors operating in Nigeria to establish physical offices in the country, and empowers the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to shut down or prohibit the operations of any entity that fails to comply within 30 days."




SERAP argued that requirements compelling technology companies to establish local offices would increase government leverage over platforms, facilitate political pressure, make censorship demands easier and expose local employees to retaliation."




"The Bill would create sweeping powers capable of shutting down or excluding social media platforms from the Nigerian market and expose millions of Nigerians to serious violations of their constitutionally and internationally guaranteed human rights.




"The Bill follows earlier attempts by the National Assembly to regulate social media that generated widespread public opposition and serious human rights concerns."




"The current Bill revives substantially similar proposals previously introduced by Senator Nwoko, raising renewed concerns that localisation requirements are being used as a vehicle for expanding governmental control over digital platforms and online expression."




Should the Bill be enacted into law in its current or substantially similar form, SERAP shall promptly take all appropriate legal actions to challenge its legality in the public interest and to ensure that Nigerians’ fundamental rights are fully protected.

FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe says key provisions in the amended Electoral Act 2026 are different from what was passed by the National Assembly

Ireti Kingibe 

Federal Capital Territory Senator Ireti Kingibe, has openly alleged that key provisions in the Nigeria's amended Electoral Act 2026 are different from what was worked on by the legislature affirming that every aspect of the electoral amendment bill was turned upside down.

Kingibe while speaking to journalists at the National Assembly on Monday said the version of the bill transmitted for presidential assent contains changes that were never debated or approved by lawmakers, particularly on ballot paper security and results transmission. She said the electoral reform committee and the Senate Committee on INEC did painstaking work. What we have now deviates from that original document,

The provision on ballot paper security features, serial numbering, and real-time transmission safeguards were watered down. This is not what we passed.

Kingibe who defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from the main opposition Labour Party (LP), did not specify who altered the document but called for an investigation into the harmonization and clean copy process between the National Assembly and the Executive. She warned that the changes could undermine the credibility of the 2027 elections.

The Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 seeks to build on the 2022 Act by introducing stricter timelines for pre-election cases, biometric accreditation safeguards, and enhanced penalties for vote buying. 

One contested clause reportedly weakened the mandatory electronic transmission of results from polling units to the INEC Result Viewing Portal, making it subject to network availability without clear fallback procedures.

ELECTIONS RESULTS TRANSMISSION: Nigeria's Senate should get accurate information from the telcom regulator, the NCC, rather than dishing out information that would not hold water in today’s telecom development

 

A Profile Picture: Senator Nenadi Esther Usman
 in charge of the Labour Party's National Secretariat 

The telcos, including MTN Nigeria, Airtel, Globacom and T2 Mobile, have dismissed the excuses by the Nigerian lawmakers on election results transmission as half-truth.

They challenged the Nigeria's Senate to obtain an accurate information from the telcom regulator, the NCC, rather than dishing out information that would not hold water in today’s telecom development.

The Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria have given series of reasons to sabotage the Electronic transmission of election results in real time opting for manual transfer of election results instead but at last adopted both the electronic transmission and manual transfer of election results. Nigerians are not happy for this anti people decisions.

Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators in Nigeria, ALTON, the umbrella body of the telcos, Engr Gbenga Adebayo, told reporters that any information about the telecom infrastructure and country coverage not emanating from the NCC could not be relied upon.

In his words Adebayo said:  “Upon which survey or statistics is the Senate coming up with its position of inadequate telecom infrastructure? As we speak today, over 70% of the country is covered with 3G and 4G, and 5G have about 11% coverage and the rest is 2G.

“Even in reality, 2G is strong enough to transmit results electronically. I do not know where the Senate is getting its information but we can’t take that blanket ban on electronic transmission based on a half-truth about our infrastructure and investments.

“We agree that there are just maybe about two states that, due to insurgency, that our members cannot risk going to maintain facilities. But that is what all stakeholders can sit together and decide how to cover those places. It’s not enough to say the country is not ready for electronic transmission.’’

Adebayo‘s position tallies with that INEC, which in 2022 dismissed the fears, saying where there were network challenges, results uploaded to iREV would transmit once the machines were within areas with network coverage.

The pro Terrorists ruling All Progressive Party APC is busy making grounds for their determined electoral malpractices in 2027.

DRIVING WITH REVERSE GEAR: The Nigerian Senate's Stance on Electronic Transfers of Election Results

Apagun 

In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigeria's electoral politics and management, the Senate’s recent position on the electronic transfer of election results encapsulates a significant dilemma. By proposing to make the electronic transmission of results optional, rather than a mandatory feature, the Senate risks undermining the progress toward a transparent and fraud-free electoral system that the country desperately needs and deserves as the most populous black nation of the earth.

A Pivotal Moment for Democracy

Nigeria, with its tumultuous electoral history marred by allegations of rigging, violence, and irregularities, for years has been striving for a more credible electoral process. The introduction of electronic voting and the real-time transmission of results was heralded as a progressive step towards achieving that goal. This technology has the potential to enhance transparency and accountability while significantly reducing opportunities for fraud. It was on this note that made some of our youths very active in the 2023 general elections until the bad news was broken; the presidential election could not be transmitted because of yet to be believed glitches in the transmission that failed to affect other elections conducted same day and same time. Many are still undoubtedly not able to comprehend the technicalities of the technical glitch nor dissipate the shockwaves that come along with the news.

However, the Senate’s decision to make electronic transfers optional flies in the face of public demand for a more robust system that we long for its compulsion and legalisation. It is akin to "driving with reverse gear" in a country yearning for forward momentum in its democratic processes. By not committing to mandatory electronic transmission, the Senate inadvertently perpetuates the very issues that have plagued Nigeria’s electoral framework.

The Risks of Optionality

Opting for an optional system on electronic transfers opens the door for inconsistencies and manipulation. Why would some states or electoral officials choose to transmit results electronically while others abstain? This inconsistency can lead to discrepancies in how votes are counted and reported across the nation. The potential for tampering, especially in areas where transparency is least guaranteed, remains a significant concern. 

Furthermore, allowing for an optional approach may sow distrust among voters. Citizens who have become increasingly aware of the importance of technology in ensuring electoral integrity might view the Senate's stance as a regression.  This could further diminish public confidence in the outcomes of elections, potentially leading to increased apathy or unrest. The paradox of the matter was that while this government is pushing for electronic tax collection system, electronic payment system, electronic passport, electronic identification system, the same government chooses to make optional that which is supposed to be preferencially electronically conducted and transmitted one time.

The Path Toward Technological Integration

Several countries around the world have successfully integrated electronic voting and result transmission into their electoral processes, enhancing the reliability and speed of election outcomes. For Nigeria to join this league and truly modernize its electoral system, it is essential to embrace these technological advancements fully. The last general elections conducted in India through electronic transmission was a wonder to behold, assessed and access despite her population.

Mandatory electronic voting and transmission could streamline processes, reduce human error, and facilitate quicker results, allowing for faster acceptance of electoral outcomes. In the face of the growing citizen demand for transparency and accountability, rejecting optimal technological solutions like mandatory electronic results transmission feels like driving while looking backward.

Public Sentiment and Political Will

The sentiment among the Nigerian populace is clear: there is a strong desire for a transparent electoral process. Civic organizations, activists, and ordinary citizens have rallied for stronger electoral reforms and a commitment to technology-driven solutions. The Senate's current stance appears disconnected from the pressing need to evolve Nigeria’s electoral practices.

For meaningful change to materialize, lawmakers must prioritize the sentiments of their constituents over political maneuvering. The focus should shift toward building a comprehensive electoral framework that not only accounts for the technological advancements available today but also addresses the systemic flaws that have historically compromised electoral integrity.

As Nigeria approaches future elections, the decision to keep the electronic transmission of results optional stands as a critical moment in the nation’s democratic journey. Driving with reverse gear may render the country vulnerable to the same pitfalls it has long sought to escape. It is imperative for the Senate and other stakeholders to take a definitive stand in favour of mandatory electronic voting and result transmission. By doing so, Nigeria can pave the way for a truly democratic system that reflects the will of its people, free from the shadows of fraud and manipulation. Only then can the nation drive forward, embracing a future where its elections are transparent, credible, and respected both locally and internationally.

Apagun Olaolu Samuel Babatunde

Chairman,

Labour Party, Ogun State

Terrorism: US Congress Urged To Pressure Nigeria To Scrap Sharia Law, Disband Hisbah Over Alleged Religious Persecution

United States lawmakers have been urged to mount direct diplomatic pressure on the Nigerian government to abolish Sharia criminal law in the 12 northern states where it has operated since 2000 and to disband Hisbah religious-police groups accused of enabling extremist abuses.

The call was made on Tuesday during a joint House congressional session convened in response to President Donald Trump’s recent redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). The hearing, led by Appropriations Vice Chair Mario Díaz-Balart, focused on what witnesses described as escalating religious persecution and systemic violence against Christian communities across northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt.

Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, Dr. Ebenezer Obadare, told lawmakers that Sharia-based governance and Hisbah enforcement structures have become “ideological and operational cover” for jihadist groups such as Boko Haram, ISWAP and radicalised Fulani militias, who allegedly carry out forced conversions, enforce extremist rule and operate with “near-total impunity.”

Obadare outlined a two-step policy recommendation for Washington: “The United States should work with the Nigerian military to neutralise Boko Haram, and then pressure President Tinubu to make Sharia law unconstitutional in the twelve northern states and disband the Hisbah groups enforcing Islamic law on all citizens regardless of religion.”

While acknowledging that Nigeria has taken steps following Trump’s CPC directive—including new airstrikes on Boko Haram targets, recruitment of 30,000 additional police officers and the declaration of a national security emergency—Obadare insisted the U.S. must “keep up the pressure.”

Throughout the hearing, lawmakers cited recent mass abductions, blasphemy imprisonments and deadly attacks on Christian communities as evidence that the Nigerian state is failing to prosecute perpetrators and, in some cases, enabling what they termed “religious cleansing.”

Rep. Chris Smith described Nigeria as “ground zero for global anti-Christian persecution,” while Rep. Brian Mast demanded immediate disarmament of militias and the prosecution of attackers.

Officials from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and Alliance Defending Freedom International detailed ongoing atrocities and urged the U.S. government to impose conditionality on security assistance and apply targeted sanctions to compel accountability.

Both Republican and Democratic members signalled support for Díaz-Balart’s FY26 appropriations proposals aimed at addressing the crisis. Lawmakers confirmed that a formal report is being drafted for President Trump, which may recommend restrictions on U.S. aid should Nigerian authorities fail to act.

Nigeria was first designated as a CPC in 2020 under Trump, a status reversed by President Biden before being reinstated on October 31 this year, alongside a warning of possible military action if Abuja does not curb extremist violence.

Tuesday’s hearing solidified a growing consensus in Washington: that dismantling Sharia criminal codes and eliminating Hisbah religious police are now seen as central to addressing what U.S. legislators describe as one of the world’s most severe and underreported religious-freedom crises.

TINUBU NEEDS MORE IMAGE LAUDERS OVERSEAS , NOMINATES 32 ADDITIONAL AMBASSADORS

Tinubu 

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent the names of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, days after he sent the first batch of three names.

Nigeria, under APC leadership since 2015 till date has lost respect internationally, the resent been the rebuke by the President United States Mr Donald Trump calling the country a disgraceful one.

Under APC leadership, the government of the federation has been a pro terrorists, treating ISWAP, bandits, Fulani herdsmen, Boko Haram and kidnappers with gloves hands. Many innocent and defenseless citizens have been exterminated with Christians been the primary targets of the Jihadists.

The image of the country has been greatly battered under the APC government. President Tinubu therefore needs more image Lauders for his anti people government.

 

According to a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga who is the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, in two separate letters to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu asked the Senate to consider and confirm expeditiously 15 nominees as career ambassadors and 17 nominees as non-career ambassadors.

 

There are four women on the career ambassadors' list and six women on the non-career ambassadors' list.

 Tinubu also rewards his crooked presidency enabler in the person of the immediate past INEC Chairman among the non-career nominees.

Among the non-career ambassador designates are Barrister Ogbonnaya Kalu from Abia, a former presidential aide, Reno Omokri (Delta), former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmud Yakubu, former Ekiti first lady, Erelu Angela Adebayo, and former Enugu governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.

 

Others are Tasiu Musa Maigari, the former speaker of the Katsina House of Assembly, Yakubu N. Gambo, a former Commissioner in Plateau State and former deputy executive secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).

 

Professor Nora Ladi Daduut, a former senator from Plateau; Otunba Femi Pedro, a former deputy governor of Lagos State; Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former aviation minister from Osun State; and Barrister Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu from Anambra State are on the nomination list.

 

Also on the list are former First Lady of Oyo, Fatima Florence Ajimobi, former Lagos Commissioner, Lola Akande, former Adamawa Senator, Grace Bent, former governor of Abia, Victor Okezie Ikpeazu, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, businessman, lawyer and Senator from Ondo State, and the former ambassador of Nigeria to the Holy See, Ambassador Paul Oga Adikwu from Benue State.

 

Among the nominees for career ambassador and high commissioner-designates are: Enebechi Monica Okwuchukwu (Abia), Yakubu Nyaku Danladi (Taraba), Miamuna Ibrahim Besto (Adamawa), Musa Musa Abubakar (Kebbi), Syndoph Paebi Endoni (Bayelsa), Chima Geoffrey Lioma David (Ebonyi) and Mopelola Adeola-Ibrahim (Ogun).

 

The other nominees are Abimbola Samuel Reuben (Ondo), Yvonne Ehinosen Odumah(Edo), Hamza Mohammed Salau (Niger), Ambassador Shehu Barde (Katsina), Ambassador Ahmed Mohammed Monguno (Borno), Ambassador Muhammad Saidu Dahiru (Kaduna), Ambassador Olatunji Ahmed Sulu Gambari (Kawara) and Ambassador Wahab Adekola Akande (Osun).

 

The new nominees are expected to be posted to countries with which Nigeria maintains excellent and strategic bilateral relations, such as China, India, South Korea, Canada, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, South Africa, Kenya, and to Permanent Missions such as the United Nations, UNESCO, and the African Union. All the nominees will know their diplomatic assignments after their confirmation by the Senate.

 

Last week, President Tinubu sent three ambassadorial nominees for screening and confirmation. The nominees were Ambassador Ayodele Oke (Oyo), Ambassador Amin Mohammed Dalhatu (Jigawa), and Retired Colonel Lateef Kayode Are (Ogun). All three are in the pot for posting to the UK, USA, or France after their confirmation.

 

With dial need to promote his image, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said more nominees for ambassadorial positions will be announced soon.

Labour Party Commends House of Reps Speaker Abbas for Alarm On Tinubu's Reckless Borrowing, Tasks Akpabio to Follow Good Example

By Prince Tony Akeni, Labour Party National Publicity Secretary (Interim)

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Abbas Tajudeen, after his initial catharsis of truth on the prodigal and dangerous borrowings of President Tinubu's APC administration on Monday has, in the last 18 hours, been telling Nigerians that his statement was quoted out of context. 

But that is not true. If he has come under pressure by his party's hawks and blows by the long hammer of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from his vacation beach in Europe to recant, Nigerians are good at understanding, so we can understand.

For avoidance of doubt, speaking yesterday September 8, 2025 at the opening of the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa Association of Public Accounts Committees (WAAPAC), which took place at the National Assembly, Abuja, below is what Speaker Abbas said, verbatim:

_“As at the first quarter of 2025, Nigeria’s total public debt stood at N149.39 trillion, equivalent to about US$97 billion. This represents a sharp rise from N121.7 trillion the previous year, underscoring how quickly the burden has grown. Even more CONCERNING is the debt-to-GDP ratio, which now stands at roughly 52 percent, well above the statutory ceiling of 40 percent set by our own laws._

_"The BREACH of the debt limit is a signal of strain on fiscal sustainability... THERE IS NEED for stronger oversight, transparent borrowing practices, and a collective resolve to ensure that tangible economic and social returns match every naira borrowed.”_

_“This is not just a budgetary concern but A STRUCTURAL CRISIS that demands urgent parliamentary attention and coordinated reform._

_“Borrowing should support infrastructure, health, education, and industries that create jobs and reduce poverty. RECKLESS DEBT THAT FUELS CONSUMPTION OR CORRUPTION must be exposed and rejected. Oversight is not just about figures, but about the lives and futures behind those figures."_

When there is too much sand in a soup, even the blind will notice. That is what Rep Tajudeen Abbas, the APC's own Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, has done. 

Nigeria's astronomical debts without the benefit of visible economic and infrastructure development for the citizens on behalf of whom they are borrowed, the dangers the debts hold for the country's future are so grave and frightening that Speaker Abbas could not hide it from the world. 

Speaker Tajudeen Abbas also did not hide the fact that his own party's administration led by President Tinubu is responsible for the country's public debts peril to Nigerians born and unborn.

For Nigerians to appreciate Speaker Abbas' sense of alarm, one must put in perspective the facts. 

Both the Debt management Office and CBN's published data available to the public confirm that in the first 90 days of this year alone, Nigeria's public debts soared from #121.7trillion in December 2024 to #149.39trillion.

What is more frightening is that as Speaker Abbas pointed out, in the same three-month period the debt-to-GDP ratio resulting from these debts rose to 52%, which is far above the highest safe limit of 40% set by Nigeria's own fiscal laws. 

What further worsens the alarming nature of the country's debts is the revelation that in the last nine months, Nigeria used N8.93trillion or $6.2billion to service her debts. This means that 61% of the country's revenues of #14.55trillion earned during the same period went into debt servicing!

Choosing his words carefully for minimum image damage to his party, even Speaker Abbas could not escape admitting that this is an extreme breach of the debt ceiling and revenue security threshold set by Nigeria's fiscal laws.

Yet, not done, President Tinubu, even as he jetted out to France last week on a 10-day vacation, is seeking a new World Bank loan, a proposal of which Labour Party has learned is currently being prepared for Senate President Godswill Akpabio's "ayes have it" National Assembly choir. 

The public might condemn Speaker Abbas as a co-culprit crying wolf over a collective guilt for Nigeria's calamitous debts profile since, as Speaker of the National Assembly, he presides over one of the two legislative chambers which approved Tinubu's borrowings. 

True as that may be, Labour Party believes that Speaker Abbas' admission of President Tinubu as the architect-in-chief of Nigeria's skyscraping debts, although coming somewhat late, calls for commendation more than condemnation at this point. This is especially so if his alarm will help put some breaks on the APC administration's recklessness in loan procurements. It is better late than never.

The Labour Party enjoins all Nigerians to join Speaker Abbas' call advocating, in his own words, "stronger oversight, transparent borrowing practices, and a collective resolve to ensure that tangible and social returns match every naira borrowed." 

At this juncture of our country's captivity in the grip of President Tinubu's fiscal management disasters, there is not a more cogent, urgent and compelling call to duty to God and country as the one being made now by Speaker Abbas.

Finally, the Labour Party wishes to recommend to Senate President Godswill Akpabio to emulate Speaker Abbas. Taking the initiative and leading from the front ahead of Akpabio, Mr. Speaker has shown the Senate President a resounding example of objective patriotism by the call to put Nigeria first henceforward in all public loans procurement through responsible oversight.

Going forward, both the Speaker and Senate President should act in accord to ensure that wayward and prodigal borrowings proposed henceforth by the Tinubu administration, which do not have clear achievable blueprint for tangible benefits in infrastructural development, economic wellbeing and security of Nigerians are outrightly rejected and thrown out.

In particular, before Senate President Akpabio accepts another loan request from President Tinubu and railroads his assembly of she-men to chorus "the ayes have it," he should remember history. Any people pushed to the wall by grinding poverty with nowhere to turn would defy all one day and turn on their oppressors. 

The solution to preventing this is to end altogether the APC government's prodigal borrowing and squandering of loans. The alternative is to, at the minimum, heed Speaker Abbas' recommendations of strict oversight over loans and ensure commensurate returns in benefits to Nigerians.

Tony Akeni Le Moin

September 9, 2025

Borrowing to loot: Tinubu Seeks Senate's authorization to borrow 21.5 billion dollars, EUR 2.1 billion and 15 billion yen

Anti—masses President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a request to the Senate for authorization to borrow 21.5 billion dollars, EUR 2.1 billion and 15 billion yen. It also seeks a grant of 65 million euros.

Tinubu in a letter to the national assembly said: “In the light of the removal of the fuel subsidy and its impact on the national economy, approval is called for the borrowing plan, which amounts to USD 21,543,647,912, and EUR 2,193,856,324.54. And in Japanese Yen, 15 billion Yen and grant of 65 million, respectively.

“This initiative aims to generate employment, promote skill acquisition, foster entrepreneurship, reduce poverty, and enhance food security, as well as to improve the livelihoods of Nigerian. Majority of these projects and programs will be implemented across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. 

“In light of the significant infrastructure deficit in the country and the power of financial resources needed to address this gap amid declining domestic demand, it has become essential to pursue prudent economic borrowing to close the financial shortfall.

“These funds will primarily be directed towards critical infrastructural projects, including railways, healthcare among others. Given the market nature of these needs and the importance of stabilizing the economy, it is crucial to seek the consideration and approval of the House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 External Borrowing Plan.

“This will enable the government to fulfill its obligations to the Nigerian people through timely disbursement and effective project implementation.”

Endless borrowing since 2015 till date have only compounded the woes of the country. If thorough investigation should be carried out, APC led government will be second to non in leadership corruption index since independence.

APC led government in Nigeria since 2015 till date has been a course through anti- people policies and programs that has further ruined the domestic economy as the country now known as the global capital of poverty in the faces of state enabled criminality of Bandits, Fulani herdsmen menace, kidnappers and ISWAP terrorists.

The hope of a free , fair and credible future elections is zero too as all opposition parties have been infiltrated and put in turbulence by the Tinubu led Federal government.

Senator Natasha Recall not met requirements of the Constitution, Says INEC

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
at a Ramadan rally with her constituents 

The Nigeria's electoral body has said the petition for the recall of the Senator representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended). 

According to a press statement by the body, signed by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun mni, the Commission held its regular weekly meeting today, Thursday 3rd April 2025. Among other issues, the meeting considered and approved the report of its physical count of the signatures/thumbprints forwarded with the petition for the recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, in line with Clause 2(b) of the Regulations and Guidelines for Recall 2024.

 

The Commission had assured Nigerians that it would handle the matter with fairness to the parties involved and in line with the provisions of the law and our Regulations and Guidelines. First, we ensured that the petitioners complied with the requirements for the submission of the petition. Secondly, we notified the member sought to be recalled in writing, copied the presiding officer of the Senate and simultaneously published the notice on our website. Thirdly, we informed Nigerians that the next step would be to carefully ascertain the number of signatures/thumbprints to ensure that the petition complies with the requirement of the law. This exercise has now been completed.

 

For emphasis, a petition for the recall of a Senator must comply with the provision of Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) which requires the signatures of more than one-half of the registered voters in the constituency. The total number of registered voters in the Kogi Central Senatorial District is 474,554. More than one-half of this figure (i.e. 50%+1) is 237,277+1 which is at least 237,278 voters.

 

Across the 902 Polling Units in 57 Registration Areas and five Local Government Areas that make up the Senatorial District, the Commission ascertained 208,132 signatures/thumbprints from the submission made by the petitioners. This translates to 43.86% of the registered voters which falls short of the constitutional requirement by 29,146 signatories.

 

Consequently, the petition has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution. Therefore, no further action shall be taken on the recall of the Senator.

 

In line with the provision of Clause 2(d) of the Regulations and Guidelines for Recall 2024, the Commission has issued a Public Notice to that effect which is also copied to the presiding officer of the Senate.

 

The Public Notice, along with a summary of the review of the signatures/thumbprints of the petitioners, which are disaggregated by Local Government Areas, are available on our website and social media platforms for public information. The statement concluded.

Akpabio Hires Yahaya Bello to kill me, to makes sure my killing doesn't happen in Abuja — Senator Natasha Tells Constituents (Video)

"Akpabio told Yahaya Bello he should try and kill me, and he should make sure that the killing me doesn’t happen in Abuja; it should be done here (Kogi) so it will seem as if it is the people that killed me here," Senator Natasha alleged as she addresses her constituents.

Against all odds, with the government banning convoys, Natasha defied the obstacles and arrived alone by helicopter. Even when the local government imposed a curfew, she simply walked home, welcomed by the warm embrace of her people. History will remember her courage and resilience.

Yet, in this story of defiance and triumph, another figure stands out—Natasha’s husband. When someone he once considered a friend, the Senate President, attempted to flirt with his wife, disrespecting both of them, he did not stay silent. When Natasha confided in him about how SP was making life miserable for her, he took action. He flew to London to confront the very man he once recommended for a position—someone who, when it mattered most, chose power over loyalty.

But through it all, he stood unwaveringly by his wife. He chose family over politics, integrity over betrayal.

INEC PRESS RELEASE: UPDATE ON THE RECALL OF THE SENATOR REPRESENTING KOGI CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT

Further to the statement issued yesterday, Tuesday 25th March 2025, the Commission hereby confirms that the contact address of representatives of the petitioners, their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses have now been provided in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Commission dated today Wednesday 26th March 2025.

As provided in Clause 2(a) of the Commission's Regulations and Guidelines for Recall 2024, a letter has been written to notify the Senator sought to be recalled about the receipt of the petition and delivered to her official address. The same letter has been copied to the presiding officer of the Senate and published on the Commission's website.

The next step is to scrutinise the list of signatories submitted by the petitioners to ascertain that the petition is signed by more than one half (over 50%) of the registered voters in the Constituency. This will be done in the coming days. The outcome, which will be made public, shall determine the next step to be taken by the Commission.

We once again reassure Nigerians that the process will be open and transparent.

Sam Olumekun mni

National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee 

Wednesday 26th March 2025

Nigerian Senate: "Sex, Power, and 500 Million Naira – Senator Akpabio Accused of Harassing Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Asking About Her Nightwear"

In December 2024, around 9 PM, Akpabio called me on the phone and asked where I was. I told him I was at home, in my bedroom. He then asked if I was wearing nightclothes. I said yes. Next, he asked what color they were, and I simply replied, "red," not really paying attention to his intentions.

Then, out of nowhere, he asked if I could undress and tell him. Curious to see where he was going with this, I played along and said, "Okay." After a few moments, I told him I had undressed. That’s when things took a strange turn—he told me to finger myself, smell my fingers, and describe the scent. Shocked, I asked why. Instead of answering, he told me to send my account number. Moments later, I received a credit alert—500 million naira, just for fun, he said.

While I was still in disbelief, he asked me again about the smell. I jokingly told him it smelled like a clean armpit with the scent of a tired woman. He laughed and told me he was in the mood, asking me to come over to Transcorp Hotel in Abuja. I reminded him that I was married, hoping it would end the conversation, but he casually brushed it off, saying, "If you don't want your husband to know, he won’t." Then, as if it was nothing, he admitted that the money he sent me was originally meant for a road project in Abuja but told me I could keep it.

To prove how aroused he was, he even sent me a picture of his dick. At that point, I told him, "This is too much—I’m a married woman." That’s when his tone changed. He said, "Soon, your Senate seat will be empty." And that’s where our problems began.

The next day, at the Senate House rest home, he blocked my way and said he just wanted to grab my ass. To avoid causing a scene, I let him, but when he tried to hold on for longer, I pushed him away and walked off.

Source: SM

State of Emergency in Rivers: You cannot determine a two-thirds majority by a voice vote. - Peter Obi

The house of representatives has in a voice vote, approved the illegality of President Tinubu s proclamation of state of emergency in Rivers State where the elevated governor, his deputy and all the members of the state house of assembly were suspended.

H. E. Peter Obi said the National Assembly cannot determine a two-thirds majority by a voice vote.

There have been reports that his members of the National Assembly pocketed $25,000 each to ensure the passage of the state of emergency.

Obi who had earlier reached out to Labour Party members of the national assembly on the needs to avoid supporting the illegality of the Tinubu led APC presidency on state of emergency in Rivers State said the Constitution is clear that this cannot be done through a voice vote but by calling individuals to answer 'yes' or 'no.'

His words: "While still agonizing over the ongoing deterioration of democracy in our nation, especially with the situation in Rivers State, and trying to reach out to our National Assembly members not to support and sustain the unconstitutionality and arbitrariness, I just heard that they have added salt to injury by using a voice vote to pass the illegality ."

"The Constitution is clear that this cannot be done through a voice vote but by calling individuals to answer 'yes' or 'no.'"

"You cannot determine a two-thirds majority by a voice vote."

"While a two-thirds majority is crucial, it does not justify bypassing proper procedures and undermining the principles of transparency and accountability. "

"The use of a voice vote in such a significant decision not only disregards constitutional requirements but also erodes public trust in the democratic process as well as the transparency and integrity of the National Assembly . "

"Decisions of such magnitude must be made with integrity, following the letter and spirit of the law."

"It is disheartening that a decision as crucial as approving an emergency proclamation — one that could alter the course of the nation — has been  handled with such casual disregard for constitutional standards. "

'The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended) clearly requires that such a proclamation must be approved by at least two-thirds of all members of each House — the Senate and the House of Representatives. "

"A simple call of "Aye" or "Nay" cannot accurately measure this crucial threshold."

"When a supermajority is required, it demands a recorded vote — whether by division, roll call, or electronic means. This isn't just a technicality; it's a matter of law and legitimacy. "

"The Senate Standing Orders and House Rules were established to ensure that decisions of this magnitude are made transparently, with accountability. "

"Ignoring these procedures is not just an oversight; it is a betrayal of the democratic process."

"A voice vote for such a critical matter is not just insufficient; it's a dangerous precedent. If we can bend the rules so easily, what stops us from undermining other pillars of democracy? 

"Today, it's a voice vote on a state of emergency — tomorrow, it could be a voice vote on citizens' fundamental rights."

"It is painful to think that members of the National Assembly, who swore to uphold the Constitution, could participate in a process that sidesteps the very essence of due process. "

"We must ask ourselves: If the law no longer anchors our decisions, then what does?

"This is not just a flawed procedure; it is a warning signal. "

"We cannot afford to keep gambling with the soul of our democracy." Obi said.

Osun Assembly Appoints Three Deputy Clerks Following Amended Service Commission Law

The Osun State House of Assembly has approved the appointment of three Directors to the position of Deputy Clerks. 

A statement Signed by Olamide Tiamiyu who is the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly said the  decision followed the fourth amendment of the House of Assembly Service Commission Law, which was recently passed by the 8th House of Assembly and assented to by Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke. 

The newly amended law includes provisions for the appointment of Deputy Clerks, among other changes.

The appointed Deputy Clerks, who were chosen from among the serving Directors in various departments of the Assembly, were presented with their appointment letters by the Honourable Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun. 

The Speaker charged the new Deputy Clerks to continue delivering exceptional service to enhance the Assembly's efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance. 

The newly appointed Deputy Clerks are Mr Olaide Jubril Lawal (Deputy Clerk Information and Public Relations), Mr Raheen Kolapo Sanusi (Deputy Clerk, Legislative Management), and Mr Muyiwa Ayeni (Deputy Clerk, Publications).

In his remark, the Clerk of the House, Mr Simeon Amusan, commended Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke for signing the Law that authorised the appointment of Deputy Clerks.

Amusan also congratulated the Honourable Speaker and the entire 8th Osun House of Assembly, as well as the Members of the House of Assembly Service Commission, for displaying fairness, justice, and equity throughout the appointment process. 

Meanwhile, the new Deputy Clerks are expected to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and service delivery of the Assembly in their respective roles.

RIVERS ASSEMBLY: NEW SPEAKER EMERGES, DECLARES ACTIONS OF AMAEWHULE-LED FACTION VOID

The Rivers State House of Assembly has at its sitting held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 elected Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo representing Bonny State Constituency as the new speaker.

The House further declared all actions taken by the  members of the factional Assembly led by Hon. Martin Amaewhule as void and a nullity in the eyes of the law and further called on Gov. Siminalayi Fubara to stop dealing with the former lawmakers who lost their seat following their defection.

While addressing the house the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oko-Jumbo said his emergence was in pursuant to the resignation of Rt. Hon. Edison Ogerenya Ehie and in line with section 92(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended.

He thanked his colleagues for the confidence reposed in him assuring that he will continue to work with them to move the state forward.

The Speaker noted that after the House last sat on December 13, 2023 and adjourned sine dine, there has been an avalanche of legislative rascality perpetrated by the 25 former members of the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly, led by the former Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule. 

Rt. Hon. Oko-Jumbo emphasised that the former members were aware of the provisions of section 109(1)(g) of the CFRN 1999, and following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC)  on December 11, 2023,  Rt. Hon. Edison Ogerenye Ehie who then became the Speaker on December 13,  2023 wrote to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), declaring the seats of the 25 lawmakers vacant in line with section 109(1)(g) and (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, stressing that there are numerous pending cases in the courts over the defection of the former lawmakers.

He therefore stated that, "All laws, plenary sessions and actions taken by the illegal House are hereby declared void and a nullity in the eyes of the law by virtue of the judgment of Lord Denning in the celebrated case of MacFoy v UAC (1961) 3 All ER 1169, which held that "you cannot put something on nothing and expect it to stand."

Oko-Jumbo quoted further, "If an act is void, then it is in law a nullity. It is not only bad, but incurably bad. There is no need for an order of court to set it aside. It is automatically null and void without more ado, though it is sometimes more convenient to have the court declare it to be so. And every proceeding which is founded on it is also bad and incurably bad. You cannot put something on nothing and expect it to stay there. It will collapse."

The Speaker directed the Executive arm, the Judiciary and general public to disregard every law purportedly enacted by the illegal Assembly as they all amount to nothing but an exercise in futility.

"Furthermore, this House would want to most respectfully urge and call on His Excellency, the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminilayi Fubara, to stop dealing with the 25 former lawmakers, in whatever guise." 

"Those members are merely floating and do not have any landing ground or anywhere to berth their ship since their defection to the All Progressive Congress on the 11th of December, 2023. This House is the legally and Constitutionally recognised House by virtue of the defection, and is ready to receive correspondences from and work with His Excellency."

He assured of the house unalloyed and unwavering support to work with Governor Siminalayi Fubara in moving Rivers State forward and in promoting the progress and welfare of the State.

Addressing newsmen after the sitting which held at 10:00am, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo called on all Rivers people to join and support the government of Sir Siminalayi Fubara as the house is ready to give its best for the service of the state

On his part the Chairman of the Business Committee of the House, Hon. Sokari Goodboy, assured of the house commitment to the advancement of the state and are ready to support the speaker. He urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara not to have anything to do with the former members of the house in order not to attract the wrath of the house.

Also in a twist, the Assembly Sergeant-at-arms, Mr. David Wariboko whom Martin Amaewhule-led factional Assembly allegedly suspended was seen performing his duties with the Assembly under Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo.

Source: Amoshie tv

INEC TO CONDUCT LOCAL GOVT ELECTIONS HENCEFORTH AS NATIONAL ASSEMBLY GRANTS FULL AUTONOMY TO THE 774 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

"The National Assembly on Tuesday, granted full financial and administrative autonomy to all the 774 local council authorities across Nigeria by amending section 124 of the nation’s constitution.

The section provides a consequential provision for the making of the local councils, a full third tier government without undue interference from the state governments.

The ammendment was one of the 22 others approved by the House of Representatives last week and ratified by the Senate on Tuesday.

Both chambers had through a conference committee harmonised versions of the ammendments into the constitution carried out by each of them last month.

By the development, the National Assembly had ratified all the 23 clauses and sections that had been ammended by both chambers.

The newly ammended document which would be sent to States Houses of Assembly, for approval, also approved the creation of the Office of Auditor General of the Local Government as well as the State Local Government Service Commission.

The section equally deleted the State

Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) from the constitution thereby vesting the powers to conduct council elections on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

It however, retained the immunity clause in the constitution for the President and Governors by adopting the Senate version of the ammendments on the issue and rejected the House of Representatives version which removed the immunity clause.

The National Assembly also made provisions for Independent Candidacy in future elections in Nigeria by amending sections 65 and 106 of the 1999 constitution..."

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#HappyNewYear; Thank you Very much - A new Nigeria is possible - Dele Abiola

 My Gratitude, both to Almighty God and men for all what I  have received in the passed year.

I am grateful for everything I have received from God. His Grace, anointing and power to move on in all circumstances even in faces of daunting challenges.

Yeah, for the valleys, mountains and even shadow of deaths; for everything that seemed crooked but indeed was God's way of shielding and protecting me from harms.

For His silence at times which was His perfect answer to my prayers. I'm grateful for the times I couldn't even pray but His mercy covered me overwhelmly. 

Indeed, I'm surely grateful for everyone whose contribution whether negative or positive, was a buffer for me and my life journey and aspirations.

Sincerely, I am very grateful for every financial support  from you.

I'm More grateful for every useful advice that has put more strength into my mission and vision in the just passed year.

I am very grateful for standing by me, believing in my " I can do spirit and words" and for making ways for me.

Truly appreciate having you in my company for how much and how far you have been traveling with me and for me.

For the insults and provocations you have endured, for the love and endurance in hope you have shown and demonstrated, I say thank you.

For the materials and resources you have made available, for your time and money you have showered and dedicated for the journey so far, I deeply appreciate them all.

I'm sincerely  grateful for every rejection, betrayal and gang up that God used to make me a better individual.

I'm grateful for the blessings and gifts.

 Indeed, thanks for always been there for me and thank you for every possibilities as we journey in this new year!

Thank you Very much.

A new Nigeria is possible!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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Meet DELE ABIOLA, LP House of Rep candidate for Ogbomoso federal constituency II

 *For those of us who want to know Comrade Oludele Abiola*

Hon Abiola is the candidate of Labour Party in the forth coming elections, contesting for the Federal house of representative slot of Ogbomoso South, North and Oriire Federal constituency in Oyo state.

His agenda is to:

 

*>Restore Ogbomoso to the fore front of national politics via qualitative and vibrant representation of the constituency*

*>Quarterly reports and town hall meetings with the constituents*

*>Ensuring that the constituency projects are excecuted as at when due*

*Promote grassroots education and grassroots sports*

*Agricultural support programs that increase farmer's food production and attract more profit.*

*Mobilize youth to have their own voice in the digital economy via blockchain technology.*

*Sponsors of bills that will bring about security of lives and properties, promoting economy recovery and growth of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.*

*Working towards building Ideologically based political party is an integral part of my agenda as it has become paramount to build a formidable pro Nigerian party other than the current prevalent ruling and aclaimed corrupt country rulling and opposition parties.*

Ogbomoso is our home, its suppose to be comfortable for everyone of us, her development is Paramount to us. Let us together restore Ogbomoso's glory . God bless us

US House passes bill allocating $1 BILLION to replenish Israel’s Iron Dome system after its battering during recent Gaza conflict

The US House of Representatives has passed legislation allocating around $1 billion to replenish Israel’s Iron Dome air-defense system. The massive funding package received overwhelming bipartisan support.

The bill was passed by 420 votes to 9 on Thursday, a day after the legislation was introduced. The measure needed a minimum of 260 votes to become law.

The $1 billion in funding to replenish the reserves of the defense system was initially incorporated into a must-pass bill that the House considered earlier this week. That legislation – on government funding and the suspension of the debt limit – was threatened by a group of progressives who vowed to sink it over the Israeli funding.

The bill’s opponents reiterated their arguments during debates on Thursday, with Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) giving a fiery speech on the House floor.

“I will not support an effort to enable war crimes and human rights abuses and violence. We cannot be talking only about Israelis need for safety at a time when Palestinians are living under a violent apartheid system, and are dying from what Human Rights Watch has said are war crimes,” Tlaib told fellow lawmakers.

The speech immediately drew objections from Tlaib’s opponents, who accused the Democrat of “anti-Semitism” and alleged she was seeking to destroy Israel altogether.

“To advocate for the dismantling of the one Jewish state in the world, when there’s no place on the map for one Jewish state, that’s anti-Semitism and I reject that,” Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) said.

The funding’s approval was welcomed by Israel, with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett expressing his gratitude to US lawmakers.

“Thanks to all members of the US House of Representatives, Democratic and Republican alike, for their sweeping support for Israel and the commitment to its security. Those who try to challenge this support got a resounding response today,” Bennett said in a statement.

Israel’s Iron Dome, which is designed to intercept rockets and other projectiles, was depleted during the conflict with Palestinian militants in May. According to Israel’s tally, some 4,350 rockets were fired from Gaza during the escalation, with the vast majority being intercepted by the mobile all-weather air defense system.

Source: RT