Politics
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Soft Power, Hard Truths: Why Reserved Seats Won’t Deliver Real Change
Imagine being told: “You’re excluded, but don’t worry, we’ve carved out a special side seat for you. No competition. No credibility. Just accept it quietly.” That’s what this so-called “reserved seats” bill feels like. Yes,…
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Gender Advocates Calls for Implementation of Women’s Bill at “She Represents” Town Hall
Lawmakers, gender advocates, and civil society groups gathered at the National Assembly for the She Represents Town Hall Meeting on July 23, 2025. The event focused on the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, a legislative…
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Denied Entry into National Assembly
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, was denied entry to the Senate chambers on July 22, 2025, as she attempted to resume her constitutional duties. The incident occurred after she had duly notified the Senate…
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Senator Ireti Kingibe Defects from Labour Party to ADC Ahead of 2027 Elections
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representative of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has formally announced her defection from the Labour Party (LP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing internal division within the LP as the reason…
