Nigeria’s VP and Governors May Lose Immunity as Bill Passes Second Reading

A proposed amendment to the Nigerian Constitution aimed at revoking the immunity enjoyed by the vice president and state governors has advanced to the next legislative stage. The bill successfully passed its second reading in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, alongside 42 other constitutional amendment proposals. The legislation seeks to eliminate immunity privileges granted […]

Rivers State Crisis: NBA Condemns Tinubu’s Suspension of Fubara, Calls It Unconstitutional

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the state’s House of Assembly members. In a statement released on March 18, 2025, NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, asserted that the President […]

Breaking: The NEC has advised the withdrawal of President Tinubu’s tax reform bills.

The National Executive Council (NEC) has recommended withdrawing the four tax reform bills submitted to Parliament by President Bola Tinubu. This decision was made during a meeting at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, and included governors from all 36 states. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who spoke to reporters […]