Nigerian Democratic Report

Lawmakers Propose Life Sentences Instead of Capital Punishment for Pregnant Women 0
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- December 31, 2025
The House of Representatives is seeking a constitutional amendment to replace death sentences for pregnant women with life imprisonment, aiming to protect unborn children. The House Committee on Constitution Review, led by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, approved the proposal as part of the ongoing 1999 Constitution review in Nigeria. Lawmakers stated the amendment addresses concerns

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CSOs Urge President Tinubu to Address US Christmas Day Air Strikes 0
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- December 29, 2025
A group of Civil Society Organisations has criticised Nigeria’s political and military leaders for not responding to reports of a U.S. airstrike on Nigerian soil on Christmas Day, urging President Tinubu to respond to the public. In a statement titled “Where is Nigeria’s President?” The coalition accused the President of neglecting his duties as Commander-in-Chief

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Fact Check: Hon. Oluwole Oke Cites Non-existent Electoral Act Sections for Party De-registration 0
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- December 29, 2025
Claim: Honourable Oluwole Oke, a member of the House of Representatives, stated that Sections 225A and 84(16) of the Electoral Act 2022 give INEC the authority to deregister political parties. Verdict: Misleading Full Text: An infographic currently circulating online features Honourable Oluwole Oke, a member of the House of Representatives representing the Oriade/Obokun federal constituency

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Fact-Check: Document Fails to Prove Makinde Received N50bn Intervention Funds 0
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- December 29, 2025
CLAIM: Former Governor Fayose exhibits a document to prove that the Federal Government gave the Oyo State government a 50bn Intervention Fund. VERDICT: Unproven. The document didn’t provide evidence to support the claim. FULL STORY A viral claim states that the Oyo State government received a sum of 50 billion Naira from President Bola Tinubu

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National Assembly Calls for Re-Gazetting Tax Laws Over Discrepancies 0
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- December 26, 2025
The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to due process and legislative integrity following allegations of discrepancies between tax reform laws passed by the National Assembly and the versions later gazetted by the federal government. In a statement by the spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon Akin Rotimi, on Friday, the leadership of

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US, Nigeria Confirm Attacks on ISIS Terrorist Camps in Sokoto State 0
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- December 26, 2025
President Trump says the U.S. launched airstrikes in Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants he accused of killing Christians, calling the operation decisive and warning further attacks would follow if the violence continued. “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum

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