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Senate Holds Closed-Door Session on Electoral Act Amendment Bill Committee Report
The Nigerian Senate held a closed-door executive session on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to deliberate on the committee report concerning the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026.
The session, which lasted several hours behind closed doors, allowed senators to scrutinize sensitive and contentious aspects of the proposed amendments to Nigeria’s electoral framework ahead of the 2027 general elections. This followed earlier deferrals and the constitution of a seven-member ad hoc committee last week to harmonize divergent views expressed during previous discussions.
The closed session came as the upper chamber resumed consideration of the bill amid growing public pressure and criticism from civil society organizations, legal experts, and stakeholders who have accused the Senate of unnecessary delays that could jeopardize timely implementation of reforms and undermine election credibility.
Key issues reportedly under review include provisions on electronic transmission of results, stricter penalties for electoral offenses such as vote-buying, voting rights for certain categories of citizens, and sanctions against financial inducement in party processes—though specific details remain undisclosed due to the executive nature of the deliberations.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio presided over the proceedings, with the chamber expected to reconvene in open plenary later to potentially receive updates, proceed to clause-by-clause debate, or adopt recommendations from prior committee work.
The bill, which seeks to repeal and re-enact the Electoral Act to address gaps observed in previous elections, has already passed through the House of Representatives in late 2025, heightening urgency for the Senate to align and transmit a harmonized version to President Bola Tinubu for assent well before critical INEC timelines for the 2027 polls.
A joint security operation against terrorists has led to the rescue of nine persons in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.
According to inside sources, Forest Guards, under the supervision of the Directorate of Security Services and working with members of the local hunters and vigilante group, embarked on bush-combing operations. They discovered a hideout of the kidnappers and engaged them.
Nine persons were rescued in two separate operations in the forest of Obbo Aiyegunle. One of the kidnappers was neutralised while others fled with gunshot injuries.
One of the rescued persons is said to be receiving medical care at an undisclosed medical facility in the local government.
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Zamfara LG Chairman Abduction: Security operatives intensify rescue efforts
Security forces are currently conducting deliberate operations at the suspected location of the terrorists, aimed at safely rescuing the abducted Chairman.
• Family of the abducted Zamfara LG Chairman
Aliyu Danjal, Lieutenant Colonel Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed that on hearing gunshots, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded immediately and swiftly moved to the scene where they engaged in hot pursuit of the terrorists leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
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IGP Disu orders officers to shoot anyone carrying illegal firearms
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms, as part of intensified efforts to curb insecurity.
Disu issued the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, saying the move followed President Bola Tinubu’s instruction that the lingering security crisis in the state must be brought to an end.
The police chief maintained that only authorised security personnel are legally permitted to carry firearms, warning that law enforcement agencies would no longer tolerate the unlawful possession of weapons.
” You cannot move around freely carrying arms as if there is no law and order in this country. It will not be tolerated,” he said.
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
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