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Governor Uba Sani has reinstated Christian pilgrimage sponsorship in Kaduna State, ending an 11-year suspension of the programme.

Beneficiaries of the initiative described the move as timely and reassuring, saying it has renewed their confidence in the administration’s commitment to religious harmony and inclusive governance.

The state government had halted sponsorship for Christian pilgrimages more than a decade ago, making the current exercise the first to be conducted since the suspension.

Observers note that the revival of the programme is likely to strengthen interfaith relations and foster greater trust between residents and the state government.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General for party outreach, engagement, and mobilisation.

The appointment takes immediate effect.

The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

Role Within the APC

As leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tinubu said the appointment reflects Governor Sani’s leadership and organisational capacity.

In his new role, Sani is expected to work closely with the director-general of the Renewed Hope Ambassador initiative and the party’s leadership structure, particularly the APC national chairman. His mandate includes promoting unity, inclusiveness, and strategic coordination across the party’s mobilisation framework.

Focus on 2027 Elections

According to the statement, the President expects the Renewed Hope Ambassador to actively promote and communicate the party’s programmes, policies, achievements, and milestones nationwide.

In a letter conveying the appointment, Tinubu emphasised that the broader objective is to ensure citizens are aware of and understand the APC’s agenda, ultimately rallying support for the party and its candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He noted that early preparation would be key to achieving broad national acceptance and electoral success, adding that Sani’s leadership would play a central role in guiding the process strategically.

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Tension erupted in the House of Representatives on Tuesday as some lawmakers staged a walkout in protest against moves to reconsider the Electoral Act Amendment Bill.

The crisis followed an executive session convened by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, which failed to resolve disagreements over the proposed reversal of the bill’s earlier passage.

Dispute Over Reversal Motion

The controversy began when Francis Waive, Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, moved a motion seeking to rescind the House’s decision on the bill, which had been passed in December.

When Abbas put the motion to a voice vote, the “nays” were reportedly louder than the “ayes.” However, the Speaker ruled in favour of the “ayes,” declaring that the motion had carried — a decision that sparked immediate protests from members.

Executive Session Fails to Calm Tensions

Following the uproar, the House entered a closed-door executive session in an attempt to restore order.

But upon resumption, the situation deteriorated further. Lawmakers stood up and prevented Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu from continuing proceedings. Aggrieved members eventually walked out of the chamber in protest.

Focus on Clause 60(3)

At the heart of the dispute is Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which addresses compulsory electronic transmission of election results.

The protest underscores ongoing divisions within the National Assembly over the future of electronic transmission in Nigeria’s electoral process, with tensions continuing as lawmakers debate the scope and safeguards of the proposed amendment.