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HallowMace Foundation Africa and Partners to Host the National Legislative Awards In July 2026
The HallowMace Foundation Africa, a Nigerian non-profit organization with a decade-long commitment to promoting good governance, accountability, and policy advocacy within the parliamentary space, is proud to announce the inaugural National Legislative Awards 2026.
Scheduled for the month of July 2026, this prestigious event will recognize and celebrate outstanding performance, leadership, and commitment to democratic governance within Nigeria’s National and State Assemblies.
The awards aim to honor distinguished Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, and State Assembly Legislators who have demonstrated excellence in lawmaking, effective representation, oversight, and constituent service.
By spotlighting integrity, accountability, and impactful legislation, the National Legislative Awards seek to promote best practices, strengthen public confidence in the legislature, and encourage a culture of excellence within Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
Amb. Anderson Osiebe, Executive Director of HallowMace Foundation Africa, stated: *“After ten years of diligent work in parliamentary advocacy, these awards represent a natural evolution of our mission. They are not merely a celebration, but a strategic tool to incentivize excellence, foster healthy competition, and rebuild public trust in the critical institution of the legislature.”*
Dr. Chris Odey: (International Goodwill Ambassador Club)
*”The award’s goal of recognizing distinguished parliamentarians that excelled in their parliamentary duties aligns directly with our organizational objectives, it is aimed at promoting accountability and excellence amidst the legislative framework”*.
Dr. Chibuzo Okereke (ERGAF Africa)
*”The proposed award ceremony is aimed at promoting accelerated performance, accountability and policy formulations within all the national parliamentary chambers in Nigeria and to provide a suitable evaluation mechanisms within the nation’s legislative circles”*.
According to Queen Isabella Ayuk, Founder of the Isabella Ayuk Foundation:
*”This award ceremony is designed to be an outstanding and credible mechanism for accessing legislative performances. Its selection process shall strictly adhere to the rules of due process, be devoid of any favoritism, and be based strictly on merit.”*
The National Legislative Awards 2026 is powered by HallowMace Foundation, in partnership with the International Goodwill Ambassador Club, ERGAF Africa and Isabella Ayuk Foundation
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Ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has accused the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) of procuring a highly toxic chemical compound, thallium sulphate, allegedly capable of being used for assassinations.
In a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, El-Rufai claimed that information available to opposition political leaders suggested that the office of the National Security Adviser, headed by Nuhu Ribadu, had imported approximately 10 kilograms of thallium sulphate from a supplier in Poland.
The former governor said he had formally written to the ONSA seeking urgent clarification over the alleged transaction, describing the matter as one of grave public concern.
A fire outbreak at the Singer Market in Kano has destroyed properties worth over N5 billion, affecting over 1,000 businesses and leaving seven persons missing.
The market’s Chairman, Alhaji Junaid Zakari, disclosed this to newsmen in kano on Sunday.
Zakari described the incident as one of the worst tragedies in the market’s history, with four residential buildings housing small-scale businesses razed.
Goods, equipment, and valuables were completely burnt, crippling the livelihoods of hundreds of families.
The chairman further revealed that seven persons were declared missing as of the time of filing this report.
Zakari added that investigations were ongoing to determine their whereabouts to confirm whether they were alive or dead.
He said emergency responders and security agencies were working to unravel the cause of the fire.
Zakari described the incident as a tragedy that would never be forgotten in the history of the historic market, stressing the urgent need for support to enable the affected traders to rebuild their businesses.
He, however, commended Gov. Abba Yusuf for visiting the scene while the fire was still raging, stating that the Governor’s swift response demonstrated concern and solidarity with the victims.
Authorities are yet to officially determine the cause of the inferno, as the affected traders continued to salvage what remained of their properties.
Alhaji Isa Abubakar, a shop owner, said he lost goods worth over N200 million, saying, “from God we come, to Him we shall return.
“I am here and it is heartbreaking to see goods worth billions of Naira destroyed by fire.”
Abubakar commended Yusuf for visiting the scene, demonstrating concern and solidarity with the victims.
Musa Ibrahim, a market trader, recounted his experience, saying that he lost goods worth over N340 million in the fire.
“The fire had consumed everything we had,” he said, pointing to the remains of his shop
The Units Chairmen’s Forum of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Ughelli North chapter led by Coach Charles Tuedor held an interactive session with Elders, Leaders, and Stakeholders at the residence of Amb. Thompson O. Akpososo in Afiesere Community on February 14, 2026.
The meeting was marked by a significant donation: Hon Chief George Osikorobia, the first Ughelli North Local Government Council Chairman elected under the PDP platform, donated a party secretariat to the PDP. He urged the units chairmen to continue spreading the party’s message across the LGA.
Party leaders, including Hon Pastor Stephen Kesiena Nomuoja and Hon Daniel Emaye, commended the units chairmen for their unwavering efforts and commitments towards the party’s growth. They urged them to remain steadfast and continue working towards the party’s success.
Hon Dr Olotu Akpodiete JP, the Ughelli North, South, and Udu Federal Constituency House of Reps Aspirant, represented by Hon. Ovo Erhabor thanked the units chairmen for their resilience and assured them that the party will overcome its current challenges. He urged the unit chairmen to sensitize the electorates on the importance of getting their voters’ cards, emphasizing that it is crucial for the party’s success in 2027.
The meeting organizers thanked sponsors, including Hon.Dr.Olotu Akpodiete JP,Hon.Oke Umurhohwo,Pastor Kesiena Nomuoja,Madam Rita Agbah, Hon. Daniel Emaye,Hon. Alex Akporute, Amb. Comrade Kpoharor Emmanuel, Chief Scott Udu, Hon. Karo Akpososo among others
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