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Can INEC Guidelines Rank Above the Electoral Act? SAN Sparks Fresh Constitutional Debate.  A fresh constitutional debate has emerged over the powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following comments by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oba Maduabuchi, who argues that INEC's guidelines should carry greater legal weight than provisions of the Electoral Act when it comes to the conduct of elections. The argument, made during an interview on ARISE News while discussing a recent Federal High Court decision relating to preparations for the 2027 General Elections, raises a fundamental question: Where does the Electoral Act end and INEC's constitutional authority begin? According to Maduabuchi, the Constitution grants INEC exclusive powers to organise, undertake and supervise elections. In his view, regulations and guidelines issued by the Commission pursuant to those constitutional powers should not be treated merely as administrative directives but a...

Embracing the Girl Child Initiative Brings Hope to IDP Camp on World Menstrual Hygiene Day. ABUJA, NIGERIA. In commemoration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Embracing the Girl Child Initiative carried out a humanitarian outreach at an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, providing menstrual hygiene education, sanitary products, postnatal supplies, and food support to vulnerable women, girls, and families. The outreach formed part of the organisation's commitment to advancing the health, dignity, and wellbeing of women and girls, particularly those living in underserved and displaced communities. Recognising that menstrual health remains a critical but often overlooked aspect of women's wellbeing, the initiative focused on raising awareness about proper menstrual hygiene practices while addressing the challenges of period poverty faced by many girls and women within the camp. During the programme, participants received practical education on menstrual hygiene man...