Court of Appeal received 805 petitions on 2019 general elections
The President of Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Adamu Bulkachuwa, on Thursday said the court received 805 election petitio… Read More
Despite governors’ denial of brutality, northern states receive more than 120 petitions against SARS
Some state panels in the north have continued to receive petitions from individua… Read More
New York County Republican Organizations around the State have filed Lawsuits trying to Remove Democrats from the Working Families Party (WFP) Line ahead of the June Primaries.
The move co… Read More
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On May 14th, the Mississippi Supreme Court Ruled 6-3, that the Statewide Initiative Process can’t be Used any longer, un… Read More
Legislative Updates
Arizona: Gov. Doug Ducey has signed into law a measure that prevents government officials from changing election deadlines established by statutes. HB2794, sponsored by… Read More
Legislative Updates
California: Two bills by state Sen. Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) drafted “to advance voter equity” advanced in the state Assembly, his office announced. Senate… Read More
Thousands of Recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), are reportedly trying to Keep or Renew their Permits to Remain and Work (EAC Permit) in the U.S., but th… Read More
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On July 22nd, U.S. District Court Judge, Nancy D. Freudenthal, an Obama Appointee, struck down Wyoming’s 300-foot &ldquo… Read More
Legislative Updates
Louisiana: Louisiana Republicans have narrowly failed to override any of Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ vetoes in the legislature’s first-ever override se… Read More
Tribal Activist turns from Keystone XL Piupeline to Line 3 Pipeline. Tara Houska attended her First Anti-Pipeline Demonstration in 2014, against the since Defeated Keystone XL Pipeline Exten… Read More
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A Proposed Ballot Initiative aims to upend Utah’s Election System and could make the State’s Political Landscape a… Read More
Legislative Updates Federal Legislation: A group of Democratic lawmakers led by Senate Rules Committee Chairwoman, Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) unveiled legislation aiming to combat efforts to under… Read More
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's will be surrounded by a Small Band of longtime Aides and Close Loyalists, as she takes Control of the State Government.
Here’s a look at some of her Clos… Read More
On November 2nd, 2021, New York State Voters, will be asked to Approve a Constitutional Amendment revising the Redistricting Process to be based on the 2020 Census. If the Constitutional Ame… Read More
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On September 16th, the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court, Reversed the Opinion of the Trial Court and Ruled, th… Read More
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) offered an Immigration Reform Bill to provide a Pathway to Citizenship for "Documented Dreamers," Children of Long-Term Visa Holder,s who h… Read More
The Ohio Republicans’ attempt at State Redistricting Maps has outraged Voters, worried Watchdogs, and given Democrats enough Legal Ammunition, for an ugly Courtroom Fight. It also has… Read More
Legislative Updates
Federal Legislation: U.S.Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee in support of her bill to name the Cheyenn… Read More
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On November 5th, New York State filed a Brief in Libertarian Party of New York v New York State Board of Elections, 21-1464… Read More
After another Low Turnout, Uncompetitive Mayoral Election, we hear of Renewed Calls for Nonpartisan Elections. When Mayor Michael Bloomberg put the Prospect of Nonpartisan or "Open" Primary… Read More
A Former Chair of New York's East Hampton Town Republican Party, was Sentenced recently to Jail, for his part in a Scheme involving the Forging of Signatures on Nominating Petitions in 2018… Read More
Conservative Lawmakers will mount a new Push to Call a Constitutional Convention aimed at creating a Balanced Budget Amendment, and establishing Term Limits for Congress, in an effort to rei… Read More
EFCC arrests Ibadan socialite for alleged N25m fraud
Ibadan-based socialite, Ajayi Oluwabukola Temitope has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFC… Read More
Pennsylvania's 2022 Primary Election, may face a Delay, if Governor Tom Wolf (D), and State Lawmakers, are Unable to Agree on a New Congressional District Map soon. Meanwhile, a Group of 16… Read More
On January 5, 2022, the Eleventh Circuit Reversed the U.S. District Court, and found that Georgia’s 5% Petition of the Number of Registered Voters, for Independent Candidates, and the… Read More
Legislative Updates
Tennessee: Rep. Bruce Griffey (R-Paris) has submitted HB1662 that would have the state revert to paper ballots for elections. Under the bill, voting machines and ballot… Read More
With roughly a month left before Political Candidates can start gathering Signatures to qualify for Pennsylvania's May 17 Primary Election, State Lawmakers have yet to Approve a New Congress… Read More
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On Jan. 10, 2022, State Rep. John Salka (R-121st District, Madison and Otsego Counties), introduced A8683.
The Bill relates… Read More
Alabama, in Its Stay Application Before the Supreme Court, Asks the Court to Cut Back the Scope of Voting Rights Act in Redistricting Cases, With Potentially Major Voting Rights Implications… Read More
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These Bills ease Ballot Access Restrictions for New or Minor Parties, or Independent Candidates.
Alaska - On 2/18/2022, Stat… Read More
A Ship's Anchor strike in 2018, that dented a Portion of Enbridge's Line 5 Pipeline, was explicitly cited as One of the Reasons the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration cho… Read More
Hijab not essential religious practice – Indian court
An Indian Court said that the hijab is not an essential religious practice, as it backed government’s ban on hijab in clas… Read More
Senate passes whistle-blower bill, amends legislation on crime proceeds
The Senate passed the Public Interest Disclosure and Complaints (Enactment) Bill, 2021, on Wednesday.
The law was pa… Read More
Cert Petitions and One original Action, ask the Supreme Court to consider, whether New Jersey can Withdraw from its Waterfront Commission Compact with New York, concerning Governance and Law… Read More
A Temporary Stay has been granted on a New York Judge's Ruling, Rejected the State Legislature's New Maps, of the NY's U.S. House of Representatives Districts, as well as those in the NY Sen… Read More
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D), missed a Deadline to mount a Challenge against Governor Kathy Hochul (D) in this year’s New York Democratic Primary. Prospective Candidates h… Read More
A New York State Appeals Court Judge, approved the use of a Special Master to draw new Congressional Districts, that could be used if the existing Maps are thrown out, if the NY’s High… Read More
New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin (D), surrendered to Federal Authorities Tuesday morning, and faces Charges of Conspiring to commit Bribery, while serving as a State Senator from New York Ci… Read More
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday, that Senate Candidate Abby Finkenauer (D) Qualifies for the Primary Ballot, Rejecting a Lower Court Decision, and allowing her to continue her Campaign f… Read More
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's (D) will Not appear on a New Ballot Line, "Fair Deal", New York Democratic Party Leaders have reached an apparent deal with the progressive Working Families Part… Read More
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On April 18th, the New York Libertarian Party Sued to overcome the Ban on Out-of-State Circulators. Schmidt v Kosinski, e.d… Read More
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Can I Say the “S” Word – Don’t Be Stupid?
This is just one of many articles that you ca… Read More
Will God give us the desires of our heart? David seems to pray for that to happen in Psalm 20. But is God like a genie or something? Can we rub His tummy or say some magic words and get w… Read More
The Supreme Court is hearing petitions seeking legal sanction for same sex marriage. The Central government has appealed to the court to consider leaving questions raised in the petitions se… Read More
The Indian government has informed the Bombay High Court that it will not notify the 'Fact Check Unit' (FCU) until September 4th under the recently amended Information Technology (IT) Rules… Read More
Thousands of Israelis protested against the government's judicial reform package, which was pushed through despite widespread opposition. Demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv and other cities… Read More
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's lawyers are seeking legal challenges against his three-year sentence for graft, which prevents him from contesting national elections. Khan, a fo… Read More
The Presidential Election Tribunal in Abuja has announced date to deliver judgment on petitions challenging the election of President Bola Tinubu.
Recall that it had denied fixing September… Read More
According to the presidency, President Bola Tinubu is not concerned about the upcoming judgment of the presidential election tribunal.
In an interview with Channels Television, the president… Read More
The Labour Party as described utterances made by a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Mary Odili, about the upcoming judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, as undign… Read More
The presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abubakar Atiku and that of the Labour Party, Peter Obi have disclosed that they will be challenging the Presidential E… Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians of his renewed and energized focus on delivering his “vision of a unified, peaceful, and prosperous nation.”
He made this known… Read More
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, revealed why the Labour Party presidential candidate,Peter Obi did not win the February 25th presidential election.
Speaking… Read More
Nyesom Wike,the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has said Peoples Democratic Party decision to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s election was a fruitless excercise.
He… Read More
Hundreds of Nigerians rallied in Lagos demanding an investigation into the mysterious death of upcoming singer and rapper, MohBad. The cause of his death, which occurred last week at the age… Read More
The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has accepted the public apology made by his deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu, acknowledging that making mistakes is a part of being human, but for… Read More
Prof. Attahiru Jega, former chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called for amendments to the Electoral Act of 2022. While acknowledging that Nig… Read More
Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, has expressed hope that the Supreme Court will affirm the president’s victory in the Febr… Read More
The Appeal Court has declared the Labour Party candidate, Thaddeus Atta, as the duly elected House of Representatives member representing Eti Osa Federal Constituency in Lagos State.
Prior t… Read More
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