By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has announced plans to sponsor a bill introducing a single six-year tenure for Nigeria’s president and state governors, to take effect after the 2027 general elections.

Speaking with reporters in his office on Tuesday, Bamidele said the proposed legislation would be among the first he presents when the next Senate is inaugurated. He argued that a single, longer term would allow elected leaders to focus entirely on governance, rather than on re-election campaigns.

“One of the first set of bills that I look forward to moving, by God’s grace, when we come back for the 11th Senate, is a bill that will make it possible for anyone who wants to be president of this country, or governor in any part of this country, to spend only one term of six years,” Bamidele said.

He criticized the current two-term arrangement, noting that it forces officeholders to spend a significant portion of their first term on political calculations and preparations for re-election.

“So that you don’t even have to worry about wasting almost one and a half years of your first term thinking and struggling and looking forward to how you’ll be re-elected,” he explained. “If you know you are there for six years, only one tenure, you put in your best from day one. You know this is the only chance that you have.”

Acknowledging that the proposal may not attract universal support, Bamidele maintained that lawmakers have a duty to pursue reforms they believe will strengthen governance.

“That’s my opinion. It doesn’t mean everybody will agree with me. But it also does not mean that I am prevented from doing that because that has not been the law,” he said. “The essence of law, the essence of parliament, is that laws are like human beings; they grow.”

If formally introduced and passed by the National Assembly, the proposal would require constitutional amendments before it can take effect.

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The house of representatives has summoned the service chiefs and Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA), to appear before the parliament over the rising incidents of insecurity across the country.

The green chamber passed the resolution during Tuesday’s plenary following the adoption of a motion sponsored by Sulaiman Gumi, lawmaker representing Gummi/Bukkuyum federal constituency in Zamfara state.

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned journalist, broadcaster, and media executive, Alhaji Adamu Ibrahim Getso, describing his passing as a great loss to the media industry, Kano State, and the journalism profession at large.

In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Secretary of the Council, Hauwa Suleiman Zahradeen, the Acting Chairman of the NUJ Kano State Council, Comrade Mustapha Gambo, conveyed the union’s heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s family, associates, colleagues, and the entire Getso community in Gwarzo Local Government Area.

The union described the late Adamu Getso as an accomplished media professional whose contributions to public communication, civic engagement, and the advancement of journalism left an enduring mark on Kano State’s media landscape.

According to the statement, Getso dedicated several decades of his life to serving the public through journalism and broadcasting, earning widespread respect for his professionalism, commitment, and ability to effectively communicate issues of public interest.

“Late Adamu Getso was a versatile media executive who dedicated his career to the service of the people and the journalism profession. His impact on public enlightenment remains a reference point in the state,” Gambo stated.

The NUJ highlighted Getso’s prominent role in political communication and public affairs broadcasting, particularly during the first and second administrations of former Kano State Governor, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. During those periods, he served as a lead anchor and presenter for several key political and developmental programmes aimed at informing citizens about government policies, projects, and developmental initiatives.

The council noted that through his exceptional broadcasting abilities, Getso played a vital role in educating and engaging the public on governance, development, and societal issues. His work, the union said, helped bridge the gap between government and the people, making complex policy matters more accessible to ordinary citizens.

Colleagues and media practitioners have remembered him as a dedicated professional whose voice became familiar to many listeners and viewers across Kano and beyond. His commitment to factual reporting, public enlightenment, and ethical journalism earned him admiration within the media community.

The NUJ further stated that his legacy would continue to inspire younger generations of journalists and broadcasters seeking to uphold the highest standards of the profession.

As news of his passing continues to attract reactions from across the state, the council said the media fraternity has lost one of its most respected figures, whose contributions to broadcasting and public communication will not be forgotten.

The union prayed to Almighty Allah (SWT) to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, grant him eternal rest in Jannatul Firdaus, and give his family, friends, colleagues, and the people of Kano State the strength to bear the loss.

The NUJ Kano State Council also reaffirmed its solidarity with the media community and all those mourning the late veteran journalist, describing his death as the end of an era marked by dedication, professionalism, and service to humanity.