N’East Must Do More Against Terrorism, Banditry

President Bola Tinubu has urged governors of the six North-East states to intensify efforts in tackling terrorism and banditry, stressing that stronger collaboration is essential to restoring lasting peace and security in the region. Speaking on Thursday while receiving a delegation of North-East political leaders and senior government officials at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu […]

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CAN Opposes Bill Banning Preaching in Commercial Vehicles, Urges Tinubu to Reject It

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South-West zone, has rejected the proposed ban on preaching inside commercial vehicles, warning that the provision could violate Nigerians’ constitutional rights. The position followed the Senate’s passage of the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which proposes a ₦50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading, or preaching […]

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2027: CSOs flag gaps as INEC assures 2023 technical glitches fixed

With six months to the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that the technical challenges which affected the electronic transmission of results during the 2023 presidential election have been resolved, even as civil society organisations (CSOs) raised concerns over gaps in the country’s electronic results management system. At a […]

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House approves State Police Bill amid walkout, introduces safeguards against political abuse

The House of Representatives yesterday passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish State Police Services, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to decentralise policing and strengthen the country’s security architecture. The bill, titled A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for the […]

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