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Senators Not Involved in National Assembly Vehicle Procurement, Adaramodu Says

June 24, 2026

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, has defended lawmakers over the controversy surrounding the National Assembly’s vehicle acquisition programme, stating that senators were not involved in the procurement process and should not be held responsible for legal issues arising from the transactions. The clarification follows a recent Federal High...

Atiku Condemns El-Rufai Bail Conditions, Warns Against Judicial Abuse

June 24, 2026

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the bail conditions imposed on former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, describing them as excessively difficult to meet and warning that such measures could weaken constitutional protections and public confidence in the justice system. The concerns followed the decision of a...

Senate Set for Historic Vote as State Police Bill Gains Momentum

June 24, 2026

The State Police Bill moved closer to a decisive moment on Wednesday as the Senate prepared to debate and vote on a constitutional amendment that could fundamentally reshape Nigeria’s security architecture. The proposal, backed by President Bola Tinubu and supported by many state governors, has sparked intense discussions among security experts, lawmakers and stakeholders over...

Tinubu Sends State Police Constitution Amendment Bill to Senate

June 23, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted a Constitution Alteration Bill to the Senate seeking the establishment of state police across Nigeria’s federation. The proposed legislation aims to amend key provisions of the 1999 Constitution and create a legal framework for state-controlled policing as part of wider efforts to strengthen national security. The letter conveying the...

International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Alleged Harassment of SERAP in Nigeria

June 23, 2026

The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint initiative of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), has raised concerns over what it describes as continued intimidation and judicial harassment of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in Nigeria. The group issued an urgent...

Katsina Government Extends Automatic Jobs to First-Class Graduates

June 22, 2026

The Katsina State Government has expanded its automatic employment policy for first-class graduates, extending the offer to indigenes who graduate with top honours from higher institutions across Nigeria. Governor Dikko Radda announced the development during the grand finale and award presentation of the maiden Katsina State Students’ Week held at Bayero University, Kano (BUK). Governor...

Reps Warn of Sanctions as Stakeholders Demand Better PIA Implementation in Niger Delta

June 21, 2026

Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have called for stronger oversight, transparency and accountability in the management of Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs), warning that gaps in PIA implementation could undermine the benefits expected from the Petroleum Industry Act. The concerns were raised during a one-day town hall meeting in Port Harcourt titled “Maximizing the Benefits...

SERAP Gives National Assembly Seven-Day Deadline to Refund N110bn Vehicle, Allowance Funds

June 21, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, demanding immediate steps to recover and return N110 billion spent on vehicle procurement and support allowances for federal lawmakers. The organisation said the demand follows a recent judgment of...

National Assembly Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Signature Disputes and Document Integrity

June 20, 2026

Nigeria’s National Assembly is facing renewed scrutiny following a series of controversies involving disputed signatures, contested legislative records and allegations of post-passage alterations to key laws. The developments have sparked wider concerns about transparency, accountability and the integrity of official National Assembly documents, with critics warning that unresolved questions surrounding legislative records could weaken public...

Newspapers Review: Governors Push State Police as Oil Prices Drop, FG Releases Tax Guidelines

June 19, 2026

Today’s Nigerian newspapers review highlights major national and international developments, including renewed calls by state governors for the establishment of state police, a sharp decline in global oil prices, and fresh fiscal policy directions released by the Federal Government. The review also captures concerns over health standards, rising security spending, and ongoing efforts to reform...

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Oshiomhole Attacks Obi, Says Four Years Not Enough to Transform Nigeria

July 28, 2026

Former Edo State Governor and Senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the 2027 presidential ambition of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Peter Obi, describing his promise to transform Nigeria within a single four-year term as unrealistic and driven by desperation. Speaking on Obi’s campaign promises, Oshiomhole questioned the former Anambra governor’s political consistency, arguing that his...

SERAP Drags NNPCL to Court Over Unexplained ₦211 Trillion Entries

July 26, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted legal proceedings against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over what it describes as the company’s failure to properly explain ₦211 trillion recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements. The lawsuit, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenges financial entries listed as “Sundry...

Troops Rescue Five Relatives as Search for Abducted Zamfara LG Chairman Intensifies

July 26, 2026

Security forces have intensified efforts to rescue the Zamfara LG chairman, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, after suspected terrorists abducted him during an overnight attack on his residence in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Joint Task Force (North West), operating under Operation Fansan Yamma, confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday that the...

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Senators Not Involved in National Assembly Vehicle Procurement, Adaramodu Says

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International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Alleged Harassment of SERAP in Nigeria

Katsina Government Extends Automatic Jobs to First-Class Graduates

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SERAP Gives National Assembly Seven-Day Deadline to Refund N110bn Vehicle, Allowance Funds

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