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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...

TCN Raises Alarm Over Niger Power Vandalism, Warns of Economic and Safety Risks

June 17, 2026

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has expressed growing concern over rising incidents of vandalism targeting power transmission infrastructure in parts of Niger State, warning that the trend is causing major financial losses, disrupting electricity supply and exposing communities to significant safety hazards. The concern was raised during a community engagement visit to Lambata in...

Ebonyi Diaspora Group Condemns Alleged Threats Against Opposition, Backs PDP Candidate

June 16, 2026

The Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural in the Diaspora (AEISCID) has condemned what it described as an opposition threat in Ebonyi, accusing state officials of attempting to intimidate political opponents while endorsing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 election. The group also called on President Bola Tinubu to caution members of...

House Deputy Speaker Pushes for Local Arms Production, Tighter Financial Surveillance

June 15, 2026

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for stronger local arms production in Nigeria, urging stakeholders in the defence sector to reduce the country’s dependence on imported military equipment and build a sustainable domestic defence industry. Kalu also appealed to financial institutions to strengthen monitoring systems and close channels used by...

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