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Nigeria’s state police bill heads to Tinubu after 28 states approve

Nigeria's National Assembly will send the state police bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent after verifying approval from 28 of 36 state legislatures.
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An estimated 14 million uncollected PVCs pose a test for Nigeria’s INEC

An estimated 14 million voter cards remain uncollected across Nigeria, Vanguard reports, raising concern at INEC ahead of the Jan. 16 presidential election.
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Suspected Thugs Attack ADC Secretariat in Edo

KEY POINTS Suspected thugs attacked the ADC secretariat in Benin, vandalising property and damaging...
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Tinubu Orders Herders to Surrender Guns and End Open Grazing

Tinubu pushes herders to surrender guns and adopt ranching as Edo boosts security after new threats and recent abductions.
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Edo Moves to Regulate Scrap Dealers, Scavengers

Edo plans new scavenger regulation bill to curb vandalism, tighten scrap market control, and strengthen collaboration with the NSCDC.
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Edo Arrests Four Armed Suspects with Stolen Goods in Benin

KEY POINTS Four armed individuals were arrested in Benin City, Edo State, by the...
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Uromi Killings: Residents Accuse Police of Extortion and Unfair Arrests

Uromi residents accuse police of extortion and wrongful arrests after 16 northern travellers are killed. Tensions rise as community seeks justice.
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Edo Governor Takes Decisive Action Against Vigilante Groups After Uromi Killings

KEY POINTS Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended all illegal vigilante groups operating...
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Okpebholo Urges Effective Leadership from New Governing Councils

Governor Okpebholo urges newly inaugurated councils to focus on development, inclusivity, and the growth of Edo State.
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Edo PDP Chairman Urges Aspirants to Appeal Election Results

The chairman of the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, has...
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Zoning Politics: Edo State Governorship Aspirant Speaks Out

Anamero Dekeri, a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State,...
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Edo Governor Clears 28-Year Pension Backlog for Local Government Workers

In a move that has been hailed as a relief for thousands of retired...

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Nigeria’s state police bill heads to Tinubu after 28 states approve

Nigeria's National Assembly will send the state police bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent after verifying approval from 28 of 36 state legislatures.
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An estimated 14 million uncollected PVCs pose a test for Nigeria’s INEC

An estimated 14 million voter cards remain uncollected across Nigeria, Vanguard reports, raising concern at INEC ahead of the Jan. 16 presidential election.
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Nigeria warns agency heads of sanctions over inflated contracts

Nigeria's federal government says heads of state-owned enterprises who award inflated contracts outside procurement law will face sanctions, in a new directive from George Akume.
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Lagos police rescue three girls from suspected trafficking in Badagry, hunt for traffickers

A routine patrol in Badagry stopped a motorcycle carrying three girls who police say are trafficking victims, and officers are now hunting the suspected traffickers.