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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.

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.

State police push shifts to governors and state lawmakers

After the Senate and House passed the state police bill, Nigeria's 36 state assemblies must now decide whether the long-debated policing reform finally becomes law.

State police will protect persecuted Nigerian Christians, says US lawmaker

US Congressman Riley Moore has welcomed Nigeria's Senate passage of the state police bill, saying it would help states protect citizens, including persecuted Christians.

Governors back state police, demand constitutional safeguards

Nigeria's 36 governors have again backed the immediate creation of state police, demanding a framework that is constitutionally sound and aligned with federalism and citizens' rights.

National Assembly will pass state police bill this week, says Bamidele

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele says the National Assembly will pass the constitutional amendment bill establishing state police this week, calling the reform long overdue amid worsening insecurity.

Afenifere warns state police delay mayn lead to self help

Afenifere has warned that delay in establishing state police may trigger self-help, describing the federal government's reactive security deployments after attacks as infeasible and ineffective.

Bamidele vows Senate will fast-track state police after Oyo, Borno abductions

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele vowed to fast-track state police legislation after gunmen abducted 87 students and teachers in Borno and Oyo within 24 hours.

South West Leaders Back State Police and Death Penalty for Kidnappers

South West leaders back state police, death penalty for kidnappers and a full ban on open grazing across Yorubaland.

Abductions: Northern Governors Push Mining Freeze, Approve N228bn Security Plan

Northern governors suspend mining, back state police and approve a N228bn fund as kidnappings escalate across several states.

Lawmaker Condemns Plateau Killings, Calls for State Police

State lawmaker Dachung Bagos criticizes the Plateau killings alongside his appeal to accelerate state police legislation for enhanced security protection.

Governors Endorse Creation Of State Police

State police creation supported by governors, NEC defers final decision.

Kebbi Governor Calls for Review of Revenue Sharing Formula

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi state has reignited the national conversation on Nigerian federalism,...

State Police: Ex-Senate President Backs APC, Urges Transparency on Fuel Subsidy

Nigeria's former Senate President and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the...

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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.

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.

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.

Nasarawa polio drive: state partners UNICEF, WHO ahead of Nov. 7 campaign

Nasarawa has called for intensified awareness ahead of a Nov. 7 to 10 polio vaccination campaign after reports of suspected cases, with UNICEF backing.