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Fulani Group Urges Tinubu, Makinde to Caution Sunday Igboho Over Alleged Threats

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Fulani Group Urges Tinubu, Makinde to Caution Sunday Igboho Over Alleged Threats

A Fulani socio-cultural organisation, the Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other South-West governors to caution Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo over remarks the group described as inflammatory and capable of escalating ethnic tensions in Oyo State. The appeal followed reports that Igboho…

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Tinubu Celebrates 27 Years of Democracy, Honours June 12 Heroes and Reaffirms Reform Agenda

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Tinubu Celebrates 27 Years of Democracy, Honours June 12 Heroes and Reaffirms Reform Agenda

Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday marked Nigeria’s 2026 Democracy Day with a strong defence of democratic governance, a tribute to the heroes of the June 12 struggle, and a renewed commitment to economic reforms, national security, and institutional development. Addressing a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja, the President…

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House of Representatives Passes State Police Bill, Advances Major Security Reform

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House of Representatives Passes State Police Bill, Advances Major Security Reform

Nigeria moved a step closer to adopting a decentralized policing system on Thursday after the House of Representatives approved the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police across the federation. The development is being regarded as one of the most significant security reforms in the country’s democratic history. The bill, which received overwhelming…

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Tinubu Vows Nigeria Will Not Yield to Terrorists, Bandits, or Kidnappers

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Tinubu Vows Nigeria Will Not Yield to Terrorists, Bandits, or Kidnappers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to defeating terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping across Nigeria, declaring that the Federal Government will never surrender to criminal intimidation. The President’s position was conveyed during the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy…

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Tinubu Orders Urgent Economic Measures as Middle East Crisis Drives Fuel Prices Up in Nigeria

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Tinubu Orders Urgent Economic Measures as Middle East Crisis Drives Fuel Prices Up in Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s top economic managers to urgently design measures aimed at cushioning the impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis on citizens, as rising fuel prices tighten pressure on households and businesses. The directive, conveyed in an official statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, followed the President’s remarks during a…

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Tinubu Urges 10th Senate to Amend Constitution for State Police as Insecurity Persists

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Tinubu Urges 10th Senate to Amend Constitution for State Police as Insecurity Persists

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to the leadership of Nigeria’s 10th Senate to initiate constitutional amendments that would provide a clear legal framework for the establishment of state police across the country, citing the worsening security situation nationwide. The President made the appeal during an engagement with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where…

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Tinubu to Governors: Nigeria Will Be Rebuilt, State Police Reform Is Non-Negotiable

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Tinubu to Governors: Nigeria Will Be Rebuilt, State Police Reform Is Non-Negotiable

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his resolve to reposition Nigeria, declaring that his administration is fully committed to rescuing the country from its economic and security challenges. The President made the remarks during an interfaith breaking of fast with state governors held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he emphasised unity, shared responsibility…

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FCT Poll Movement Restriction: Wike Slams Falana Over Curfew Criticism

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FCT Poll Movement Restriction: Wike Slams Falana Over Curfew Criticism

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cautioned senior lawyer and activist Femi Falana against commenting on every national issue, following criticism surrounding the movement restriction imposed during the recent Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory. Wike stated that public commentary should be grounded in verified facts rather than…

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SERAP Urges President Tinubu to End Unlawful Mass Phone Surveillance, Warns of Democratic Risks

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SERAP Urges President Tinubu to End Unlawful Mass Phone Surveillance, Warns of Democratic Risks

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has formally urged President Bola Tinubu to bring an immediate end to what it calls unlawful and unconstitutional mass phone tapping in Nigeria, warning that current surveillance rules pose a threat to citizens’ fundamental rights. In a letter dated February 21, 2026 and signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director…

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Advocates and Advocacy, Civil Society Organizations

DSS Faces Scrutiny as Sowore Uses Reno Omokri’s Words in Cybercrime Trial

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DSS Faces Scrutiny as Sowore Uses Reno Omokri’s Words in Cybercrime Trial

Human rights activist and a presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Omoyele Sowore has challenged the Cybercrime charges preferred against him using Reno Omokri’s past videos calling President Tinubu a “drug lord ” , a scenario that has positioned the DSS to faces tough questions in the Abuja court drama. Court Drama: Omokri Videos…

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