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Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for Bill to Strengthen Senior Secondary Education Governance

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Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for Bill to Strengthen Senior Secondary Education Governance

President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to the Senate, seeking legislative approval for reforms aimed at strengthening the governance and administration of public senior secondary education across Nigeria. The proposed legislation was conveyed in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Thursday’s…

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Education and Institutions

President Can Assume Control of State Police if Powers Are Misused – Barau

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President Can Assume Control of State Police if Powers Are Misused – Barau

Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has dismissed concerns that the proposed state police system could be abused by governors, insisting that the constitutional framework contains safeguards, including provisions allowing the President to intervene when necessary. Barau made the remarks while addressing widespread public concerns over the proposed decentralisation of policing, following the National Assembly’s recent…

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Governors Renew Push for State Police, Seek Constitutional Safeguards

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Governors Renew Push for State Police, Seek Constitutional Safeguards

The 36 state governors under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have reaffirmed their support for the immediate establishment of state police across Nigeria, insisting that any new policing structure must be firmly rooted in the Constitution and aligned with the principles of federalism and the protection of citizens’ rights. The governors reached…

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Governance, Police and Interior Affairs

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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Legislation and Legislature

National Assembly Commences Review to Create 55 New States and 278 Additional LGAs

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National Assembly Commences Review to Create 55 New States and 278 Additional LGAs

The National Assembly has commenced deliberations on a sweeping constitutional review that could significantly alter Nigeria’s political and administrative structure, with proposals to create 55 new states and 278 additional local government areas across the country. The move, which forms part of the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution, aims to deepen governance, address long-standing…

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SERAP Challenges Akpabio, Abbas to Explain Missing N18.6bn National Assembly Office Project Funds

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SERAP Challenges Akpabio, Abbas to Explain Missing N18.6bn National Assembly Office Project Funds

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a strong demand to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, urging them to publicly account for the missing N18.6 billion reportedly allocated for the construction of the National Assembly Service Commission Office Complex. The civic rights group made this…

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Rejoins Plenary as Senate Resumes After 10-Week Recess

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Rejoins Plenary as Senate Resumes After 10-Week Recess

The Nigerian Senate resumed plenary today following a 10-week legislative recess, and the return of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the chamber was one of the most anticipated developments of the session. Plenary reconvened under the stewardship of Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, in the absence of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Senators across party lines were…

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Legislation and Legislature, News

EFCC Chairman Urges National Assembly to Fast‑Track Unexplained Wealth Law

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EFCC Chairman Urges National Assembly to Fast‑Track Unexplained Wealth Law

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, today implored members of Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly to enact legislation that criminalises unexplained wealth, arguing that such a law would bolster efforts to combat economic crimes and corruption. Speaking at the National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance—jointly organised by the Senate and House…

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NASS Tasks Nigeria Customs Service On N10.5trn Revenue Target

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NASS Tasks Nigeria Customs Service On N10.5trn Revenue Target

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance on Tuesday mandated authorities of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to block leakages and put necessary stringent measures in place in order to achieve N10.5 trillion revenue in 2025. The joint Committees also issued 48-hour ultimatum to Chief Executive Officers of key revenue generating agencies including Chairman of Federal…

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