21 h. ago State police, electoral reforms top agenda as Senate opens constitution review in Lagos today

The Nigerian Senate on Friday (today) commenced its zonal public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution in Lagos, read more State police, electoral reforms top agenda as Senate opens constitution review in Lagos today

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60 h. ago HURIWA seeks death sentence for kidnapping, decries rising wave of kidnappings, organ harvesting

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the death penalty for terrorism offences, expressing alarm over the rising wave of kidnappings and organ harvesting in Nigeria. The group is advocating sweeping reforms in national security and the enactment of enforceable legal frameworks to address the crisis. In […] The post HURIWA seeks death sentence for kidnapping, decries rising wave of kidnappings, organ harvesting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 2027: Concerns over INEC’s silence on APC’s premature campaign activities 

Tribune Online 2027: Concerns over INEC’s silence on APC’s premature campaign activities  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) faces scrutiny for its inaction on the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s early campaign activities ahead of the 2027 elections. INEC’s constitutional mandate includes monitoring political parties’ activities and ensuring compliance with electoral laws.  However, its silence on APC’s premature campaigning activities raises concerns about fairness and enforcement. The Electoral Act […] 2027: Concerns over INEC’s silence on APC’s premature campaign activities  Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Aviation: BAGASOO expands mandate, introduces $1 passenger safety levy

West Africa’s aviation safety improves from 40% to 63% From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO) has introduced a $1 passenger safety levy as part of major reforms to enhance aviation safety and security oversight across its member states. The decision, recently ratified by the Council of […] The post Aviation: BAGASOO expands mandate, introduces $1 passenger safety levy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Tinubu directs nationwide personnel audit in federal civil service

Tribune Online Tinubu directs nationwide personnel audit in federal civil service He particularly spoke on the importance of accurate, secure, and sovereign data, he described as the lifeblood of every reform government is pursuing. Tinubu directs nationwide personnel audit in federal civil service Tribune Online

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1 week ago Constitutional, electoral reforms, security, top agenda as National Assembly resumes plenary

As lawmakers return from their mid-year recess, constitutional reform is set to take centre stage when the National Assembly reconvenes read more Constitutional, electoral reforms, security, top agenda as National Assembly resumes plenary

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2 w. ago Tinubu Government Signs Deal To Digitize Police Stations Nationwide

The Federal Government has unveiled a major initiative to establish ‘smart police stations’ across Nigeria, marking a significant step in security reform and digital transformation. This move comes through a partnership between Galaxy Backbone (GBB) and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), formalized at a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony held on Friday in […] The post Tinubu Government Signs Deal To Digitize Police Stations Nationwide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UNYF Urges Justice, Security Reforms In Wake Of Benue Attacks

The Unified Nigeria Youth Forum (UNYF) has called for urgent and decisive government action in response to the recent attacks in Yelewata village, Guma local government area of Benue State, where hundreds of lives were reportedly lost. The group, through its president, Comrade Toriah Olajide Filani, also called for a complete overhaul of the nation’s […]

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2 w. ago Constitution review: Kalu seeks stakeholders’ input on security reforms

Tribune Online Constitution review: Kalu seeks stakeholders’ input on security reforms Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu on Monday emphasised the importance of stakeholders insights in shaping effective security policies in Nigeria. Constitution review: Kalu seeks stakeholders’ input on security reforms Tribune Online

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2 w. ago SEC seeks recovery of N242bn unclaimed dividends with new enforcement push

By Chukwuma Umeorah As of June 2025, unclaimed dividends in Nigeria’s capital market totalled N242 billion, according to data from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Despite technological advances and regulatory reforms including the e-Dividend mandate system, these funds continue to lie dormant, eluding their rightful owners. The figure has grown steadily over the years, […] The post SEC seeks recovery of N242bn unclaimed dividends with new enforcement push appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Siege of underdevelopment, marginalisation now over in Ogun West –Yayi

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Senator representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has said years of siege of underdevelopment and marginalisation in the senatorial district were over, through the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu and his qualitative representation at the national assembly. Adeola, chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, […] The post Siege of underdevelopment, marginalisation now over in Ogun West –Yayi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Senate marks midterm with focus on electoral, constitutional, judicial reforms

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has pledged to prioritise far-reaching electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general election, alongside a renewed focus on constitutional review and judicial reform. In a statement released Sunday, the Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, outlined the midterm legislative milestones of the upper chamber between June 13, 2023 and […] The post Senate marks midterm with focus on electoral, constitutional, judicial reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago How Renewed Hope Agenda enables Dangiwa’s housing sector transformation

Seventeen months after Ahmed Dangiwa assumed office as Nigeria’s Minister of Housing and Urban Development, the nation’s housing sector landscape read more How Renewed Hope Agenda enables Dangiwa’s housing sector transformation

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3 w. ago Tinubu’s agric reform saved Nigeria from food crisis – Minister

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Senator Abubakar Kyari said the reform in agriculture introduced by President Bola Tinubu saved Nigeria from a worse food crisis. Kyari revealed this at an interactive session with journalists in Maiduguri, Borno’s capital, yesterday. “If the president had not done some reforms in the agriculture […] The post Tinubu’s agric reform saved Nigeria from food crisis – Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FERMA MD, Agbasi lauds Tinubu’s road infrastructure agenda  

… dedicates Champion Award to staff By Chukwuma Umeorah The Managing Director of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Dr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for driving the agency’s nationwide momentum in road rehabilitation and infrastructure renewal. Agbasi, speaking to journalists after receiving the Champion Newspaper Award as Public Servant […] The post FERMA MD, Agbasi lauds Tinubu’s road infrastructure agenda   appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Plastic waste tops agenda as Sterling One Foundation marks World Environment Day

Tribune Online Plastic waste tops agenda as Sterling One Foundation marks World Environment Day With plastic pollution still threatening lives, coastlines, and ecosystems across Nigeria, the Sterling One Foundation is taking concrete steps to tackle the crisis through community-led cleanups, strategic partnerships, and ongoing policy engagement. Earlier this year, the Foundation led a major cleanup at Elegushi Beach under its Beach Adoption Programme, a national initiative that has formally […] Plastic waste tops agenda as Sterling One Foundation marks World Environment Day Tribune Online

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last month Utomi’s shadow cabinet demands constitutional, electoral reforms

From Idu Jude Abuja The Big Tent Shadow Cabinet, a good governance advocacy group, has called for urgent constitutional and electoral reforms to strengthen the nation’s democracy, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The reforms, it said, would address structural issues such as the concentration of power in the Federal Government, which it observed, is […] The post Utomi’s shadow cabinet demands constitutional, electoral reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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