14 h. ago Tinubu Approves Reforms To Strengthen Nigeria Police Trust Fund

President Bola Tinubu has approved the conferment of 959 national honours and endorsed reforms to strengthen the funding framework for the Nigeria Police Force. The announcements followed marathon sessions of the National Council of State and the Police Council at the State House, Abuja. Addressing journalists on Thursday after the meetings, the Permanent Secretary of […] The post Tinubu Approves Reforms To Strengthen Nigeria Police Trust Fund appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago CSOs Demand Transparent Senate Screening Of INEC Chair Nominee Amupitan

The CSOs emphasised that Amupitan's approval by the Council of State does not substitute for the constitutional responsibility of the Nigerian Senate to conduct a rigorous and transparent screening process. The post CSOs Demand Transparent Senate Screening Of INEC Chair Nominee Amupitan appeared first on Channels Television.

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35 h. ago Council of State approves NPC chairman, okays 1% FAAC deduction for Police Trust Fund

.…clemency for 175 prisoners …800 persons for 2024/2025 national honours award The National Council of State on Thursday, approved the read more Council of State approves NPC chairman, okays 1% FAAC deduction for Police Trust Fund

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36 h. ago Council of State approves 1% deduction from FAAC for police trust fund

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a landmark decision aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s internal security architecture, the Council of State presided over by President Bola Tinubu has approved an upward revision of the statutory allocation to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) from 0.5 per cent to 1 per cent of the Federation Account. This development […] The post Council of State approves 1% deduction from FAAC for police trust fund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Professor Joash Amupitan Named New INEC Chairman By National Council Of State

The National Council of State has unanimously approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The announcement was made on Thursday, following a Council meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Tinubu presented Amupitan as the […] The post Professor Joash Amupitan Named New INEC Chairman By National Council Of State appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Council Of State Okays Tinubu’s Nominee As New NPC Chair, Pardons 82 Prisoners

The National Council of State has approved the appointment of Dr. Aminu Yusuf from Niger State as the new chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC) and also endorsed the grant of presidential clemency to 175 inmates across the country. Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, disclosed this to State House correspondents after the Council of […]

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37 h. ago Reform: Federal Government Mulls 1% Deduction For Police Trust Fund

The Federal Government is considering a proposal to strengthen police reforms through an upward review of funding for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) and the repeal of its six-year lifespan clause to make it a permanent agency. The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, disclosed this to State House correspondents at the end […]

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39 h. ago BREAKING: Council Of State Approves Prof. Amupitan As New INEC Chairman

The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025. According […]

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39 h. ago Council of State approves nomination of Amupitan as INEC Chairman

The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Joash Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN, from the read more Council of State approves nomination of Amupitan as INEC Chairman

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39 h. ago BREAKING: Council of State approves Ojo Amupitan as new INEC chairman

Tribune Online BREAKING: Council of State approves Ojo Amupitan as new INEC chairman President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu's exit BREAKING: Council of State approves Ojo Amupitan as new INEC chairman Tribune Online

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39 h. ago UPDATED: Council Of State Approves Tinubu’s Nominee Amupitan As New INEC Chairman

President Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu's exit. The post UPDATED: Council Of State Approves Tinubu’s Nominee Amupitan As New INEC Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Kano govt allocates N45.6bn for major education, health, security, other projects

Tribune Online Kano govt allocates N45.6bn for major education, health, security, other projects The Kano State Executive Council has approved a total of N45.6 billion for the execution of key developmental projects across various sectors, Kano govt allocates N45.6bn for major education, health, security, other projects Tribune Online

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1 week ago Edo govt approves revised N799bn supplementary budget for 2025

Tribune Online Edo govt approves revised N799bn supplementary budget for 2025 Edo State Executive Council has approved a revised supplementary budget of N799.820 billion from the initial Edo govt approves revised N799bn supplementary budget for 2025 Tribune Online

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1 week ago Edo Approves Revised Supplementary Budget Of N799bn For 2025

The Edo State Executive Council has approved a revised supplementary budget of N799.820 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, up from the initial N675.220 billion, representing an increase of approximately N125 billion or 18 percent. The approval followed an emergency executive council meeting presided over by Governor Monday Okpebholo on Monday, September 29, 2025. Briefing […]

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2 w. ago Otti approves minor cabinet reshuffle, swears in 2 new commissioners

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle for the Abia State executive council, even as he has sworn in two new Commissioners and a special adviser to the Governor. With the new cabinet adjustments, the former Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Kingsley Nwokocha, will now serve as the Commissioner […] The post Otti approves minor cabinet reshuffle, swears in 2 new commissioners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Force PRO Hundeyin Visits Abuja NUJ, Seeks Media Collaboration

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, has called for stronger collaboration between the media and the Police in the interest of national security and public trust. Hundeyin made this appeal during a visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council secretariat in Abuja on Friday. […]

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3 w. ago FG Approves Chinese Language For Senior Secondary School Curriculum From 2025/2026 Session

The Federal Government has officially approved the inclusion of the Chinese language in the Senior Secondary School curriculum, with the new policy set to commence in the 2025/2026 academic session. The decision followed a comprehensive review of the Basic and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), under the […] The post FG Approves Chinese Language For Senior Secondary School Curriculum From 2025/2026 Session appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Warri South opens 2025 bursary registration for tertiary students

Tribune Online Warri South opens 2025 bursary registration for tertiary students The Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State has announced the commencement of registration for the 2025 student bursary scheme for indigenes of the council studying in tertiary institutions across the country. According to a circular issued by the Supervisor for Human Capital Development, Mrs Misan Eke, the scheme approved by the council chairman, […] Warri South opens 2025 bursary registration for tertiary students Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Gov Soludo approves N38bn for Ekwulobia–Ufuma road dualisation

Tribune Online Gov Soludo approves N38bn for Ekwulobia–Ufuma road dualisation The approvals were part of resolutions reached at the council’s 19th meeting of the year, held on Monday... Gov Soludo approves N38bn for Ekwulobia–Ufuma road dualisation Tribune Online

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3 w. ago “Police Is Now Civil, Nigerians Can Engage Them Without Fear” – AIG Ajani Omolabi Assures

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 17, covering Ondo and Ekiti States, Mr. Ajani Omolabi, said the police are now more civil in dealing with the public. He added that this approach aims to ensure effective policing and strengthen trust between the police and the communities they serve He emphasised that this shift aims to […] The post “Police Is Now Civil, Nigerians Can Engage Them Without Fear” – AIG Ajani Omolabi Assures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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