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Deputy Speaker Kalu Argues Nigeria’s Centralized Policing Model Is Ineffective
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has criticized Nigeria's centralized policing laws as ineffective, advocating for state-level police forces to improve response times and local security.
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Warns Against Political Misuse of State Police
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called for strict constitutional safeguards to ensure that state police are not exploited for political intimidation, while highlighting the need for sustainable funding.
Senator Natasha Warns Against Politicizing State Police
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan warns that state police must have constitutional safeguards to prevent political abuse and requires sustainable funding to be effective.
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan cautions against politicizing state police
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan urges the National Assembly to embed constitutional safeguards in state police legislation to prevent political abuse and ensures sustainable funding for effective operation.
CPPI urges National Assembly to reform political nomination fee regulations
A coalition of advocates has petitioned the National Assembly to regulate political nomination fees, seeking to enhance transparency and encourage wider electoral participation.
House of Representatives demands stricter oversight of financial channels to combat ransom payments
The House of Representatives has urged the government to tighten regulations on BDC and POS operators to cripple the financial networks funding kidnapping and terrorism in Nigeria.
SERAP calls for investigation into N1.3bn budget for ghost presidential council
SERAP is demanding that the National Assembly explain why N1.3 billion was allocated in the 2026 budget to a presidential council that the Presidency denies even exists.
APC Faces Internal Unrest Over 2027 Legislative Candidate List
Discontent within the APC has escalated as legal battles and protests emerge over a revised list of candidates for the 2027 National Assembly elections.
Wike Credits Tinubu and National Assembly for FCT Infrastructure Success
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike identifies the support of President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly as the primary drivers behind the rapid infrastructure growth within Abuja.
Afenifere Warns National Assembly Against Federal Control of State Police
Afenifere is urging the National Assembly to amend the State Police Bill, warning that current provisions could leave state law enforcement under federal control rather than granting them necessary autonomy.