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Governor Charles Soludo has urged strict accountability for INEC officials who violate electoral laws, insisting that prosecution and transparency are vital to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and build public trust in the electoral process.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has charged the newly appointed Permanent Secretary, Mr. Austin Ezekiel-Hart, to remain professional, uphold civil service ethics, and reject any act of illegality, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to due process, transparency, and merit-based governance.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on his 70th birthday, reflecting on their decades-long political relationship, shared role in Nigeria’s democratic journey and enduring personal affection despite their current political differences.
The Presidency is expanding skills acquisition and entrepreneurship programmes as part of a non-kinetic strategy to tackle insecurity, reduce youth vulnerability to criminal recruitment and create sustainable economic opportunities across Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has submitted the draft 2026 National Policing Bill and 29 consequential amendment bills to the Federal Ministry of Justice for legislative review, paving the way for a proposed federal and state police structure in Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on his 10th coronation anniversary and 73rd birthday, praising his commitment to preserving Benin heritage, promoting peace and supporting efforts to repatriate stolen Benin artefacts.