Nigerian Democratic Report

Nigeria’s Senate Moves to Classify Kidnapping as Terrorism, Prescribes Death Penalty 0
- News
- November 28, 2025
The Nigerian Senate is moving to make the death penalty mandatory for all kidnapping offences, reflecting a major change in criminal justice policy. A bill to classify all kidnappings as terrorism and mandate the death penalty, removing fines or judicial discretion, passed its first reading on Thursday. The proposed legislation, known as the “Terrorism (Prevention

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IGP Recalls 11,566 VIP Police Officers to Strengthen Security 0
- News
- November 27, 2025
After President Bola Tinubu’s directive, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has decided to recall 11,566 police officers who were previously assigned to VIPs and special protection duties. This move aims to enhance the nation’s security system and provide better protection for vulnerable communities across the country. At a press conference held in Abuja on

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2027 Elections: PDP’s Endless Woes and Implications on Party Faithful 0
- Analysis, News
- November 27, 2025
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing escalating internal divisions, including factionalism and leadership disputes, ahead of the 2027 general election. This disarray may drive loyal members away, harm election chances, and allow the APC or other opposition parties to gain ground in the upcoming national elections. Ongoing internal conflict is making it difficult for

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Tinubu Declares Security Emergency, Approves More Recruitment into Armed Forces, Police.0
- News
- November 26, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency and ordered additional recruitment into the armed forces and the Police force. In a statement on Wednesday, the president said the police and the army are authorised to recruit more personnel to strengthen the country’s security. The president noted that while he had previously approved the

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Tinubu Revs Up 2027 Presidential Campaign, Appoints Governor Hope Uzodinma as Renewed Hope Ambassador 0
- News
- November 26, 2025
Less than two days after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and signalled his candidacy in the 2027 presidential contest, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu responded with his preparedness signal. He did this by appointing Governor Hope Uzodinma as his Renewed Hope Ambassador, a role like the Director General of

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Insecurity: Recall Recently Retired Military Officers, Declare Emergency and Remove Governors’ Immunity, Says Prof Akinyemi 0
- News
- November 26, 2025
Seeking swift ways to address the country’s rising insecurity and prevent an external invasion threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump, former foreign affairs minister and well-known diplomat Professor Bolaji Akinyemi has presented bold recommendations to President Bola Tinubu. Professor Akinyemi, in a statement issued in Lagos, urged President Tinubu to remove governors’ immunity, declare a

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