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Good morning to readers. Daily Sun brings you the major stories from Nigerian Newspapers on Wednesday morning.
NASS clarifies constitution amendment on state police
The National Assembly has clarified that the proposed establishment of state police is awaiting the concurrence of at least 24 of the 36 state Houses of Assembly before the constitutional amendment can proceed to final legislative action and presidential assent. Read more here.
2027: NDC, Obi, Kwankwaso agree on campaign structure as Babachir Lawal joins party
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have agreed on the structure of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), moving to resolve the disagreement over a parallel campaign structure, as former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, formally joined the opposition party. Read more here.
Other News
Northern CAN condemns Plateau killings, demands urgent action
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has condemned the renewed killings in Plateau State, urging the Federal and state governments to take urgent action to halt the bloodshed and protect vulnerable communities. Read more here.
Security forces foil mass abduction, neutralise 18 in Katsina
Security forces, including hunters and members of community security groups, have killed 18 bandits in an intelligence-driven ambush in Bakori Local Government, Katsina State. Read more here.
Okonjo-Iweala, Dangote, others honour Obasanjo in New York
World leaders, business leaders and prominent Nigerians gathered in New York for a night of tributes in honour of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and his legacy. Read more here.
