Nigerian Newspapers Report Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill Amid Resignation, Deadly Attacks, and Kidnappings
The Nigerian Senate passed an electoral act amendment bill after heated debates. Former Governor Gabriel Torwua Suswam resigned from the People's Democratic Party due to internal conflicts.
The Department of State Services arraigned former Attorney General Abubakar Malami's son on terrorism and illegal firearm possession charges. Deadly attacks in Kaiama, Kwara State, resulted in over 162 deaths.
The Senate pledged to address insecurity and banditry in the country. Currency fluctuations saw the Naira appreciating against the dollar.
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq condemned brutal attacks by extremists. Additionally, arrests were made in Lagos and River States related to armed robbery and property disputes.
In Edo State, gunmen kidnapped nine family members, including children and a nurse, along the Benin-Akure road.
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