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Civil Society Organizations and residents of Bille Kingdom in Rivers State are urging the government to take immediate action against a suspected underwater gas eruption affecting their community. Their calls follow a visit to the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency to seek clarity on the situation.
Civil society organizations in Kwara State have called for the swift release of 176 women and children reportedly kidnapped in Woro and Nuku areas of Kaiama. They highlighted concerns over escalating violence in the region, compounded by previous attacks resulting in numerous fatalities.
Several civil society organizations (CSOs) have praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for issuing the timetable for the 2027 general elections. However, they highlighted potential risks linked to unresolved matters in the Electoral Amendment Bill and the challenges surrounding the electronic transmission of results.
Various civil society organizations have called on the Nigerian Senate to align with the House of Representatives' decision for mandatory electronic transmission of election results. This appeal follows concerns over the Senate's recent rejection of critical amendments related to electoral processes.
