Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 26th January

Punch

Ambode’s Special Adviser, Deji Tinubu slumps, dies 

The Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Commerce, Deji Tinubu, is dead.

Vanguard

Our land not available for cattle colonies, Yoruba leaders tell FG

Yoruba leaders, under the aegis of Yoruba Summit, yesterday, rejected the proposed cattle colony by the Federal Government saying it is a “violation of the sensibilities of different nationalities whose lands would be partitioned for Fulani herdsmen.”

Thisday

APC C’ttee Backs Devolution of Power, Revives Onshore, Offshore Debate

The All Progressives Congress (APC) committee on true federalism Thursday submitted its report to the leadership of the party with one of its key recommendations that the constitution be amended so that power can be devolved from the federal government to the states.

The Sun

Voters registration ends 60 days to polls-INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has called on Nigerians who have not registered to vote with the commission to take advantage of the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) and register to vote in the elections schedule for February 2019.

Daily Times

Jega to INEC: Be wary of volunteers during elections

A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, yesterday, warned the commission to be wary of volunteers during elections.

 

Guardian

Senate, Reps reconcile versions of amended Electoral Act

Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday announced a six-man committee of senators to reconcile the versions of the amended Electoral Act by the lower and upper chambers of the National Assembly.

Daily Trust

FG approves 3 new police area commands for Oyo State

THE Federal Government has approved three new area commands for the Nigeria Police in Oyo State to complement the existing ones and boost security network.

The Nation

Police kick as Evans files N200m suit over seized trucks

Suspected millionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (alias Evans), has urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to order the release of his seized 25 Mack trucks.