Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has said that the bloc and the global community are waiting to applaud Nigeria for holding successful elections and a peaceful transition of power.

President Muhammadu Buhari presided over the meeting of the National Security Council at the presidential villa, Abuja.

Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, a coalition of Civil society Organisations (CSOs) has called on the National Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to deliver on their mandates ahead of the elections.

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has opened an e-passport facility in Zaria, Kaduna State, to enhance passport administration in the state.

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese, His Grace Ignatius Kaigama, has admonished Christians to pray fervently for credible elections, peace, and unity of the nation.

The Police Command in Rivers said it has arrested a female suspect accused of recruiting underage girls for prostitution in Rivers.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday fixed March 3 for judgment in the suits filed by some State Governors against the Federal Government over the cashless policy by the CBN in old Naira note withdrawal.

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