Bandits on Wednesday invaded Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing three people, including a vice principal and a six-year-old child. The attack, which occurred at about 10:00 a.m., threw the community into mourning and heightened concerns over security in the area. Confirming the incident, the Kogi State Police Command said a large group of heavily armed bandits riding on about 40 motorcycles […]

The House of Representatives has announced plans to vote on a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state and local police as part of efforts to tackle rising insecurity across the country. Deputy Speaker of the House and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this during a media briefing shortly after plenary. According to Kalu, the House has resolved to prioritise consideration of the state […]

Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has clarified the circumstances surrounding his November 2025 visit to Ibadan, Oyo State, stating that he was not invited by any Muslim group or individual from the South-West. In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Gumi explained that his trip to the ancient city was undertaken in his capacity as a representative of the Coalition of Northern Muslim Ulama. According to him, the purpose of […]

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX), linking Ring Road 1 Junction to Ring Road 2 Junction in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the ceremony, the President described the project as a key component of the administration’s efforts to expand infrastructure and stimulate economic growth in the nation’s capital. Tinubu stated that his administration remains […]