Month: June 2026

The National Assembly has moved closer to establishing state police, with both the Senate and the House of Representatives advancing legislation to amend the 1999 Constitution and decentralise policing in Nigeria. In the House of Representatives, lawmakers overwhelmingly approved the constitutional amendment during plenary, with 289 of the 290 members present voting in favour of the bill, while one member voted against it. The legislation seeks to transfer policing from […]

President Bola Tinubu has attributed part of Nigeria's insecurity challenges to the collapse of effective grassroots governance, saying weak local government administration has hindered national development. Speaking during his nationwide broadcast to commemorate this year's June 12 Democracy Day, the President stressed the importance of strengthening local governance to ensure democracy delivers meaningful benefits to citizens. Tinubu said his administration has pursued financial autonomy for the country's 774 local government […]

Police officers on Friday fired tear gas to disperse protesters who took to the streets of Abuja to demonstrate against worsening economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment, and the rising cost of living. The protest coincided with Nigeria's celebration of the 27th anniversary of uninterrupted democratic rule, as demonstrators called on the government to take urgent steps to address the country's growing socio-economic challenges. The protesters expressed concerns over the increasing burden […]

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remain steadfast in their belief in the country, even when they disagree with or criticise his administration. Speaking in a nationwide broadcast to commemorate the 27th anniversary of Nigeria's uninterrupted democratic rule on Friday, the President stressed that constructive criticism is a vital part of democracy but warned against losing faith in the nation. He noted that democracy can only thrive when citizens […]

The Senate has called on security agencies to intensify surveillance and enforcement efforts against bandits and terrorists who openly display their activities and financial proceeds on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi on the increasing wave of bandit attacks and terrorist activities in Kogi West Senatorial District and other parts of the country. During deliberations, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan proposed an additional […]

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior. The minister described June 12 as a landmark date in Nigeria’s democratic history, noting that it symbolizes the courage, resilience, and sacrifices of Nigerians who fought for the restoration and sustenance […]

The House of Representatives has passed the State Police Bill, marking a significant step toward the decentralisation of Nigeria’s policing system. The decision was reached during Thursday’s plenary session presided over by Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, following a vote by lawmakers on the proposed constitutional amendment. The bill was considered a priority by the House amid growing concerns over insecurity across the country, including rising cases of killings, […]

  Fear and uncertainty have gripped residents of Fowowawo, Ajerogun, and Magbon-Etido communities in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State following a failed abduction attempt that claimed the lives of at least six people. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, has forced many residents to abandon their homes and businesses amid fears of further attacks by armed criminals. A visit to the affected communities revealed […]

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called for the declaration of a security emergency to address the worsening insecurity across the country. In a statement issued through his media office, Atiku expressed concern over the increasing attacks by terrorists and bandits, particularly those targeting educational institutions. Reacting to the recent attack on Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, in Kabba/Bunu Local Government […]