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 […]