The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust has said that the proposed establishment of state police will not provide a comprehensive solution to Nigeria’s security challenges. In a statement signed by its Country Director, Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, the organisation said it had taken note of recent remarks by the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, who indicated that the creation of state police could soon become a reality. While […]

The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdulsalam, over allegations of misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust. The impeachment notice was presented during plenary by the Majority Leader, Lawan Dala, and subsequently read by the Speaker, Ismail Falgore. Lawmakers stated that the action is based on Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the suspension of the recently introduced cashless payment system at Nigerian airports following widespread complaints of traffic congestion and hardship for travellers. The announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja. According to the minister, the cashless payment system was initially introduced by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria to curb […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, of a 23-count charge bordering on alleged non-declaration of assets. Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho held that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency failed to provide sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations against Kyari. The charges also involved Kyari’s two brothers, who were accused of swearing false affidavits to conceal the origin […]