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State Police: Presidency Closes Public Submissions Today

The Presidency has announced that public submissions on the proposed National Policing Bill will close by 5 p.m. today, urging Nigerians to submit their views on the planned establishment of state police. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who chairs the Presidential Working Group on the Bill, said the consultation would help address concerns around political interference, oversight, police misconduct, and intelligence-sharing between federal and state police. He stressed that any state police framework must include strong safeguards […]

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Nigeria’s Youths: Greatest Asset, Greatest Casualty

Written by Mosopefoluwa August 12 every year is set aside globally to celebrate the young citizens and to reflect on the challenges they face. The reflection points to a troubling reality that has been sitting in their minds; the same young population that should be driving the country's growth is instead being held back by unemployment and insecurity. According to the State of the Nigerian Youth Report by Plan International Nigeria and ActionAid Nigeria, 80 million young Nigerians are currently […]

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Osun CP Warns Politicians Against Inciting Comments, Invites Fadahunsi

The Osun State Commissioner of Police, Samuel Etaifo, has warned politicians against making inciting comments or engaging in acts capable of triggering violence ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The warning followed an invitation extended to Senator Francis Fadahunsi over alleged inciting comments against members of the Accord Party in Ilesa on Tuesday. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, Etaifo urged political leaders and public office holders to exercise restraint and promote peace during […]

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Tackling Frequent Building Collapses in Nigeria

Nigeria continues to record frequent building collapses, with hundreds of lives lost and many others injured in recent years. The recurring incidents have been linked to poor-quality building materials, weak construction practices, inadequate supervision and poor enforcement of building regulations. One major concern is the production of substandard blocks with insufficient cement, which can weaken structures and make them vulnerable to water penetration and foundation problems. Regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, state works ministries and local councils, […]

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Stop Recruiting Youths for Election Violence

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Henry Ndukuba, has condemned the recruitment of youths by politicians to perpetrate electoral violence. Ndukuba said politicians should not use young Nigerians as tools for intimidation and violence during elections, noting that their own children are often protected from such dangers. His comments come ahead of the 2027 general elections, amid concerns over rising political violence in parts of the country. Osun State, which will hold its governorship election on August […]

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Passengers Stranded as Aviation Unions Ground Air Peace Flights

Passengers were stranded in Lagos, Abuja and Enugu on Tuesday as aviation unions grounded Air Peace flights over allegations of non-remittance of ticket sales charges and interference with workers’ unionisation. The industrial action, involving the National Union of Air Transport Employees, Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, disrupted about 70 flights. The unions alleged that airlines owed about ₦25 billion in five per cent Ticket Sales Charges, with Air Peace […]

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Tinubu Calls for Stronger Global Action Against Insecurity

Tinubu Calls for Stronger Global Action Against Insecurity President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger national and international cooperation to tackle emerging security threats in Nigeria and other parts of the world. Tinubu said Nigeria was facing multifaceted security challenges that required coordinated and sustainable responses from governments, international organisations, religious leaders and other stakeholders. The President spoke in Abuja at an international security conference organised by Jama’atu Izalatil Bidiah wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS Nigeria) in partnership with the Muslim […]

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Oriire Abduction: Oyo Panel Seeks Public Evidence as DSS Releases Artisan

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the Oyo State Government to investigate the abduction of 46 pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area has called for public submissions ahead of its investigation. The commission is seeking information on the circumstances surrounding the abduction from Esinele and Yawota communities, as well as the security response before, during and after the attack. It gave Friday, August 14, 2026, as the deadline for submission of memoranda. Meanwhile, the Department of […]

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Onoh Praises Mbah’s Security, Health, Industrial Reforms

Former South-East spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has commended Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah for what he described as significant progress in security, healthcare, industrial development and job creation. Onoh said the Mbah administration’s policies were aligning with President Tinubu’s vision of strengthening security, improving healthcare and promoting production and investment. He particularly praised the state’s technology-driven security measures, including the Security Command and Control Centre and the deployment of 150 artificial intelligence-enabled patrol vehicles equipped with […]

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