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BREAKING: House of Representatives Passes State Police Bill

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, kidnappings, banditry, and other violent crimes. Proceedings were briefly interrupted […]

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Residents flee Ogun communities after six killed in foiled abduction.

  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 a tense atmosphere, with many houses locked and deserted. Several […]

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Atiku Calls for Security Emergency Over Rising Attacks on Schools

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 Area of Kogi State, Atiku lamented the loss of lives […]

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Adeleke Escapes Unhurt as Podium Collapses at Osun Rally

There was momentary panic in Osun State on Wednesday after a podium collapsed during a political rally in Ijebu-Jesa, where Governor Ademola Adeleke and other dignitaries were seated. The incident occurred while activities were ongoing at the event, causing a brief disruption to the programme. Governor Adeleke, Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly Adewale Egbedun, and other government officials were on the platform when it suddenly gave way. Witnesses said security personnel quickly intervened, […]

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Three Killed as Bandits Attack Kogi School

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 stormed the school and surrounding community with the suspected intention […]

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Reps to Vote on State Police Constitutional Amendment

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 police proposal ahead of other constitutional amendment bills due to […]

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Gumi Clarifies Circumstances Surrounding Ibadan Visit

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 the visit was to participate in a gathering of Muslim […]

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Tinubu inaugurates road, hails infrastructure drive in FCT.

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 committed to delivering projects that bring visible improvements to the […]

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Oyo Assembly Seeks Massive Security Deployment To Schools.

The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for the immediate strengthening of security measures across public and private educational institutions in the state following the recent abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The resolution was adopted during Tuesday’s plenary after a motion was presented by the lawmaker representing Ibadan South West State Constituency II, Hon. Oluwafemi Oluwafowokanmi. He urged the Executive Arm of Government to deploy operatives of the Oyo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun […]

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