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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has expressed concern over the worsening security situation across the country, calling on the Federal Government to take urgent and decisive measures to safeguard lives and property. In a statement issued by its Secretary General, Nafi’u Baba-Ahmad, the council noted that Nigerians continue to grapple with killings, kidnappings, terrorist attacks, banditry, and other violent crimes despite repeated assurances from authorities. The council […]

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has fixed Friday, June 12, 2026, as the deadline for the submission of technical and commercial bids by prequalified applicants participating in the ongoing 2025 Licensing Round. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the commission urged all qualified bidders to adhere strictly to the timelines outlined in the licensing guidelines. According to the notice, the submission window for […]

The first batch of Nigerians being repatriated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks is expected to arrive in Lagos on Thursday morning. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Tuesday. According to the ministry, the returnees will be airlifted aboard an Air Peace flight scheduled to depart O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday night. The aircraft is […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has directed senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force to adopt proactive, intelligence-driven, and adaptive strategies in tackling the country's evolving security challenges. The directive was issued during the monthly conference of strategic senior police officers held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting brought together Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General, Commissioners of Police, and other senior officers […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced June 26, 2026, as the date it will issue access codes to political parties for the submission of candidates' details ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made in Abuja during a quarterly consultative meeting between the electoral commission and leaders of registered political parties. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, said the move follows the successful conclusion of party primaries […]