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State Police Bill: A Watershed Moment for Nigeria’s Security Architecture
The passage of the State Police Bill by the House of Representatives marks one of the most significant legislative developments in Nigeria’s democratic history and a major step forward in the nation’s fight against insecurity.
Why Ethnic Nationalism Alone Won’t Deliver Political Success in the Southeast
As political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to intensify, stakeholders across Nigeria are repositioning themselves through alliances, negotiations and new campaign narratives aimed at winning public support.
Jakande Leads Security Stakeholders’ Meeting to Enhance Safety of Schools in Òdì-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA
In a proactive move to strengthen security and protect lives and property, particularly within educational institutions, the Executive Chairman of Òdì-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Dr. Seyi Jakande (JAKO), convened a strategic security stakeholders' meeting on June 15, bringing together key security agencies and community leaders.
Senate Dismisses ₦62.2bn Customs Audit Query, Sets Up Committee To Review 76 Remaining Cases
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has cleared the Nigeria Customs Service of allegations that it failed to remit ₦62.2bn into the Federation Account, as contained in the 2019 Audit Report of the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation.
Tinubu’s Supporters’ Overdrive Making Him Unpopular, Says ZLP Chairman
The National Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dan Nwanyanwu, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against what he described as excessive political activities by some of the President’s supporters, warning that their actions could dent the Nigerian leader’s public image ahead of the 2027 general election.
ADC Rejects Deregistration Order, Alleges Plot To Cripple Opposition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly opposed a Federal High Court ruling directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the party and four others, describing the judgment as an attempt to use the judiciary to undermine Nigeria’s democratic process.
Troops Rescue Wife of Former Defence Spokesman from Bandits
Troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, have successfully rescued Mrs. Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, former Director of Defence Information, who was abducted alongside her husband by bandits several weeks ago.
Umahi: South-East will be ‘disobedient’ vote Tinubu in 2027
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi has declared that the people of the South-East will correct the mistake they made in 2023 by voting for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election.
APC Leaders Endorse Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as Ogun Deputy Governorship Candidate
Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced the formal presentation and endorsement of Mrs. Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun as the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election.
Insecurity: Tinubu Grappling With Many Enemies Of Progress, Says Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has accused enemies of President Bola Tinubu of sponsoring insecurity to put the Federal Government in bad light.