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Senate Passes Bill to Establish State Police in Nigeria

KEY POINTS The Senate has passed a constitutional amendment bill creating a framework for state police while retaining the federal police structure. State police will handle local security matters, while federal police will continue to oversee terrorism, cybercrime, border security, and other national issues. ...

DSS Orders Probe Into Courtroom Scuffle After Sowore’s Remand

KEY POINTS DSS has launched an investigation into the altercation involving its operatives, Omoyele Sowore, and correctional officials at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The agency said Sowore’s remand in Kuje Prison resulted from court proceedings and not any action taken by the...

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Tinubu meets Abbas and Reps after rejecting senators’ ticket bid

President Tinubu held a closed-door meeting with House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and other Reps at the Villa, days after shutting down senators' automatic ticket bid.

DSS Arraigns El-Rufai Over Alleged Interception of Ribadu’s Phone Conversation

KEY POINTS DSS arraigned Nasir El-Rufai on a five-count charge over alleged phone interception...

Nigerian Military Sets up Court-Martial for 36 Personnel Over Alleged Coup Plot

KEY POINTS Nigerian military has inaugurated a court-martial to try 36 personnel over an...

Fubara Endorses Tinubu’s Second Term, Urges Unity Among Southern Leaders

KEY POINTS Governor Fubara endorsed President Tinubu for a second term, citing progress in...

Tinubu Approves 30% Debt Relief for Nigerian Airlines Amid Rising Fuel Costs

KEY POINTS The federal government approved a 30% reduction in debts owed by domestic...

APC Announces Timetable for 2027 Elections, Begins Sale of Nomination Forms April 25

KEY POINTS APC will begin selling nomination forms for the 2027 elections on April...

Gunmen Strike Kwara Communities, Abduct Family of Three in Daylight, Kidnap 15 Overnight

KEY POINTS Gunmen abducted a family of three in a daytime attack in Kwara...

Boko Haram Threatens to Execute Captives as Mediator Decries Government Silence

KEY POINTS Boko Haram faction threatens to execute up to 20 of 416 captives...

Adelabu Quits as Power Minister to Chase Oyo Governorship Ambition

KEY POINTS Adebayo Adelabu has resigned as Minister of Power, effective April 30, 2026. ...

FG, States, LGs Share ₦2.036 Trillion as Taiwo Oyedele Chairs First FAAC Meeting

KEY POINTS FG, states, and LGs received allocations from March 2026 revenue, with oil-producing...

Senate Orders Full Probe Into Boko Haram Attacks on Military Bases in Borno

KEY POINTS The Senate ordered a full military audit following deadly attacks on bases...

Court Orders DSS to Detain Six Suspects Over Alleged Terrorism in Abuja

KEY POINTS Six defendants were arraigned in Abuja on a 13-count charge of alleged...

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Senate Passes Bill to Establish State Police in Nigeria

KEY POINTS The Senate has passed a constitutional amendment bill creating a framework for...

DSS Orders Probe Into Courtroom Scuffle After Sowore’s Remand

KEY POINTS DSS has launched an investigation into the altercation involving its operatives, Omoyele...

Police Dismiss Viral Katsina Video, Say Armed Men Were Vigilantes

KEY POINTS Police have dismissed claims that officers were fraternising with armed bandits in...

Akpabio Swears in Four New Senators After By-Election Victories

KEY POINTS Four senators—Danladi Envulu-Anza, Israel Asogwa, Olaka Nwogu and Dayo Faduyile—were sworn into...