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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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Otti vows security will stay top priority in Abia

Abia Governor Alex Otti reaffirmed that security remains the top priority of his administration, telling Naval College alumni that development cannot thrive in unsafe environments.

Umahi Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Bid, Signs Nomination Form

KEY POINTS David Umahi endorsed Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term by signing...

Gwarzo Dumps ADC Amid Shifting Political Landscape

KEY POINTS Aminu Gwarzo has resigned from the African Democratic Congress with immediate effect. ...

Rhodes-Vivour Stays in ADC, Parts Ways Politically with Obi

KEY POINTS Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has confirmed he will remain in the African Democratic Congress...

PDP Crisis Deepens as Turaki Emerges Interim Chairman

KEY POINTS Kabiru Turaki has been appointed interim chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party...

Governors push out incumbent senators in 2027 ticket grab

At least 10 Nigerian governors are using consensus arrangements to push out incumbent senators ahead of the 2027 elections after President Tinubu ceded primary power.

Obi and Kwankwaso Join New Opposition Party Ahead of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have officially joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress...

Former Adamawa Senator Abbo Leaves ADC, Joins Labour Party

KEY POINTS Ishaku Abbo left the African Democratic Congress due to ongoing leadership disputes...

APC Stakeholders Purchase 2027 Re-Election Forms for Rivers Governor Fubara

KEY POINTS APC stakeholders in Rivers purchased 2027 nomination forms for Governor Fubara. The...

Tinubu Endorses Hamzat as APC Governorship Candidate for Lagos 2027

KEY POINTS President Tinubu endorsed Obafemi Hamzat as APC’s Lagos governorship candidate for 2027. ...

Supreme Court to Rule on ADC Leadership Crisis

KEY POINTS The Supreme Court of Nigeria will rule on the ADC leadership dispute...

Nsukka coalition warns elites against imposing candidates

The Nsukka Democratic Movement has warned political elites in Enugu North against backroom deals to impose candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.

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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...