The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a constitutional amendment bill to establish state police nationwide. The passage marks a significant step in Nigeria’s long-running debate over decentralising policing and tackling insecurity. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 to Provide for the […]
House of Reps passes State Police Bill Read More »
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani. He said the annual observance of June
JUST IN: FG declares public holiday for Democracy Day celebration Read More »
The Lions of Bourdillon Waves LBW, has called on Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general election, saying the administration has laid a solid foundation for national growth through strategic appointments and people oriented reforms. The group, led by its National Convener,
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken decisive action by grounding a private aircraft and suspending its operator’s permit after a dramatic emergency landing on a Delta State highway was followed by an unauthorized takeoff back to Lagos. This incident, which occurred on Wednesday morning, has prompted an aggressive federal investigation.The aircraft involved in
Inside Story: NCAA Grounds Private Jet After Unauthorized Highway Takeoff In Delta Read More »
Afrobeats global icon Davido used the spotlight of the FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles to demand justice for 39 schoolchildren and 7 teachers kidnapped in Oyo State, urging the world to keep the victims in focus. The Grammy-nominated singer took the stage wearing a custom-made jacket with the names of the abducted
The Member representing Ileoluji/OkeIgbo Constituency in the Ondo State House of Assembly, Akoni. Nelson Akinsuroju, has issued a congratulatory statement to His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Olufaderin Oluwole Adetimehin, JP, FCIB, Jimoko II, Jegun Olu-Ekun and Paramount Ruler of Ileoluji Kingdom, on the occasion of his 10th Coronation Anniversary. Akoni Nelson described the monarch’s 10
The Edo state government has ordered the immediate closure of three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area following intelligence reports of a kidnap threat against students. The directive, contained in a circular issued by the State Ministry of Education and signed by its Permanent Secretary, Mr Enodolomwanyi Otamere, said the affected schools were Ososo
Edo Shuts Schools As DSS Uncovers Plot To Kidnap Students Read More »
Former Anambra State Governor and Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dragged his former ally and kinsman, Kenneth Okonkwo, to court over allegations that he collected N10 million bribes from House of Representatives aspirants. In a suit dated June 9, 2026, Obi’s legal team, led by Chief Alex Ejesieme, SAN, described Okonkwo’s
It was tears, tributes, and thanksgiving as Mr. Segun Luwoye and his siblings laid their mother, Late Mrs. Matilda Atinuke Luwoye to rest in a grand ceremony that brought together family, friends, dignitaries, and well wishers from across Nigeria. Mama Matilda Atinuke Luwoye, a woman of deep faith, uncommon kindness, and legendary hospitality, passed on
Ondo State House of Assembly hopeful, for the good people of Akoko South West II, has emphasized his commitment for a purposeful leadership. Hon. Niran Olanusi, the APC candidate for Akoko South West II, in a statement through his media team said, his profound mission and message, simply remains the energy that cuts through a
