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Tinubu sends state police amendment bill to Senate

The Editor — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:44:51 +0000

President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a Constitution Alteration Bill seeking the establishment of state police to the Senate. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, made this known during Tuesday’s plenary, adding that the Senate will consider the constitutional amendment bill on Wednesday (tomorrow). Akpabio also announced that the states have promised to consider the state police […]

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JAMB axes affiliated degree courses in colleges of education

The Editor — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:29:33 +0000

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has formally ended admissions into affiliated degree programmes run by colleges of education, marking a major shift in Nigeria’s teacher education system and effectively making the Nigeria Certificate in Education the sole entry route into the institutions from the 2026/2027 academic session. The decision is contained in JAMB’s […]

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How Otti convinced Tinubu to back Abia Int’l Airport project – Keyamo

The Editor — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:29:30 +0000

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed how Governor Alex Otti of Abia State rejected a Federal Government plan to build an airstrip in the state and instead opted for a full-fledged international airport. Keyamo also revealed that negotiations were ongoing for the first direct international cargo flight from Guangzhou, China, to […]

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Insecurity: Govs seek swift establishment of state police

The Editor — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:07:59 +0000

The 36 state governors in the country have again thrown their weight behind the immediate establishment of state police, to be constitutionally sound and aligned with federalism and citizens’ rights. The governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) also noted the collaborative efforts of other stakeholders, adding that consultation outcomes will strengthen […]

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DSS rejects foreign funding for proposed security trust fund

The Editor — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:59:20 +0000

The Department of State Services (DSS) has asked the House of Representatives to remove provisions allowing international organisations to contribute funds to the proposed DSS Trust Fund, warning that such funding could threaten Nigeria’s national security. The position was presented on Thursday during a public hearing organised by the House Committee on National Security and […]

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Insecurity: Nigeria bleeding, confused – Reps lament

The Editor — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:12:28 +0000

The minority caucus of the House of Representatives on Wednesday delivered a scathing assessment of the state of the nation, accusing the government of President Bola Tinubu of failing to tackle worsening insecurity, deepening economic hardship and mounting threats to democratic institutions. The opposition lawmakers also alleged that the administration was focusing on political calculations […]

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Court convicts 150 terrorists in 48 hours

The Editor — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:32:05 +0000

The Federal Government has secured approximately 150 convictions within the first two days of its latest phase of mass terrorism trials, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), disclosed on Tuesday. Fagbemi made the disclosure while speaking with journalists at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the trials are being […]

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Senate recalls members from recess over rising insecurity

The Editor — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:21:52 +0000

The Senate has suspended its ongoing legislative recess and summoned lawmakers for an emergency plenary session to address pressing national issues, particularly the rising insecurity across the country. In a notice dated June 15 and signed by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, senators were directed to reconvene at the National Assembly Complex in […]

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FG moves to end open grazing, identifies 470 gazetted reserves

The Editor — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:39:15 +0000

The Federal Government has identified 470 gazetted and legally-protected grazing reserves for the rehabilitation and resettlement of pastoralists, as part of efforts to end the era of cattle roaming the streets of Abuja, Lagos and other parts of the country. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, disclosed this on Arise News, while speaking on […]

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Enugu moves to end medical tourism with 300-bed international hospital

The Editor — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:57:08 +0000

Enugu State Government has intensified efforts to reposition the state as a medical tourism hub with the development of a 300-bed quaternary Enugu State International Hospital, designed to attract patients from across Africa and reduce outbound medical travel. The governor of the state, Dr Peter Mbah disclosed this on Tuesday during a media chat held as […]

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NCoS reappoints parole boards, urges transparency in prisoners’ reintegration

The Editor — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:55:25 +0000

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has reappointed the National Parole Board and all 36 State Parole Boards for a second term of three years. The board assesses eligible inmates for supervised release into the community, based on merit, demonstrated reform, good conduct, and genuine readiness for reintegration. The National Parole Board, first inaugurated on August […]

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Senate orders arrest of terrorists flaunting cash on social media

The Editor — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:43:20 +0000

The Senate on Thursday called on security agencies to urgently intensify surveillance and enforcement actions against bandits and terrorists who openly showcase their criminal activities and financial proceeds on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, amid growing concerns over the brazenness of criminal networks operating online. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi, […]

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FG approves guidelines to regulate honorary doctorate awards

The Editor — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:04:09 +0000

The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive set of guidelines regulating the award and use of honorary doctorates, as part of efforts to restore credibility and integrity to the university system. The new policy, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), introduces strict rules governing eligibility, nomination, conferment, usage and revocation of honorary doctoral degrees […]

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Tinubu vows end to culture of abandoned projects

The Editor — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:14:18 +0000

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared that his administration had ended the tradition of public infrastructure becoming trapped in prolonged delays and repeated budget cycles. This was as he commissioned the full-scope development of Arterial Road N5, Obafemi Awolowo Way, connecting Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III in Dape District, Abuja. The Senior Special […]

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Reps move to stop Army policy retiring SSCC, DSSC officers early

The Editor — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:11:49 +0000

The House of Representatives has moved to stop the Nigerian Army’s policy of automatically merging years spent in service as soldiers with years served as commissioned officers, warning that the practice is forcing experienced personnel out of service prematurely and creating avoidable manpower shortages. The move followed the consideration of a motion on notice moved […]

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Nigeria’s foreign debt to hit $72.6bn in 2027

The Editor — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:23:26 +0000

Nigeria’s public external debt is projected to rise by $20.7bn by 2027, the country’s election year, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF disclosed this in its 2026 Article IV Consultation report on Nigeria released on Tuesday, projecting that public external debt would increase from $51.9bn in 2025 to $72.6bn by 2027. The […]

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Insecurity: Reps query defence spending, summon NSA, ministers

The Editor — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:11:46 +0000

The House of Representatives has summoned the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa and his finance counterpart, Taiwo Oyedele, for questioning over the spike in kidnappings in some parts of the country. Specifically, the House seeks details of funds released to the Ministry of Defence over the past six months […]

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Tinubu approves N10bn emergency funding for Ebola response

The Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:32:46 +0000

President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N10bn as emergency funding to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness against a possible Ebola outbreak, following renewed cases reported in parts of Africa. According to a statement signed by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, the intervention is aimed at reinforcing national health […]

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Reps ask Tinubu to flush out bandits, kidnappers from Nigeria

The Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:07:50 +0000

The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to come up with comprehensive and aggressive security strategy to flush out bandits, terrorists and kidnappers from their hideouts in Nigeria. The call followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Rep. Ibe Osonwa, who represents Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia, […]

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NECO raises alarm over fake supervisor recruitment sites, launches official e-Portal

The Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:13:27 +0000

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has warned teachers and the public against fraudulent online portals demanding money from applicants for examination supervisors’ jobs, clarifying that it charges no fees for applications. The warning was issued in a statement signed by NECO’s acting spokesperson, Azeez Sani, on Tuesday, ahead of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination […]

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