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Tijani Mustapha, media aide to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has faulted the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, over his criticism of the State Police Bill, insisting that he failed to read the legislation before commenting on it. Obi had criticised the Senate’s passage of the bill, describing the process as hasty and lacking due legislative procedure. He argued that the manner in which the bill was passed had fuelled public suspicion about the political motives behind its introduction. The former Labour Party presidential candidate also expressed concern that the legislative process appeared disorganised, noting the…

The Nigerian Army has announced a major reshuffle of its senior officers, with new appointments affecting key operational, command, training and administrative positions across the country. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele. According to the statement, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, approved the strategic redeployment as part of efforts to strengthen national security and enhance the Army’s operational effectiveness in tackling emerging security threats. The Army said the reshuffle affects field commanders, commandants of military institutions and principal staff officers at…

Nigeria is edging closer to establishing a state police force. This is due to the Senate passing the controversial Constitution Alteration Bill, which seeks to decentralise policing. It has now shifted the battle for the landmark reform to the 36 state Houses of Assembly where at least 24 legislatures must endorse the proposal before it can become law. The passage of the bill by the Senate marks a major breakthrough in a debate that has dominated Nigeria’s security discourse for decades and comes amid worsening insecurity across several parts of the country, including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, communal violence and organised…

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful amid the increasing  economic challenges bedevilling the country. She also encouraged citizens to explore small-scale businesses that require minimal capital to start. Speaking on initiatives aimed at empowering ordinary Nigerians, Mrs. Tinubu highlighted the ease of accessing business ventures such as selling akara (fried bean cakes), roasted corn, groundnuts, and kulikuli. “We’re trying to give hope, and to start akara business doesn’t take a lot of money; to start roasting corn, somebody even said something about groundnuts; you see they are saying that, kulikuli doesn’t take much,” Mrs Tinubu said. The…

Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has stated that the Federal Government is working towards reviewing workers’ salary. The former Speaker of the House of Representatives stated this on Thursday in Abuja at an event organized by Working People United. He said that the N70,000 minimum wage which was approved by thr President Bola Tinubu administration in 2024 is no longer in line with the reality of things in the country. “N70,000 wage, which was a milestone in 2024 must be honestly reassessed against today’s realities,” he said. The former lawmaker added, “I can confirm to you that…

The West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, results and testimonials of some graduating secondary school students in Ondo State have been withheld over misconduct during the completion of their final exams. The Ondo State Government disclosed that the penalty became imperative following the involvement of 17 graduating students in chaotic and undisciplined behaviour. According to the State Ministry of Education, the affected students were caught in a viral video tearing their school uniforms and chanting strange slogans upon completion of their final paper. The culprits were identified as students of Oyemekun Grammar School, Aquinas Secondary School, and CAC Grammar…

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has suspended prominent lawyer Mike Ozekhome from using the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The suspension will remain in force pending the conclusion of ongoing disciplinary proceedings against him. The decision was made public in a statement issued on Thursday by Kabir Akanbi, the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, who noted that the committee finalized the disciplinary action during its 173rd general meeting held on June 23. Ozekhome is one of the most recognizable constitutional lawyers, human rights activists, and public commentators in the country. Over his decades-long career, he…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to arraign the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged terrorism financing and money laundering offences involving about $2.53 million. The anti-graft agency filed a 12-count charge against Bodejo on June 22, 2026, accusing him of receiving and possessing large sums of foreign currency allegedly linked to proceeds of unlawful activities, in violation of provisions of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. A statement on Wednesday by the EFCC’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said…

Zenith Bank Plc has expanded its presence in Delta State with the official opening of a new branch in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area, becoming the first commercial bank to establish a presence in the Osubi community. The move reaffirms the Bank’s commitment to financial inclusion by bringing world-class financial services closer to communities and businesses. The commissioning ceremony, held on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 in Osubi, was attended by the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, alongside senior government officials, traditional rulers, members of the business community, customers, and other stakeholders. In his remarks, Governor Oborevwori described…

Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has rallied his fellow lawmakers to ensure full attendance, as the National Assembly prepares for what could become one of the most consequential constitutional votes in Nigeria’s democratic history — the proposed amendment to establish state police services across the federation on Wednesday (today). Akpabio’s move followed President Bola Tinubu’s formal transmission of the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking the creation of State Police Services. The proposed amendment is expected to be debated when the Senate reconvenes today. The Senate had reconvened from its recess with expectations that lawmakers would begin accelerated consideration of the State…