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The House of Representatives has adopted the report on the establishment of State Police and approved 18 constitutional amendment clauses aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture, governance framework, and democratic institutions. The approval followed deliberations during plenary on Thursday as lawmakers considered a series of proposed amendments designed to address key national challenges, particularly insecurity […]

The House of Representatives has announced the appointment of Frederick Agbedi, a lawmaker representing the Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency of Bayelsa State, as the new Minority Leader of the Green Chamber. Agbedi’s emergence follows consultations among opposition lawmakers in the House, positioning him as the leader of the minority caucus responsible for coordinating opposition activities and […]

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have successfully rescued five kidnapped victims during a coordinated operation in the Byazhin community of Abuja. According to the police, the rescue mission was carried out following credible intelligence on the activities and location of a kidnapping gang operating within the area. During the operation, security […]

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has demanded a public apology and N5 billion in damages from actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo over alleged defamatory statements made during a television interview. According to a letter issued by Obi’s legal team, the former Anambra State governor accused Okonkwo of making false and damaging remarks capable of tarnishing […]

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has alleged that certain individuals are sponsoring insecurity across the country in a bid to distract President Bola Tinubu and tarnish his administration’s image. The governor made the claim while speaking at the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign for the upcoming Local Government Council elections in Edo […]

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has responded to the backlash trailing his recent visit to Ibadan, stating that no individual or group has the authority to restrict his movement anywhere within Nigeria. Speaking amid rising criticism and renewed allegations of “Islamisation agenda,” Gumi dismissed the concerns, insisting that freedom of movement is guaranteed under the Nigerian Constitution. […]

The brother of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has challenged the legal basis of his terrorism conviction, arguing that any conviction must be founded on a valid law that was in force at the time judgment was delivered. The challenge comes amid ongoing legal proceedings following the Federal Government’s cross-appeal in Kanu’s case. According to […]