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target=_blank>Senate Passes State police bill
The Constitution Amendment Bill on State Police passed its second reading during the Senate plenary on Wednesday in Abuja. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, moved a motion for the suspension of Senate rules to accelerate consideration of the executive bill seeking constitutional backing for state police services. Leading the debate on the bill, Bamidele said
target=_blank>Kwankwaso threatens Prophet Ayodele with N10bn lawsuit
The Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has threatened legal action against the founder of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, over alleged defamatory comments. In a letter dated June 11, 2026, and shared by Kwankwaso’s media aide, Hon. Saifullahi Hassan on Wednesday, the politician’s lawyers accused
target=_blank>Kano govt seals controversial Film House after residents’ complaint
The Kano State Government has sealed the controversial multimillion film house located in the Dorayi area of Gwale Local Government of the state, over alleged violations of planning regulations. Daily Trust had reported how residents petitioned the Kano State Film Censorship Board over plans to open the Film House in the heart of their community.
target=_blank>Survivor: How gunmen killed my pregnant sister inside labour room
Daniel Nanle, a resident of Kawel community in Mushere District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, has recounted how his younger sister was killed by gunmen during an attack on a Primary Health Centre in the area on Sunday night. Our correspondent recalls that gunmen attacked the community, while residents were asleep, killing 22
target=_blank>Bokkos killings: Perpetrators must be brought to book — Gov Mutfwang
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State on Wednesday declared that those responsible for the killing of 22 persons in Kawel community, Mushere District, Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA), must be arrested and brought to book. The victims were killed on Sunday night when gunmen invaded the community, killing residents and injuring others. Mutfwang, represented by
target=_blank>Sokoto: Bandits gun down Chief Imam, abduct married women
Suspected bandits have killed the Chief Imam of Kuda-Kuda village in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The cleric identified as Liman Audu was killed alongside three persons, while others were abducted during the attack which happened in the early hours of Thursday. Residents said the attackers stormed the village at about 12:58am and
target=_blank>Wike: Nigerians unhappy over Super Eagles’ World Cup miss
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday expressed Nigerians’ disappointment over the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, asking former team captain Joseph Yobo to convey the public’s frustration to the players. Wike spoke during the inauguration of the Kuje-Gwagwalada Road in Abuja, where Yobo
E2%82%A6300000-as-university-pushes-for-research-commercialisation/ target=_blank>BUK student wins ₦300,000 as university pushes for research commercialisation
A 200-level Electrical Engineering student of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Nura Idris, has won ₦300,000 after emerging overall champion of the BUK Students Innovation Challenge 2026, as the institution intensifies efforts to commercialise research outputs. The competition, organised by the university’s Directorate of Research, Innovation and Partnership (DRIP) as part of the preconference activities of
target=_blank>Renewed Hope Initiative marks three years
The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) yesterday marked its third anniversary, celebrating what officials described as three years of impactful interventions that have reached over 28,000 beneficiaries across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Speaking at the anniversary celebration held at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja on Tuesday, Nigeria’s First Lady and National Chairman of
target=_blank>Court slams death sentence on three convicted for terrorism
A Sokoto State High Court has sentenced three men, including a Nigerien, to death by hanging, following their conviction on charges of terrorism and arms proliferation. The convicts, Yusuf Muhammad (alias Sallau), a Nigeriene, Jabbi Alhaji Yalle, and Kabiru Muhammad were apprehended on 13th June, 2025, by the Department of State Services Counter-Terrorism Unit in
target=_blank>Tinubu can’t be in all 36 states fighting crime simultaneously – Gov Ododo
Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has said President Bola Tinubu cannot be in all 36 states of the country at the same time fighting crime. This was as Ododo noted that he is still one of Tinubu’s foot soldiers fighting crime in his state. Ododo spoke while visiting the new 21 Battalion Barracks in
Tinubu can’t be in all 36 states fighting crime simultaneously – Gov Ododo
target=_blank>Katsina govt rejects claim of sponsoring bandits for Hajj
The Katsina State Government has dismissed allegations that it sponsored Hajj pilgrimage for criminal elements, describing the claim as false and misleading. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr Nasir Mu’azu, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Katsina. Mu’azu was reacting to claims allegedly made by Bashir Kurfi during a
Katsina govt rejects claim of sponsoring bandits for Hajj
target=_blank>Group condemns political violence, calls for peace across Osun
The Forum for Nation Builders and Social Development has expressed concern over rising political tension and the loss of lives linked to political activities in Osun State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the organisation described the growing incidents of violence as disturbing and urged political actors to prioritise peace and the welfare of citizens. The
Group condemns political violence, calls for peace across Osun
target=_blank>NPFL: Abd’Allah takes over as Ranchers Bees head coach
Ranchers Bees have announced the appointment of Usman Abd’Allah as their new head coach, DAILY POST reports. Abd’Allah signed a two-year contract with the newly promoted Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side. The 51-year-old briefly managed Remo Stars last season, failing to help escape relegation. Abd’Allah is one of the highly respected coaches in the
NPFL: Abd’Allah takes over as Ranchers Bees head coach
target=_blank>‘We’ll continue to support police efforts to sustain peace in Kebbi’ — Gov Idris
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to sustain peace and security across the state.Idris gave the assurance while receiving the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Administration and Finance and supervising the North-West geopolitical zone, Suleiman Mohammed Abdul, during a
‘We’ll continue to support police efforts to sustain peace in Kebbi’ — Gov Idris
target=_blank>Armed bandits move freely on highway, greet security men VIDEO
Former Minister of Sports and Youths Development, Solomon Dalung, has raised an alarm over the security situation in the country. This is after Dalung shared a video of heavily armed bandits moving freely on a highway and casually greeting security personnel without any hindrance. The ex-minister made the disclosure in a post on his Facebook
Armed bandits move freely on highway, greet security men VIDEO
target=_blank>APC suspends Kebbi chairman, Zuru LG party chairman over alleged infractions
The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has suspended its State Chairman, Abubakar Muhammad Kana-Zuru, and the party chairman in Zuru Local Government Area, Aliyu Abubakar Abiola, over alleged violations of party principles and procedures.The suspension was announced in a statement signed by the state APC Secretary, Sa’idu Muhammad Kimba, and made
APC suspends Kebbi chairman, Zuru LG party chairman over alleged infractions
target=_blank>Police assault: Six officers to be investigated over molestation of man in Imo
The Imo State Police Command has commenced an investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the alleged molestation of a young man at Nduhobokwe, Uzoagba, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State. According to the command, the investigation became necessary following a video currently circulating on social media showing some police personnel assaulting the young
Police assault: Six officers to be investigated over molestation of man in Imo
target=_blank>Police arrest hospital workers over alleged disappearance of newborn in Edo
The Edo State Police Command has arrested some staff members of a private hospital in the state over the alleged disappearance of a newborn baby at the health facility. DAILY POST reports that the Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the development in Benin City, said the arrests were made
Police arrest hospital workers over alleged disappearance of newborn in Edo
target=_blank>Vigilante operatives kill three members of gang that attacked Soludo’s CoS
Three members of the armed gang that attacked the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Anambra State, Dr Ben Nwankwo, earlier this month have been killed. A press release by Mr Nweke Nweke, spokesperson for Agunechemba Security Outfit, the state-controlled security agency, stated that while the men were killed, other members of the gang
Vigilante operatives kill three members of gang that attacked Soludo’s CoS
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