Nigeria’s long-debated push for state policing has taken a major step forward after President Bola Tinubu formally transmitted the State Police Constitution Alteration Bill to the Senate for consideration. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution and create a legal framework that would allow states to establish and operate their own police forces…
The death toll from a deadly attack on Kawel village in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State has risen to 22, according to community leaders and emergency responders. The attack reportedly occurred late Sunday night in Mushere District, when armed assailants invaded the community and opened fire on residents. Several civilians, health workers,…
Nigeria’s presidency has dismissed calls for President Bola Tinubu to resign amid growing concerns over economic hardship and insecurity across the country. The calls came from opposition figures, including Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Peter Obi and House Minority Leader Fred Agbedi, who criticized the government’s handling of the economy, rising insecurity, and recent security…
Nigerian security forces have recorded fresh successes in ongoing operations against bandit and terrorist networks in the Northwest, rescuing kidnapped victims and disrupting planned attacks across Kaduna and Zamfara states. The operations were carried out under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, with troops from the Joint Task Force North West responding to intelligence reports and distress calls…
Former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has been acquitted by a London court after a jury found her not guilty of all bribery-related charges brought against her. The verdict brings an end to a high-profile case that lasted more than a decade and attracted international attention over allegations linked to Nigeria’s oil industry. Alison-Madueke, who…
Voting has commenced across Ekiti State as residents take part in the 2026 governorship election, with early reports showing the arrival of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and election materials at several polling units. Some locations recorded strong voter presence, including areas linked to incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji. The election pits the ruling All…
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Eware II, has summoned native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses across Edo State for an emergency meeting aimed at addressing the growing insecurity affecting several communities in the state. The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday in Benin City, comes amid increasing concerns over kidnappings, cult-related violence, and…
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a rapidly worsening Ebola outbreak with health authorities reporting that deaths have crossed the 200 mark as confirmed infections continue to rise. The outbreak has triggered fresh humanitarian concerns, with medical teams struggling to contain transmission in already fragile communities. The latest figures show that the DRC has…
A fragile diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran has failed to immediately calm tensions along the Lebanon border, where Israeli forces and Hezbollah-linked fighters continue to exchange fire. The renewed violence has raised fears that the wider regional conflict could continue despite efforts to reduce hostilities. The Israeli military confirmed that its forces…
Fear has gripped travelers in Kogi State after suspected bandits abducted all passengers aboard a commercial bus along the Kabba-Okene highway, one of the state’s busiest transport routes. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday 18th, has renewed concerns about worsening insecurity on roads linking Nigeria’s North Central and South-West regions. According to reports, the victims…
