President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a significant step toward overhauling Nigeria’s security structure by transmitting a Constitution Alteration Bill to the Senate seeking the establishment of state police across the country. The proposed legislation, which was formally presented to lawmakers during Tuesday’s plenary session, is aimed at creating a constitutional framework that would allow…
Suspected bandits have kidnapped the wife and son of the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Yusuf Alhasan, in a fresh incident that has further heightened security concerns in the region. According to reports, the attackers stormed Alhasan’s residence located in the Low-Cost area of Yauri…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has stated that any retaliatory measures against South Africa over the alleged harassment of Nigerians would ultimately fall within the jurisdiction of the National Assembly. Speaking on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the minister explained that while the Federal Government is currently pursuing diplomatic engagement with South African authorities,…
The government of Equatorial Guinea has stepped down after failing to meet key national development goals, marking a significant political development in the oil-rich Central African country. The resignation was announced by Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, who revealed that the administration achieved only about 10 percent of the objectives assigned to it. In a…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to launch 10,000 electric tricycles across the country beginning in August, marking a significant step toward modernizing public transportation, reducing mobility costs, and promoting cleaner energy solutions. The announcement was made by Vice President Kashim Shettima during a meeting with members of Transporters for Tinubu/Shettima 2027 at the…
The Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the corruption trial of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to June 24, 2026, after two co-defendants failed to appear in court.
Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has cautioned federal and state governments against engaging in negotiations with terrorists and bandits, arguing that such actions violate Nigeria’s anti-terrorism laws and could carry severe legal consequences. Falana made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at the Second Annual General Meeting of…
President Bola Tinubu says more than 124,000 terrorists and their dependents have surrendered to Nigerian authorities since 2023 under Operation Safe Corridor, describing the development as a major milestone in the country’s ongoing counterinsurgency and security efforts. The President made the disclosure during his national address to mark Nigeria’s 27th Democracy Day celebration, noting that…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a strong critique of Nigeria’s democratic journey, arguing that the system has failed to deliver meaningful improvements in the lives of ordinary citizens under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In an open letter released to mark Democracy Day, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the true measure…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has provided a fresh update on the ongoing efforts to rescue the students and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area, revealing that intelligence reports indicate the victims are still being held within the expansive Old Oyo National Park. The governor shared the update in his latest newsletter,…
