By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Senate Minority Leader and lawmaker representing Benue South Senatorial District, Comrade Abba Moro, has expressed sympathy with residents of Odoba Ogaje community in Otukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, following a devastating flood that destroyed homes and property on Sunday night. According to reports, the flood occurred […]

The Senate on Wednesday passed the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police services across the country, marking a major step in Nigeria’s long-running efforts to decentralise policing and strengthen internal security.

A High Court in Sokoto State has sentenced three convicted terrorists, including a foreign national, to death by hanging for terrorism-related offences and illegal arms trafficking.

Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war on March 2 with rocket fire at Israel to avenge the killing of Iran’s supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes.

The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, moved a motion to suspend Senate rules to expedite the consideration of the executive bill seeking constitutional backing for state police services.

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has said the state is no longer a safe haven for kidnappers, bandits and armed robbers, attributing recent security gains to the Federal Government’s security strategy and sustained collaboration among security agencies.

The Ogun State Ministry of Justice has provided fresh updates on two high-profile gender-based violence cases, including the alleged rape of Miss Nsikak Abigael Emem, popularly known as Mirabel, and the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl in Ifo Local Government Area.

By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — A young woman identified simply as Eno has died after she was struck by a vehicle travelling in a convoy within the premises of the Rivers State University in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The incident occurred on Tuesday on one of the roads within the university campus. It was […]

By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt A tragic incident occurred in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Wednesday after a five-storey building under construction collapsed, trapping no fewer than 16 persons, including a site engineer, beneath the rubble. Eyewitnesses said the building caved in at about 9 a.m., causing panic among residents and workers in the area. […]

ABUJA — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, to convey the frustrations of Nigerians to the national team. Wike spoke on Wednesday during the commissioning of the Gwagwalada-Kuje Road project in […]

The Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye, has said that the Nigerian Armed Forces, working in collaboration with international partners including the United States, United Kingdom and France, have significantly degraded terrorist groups operating in the country.

…Akpabio: Matter of Profound National Importance By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate on Wednesday abandoned plans to use its electronic voting system for consideration of the constitutional amendment bill on the establishment of state police after the voting machines failed to function. Following unsuccessful efforts to activate the electronic system for more than 30 […]

By Ugochukwu Alaribe The Abia State Government has commenced enforcement of the ban on motorcycle operations in Aba, Umuahia and Ohafia, warning that violators will face a fine of N50,000 and possible impoundment of their motorcycles. The government said operators whose motorcycles are seized would be required to pay the N50,000 penalty within 30 days […]

By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), codenamed Amotekun, has declared its readiness for the establishment of state police, describing the decentralisation of Nigeria’s security architecture as the most effective solution to the country’s security challenges. Chairman of the South-West Amotekun Commanders Forum and Commander of the Ondo State Amotekun Corps, Chief […]

Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, gave the assurance in Abuja on Wednesday during the inauguration of Phase I of the newly constructed 7-kilometre Kuje to Gwagwalada dual carriageway.