Senate passes state police Bill

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Senate passes state police Bill

…Empowers Govs. to appoint police commissioners, give directives The 10th Senate yesterday passed the a Bill seeking to establish state police in Nigeria. The upper chamber approved the Bill after considering the report of its Committee on the Review of the Constitution, presented by its chairman, Barau Jibrin.  The Bill’s clauses were considered at the Committee of the Whole before its final passage. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the passage of the Bill after more than two-thirds of the senators voted in support via a manual voting process in…

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FG discovers major platinum, lithium deposits in Kaduna

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FG discovers major KD deposits

The Federal Government has announced the discovery of a world-class polymetallic mineral province in Kaduna State containing significant deposits of platinum group metals, gold, nickel, copper, lithium and rare earth elements. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed this at the ‘African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit 2026’ in Abuja, describing it as one of the most important mining discoveries in recent years. According to Alake, the discovery was made by a private company and verified by the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, positioning Nigeria as an emerging destination…

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US reveals identities of Nigerians, companies financing terrorism

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US reveals identities

The United States has identified a Nigerian citizen and three Nigerian companies among individuals and organisations it alleges are involved in financing activities linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The action was announced by U.S. Department of State spokesperson, Thomas Pigott, who said the latest sanctions target three individuals and six entities accused of helping move funds for ISIS operations across different parts of the world. The designations cover individuals and companies operating in France, Syria, Türkiye and Nigeria. According to the U.S. government, the Nigerian…

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Onanuga’s ‘no hunger’ remark sparks criticism, as Tinubu policies come under scrutiny

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Onanuga’s ‘no hunger’ remark

A fresh debate over the state of Nigeria’s economy and the living conditions of citizens erupted yesterday, after Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said he does not personally see the level of hunger frequently highlighted in public discourse, drawing a sharp rebuke from Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni. Recall thst speaking during a television programme, Onanuga defended the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu, arguing that several government initiatives and infrastructure projects are already delivering tangible benefits to Nigerians. According to him, improvements in road infrastructure provide…

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‘Presidency spends ₦194m on Tinubu, VP trips in one day’ – Report

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Presidency on Tinubu Christianity2

Records published on the GovSpend portal indicate that the Presidency made multiple high-value payments for travel-related expenses on April 30, 2026, amounting to nearly 194 million in a single day. According to the data, ₦79.4 million was disbursed under the Office of the Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, for “Presidential trips and other related expenses.” On the same day, an additional ₦15 million was also recorded under the Vice President’s office for similar travel-related costs. A further ₦100.6 million was paid for President Bola Tinubu’s trips and related expenses. In total, the…

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ACF Endowment Fund sets agenda for transparency, education and empowerment in the North 

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ACF Endowment Fund

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has inaugurated an Endowment Fund Committee to drive transparency, educational advancement and socio-economic empowerment across Northern Nigeria, in a move aimed at strengthening sustainable development efforts in the region. The Committee, jointly headed by former Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Muhammad Ɗahiru Abubakar (rtd.) CFR, and former Plateau State governor, Senator Simon Baƙo Lalong, is tasked with providing strategic leadership and ensuring the successful implementation of the objectives of the ACF Endowment Fund. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT)…

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Insecurity: CAN directs churches to suspend late-night activities

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CAN directs churches

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State chapter, has directed its members in the 33 local government areas to suspend late-night activities amid a growing wave of insecurity. The directive comes on the heels of recent cases of kidnapping and other vices in the state. Recall that the reported case of the abduction of 47 teachers and students at both Yawota and Ahoro Esienle communities in Oriire local government area of the state. CAN, in a communiqué jointly signed by the Chairman, Rev. Elisha Ogundiya, and the Secretary, Very…

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Media Compact: ‘The 10yr pact, Governance Index to track Northern Governance’ 

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Media Compact Governance Index

A coalition of media executives and regional leaders has unveiled a groundbreaking 10-year strategic framework alongside an independent “governance scoreboard”, designed to actively track and grade the performance of political leaders across Northern Nigeria. The initiative, dubbed: the ‘Abuja Media Compact (2026 – 2036)’, was formally launched by the Liberty Media Group on June 18, following resolutions reached at the second Liberty Symposium in Abuja. Billed as Africa’s first media-led regional transformation framework, the compact signals a deliberate shift by indigenous press organizations from passive observers of regional decay to…

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Tinubu sends State Police Bill to Senate

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Tinubu sends State Police Bill

…As Govs. seek wider security powers President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted a Constitution Alteration Bill seeking the establishment of state police to the Senate, marking a major step toward restructuring Nigeria’s security architecture as state governors push for broader powers and a sustainable funding framework for the proposed policing system. The Bill seeks to amend relevant provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to create a legal basis for state police formations across the federation, a move widely seen as one of the most significant security reforms since Nigeria’s…

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IGP bans police officers from social media

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IGP bans police officers

…Threatens dismissal, salary forfeiture The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has banned serving officers of the Nigeria Police Force from engaging in unauthorised social media activities, warning that violators risk dismissal and other disciplinary actions. The directive affects officers using platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and similar apps for content-creation while identifying as members of the police. The order was contained in an internal circular dated June 22, 2026, marked: ‘Restricted – For Official Use Only’, and addressed to senior police commanders across the country. According to…

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