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Ndume backs state police, says senators are overpaid, amid security funding concerns

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno-South senatorial district, has expressed support for the establishment of state police in Nigeria but insisted that critical legal, operational and funding issues must be addressed before the initiative can be successfully implemented. The lawmaker also called for a review of government spending, admitting that members of the National Assembly are overpaid while security agencies remain underfunded. Speaking during a television interview on Friday, Ndume said the creation of state police could help tackle insecurity across the country, especially given the shortage of personnel in the…

“Reconcile with Niger, Mali, B/Faso” – Sanusi tells ECOWAS

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to pursue reconciliation with Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. Sanusi made the call at a public lecture organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) on Thursday in Abuja. The lecture was titled: “ECO Currency and Monetary Integration in West Africa: Implications for Nigeria.” Sanusi said the withdrawal of the three Sahel countries had weakened regional integration, security cooperation and economic opportunities across West Africa. He described Niger as a strategic…

Benue Gov. condemns MACBAN Chairman’s killing, orders probe

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has expressed shock and sadness over the killing of the Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Arɗo Risku, and his associate. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the governor described the attack as a tragic incident that occurred at a critical time when Benue State has been making significant progress in restoring peace and stability across several local government areas. Governor Alia said the killing was not only a tragedy for…

‘Kanu recruits Igbo youths from prison to fuel violence’ – MASSOB alleges

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

Founder of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Ralph Uwazuruike, has leveled heavy accusations against the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, claiming he is directing deadly violent activities from his prison cell. Uwazuruike alleged that Kanu, who is serving a life sentence for terrorism at the Sokoto Custodial Centre, has continued to actively recruit impressionable Igbo youths from inside the facility. He stated that this ongoing recruitment pipeline directly drives the rising body count of young people across…

2027: “There’s concerted effort orchestrated by someone to stop all opposition parties” – Jega

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

A frontline political analyst, Mahmud Jega, has declared that the growing perception of a coordinated effort to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 election is becoming undeniable. Jega made this known during a television programme while reacting to the court judgment nullifying the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking, Jega warned that Nigeria’s democracy is at risk if opposition parties are prevented from contesting the forthcoming general elections. He advised President Bola Tinubu to openly condemn the attitude of some judges towards opposition political parties and their…

“FG to review of ₦70,000 national minimum wage” – Gbajabiamila

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has indicated that it is preparing to reassess the current ₦70,000 national minimum wage, saying the amount may no longer be adequate in view of the country’s changing economic conditions. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who made the disclosure on Thursday while speaking at the ‘Good Governance Summit 2026’ organised by Working People United (WoPU) in Abuja, said the Tinubu administration remains committed to ensuring that workers’ wages reflect prevailing economic realities, noting that the cost of living continues to evolve. Gbajabiamila recalled that…

Niger: Bandits raze school despite collecting ₦10m levy

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

Bandits have reportedly burnt a primary school in Dekara, Borgu local government area of Niger State, days after communities in the area allegedly raised and paid a ₦10 million levy demanded by the armed group. Residents said the attackers invaded the district headquarters on Wednesday and set the Central Primary School, Dekara ablaze. One resident, who requested anonymity, said the assailants emerged from the Kainji Lake National Park before storming the community. According to the source, the bandits had earlier imposed a ₦10 million levy on villages in the Dekara…

“NASS working out funding formula for proposed state police” – Kalu

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says the 10th National Assembly is working out a funding framework for the proposed state police, assuring Nigerians that financing will not hinder its establishment. Kalu gave the assurance yesterday, while briefing newsmen in Abuja after returning from a week-long engagement at Chatham House and the ‘London Climate Action Week’ in the United Kingdom. His comments come amid concerns over the financial capacity of states to sustain separate police formations if the proposed constitutional amendment establishing state police is passed. Addressing…

“Only 20% of PoS operators are registered” – CAC, EFCC

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have expressed concerns over risks being posed to businesses and national security by the activities of unregistered Point of Sale (PoS) operators. The concerns were expressed in Abuja on Thursday, when the Board Chairman of CAC, Senator Ibrahim Idah paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede at the corporate headquarters of the Commission. Idah, who came with some management staff of the CAC, sought EFCC’s support in enforcing compliance among PoS…

Kano–Maraɗi–Dutse railway construction records major progress

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Kano–Maraɗi–Dutse railway project is making steady progress, with construction advancing at the Kazaure Railway Station, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration continues its massive investment in rail infrastructure. The project is one of the Federal Government’s flagship transport initiatives aimed at improving connectivity, boosting trade, and supporting economic growth. When completed, the railway will have 20 stations, five workshops, 52 bridges, and more than 80 road crossings. It is expected to transport 3,000 metric tonnes of cargo and about 9,374 passengers every day. The new line will also connect…