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“Consult Nigerians first, build consensus before State Police” – Shari’ah Council urges Tinubu, National/State Assemblies

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Shari'ah Council urges Tinubu

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has urged the Federal Government and the 10th National Assembly not to rush the proposed establishment of state police, warning that wider national consultations must take place before any constitutional amendment is approved. In a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Nafi’u Ahmad, the Council acknowledged that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity requires urgent action but argued that state police should not be seen as a quick solution to the country’s security challenges. According to the Council, the current security crisis is largely driven by…

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ADC demands full disclosure of ₦7.13tr NNPCL energy security spending

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ADC demands disclosure from NNPCL

…Raises questions over pipeline surveillance contracts The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and the National Assembly to publicly disclose full details of the ₦7.13 trillion recorded as energy security expenditure in the national oil company’s 2024 audited financial statements. The opposition party said the scale of the expenditure raises serious questions about transparency, accountability, and value for money, particularly in light of reports linking pipeline surveillance contracts to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd., a company associated with former…

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APC expands Senate majority to 88 seats after by-elections

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APC expands Senate majority

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has further consolidated its dominance in the Senate after increasing its membership to 88 lawmakers following the inauguration of four senators elected in the recent by-elections. Findings revealed that despite the recent wave of defections triggered by grievances over the APC primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, the party still maintains the majority in the 10th National Assembly. The party won three additional senatorial seats in the June by-elections in Ondo, Enugu and Nasarawa states.  Four new lawmakers who were sworn-in by the…

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

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Kalu on state police

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…

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Court voids ₦110bn SUVs, allowance schemes spending for NASS members

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Court voids NASS

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has declared unlawful the 10th National Assembly’s controversial ₦110 billion vehicle and allowance schemes, ruling that the spending of ₦40bn on 465 vehicles for lawmakers and ₦70bn in support allowances for newly elected members breached procurement laws, constitutional obligations, and the public trust. The court also ordered the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas “to ensure that all future procurements or expenditure of public funds by the National Assembly comply strictly with due process requirements and…

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Defections rock NASS, as 6 H’Reps. switch parties

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Defections rock NASS

…Nwoye emerges Senate Minority Whip A fresh wave of defections has swept through Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly, with six members of the House of Representatives switching party allegiance, while the Senate minority caucus announced a new Minority Whip following similar developments. At the House of Representatives, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas read resignation letters from six lawmakers during yesterday’s plenary, confirming their exit from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to either the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Four lawmakers…

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“Bandits may soon take over NASS” – Political strategist, Yusuf warns

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Political strategist, Yusuf warns

A political strategist and Group Chief Executive Officer of Global Investment and Trade Company, Baba Yusuf has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s growing insecurity, warning that very soon bandits will be in the 10th National Assembly. Speaking during an interview on television, Yusuf described the current security crisis as deeply troubling. According to him, the influence of bandits is expanding beyond rural communities and could soon threaten the country’s political structure, and warned that the situation could deteriorate to the point where bandits begin to infiltrate key national institutions, including…

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State Police: Govs. submit proposal for NASS review

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Govs. on state police

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) yesterday in Lagos said it has submitted its contribution on the proposed state police framework to the National Security Adviser (NSA), with the document expected to be transmitted to the 10th National Assembly. The NGF Chairman and Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, disclosed this during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos. AbdulRazaq stated that discussions on state police are ongoing among various security organisations, led by the NSA, and that the NGF has made its contribution to the process.…

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NASS approves ₦1.5tr Army Budget for 2026

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The joint committee of the 10th Senate and the House of Representatives has approved the Nigerian Army proposal to spend ₦1.50 trillion in its 2026 budget. Lawmakers also pledged to ensure that funds allocated to the Army are released promptly to support effective implementation. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, announced the decision after a closed-door budget defence session in Abuja with the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu. According to Yar’Adua, members of the joint committee expressed satisfaction with the Army’s budget presentation. However, he noted…

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NASS to harmonise Electoral Bill Monday

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NASS on Electoral Bill

The 10th National Assembly’s joint committee will meet Monday to reconcile the Electoral Amendment Bill, focusing on electronic result transmission, before sending it to President Tinubu for assent. Findings indicate that the joint panel, comprising members of both chambers, has been given a one-week deadline to resolve contentious provisions in the Bill—most notably those bordering on the electronic transmission of election results. The harmonisation exercise follows the passage of differing versions of the legislation by the Senate and the House, with sharp disagreements over the scope and application of technology…

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