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House approves State Police Bill amid walkout, introduces safeguards against political abuse

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The House of Representatives yesterday passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish State Police Services, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to decentralise policing and strengthen the country’s security architecture. The bill, titled A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for the […]

North-East leaders endorse Tinubu’s 2027 bid as APC begins reconciliation in Anambra, Oke predicts landslide victory in Ondo

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu has secured a major political boost ahead of the 2027 general elections after governors, elder statesmen, ministers, lawmakers, traditional rulers and other stakeholders from the North-East formally endorsed his re-election bid and pledged to mobilise widespread support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the region. The delegation, representing the six North-East […]

Tragedy Averted as Enugu Air Aircraft Crash-Lands in Benin

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Tragedy was averted on Thursday after an Enugu Air aircraft crash-landed at the Benin Airport in Edo State. The aircraft, bearing Registration Number 5N-ENR, was carrying 68 passengers, in addition to its crew members, when the incident occurred. A source at the Benin Airport, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the aircraft was operating […]

Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper Greg Etafia Appointed Young Africans Goalkeeper Coach

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Former Nigeria international Greg Etafia has been appointed as the new goalkeeper coach of Tanzanian Premier League champions Young Africans. Etafia joins the club’s newly assembled technical crew under head coach Manqoba Mngqithi as the reigning champions step up preparations for the 2026/2027 season. The 43-year-old launched his coaching career in South Africa with Moroka […]

Police arrest 1,198 suspects, rescue 166 kidnap victims — IG

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has disclosed that nationwide anti-crime operations carried out between June 9 and June 21, 2026, led to the arrest of 1,198 suspects across the country. Speaking on Tuesday during the monthly conference with strategic senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja, Disu said the arrests were made […]

Senate Passes Bill to Rename NAICOM as Insurance Regulatory Commission

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Senate has passed a bill to repeal and re-enact the law establishing the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), paving the way for the regulatory agency to be renamed the Insurance Regulatory Commission (IRC). The legislation, titled the Insurance Regulatory Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2026, was approved after the Senate considered and adopted the report of its […]

FG cuts textbook assessment fees, orders refunds for publishers

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council has reduced the cost of textbook assessment and ranking. It also directed that publishers who paid the previous, higher assessment fees be refunded, in a move aimed at easing the financial burden on stakeholders ahead of the implementation of the Federal Government’s National Textbook Ranking System. The decision […]

FG settles N333bn GenCos debts

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has deployed about ₦501 billion to settle part of the long-standing legacy debts owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos). The government also paid the first bond coupon on schedule, fulfilling its commitments under the first tranche of the Power Sector Debt Financing Programme. The government disclosed that ₦333 billion has so far […]