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                                                  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted a constitutional amendment bill to the Senate seeking the establishment of state police , a major step in Nigeria's ongoing debate over policing reforms and federalism. The proposed legislation, titled "Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) State Police Bill, 2026," contains 26 clauses aimed at creating additional policing structures to improve the protection of lives and property across the country. The bill has already been passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. However, for it to become law, it must still receive approval from at least 24 state Houses of Assembly as required for constitutional amendments. If enacted, state police would be established, funded, and managed by state governments while operating alongside the Ni...

  Presidential candidate Peter Obi has welcomed the passage of the State Police Bill by the National Assembly, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria's security architecture. However, he warned that flaws in the legislative process and the absence of adequate safeguards could expose the initiative to political manipulation. Obi reiterated that Nigeria's current centralised policing structure is no longer sufficient to meet the country's growing security challenges, noting that calls for decentralised policing have been championed for years by security experts, regional leaders, and civil society groups. While supporting the principle of state policing, Obi criticised the manner in which the legislation was processed, arguing that a constitutional reform of such national importance should have undergone extensive public consultations and transparent legislative scrutiny. According to him, the lack of broad stakeholder engagement has created unc...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on African countries to deepen cooperation in mineral development and prioritize local value addition, warning that the continent must not remain a source of raw materials for the rest of the world. The President made the appeal while receiving a delegation from the Africa Mineral Strategy Group at the State House in Abuja. Speaking on behalf of the group, Dele Alake said the organization had implemented Tinubu's earlier directive encouraging African nations to promote local processing of mineral resources. According to him, the push for value addition is now gaining momentum across the continent, with some member countries already moving to ban the export of raw minerals. “Local value addition is now reverberating across Africa, and several countries have taken decisive steps to stop the export of raw minerals,” Alake said. Responding, President Tinubu stressed that Africa must leverage its shared geography, research capacity, and human res...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned Nigerians against investing in any purported Dangote Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO) , stating that it has not received or approved any application for the sale of the company's shares. The warning follows reports that individuals and organisations have been soliciting funds from members of the public through flyers, emails, websites, and social media , claiming to be selling shares in the Dangote Refinery ahead of a public offering. According to the SEC, any fundraising or share subscription currently being promoted is unauthorised and lacks regulatory approval . The Commission directed all individuals and entities that have collected money from investors under the guise of the Dangote Refinery IPO to refund affected subscribers within 24 hours , warning that regulatory action will be taken against violators. While the SEC noted that the Dangote Refinery may choose to launch an IPO in the future, it stressed th...

IBADAN, Nigeria – The Oyo State Government has imposed a temporary curfew across 10 local government areas surrounding the Old Oyo National Park as part of intensified efforts to combat kidnapping, banditry, and other criminal activities in the region. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade , the curfew takes effect from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. , beginning Wednesday, June 24, 2026 , and will remain in force for an initial 48 hours . The affected local government areas include Oriire, Orelope, Irepo, Saki West, Saki East, Atisbo, Itesiwaju, Iseyin, Olorunsogo, and Atiba . The government said the measure is aimed at supporting ongoing security operations targeting criminal elements operating around the Old Oyo National Park, an area that has witnessed growing cases of kidnapping and other security threats. Residents have been urged to comply fully with the curfew as security agencies intensify efforts to restore peace, protect lives and property, a...

The Abidjan–Lagos Corridor Highway is arguably the most ambitious transport infrastructure project ever undertaken in West Africa . While much attention has focused on the highway itself, the creation of the Abidjan–Lagos Corridor Management Authority (ALCoMA) is equally significant because it establishes a permanent supranational institution to oversee the corridor once it becomes operational. The five participating countries  Côte d'Ivoire  Ghana Togo Benin Nigeria have now operationalised the Abidjan–Lagos Corridor Management Authority (ALCoMA) by appointing its governing board and moving the project from planning into institutional implementation. The Authority is expected to coordinate construction, operations, maintenance, financing, border management and long-term development of the corridor. This means the project now has a permanent governing body rather than being managed only through periodic ministerial meetings. The highway will stretch appr...

The United States has imposed sanctions on a Lagos-based man, Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad , over allegations of financing the Islamic State (ISIS) , in a move aimed at disrupting the terrorist group's global financial network. The sanctions, announced under Executive Order 13224 by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) , also target three Nigerian bureaux de change allegedly used to facilitate terrorist financing. The affected businesses are Generation Currency Bureau De Change Limited and Nine to Nine Exchange Bureau De Change Limited , both based in Lagos, as well as Manhattan Bureau De Change Limited in Kano State. According to U.S. authorities, Muhammad allegedly acted as a financial conduit for ISIS-West Africa , using the bureaux de change to channel funds in support of the terrorist organisation. The sanctions form part of a broader operation targeting ISIS financial networks across Europe, the Middle East, and West Africa . The...

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has said Nigeria cannot tackle emerging security threats alone, stressing that terrorism, cybercrime, organised crime, and illicit financial activities require stronger international cooperation. Speaking at the 4th UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership (SDP4) Dialogue , Ribadu said although Nigeria has significantly weakened terrorist and criminal networks, security threats remain dynamic, technology-driven, and increasingly transnational. He reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to working closely with trusted international partners through coordinated efforts involving defence, intelligence, law enforcement, diplomacy, cyber security, and financial systems. Ribadu also commended the United Kingdom for its continued support in strengthening Nigeria's counterterrorism efforts, including intelligence sharing, disrupting terrorist financing, capacity building, and enhancing the operations of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC)....

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted a Constitution Alteration Bill to the Senate seeking the establishment of state police , marking a significant step in the Federal Government's efforts to reform Nigeria's security architecture., the move is part of the Tinubu administration's broader strategy to strengthen internal security by decentralising policing and enabling states to respond more effectively to local security threats. The proposed legislation seeks to amend relevant sections of the 1999 Constitution to create a legal framework for state controlled police formations across the country. If passed, the amendment would empower state governments to establish and manage their own police forces while operating alongside existing federal security agencies. Reaffirming his administration's commitment to improving national security during Democracy Day address, Tinubu warned that terrorists, bandits, and their sponsors would continue to face the full force ...

                                 Chicago, USA – Grammy-winning Afrobeats star Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, joined former United States First Lady Michelle Obama at the Obama Presidential Centre in Chicago, where they engaged with aspiring young artists during the inauguration of the Centre's new Media Suite. The event formed part of the Centre's grand opening activities held from June 18 to 21, 2026, at Jackson Park. The newly launched creative hub is designed to equip young people with access to music production studios, podcasting facilities, digital media resources, and creative development programmes aimed at nurturing the next generation of storytellers, musicians, and content creators. Sharing moments from the event on her official X account, Michelle Obama described the Media Suite as a space envisioned by herself and former U.S. President Barack Obama to empower young people to fin...

 Mr Deji Adeyanju, a witness for the Department of State Security (DSS) in the trial of former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has confirmed that the accused confessed to wiretapping the telephone lines of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. Adeyanju, who is the second prosecution witness in the trial, cited the former governor as having admitted to the allegation during the interview, saying, “We listened to the conversations of the NSA.” Adeyanju told the Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday that he appeared for an interview programme on Arise Television on February 16, 2026, the same day el-Rufai confessed on the same television. Led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, Oluwole Aladedoye, Adeyanju said he was present when el-Rufai made the statements on air and that when further questioned during the interview, the former governor said someone carried out the phone tapping and passed the information to him. He further confirmed that he knew el-Rufai a...

Presidential aides, Bayo Onanuga, Dada Olusegun, and House of Representatives member, Philip Agbese, have separately dismissed calls for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation, made respectively by the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, and the House Minority Leader, Fred Agbedi. Obi had urged Tinubu to follow the example of Keir Starmer, who recently announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister. Concerns are reflected across critical sectors such as security, infrastructure, economy, transportation, and anti-corruption efforts, all of which have regressed. We are in the worst possible condition.”  The Presidency described Obi’s demand as “childish,” “hollow” and an attempt to distract from the administration’s achievements in governance, security and the economy. Nigeria operates a constitutional presidential system with a fixed four-year tenure designed to ensure institutional stability. while a prime minister in a parliamentary system is direct...

As a keen observer of global politics, my primary interest lies in examining what successful nations do right and the structural factors that cause others to lag or struggle with governance and development. During the 2023 election campaign, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made several promises, including improved electricity supply. He also challenged the electorate not to vote for him for a second term if he failed to deliver on those commitments particularly in providing stable power, fighting corruption, and improving the welfare of Nigerians.  @PeterObi At present, however, these conditions have worsened. Electricity supply remains unreliable, insecurity has intensified in many areas, including kidnappings, and economic hardship has deepened rather than eased. Similar concerns are reflected across other critical sectors such as security, infrastructure, transportation, and anti-corruption efforts, all of which have regressed. We are in the worst possible condition. I, therefore, j...

The Directorate of State of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the indefinite suspension of the Office of the Leader of IPOB and the position of Director of Radio Biafra, both of which were previously occupied by Nnamdi Kanu. The decision, according to the group, will remain in effect pending further notice. The development marks a significant shift in IPOB’s internal structure, as the suspended positions have long been associated with Kanu, who remains a central figure in the movement. Observers say the decision could have implications for the group’s leadership framework and future operations. In a statement, the Directorate said the move forms part of ongoing administrative and organizational measures within the separatist movement and further information would be communicated at an appropriate time.

The core features of bipolar disorder episodes of mania, hypomania, and depression can affect anyone. However, women are more likely to experience depressive episodes, rapid cycling, anxiety, and hormonal influences, while men more often present with earlier-onset mania, impulsive behavior, and substance misuse Women and men can both develop Bipolar Disorder, but research suggests there are important differences in how it appears, how often certain symptoms occur, how it is diagnosed, and how it is managed. While everyone's experience is unique, understanding these patterns can help people recognize symptoms earlier and seek appropriate care. Although the overall prevalence of bipolar disorder is roughly the same in men and women, research suggests that it affects people differently based on their biological sex, including the types of symptoms they experience, when they develop the condition, and more. It’s important to note that biological sex (the physical aspects of being male ...