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In response to escalating violence, mass abductions, and security challenges across Nigeria, several state Houses of Assembly are moving towards the consideration of establishing state police. This initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s recent call for the National Assembly to legalize state police as part of broader constitutional reforms aimed at enhancing security. Nigeria faces significant security issues, with violent banditry and terrorist attacks becoming increasingly prevalent. The country currently has fewer than 400,000 federal police officers tasked with policing over 200 million citizens, leaving many communities vulnerable to crime and violence. Experts have indicated that this lack of adequate…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has proposed a 40% salary increase for lecturers under the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as part of ongoing negotiations aimed at addressing various issues affecting the academic community. This proposal follows a recent meeting of ASUU’s National Executive Council, where it was decided to continue discussions with the government. The union’s leadership is preparing to communicate this development to their members across the country, with negotiations set to resume next week. The urgency of these talks comes after ASUU issued a one-month ultimatum to the government, which recently expired, raising concerns about a…

In a recent statement, Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has strongly criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo and other critics for what he perceives as attempts to undermine the current government’s efforts to combat terrorism in Nigeria. Dare’s remarks come in response to growing concerns about rising insecurity and the effectiveness of the government’s strategies. Dare’s statement, titled “Between Tinubu’s Capability and the Ignobility of Pseudo Statesmanship,” was shared via his X handle. He specifically addressed comments made by Obasanjo and other opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who have…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken significant action by seizing the international passport of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN. This measure is part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged misappropriation of $490 million from the Abacha loot, which was reportedly secured through a Mutual Legal Assistance (MLAT) request. According to a credible source within the EFCC, Malami is currently barred from leaving Nigeria for at least a month. As a condition for his release, he is required to report daily to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja for further…

The Delta State Police Command has successfully apprehended two individuals and rescued seven boys who were being held captive by an internet fraud syndicate known as Hustlers Kingdom in the Warri area. According to a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, the police received a report on November 17 from one of the victims. He revealed that he had been lured into an apartment that turned out to be the base of Hustlers Kingdom. The victim reported that the group would physically punish them with a cane if they failed to secure paying…

The Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion has strongly condemned the killing of Venerable Edwin Achi from the Diocese of Kaduna, calling for the Federal Government to identify and punish those who sponsor and finance violent attacks across the nation. The church also demanded the immediate release of Achi’s wife and daughter, who remain in captivity following his abduction. In a statement signed by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba, the church expressed deep sorrow over Achi’s death after a month-long ordeal, describing it as a tragedy that deeply wounds the nation’s conscience. Archbishop Ndukuba hailed…

The contractor responsible for the Ramat Park flyover project in Benin, Mr. Lee Jianshuo, has announced that the project is set for completion in May 2026. During a briefing with Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo, who visited the construction site for an inspection, Jianshuo emphasized that the project would include a comprehensive drainage system designed to eliminate flooding in the area. Mr. Jianshuo expressed confidence in meeting the deadline, citing impressive government support as a key factor. He noted that significant structural components of the flyover have already been completed, including the fourteen spans of the beam launching, with…

A tragic collision occurred on Friday night at the Nawfia axis near Enugu-Agidi Junction along the Awka–Onitsha expressway, resulting in the deaths of six individuals. Mrs. Bridget Asekhauno, the Anambra Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), confirmed the incident, which involved a yellow and black tipper truck (registration FGG21XV) and a red bus (registration XQ398AA). According to eyewitness accounts, the bus was traveling from Ebonyi to Onitsha after a burial organized by the Catholic Women Organisation. The bus driver attempted a dangerous overtaking maneuver, leading to a head-on collision with the tipper truck. The crash involved 32…

The Edo State House of Assembly’s ad hoc committee is actively investigating the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and the Radisson Hotel project, both of which were initiated during the tenure of former Governor Godwin Obaseki. The committee has summoned Obaseki, along with several former officials and stakeholders involved in these projects, to appear for questioning on December 4. The committee’s inquiry focuses on the funding structure of the Radisson Hotel project, which is nearing completion, while the first phase of the MOWAA has already been completed. The investigation comes in the wake of a chaotic incident on November…

Former Edo State governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, and the Deputy National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Nze Duru, on Monday, took a swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing him as a “serial loser” who has failed to reform or stabilise any political party he has joined. Oshiomhole and Duru made the remarks while reacting to Atiku’s registration as a member of the African Democratic Congress, where he officially picked up a membership card earlier in the day. Oshiomhole, who spoke during a live interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, described Atiku as a serial defector, while…