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Tinubu Seeks Governors’ Support for State Police
President Bola Tinubu has called on members of the All Progressives Congress and other governors to back the proposal for the establishment of state police and implementation of local government autonomy. Tinubu made the call at the 14th meeting of the APC National Caucus held in Abuja, asking governors to support the judgment of the […]
NBA Opposes Police Resumption of Tinted Glass Permit Policy, Says It “Undermines Rule of Law”
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reacted to the Nigerian Police Force’s plan to resume the strict enforcement of the suspended tinted glass permit policy. The President of the NBA, Afam Osigwe, in a statement, accused the police of disregarding the rule of law. “A press release dated 15th December 2025, issued by the Force […]
FG Pledges Continued Support for Nigerian Army at Annual Chiefs’ Conference
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare, professionalism, and operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the opening of the Chief of Army Annual Conference 2025 in Lagos on Monday, Tinubu pledged sustained support for the Armed Forces to effectively carry out their constitutional duties. […]
FRSC Moves to Prosecute TikToker Peller After Car Crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a stern warning to celebrities, content creators, and social media influencers against reckless road use, saying such behaviour endangers lives and undermines road safety efforts. The warning followed a viral video showing popular TikTok streamer Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, livestreaming while driving, an act that reportedly […]
Supreme Court Backs President’s Emergency Rule
The Supreme Court has upheld the President’s power to declare a state of emergency to prevent a breakdown of law and order, ruling that elected state officials may be suspended during such periods, provided the suspension is within the limited time. In a six-to-one decision, the court held that Section 305 of the Constitution grants […]
Chief of Army Staff Annual Congress Begins in Lagos
The Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference is currently underway in Lagos, bringing together top military commanders and key government officials. President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, upon his arrival at the venue, inspected the military guard of honour in line with the armed forces’ traditional way of paying tribute to a dignitary. […]
US Congressman Visits Benue, Calls for Global Attention to IDP Crisis
US Congressman Riley Moore, on his visit to Benue State, said he heard shocking stories of violence against Christian communities. He met people living in camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs), many of whom told him their families were killed and their homes destroyed. Moore said one woman watched her husband and five children killed […]
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Seal Five-Year Defence Partnership
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have signed a five-year defence partnership aimed at strengthening military cooperation and addressing shared security concerns. According to a statement by Ahmed Dan Wudil, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of State for Defence, the agreement covers strategic collaboration in security operations, military training, intelligence sharing, defence production, and joint […]
Nigeria, India Reaffirm Military Partnership
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and India’s Defence Adviser to Nigeria, Colonel Manoj Singh, have reaffirmed the strategic military partnership between both countries during a courtesy visit to Army Headquarters in Abuja. In a statement by Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, the Army chief underscored the importance of […]
US Congressman Raises Alarm Over Terrorism, Killings in Talks With Nigeria’s NSA
US Congressman Riley Moore says more work is needed to tackle rising terrorism and ongoing attacks in Nigeria. He disclosed this during a meeting with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, during which they discussed insecurity in the North-East and violence in the Middle Belt. Moore said both sides talked through specific actions that could […]