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State Police Bill Gains Momentum as Senate Prepares Historic Vote

June 24, 2026

Nigeria’s long-running debate over decentralised policing has entered a decisive phase as the Senate prepares to consider the State Police Bill following its transmission by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The proposed constitutional amendment has attracted support from governors, security experts and lawmakers, although concerns remain over the extent of powers state governors should exercise under […]

Tinubu Sends State Police Bill to Senate as Constitutional Reform Begins

June 23, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally submitted a Constitution Alteration Bill to the Senate seeking the establishment of state police across Nigeria. The proposed legislation aims to amend key provisions of the 1999 Constitution to provide a legal framework for state-controlled policing. It is part of wider efforts by the Federal Government to strengthen the […]

International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over SERAP Harassment Concerns in Nigeria

June 23, 2026

International human rights organisations have expressed concern over what they describe as rising SERAP harassment concerns in Nigeria, warning that civic space and freedom of expression may be under threat. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint initiative of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against […]

Katsina Expands Automatic Jobs for First-Class Graduates Nationwide

June 22, 2026

Governor Dikko Radda has expanded the Katsina First-Class Jobs initiative to include all indigenes of the state who graduate with first-class degrees from higher institutions across Nigeria. The governor announced the decision during the grand finale of the maiden Katsina State Students’ Week held at Bayero University Kano, saying the policy is aimed at attracting […]

Reps Threaten Sanctions as Stakeholders Raise Concerns Over PIA Implementation

June 21, 2026

Stakeholders across the Niger Delta have called for stronger monitoring, improved transparency, and greater accountability in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), particularly regarding the management of Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs). The concerns were raised during a one-day town hall meeting in Port Harcourt themed, “Maximizing the Benefits of Host Community Development […]

SERAP Gives Akpabio, Abbas Seven Days to Recover N110bn Declared Unlawfully Spent

June 21, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas to ensure the recovery and return of N110 billion spent on vehicle procurement and support allowances for federal lawmakers, following a Federal High Court judgment that declared the expenditure unlawful. In a […]

Disputed Signatures, Altered Records Raise Questions Over National Assembly Credibility

June 20, 2026

Fresh controversies surrounding disputed signatures, legislative reports and alleged alterations to key documents have intensified scrutiny of the National Assembly’s internal processes, raising broader questions about transparency and institutional accountability. For an institution entrusted with making laws for more than 200 million Nigerians, concerns over the authenticity of official records have become a significant challenge […]

Governors Push State Police as Security, Economy Dominate Newspaper Headlines

June 19, 2026

Security reforms, fiscal policy changes and economic developments dominated major Nigerian newspaper headlines on Thursday, with renewed calls for the immediate state police establishment taking centre stage across the country. A review of leading national dailies showed growing attention on efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture, alongside reports on tax reforms, crude oil price movements, […]

Governors Renew Push for State Police, Demand Strong Constitutional Safeguards

June 18, 2026

Nigeria’s 36 state governors have renewed their call for the establishment of state police, declaring that the country’s evolving security challenges require a policing structure that is constitutionally backed, accountable and consistent with the principles of federalism. The governors, operating under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, reached the position after their second meeting […]

EDITORIAL: ENUGU AIR AND THE $30 BILLION QUESTION

June 17, 2026

The recent interview by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, published by Punch Newspapers under the headline “Enugu Air, Airport Concession Key to $30bn GDP Target”, deserves careful examination. At first glance, the proposition appears attractive: a state-owned airline and an airport concession serving as catalysts for economic transformation. Upon closer scrutiny, however, the […]