FG, NASS Intensify Push for State Police Reform
The Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has disclosed that significant progress has been made toward the establishment of state police, with constitutional amendments expected soon. Gbajabiamila made this known on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents after a high-level consultative meeting on state police held at the Presidential Villa in […]
$120.5bn Oil Debt: Falana Threatens Action Against AGF
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has given the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, a 14-day ultimatum to begin the recovery of $120.5 billion and N66.4 billion allegedly owed to the Federation Account by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, international oil companies, and other operators in the oil and […]
North Korea Unveils New Nuclear Fuel Facility as Kim Vows Rapid Expansion of Atomic Arsenal
North Korea has revealed a new facility dedicated to producing material for nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un pledging to accelerate the expansion of the country’s nuclear capabilities at what he described as an “exponential rate.” The announcement, made Thursday through state media, is the latest indication that Pyongyang intends to strengthen its nuclear […]
Washington Archbishop Removes Priest as Exorcist Over Comments Linking UFOs to Demonic Activity
The head of the Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., Cardinal Robert McElroy, has removed a prominent priest from his role as an exorcist after the cleric publicly suggested that many reported UFO sightings may be manifestations of demonic activity. In a statement issued Wednesday, McElroy announced that Monsignor Stephen Rossetti would no longer serve as […]
Senate Republicans Advance Immigration Funding Package After Dispute Over DOJ Compensation Fund
Senate Republicans moved forward Wednesday with a major immigration enforcement funding package that had been temporarily stalled before the Memorial Day recess amid concerns over a controversial Justice Department compensation fund backed by the Trump administration. In a party-line vote, senators advanced the legislation, which would allocate billions of dollars to strengthen operations at Immigration […]
Gov. Sani Approves Major Energy, Agriculture Reforms in Kaduna
Kaduna State has launched one of its most ambitious governance reform drives in recent years, with Governor Uba Sani approving three major laws targeting electricity, agriculture, and climate development. The newly signed legislations the Kaduna Electricity Law, 2026; Kaduna State Agricultural Development Fund (KADFund) Law, 2025; and Kaduna State Climate Change Advisory Board Law, 2026 […]
No Primary Held — Accord Rejects Olawepo-Hashim Claim
The Accord Party has rejected claims that former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, is its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, insisting that no legitimate primary election was conducted by the party. Olawepo-Hashim had on May 26 declared his intention to run for president on the platform of Accord, with reports later […]
Senate Pushes Bill to Regulate Microbiology Profession
Nigeria may soon have a formal regulatory body for microbiologists as the Senate has commenced legislative work on a bill aimed at standardising and strengthening the profession nationwide. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Deputy Senate President Barau I. Jibrin, seeks to establish the Microbiology Council of Nigeria to oversee professional conduct, standards, and practice in the field. […]
Insecurity Deepens as Gunmen Kidnap Adelabu’s Sister in Ibadan
A wave of shock has gripped Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, following the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power and APC governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, alongside her twin sons. The victims Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin boys, Peter and Paul were reportedly kidnapped on […]
South-West Governors United on Regional Security — Aiyedatiwa
Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said governors in the South-West are strengthening collaboration to tackle insecurity across the region amid rising cases of kidnapping and violent crime. The governor spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today shortly after a Federal High Court in Abuja convicted four persons over the 2022 attack on St Francis Catholic Church. “What I am saying in […]
