Sharia Council Raises Concern Over Insecurity, Urges FG to Take Decisive Action
By Bina Susan National News – The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has expressed concern over the worsening security situation across the country, urging the Federal Government to take urgent and decisive steps to tackle the rising cases of killings, kidnappings, terrorism and banditry. In a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Nafiu Baba Ahmad, […]
Northern Stakeholders Back Obi’s One-Term Presidency Proposal
By Daruba Farouk National News – Some northern political stakeholders have expressed support for the proposal by Labour Party presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, to serve only one term if elected president in 2027, describing the pledge as a move that could promote national unity and political inclusion. The supporters said the one-term commitment demonstrates a willingness […]
Reps Summon Service Chiefs, Finance Minister Over Security Spending
By Reborn Jude National News – The House of Representatives has summoned the nation’s service chiefs and the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy to provide a detailed account of funds allocated and released for security operations amid worsening insecurity across the country. The resolution followed the adoption of separate motions on the […]
National Assembly to Pass State Police Bill This Week
By Friday Temitope Eugenia National News – Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has said the National Assembly will this week pass the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police, describing the move as a necessary response to Nigeria’s growing security challenges. Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, disclosed this in an interview with The PUNCH, […]
Post-Primary Disputes Deepen as INEC Fixes July 11 Candidate Submission Deadline
By Ahmed Yusuf, Abuja Political parties are intensifying efforts to resolve post-primary disputes and finalise their candidate lists after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fixed July 11, 2026, as the deadline for the submission of candidates’ particulars for the 2027 general elections. INEC announced that official access codes for its Candidate Nomination Portal will […]
PANDEF Youth Leader Calls for Peace Over Warri Ward Delineation Dispute
By Jesse Ese National News – The National Youth Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Donben Donyegha, has called on residents of Warri to shun violence following tensions arising from the ward delineation exercise conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking to journalists in Warri, Donyegha urged all parties affected by […]