NDC Study Proposes 60% Police Transfer to State Commands
By Oluwakemi Kindness A research paper by police participants of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 34 has proposed transferring about 60 per cent of existing police personnel to state police services as part of a framework for implementing state policing and strengthening internal security by 2035. The research, titled “State Police and Internal Security: […]
Oil Stakeholders Oppose Proposed 3% South-South Levy
By Oluwakemi Kindness Oil industry regulators and operators have opposed a proposal requiring oil and gas producing companies in the South-South to contribute three per cent of their total annual budgets to the South-South Development Commission (SSDC). Thet warn that the levy could increase production costs, discourage investment and duplicate existing statutory obligations. The stakeholders […]
Reps Allege Forged State House Documents in PFIPC Probe
By Olueakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the alleged Presidential Fiscal Policy and Investment Council (PFIPC) says it has uncovered what appears to be widespread document forgery, including the creation of a non-existent department in the State House. The committee made the disclosure on Wednesday at the resumed public hearing in Abuja, […]
Glasgow 2026: Ajayi, Adeshina Make History with Bronze Medals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria celebrated a historic night at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games as Kayinsola Ajayi and Temitope Adeshina claimed bronze medals in athletics, rewriting the nation’s record books and boosting Team Nigeria’s medal haul. Ajayi ended a 20-year wait for a Nigerian medal in the men’s 100 metres, becoming the first Nigerian sprinter […]
State Police: Leaders Want Governors to Appoint CPs
By Chinedu Echianu The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has endorsed the proposed establishment of state police but insisted that governors must have constitutional powers to appoint and remove state Commissioners of Police. The forum said granting governors such powers would ensure that state policing reflects the principles of true federalism, arguing that […]
H5 Bird Flu Begins Spreading Among Wild Birds in Australia
By Oluwakemi Kindness The highly contagious H5 bird flu virus has begun spreading locally among wild birds in Australia, raising concerns about wider infections among vulnerable wildlife. Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Beth Cookson, said the development could lead to broader transmission among wild bird populations. She said that once the virus becomes widespread in wild […]
Tinubu: Reforms Saved Nigeria’s Economy from Bankruptcy
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu says his administration’s reforms rescued Nigeria’s economy from bankruptcy and placed the country on a path to prosperity. The President made the remarks on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President, Most Rev. Matthew […]
Reps Praise SEC for Boosting Revenue, Upholding Fiscal Discipline
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has commended the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for strengthening its financial position through improved revenue generation and prudent cost management. The Deputy Chairman of the committee, Rep. Saeed Musa Abdullahi, gave the commendation on Tuesday during the 2026 Revenue Monitoring Exercise with the Commission […]
Imole Campaign Predicts APC Defeat In Osun Poll
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has dismissed the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s confidence ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election. it is insisting that the party is headed for defeat because the outcome will be determined by voters rather than political heavyweights. The council was reacting to remarks credited […]
Police, NFIU Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Fight
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) have renewed their partnership to strengthen the fight against money laundering, terrorism financing and organised crime as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) mutual evaluation. The renewed collaboration was announced on Tuesday during a strategic meeting […]