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Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has commended Nigerians for their resilience, patience and faith in the nation despite the economic and security challenges confronting the country. In a Democracy Day message issued on Friday, the former Senate Chief Whip described June 12 as a symbol of sacrifice, courage and the enduring determination of Nigerians to build a democratic and prosperous nation. Kalu acknowledged the difficulties many citizens are facing and urged leaders at all levels to remain responsive to the needs and aspirations of the people. According to him,…

Democracy at 27: Celebrating Nigeria’s Longest Civilian Rule Quote: “Our democracy is not perfect, but it is ours.” ⸻ Key Message: Democracy loses legitimacy when citizens lose confidence in the electoral process. ⸻ The President paid tribute to: Major Announcement ⸻ The President acknowledged the national concern over the abduction of children in Oyo and Borno States. Key Security Statistics Military Success Key Message “Surrender or face the full force of the Nigerian State.” ⸻ The President warned against ethnicising crime. Key Quote “Crime has no ethnicity.” He called for national unity in confronting terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other security…

Reps pass state police bill with 289 votes The House of Representatives, yesterday, altered the 1999 Constitution to create a framework for the establishment of state police. A total of 289 members voted in favour of the state police bill, which decentralises policing and empowers state governments to set up their own police force. The speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, said the House, through the passage of the state police bill, had taken a decisive constitutional step towards creating a policing framework that is more responsive to local realities, while remaining firmly anchored within the unity and sovereignty of the Federal Republic…

The Senate has disowned the warrant of arrest issued against former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, declaring the action of its Committee on Public Accounts procedurally flawed and inconsistent with the provisions of the Legislative Houses (Powers and Privileges) Act. It also disowned comments made by Adams Oshiomhole during Wednesday’s heated committee session in which he described the NNPCL as “a bunch of criminals and thieves,” insisting that they do not represent the official position, findings or opinion of the upper chamber.These followed a motion of urgent national importance moved by…

Warri Federal Constituency: Ijaw, Itsekiri, Urhobo leaders meet Tinubu, agree to end protestsLeaders of the warring parties in respect of the constituency delineation in Warri Federal Constituency have agreed to end the ongoing protests and occupation of oil facilities following an intervention by President Bola Tinubu. A statement jointly signed by leaders of the Ijaw and Urhobo in Warri, and endorsed on their behalf by the trio of High Chief Godspower Gbenekama, Olorogun Victor Okumagba, and Chief Westham Adehor, confirmed that the three ethnic groups in Warri met with President Bola Tinubu on Thursday and resolved to end the crisis.…

FG schedules four additional flights to evacuate Nigerians from South Africa The federal ministry of foreign affairs announces that four further repatriation flights are anticipated to return Nigerians who have indicated a desire to depart South Africa due to recent xenophobic violence. Kimiebi Ebienfa, the ministry’s spokesperson, disclosed the plan after the first group of 258 Nigerians arrived at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos on Thursday morning. Over 1,000 Nigerians were said to have partaken in the screening exercise. However, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, minister of foreign affairs, said “the figures keep increasing”. The screening exercise for Nigerian citizens in South…

President Bola Tinubu has issued an ultimatum to terrorists, bandits and kidnappers, demanding immediate surrender or “face the full force of the Nigerian State.”Speaking in his June 12 address, as he marked the 27th year of uninterrupted civilian rule, Tinubu framed the demand as part of a wider defence of Nigeria’s hard-won democracy and national security. “To bandits, kidnappers, and sponsors of terror: Surrender or face the full force of the Nigerian State,” he said. “These windows of surrender will not remain open forever. No mercy will be shown to those who trade in the blood of Nigerians.” The president…

The Director of City Boys Movement in Oyo State, Hon. Olufemi Onireti, has donated medical equipment and other healthcare supplies to the people of Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The donation was made during a condolence and solidarity visit to the community following the recent abduction of teachers and pupils in the area. Speaking during the visit, Onireti expressed optimism that the kidnapped teachers and pupils would soon regain their freedom, noting that government authorities were actively working to secure their safe return. He urged residents to remain hopeful and prayerful, assuring them that efforts…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has explained why the Commission filed appeals against two recent Federal High Court judgments that questioned aspects of its Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election, stating that the absence of coordinated electoral timelines would create uncertainty and undermine the Commission’s constitutional mandate. Prof. Amupitan disclosed on Tuesday, 9th June, 2026, while delivering his opening remarks at the Second Quarterly Consultative Meeting with Leaders of Political Parties held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The INEC Chairman told party leaders that in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/517/2026…

The Lagos State Government has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Comrade Domingo Michael Adeleke, Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), who passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, following a brief illness during the ongoing 114th Session of the International Labour Convention in Geneva, Switzerland. In a condolence message issued on behalf of the state government, the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, described Adeleke’s death as a painful and irreparable loss to the labour movement and the entire state workforce. Agoro extended the government’s heartfelt condolences to the late labour leader’s family,…