FULL LIST: 24 States Approve State Police Bill, 12 Assemblies Stall
Twenty-four state assemblies have approved the state police bill, hitting the constitutional two-thirds benchmark required for enactment.
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Tinubu Appoints Ex-DSS DG Yusuf Bichi as NISS Governing Board Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former DSS Director-General Yusuf Bichi as the new Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Institute for Security Studies.
2027: Gov Makinde Explains Why He Is Challenging President Tinubu
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has explained his decision to challenge President Tinubu in 2027, citing the 1999 election as historical precedent for presenting multiple South-West candidates.
“Fix Your Electricity”: Shettima Tells 36 Governors to Stop Relying on FG
Vice President Kashim Shettima has told 36 state governors to stop depending on the Federal Government and establish independent electricity markets under the Electricity Act 2023.
Atiku, Obi, and Other Opposition Leaders Close to Consensus Candidacy, Says G100
Opposition leaders and political coalitions have made significant progress toward producing a single consensus presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 general elections, according to the G100 Coalition. The coalition revealed this milestone during a strategic meeting in Abuja, where representatives from multiple political parties gathered to streamline alliance negotiations. Specifically,…
Police Launch Nationwide Clearance Operations to Flush Out Bandits and Kidnappers
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially launched nationwide clearance operations targeting bandits, kidnappers, and other violent criminal syndicates. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, announced the sweeping security initiative in Abuja on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The extensive crackdown follows the recent specialized training and retraining of Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel. Specifically,…
Wike Knocks Peter Obi Over IDP Camp Birthday Celebrations
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has slammed Peter Obi, dismissing his public displays of modesty as “fake”. Wike delivered the sharp criticism while addressing Rivers State youths on Tuesday, October 21, 2026. Specifically, the FCT Minister targeted Obi’s political strategy of celebrating birthdays at Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. Furthermore, Wike mocked Obi’s…
Sowore’s AAC Urges Tinubu to Approve Aso Villa for Campaign Inauguration
Omoyele Sowore’s party, the AAC, has written to President Tinubu requesting the use of Aso Villa for its 2027 campaign council inauguration alongside logistical support.
Opposition Alliances Shift Ahead of 2027 Election Flag-Off in Kaduna
APC Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda says key opposition factions have aligned with President Tinubu’s re-election campaign ahead of the official Kaduna flag-off.
Tinubu Campaign Council Denies Plot to Assassinate Atiku
The APC Campaign Council has dismissed claims of a Federal Government plot to assassinate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, confirming his police and DSS security remain fully intact.