Femi Falana, senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says state police alone will not end insecurity unless the government addresses unemployment and hunger. Falana spoke during an interview on Channels Television. Rejects conspiracy claims Falana said the push for state police should not be viewed as a political plot ahead of the 2027 elections. He noted…
Segun Sowunmi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says President Bola Tinubu is in a strong position to win the 2027 presidential election. Sowunmi spoke during an interview on Arise Television on Thursday. ‘Tinubu is sitting pretty’ Sowunmi said Tinubu currently enjoys a political advantage over his rivals. According to him, the president…
Enyinnaya Abaribe, senator representing Abia South, has cautioned against allowing state governors to control funding for the proposed state police. Abaribe spoke during plenary on Wednesday. His remarks came as the Senate considered and passed the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police. Seeks a constitutional funding guarantee Abaribe said the constitution should guarantee…
Onyekachi Nwebonyi, deputy chief whip of the Senate, says the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will be renamed the Federal Police Service when the proposed state police system takes effect. Nwebonyi spoke during an interview on Arise Television on Thursday. His comments came a day after the Senate passed a constitutional amendment bill to establish state…
Yemi Adaramodu, senator representing Ekiti South, says the federal government will intervene if governors abuse the proposed state police system. Adaramodu spoke during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday. His comments came after the Senate passed a constitutional amendment bill to establish state police. Lists safeguards Adaramodu said the proposed law contains safeguards against…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, over his claim that he does not see the level of hunger many Nigerians complain about. Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s national publicity secretary, stated the party’s position in a post on X on Wednesday. ‘Comments show…
The Obidient Movement has criticised Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, over his claim that he does not see the level of hunger many Nigerians complain about. The movement issued the statement on Wednesday. Its reaction followed Onanuga’s comments during an interview on Arise Television. ‘Government is detached’ The…
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno South, has backed the establishment of state police. Ndume spoke during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday. His comments came hours after the Senate passed a constitutional amendment bill to establish state police across the country. ‘Current police strength is inadequate’ Ndume said Nigeria does not have enough police…
The Senate has passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across Nigeria. Lawmakers approved the bill on Wednesday after considering and adopting its 26 clauses during the committee of the whole. The proposed legislation will create a constitutional framework for state police services alongside the existing federal police structure. State police framework…
Nyesom Wike blasts Super Eagles’ over their absence from the FIFA World Cup FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has openly expressed his frustration over the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. His comments have since sparked conversations among football fans across Nigeria. While speaking at a public event attended by former Super…
