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State police: Govs back reforms, SDP rejects Gbajabiamila on panel
The clamour for the establishment of state police gained renewed momentum on Thursday as senior government officials, governors, lawmakers, security experts and international stakeholders converged on Abuja to canvass a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s policing architecture, arguing that the country’s worsening insecurity demanded a decentralised security system backed by strong legal safeguards, sustainable funding, community…
[UPDATED] Mbappe, Dembele Score As France Beat Morocco 2-0, Move Into World Cup Semi-Finals
The result end Morocco’s spirited campaign and keeps France on course for a third World Cup title. France’s forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between France and Morocco at Boston Stadium in Foxborough on July 9, 2026. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)…
Jigawa opens 2026 constituency projects tender for mosques, other infrastructure
A cross section of bidders and Jigawa govt officials during the bidding ceremony in Dutse, Jigawa state capital. Credit: Salisu Kabuga Jigawa State Government has opened tenders for the construction of district and village heads’ offices, mosques, solar street lights and graveyard fencing across the 30 state constituencies as part of the 2026 constituency projects.…
Why APC Is Govt Doing Everything To Hold El-Rufai Until After 2027 Elections — Bolaji Abdullahi
Abdullahi said that the APC government was interested in the 2027 polls, rather than being concerned about Nigeria’s problems, describing the Renewed Hope Agenda as just a slogan that does not mean anything. A file photo of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. (Photo: Facebook/Nasir El-Rufai) The African Democratic Party (ADC) has accused the ruling…
2027: Kogi APC leaders back Tinubu for re-election, hail Faleke
FILE: Bola Ahmed Tinubu Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi State, alongside socio-political groups, have declared their support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, while expressing confidence in the lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Abiodun Faleke. The endorsement was contained in a joint statement issued on Thursday and…
[JUST IN] South Africa: Fifth Batch Of Evacuees Arrives In Lagos
With this latest arrival, the number of citizens evacuated from South Africa following the recent xenophobic attacks has now risen to about 1,000. Lagos Airport. Photo: Channels TV/Nebianet Usaini The Federal Government’s evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa has crossed another milestone as the fifth batch of returnees arrived in Lagos on Thursday evening.…
Technology Can Enhance Policing, Can’t Replace Public Trust — IGP Disu
IGP Tunju Disu said that the benefits of technological advancement should not be limited to a few technologically advanced nations. IGP Disu Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has called for wider collaboration to improve security globally. The IGP made the call while participating in the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2026)…
France Take On Morocco As Blockbuster World Cup Quarter-Finals Begin
France, the outstanding side of the tournament to date, kick off the quarter-finals against Morocco at Gillette Stadium, outside Boston, in a rematch of the two teams’ 2022 World Cup semi-final meeting. France’s forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates with defender #02 Malo Gusto after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between…
FG Condoles China Over Gansu Landslide
Tuesday’s landslide occurred the same day intense storms and rains in southern and central China killed around 17 people and injured hundreds of others. An aerial view shows flooding in Pingshan village at Xiaoyi town in Hengzhou, China’s southern Guangxi region on July 6, 2026. (Photo by CNS / AFP) / CHINA OUT The Federal…
PFIPC: Reps investigate ‘fake’ agency’s ₦1.3bn budget claims
House of Representatives The House of Representatives on Wednesday constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate the legality of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council following allegations that the body was fraudulently presented as a federal agency and had a provision of over N1.3bn inserted into the 2026 Appropriation framework. The committee, to be chaired by…
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