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President Tinubu Submits State Police Constitution Alteration Bill to Senate
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a bill to the Senate to amend the 1999 Constitution, allowing for the creation of state police forces to bolster national security and community involvement.
Local Leaders Defend TANTITA Drone Surveillance as National Security Asset
Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have refuted claims that TANTITA drones are used to spark ethnic conflict, arguing the technology is vital for curbing oil theft.
Akpabio Requests Full Senate Presence for Crucial State Police Amendment Vote
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has mandated all senators to attend Wednesday's session for the vote on establishing state police, a move aimed at decentralizing security and improving local protection.
Police Chief Dispatches Senior Officers and Specialized Units to Plateau After Bokkos Raid
Inspector-General Olatunji Rilwan Disu has bolstered security in Plateau State by sending tactical units and senior officers to Bokkos following a violent attack on the Kawel community.
Former Kebbi APC official Muhammadu Besse passes away while held by bandits
Muhammadu Besse, the former APC chairman of Kebbi State, has died while in the custody of bandits in the Birnin Gwari forest.
FCT Police Commissioner Consults with Miyetti Allah Leaders Regarding Herder Security Concerns
Miyetti Allah leadership met with FCT Police Commissioner Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi to discuss safety issues, cattle poisoning, and the loss of grazing routes, while the police chief warned against dangerous urban grazing practices.
Nigerian Senate Schedules Vote on State Police Bill
The Nigerian Senate has finalized Wednesday for the voting process on the state police bill, an initiative aimed at restructuring the country's security architecture.
FAAN Mulls New Deadline for Airport Cab Vehicle Standards After Strike Threats
FAAN is considering extending the deadline for its vehicle age policy to October 2026 following strike threats from airport cab operators in Lagos and Abuja.
NAHCON Finalizes Return Flights for Nigerian Pilgrims Following 2026 Hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has completed the return transport of over 38,000 pilgrims from the 2026 Hajj and is now beginning preparations for the 2027 season.
Tinubu States Commitment to Building a Prosperous Future for Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has launched the construction of the Southern Parkway service carriageways in Abuja, highlighting his administration's focus on national infrastructure development and long-term prosperity.