In what may ultimately rank among the most consequential constitutional reforms since Nigeria’s return to democratic governance in 1999, the Senate has passed the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, a landmark 26 clause Executive Read more…
The U.S. military attacked Iran on Friday in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with each country accusing the other of violating terms of a ceasefire agreed on last week. U.S. Read more…
The Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, in Benue State, Ardo Muhammad and another man identified as Yakubu Isah have been killed by gunmen in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state.The attack, which occurred Read more…
The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria has assured Nigerians that state assemblies will pass the State Police Bill. Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria and Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Dennis Guwor, Read more…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged that the implementation of state police be delayed until after the 2027 general elections, warning that the new policing structure could be manipulated for political purposes if introduced in the current Read more…
What to know about the Iran war: A cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Thursday near the Oman coast, according to a U.S. official. The vessel suffered damage to its bridge, but no one Read more…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) said its delegation participated in a U.S. civil society event in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, to present the “Cole-Moore Recommendations” and to highlight concerns over human rights and security in Nigeria. In a press Read more…
NATO countries have forced Moscow to take action to defend its interests and label it as a threat to justify increased military spending, the president says Western nations are no longer hiding their preparations for war with Russia, President Vladimir Read more…
The directive followed a petition submitted by human rights activist and lawyer, Hamza Dantani, who called for an “immediate, independent and thorough investigation” into the circumstances surrounding the death of the woman, identified as Ummulkhair. The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Read more…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Bello Abdullahi Bodejo before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja over allegations bordering on terrorism financing and money laundering to the tune of $2.530 million. According to the Read more…
President Bola Tinubu yesterday formally transmitted the proposed State Police Bill to the Senate, setting the stage for a major overhaul of Nigeria’s policing architecture, as the Upper Chamber signalled their readiness to fast-track consideration of the legislation amid growing Read more…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared a curfew in 10 local government areas of the state. DAILY POST gathered that the 10 local government areas are those surrounding the Old Oyo National Park. Our correspondent reports that the Read more…