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Senate dissociates itself from warrant of arrest issued against Mele Kyari

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has distanced itself from the warrant of arrest reportedly issued against former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari, by its Committee on Public Accounts. The upper legislative chamber declared that no Senate committee has the authority to independently […]

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High-profile ISWAP commanders surrender as troops sustain pressure in N/East operations

Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Haruna Sani said: “Troops of OPHK have recorded another significant success in the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign following the surrender of two high-profile Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders to troops on 8 June 2026.

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Benue pensioners threaten to occupy govt house over unpaid gratuities, arrears

Hundreds of aggrieved pensioners under the aegis of the Concerned Pensioners Association of Benue State on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest in Makurdi, threatening to occupy the Benue State Government House if their longstanding grievances over unpaid gratuities, pension arrears and pension harmonisation are not addressed.

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Breaking: Reps pass state police bill as constitution amendment gains momentum

The bill stipulates that no state police formation shall commence operations unless it is established by a law enacted by the relevant State House of Assembly and certified as complying with national minimum standards prescribed by an Act of the National Assembly.

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IMPI proposes security emergency crackdown on fake news as terror threats persist

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a new national security emergency, as part of broader efforts to intensify the fight against terrorism in the country. The group also recommended that such

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Kaduna govt backs social media regulation against fake news, conflict

  In order to further promote Peace and tranquility in the State, the Kaduna Government has backed stronger regulation of social media to curb misinformation and reduce conflict escalation. The decision is on the heels of a new peacebuilding report

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State Police: Senate, IGP Committee not in conflict, says Ogunsakin

As debate intensifies over the proposed establishment of state police in Nigeria, Chairman of the Nigeria Police Committee on the Establishment of State Police, Professor Olu Ogunsakin, has clarified that there is no conflict between the constitutional amendment process being driven by the National Assembly and the work of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP)-constituted committee.

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