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The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has presented a comprehensive framework for the establishment of state police to the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s ongoing security reform efforts.The submission, confirmed in a statement by Ismail Mudashir, Special Adviser on Media to the Deputy Senate President, was received on Thursday by the committee chaired by Barau Jibrin.The 75-page ...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding immediate implementation of the newly approved salary structure for university lecturers.The union’s President, Christopher Piwuna, made this known during a visit to Sa’adu Zungur University, Yuli campus, warning that failure to meet the deadline would trigger a “strong response” from the union.“We have issued a ...

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has dismissed claims linking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to his past legal challenges, while throwing his weight behind the continuation of presidential power in Southern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections.Speaking during an appearance on Politics Today, Saraki described allegations that Tinubu influenced his prosecution—particularly in relation to the Offa robbery case—as unfair and unfounded.“That&r...

The Federal Government has directed civil servants operating within key sections of the Federal Secretariat Complex in Abuja to work from home, following planned road closures ahead of the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC).According to a circular issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, all access roads leading to and around the Federal Secretariat Complex will be closed from Friday, March 27 to Saturday, March 28, 202...

The Ogun East chapter of the Labour Party has made a bold statement of intent ahead of future elections, showcasing renewed unity, structured grassroots mobilisation, and a clear strategic roadmap to strengthen its political foothold across the senatorial district.This was evident at a high-level stakeholders’ meeting attended by key party leaders, including the Deputy National Chairman, Temitayo Nike Oriola, whose presence highlighted the growing national relevance of...

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Tanimu Turaki has firmly ruled out any possibility of endorsing President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing such a move as “immoral, unjust, and unfair.”The position was articulated by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, during a television interview on Thursday, where he stressed that it would be improper for a major opposition party to back a sitting presiden...

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 13, Ukpo, Anambra State, Abayomi Oladipo, has decorated two newly promoted officers, urging them to uphold professionalism, integrity, and discipline in the discharge of their duties.The decoration ceremony, held at the Zone 13 Headquarters in Ukpo, Dunukofia Local Government Area, saw the officers elevated to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), marking a significant milestone in their careers....

A coordinated coalition of women advocates staged a peaceful but high-impact protest across parts of Ogun State on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, intensifying calls on federal lawmakers to support the passage of the proposed Special Seats for Women Bill.The demonstrators mobilised across strategic locations, including constituency offices along Ejinrin Road in Odogbolu and Ajaka in Sagamu, where formal petitions were submitted to members of the House of Representatives, Hon. Fem...

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