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Members of Nigeria's National Assembly debating constitutional amendments to establish state police and redefine federal policing powers.

Major Breakthrough: State Police Move Closer as NASS Defines Federal and State Policing Powers

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Nigeria’s long-running debate over the establishment of state police moved significantly forward on Thursday as both chambers of the National Assembly advanced constitutional amendments aimed at decentralising policing and strengthening the country’s security architecture. The House of Representatives approved the proposed legislation following overwhelming support from lawmakers, while the Senate passed the bill for second…

President Bola Tinubu delivering his Democracy Day address while outlining Nigeria's security, economic and power sector reforms.

Fierce Warning: Tinubu Vows Terror Financiers Will Pay Dearly as 13,000 Terrorists Are Neutralised

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President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern warning to bandits, kidnappers and financiers of terrorism, declaring that those responsible for violence against Nigerians must surrender or face the full weight of the law. Speaking during Nigeria’s 27th consecutive Democracy Day celebration and his fourth Democracy Day address since assuming office in 2023, the President said…

NDC National Leader Seriake Dickson addressing concerns over the party's primary election process.

Troubling NDC Primary Irregularities: Dickson Makes Candid Admission, Launches Powerful Reconciliation Drive

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NDC National Leader Seriake Dickson has admitted irregularities in the party’s primaries, sympathising with aggrieved aspirants while unveiling a reconciliation plan aimed at restoring confidence ahead of the elections.

Members of the House of Representatives during deliberations on the State Police Bill in Abuja.

Landmark State Police Bill Clears House as Lawmakers Deliver Decisive Vote for Security Reform

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In a landmark move, the House of Representatives has passed the State Police Bill with overwhelming support, paving the way for a decentralised policing system aimed at tackling insecurity across Nigeria.

Illustration representing health data monitoring and disease surveillance under the US-Nigeria health partnership.

Controversial $2bn US-Nigeria Health Deal Expands Surveillance Powers, Raises Data Privacy Concerns

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New details from the $2 billion US-Nigeria health agreement reveal plans for expanded health data monitoring and disease surveillance, raising fresh questions about data privacy, sovereignty and international health cooperation.

EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede speaking on electoral corruption and the rising cost of elections in Nigeria.

2027 Elections: Governorship Aspirants Spend Up to N30bn on Primaries, Says EFCC Chairman

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has raised concerns over the growing cost of political contests in Nigeria, revealing that some governorship aspirants spend between N20 billion and N30 billion in their quest to secure electoral victory. Speaking on Wednesday in Ilorin, Kwara State, Olukoyede warned that excessive election spending…

Former NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari during an official engagement amid a Senate investigation.

Explosive Senate Crackdown: Former NNPC Boss Mele Kyari Faces Arrest Over N210 Trillion Audit Query

BizNest Daily1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has ordered the arrest of former NNPCL chief Mele Kyari after he failed to appear before lawmakers investigating allegations surrounding N210 trillion in questioned financial records between 2017 and 2023.

Disappointed Nigerian football fans react after the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Nigerians Feel the Cost of Super Eagles’ World Cup Absence as 2026 Tournament Kicks Off

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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America, millions of Nigerians are left disappointed after the Super Eagles failed to qualify for a second consecutive tournament, impacting fans, businesses and football stakeholders alike.

Nigerian Senate approves the Receivables Financing Bill aimed at improving access to funding for small businesses.

Senate Passes Receivables Financing Bill to Boost SME Funding and Trade Growth

BizNest Daily1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

The Senate has passed the Factoring, Assignments and Receivables Financing Bill, 2026, a significant piece of legislation aimed at expanding access to finance for businesses, improving liquidity and strengthening both domestic and international trade. The bill successfully passed its third reading during Tuesday’s plenary session after lawmakers reviewed and adopted its provisions in the Committee…

Joint security forces conducting operations following a bandit attack on a school in Kogi State.

Bandits Attack Kogi School, Kill Vice Principal, Child, One (1) Other

BizNest Daily1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

A wave of grief has swept through Iluke Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State after armed bandits attacked a government secondary school, killing three people, including a vice principal and a six-year-old child. The attack occurred at about 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday when a large group of armed assailants reportedly stormed Government…

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