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Senate Passes State Police Bill for Second Reading
The Senate on Wednesday passed the Constitution Amendment Bill seeking to establish State Police across Nigeria, marking a significant step toward restructuring the country’s security architecture. The bill scaled second reading during plenary after the Senate suspended its rules to fast-track consideration of the executive proposal. Leading the debate, Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele,…
President Tinubu appoints Professor Segun Aina as new Jamb Registrar
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second term is expected to end on July 31, 2026. Professor Aina, who turns 40 in July, is a renowned academic and systems expert with deep…
FCT launches free healthcare insurance scheme for Kuje inmates
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has extended free healthcare coverage to inmates in correctional facilities across the FCT, with over 1,500 inmates expected to benefit from the initiative. The programme, flagged off at the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre, marks the first official enrolment of inmates into the FCT Health Insurance Scheme under the…
Tinubu hails France–Nigeria business council, declares shift to full economic execution phase
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the outcomes of the 10th France–Nigeria Business Council Meeting held at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, describing it as a major shift from discussions to concrete implementation between both countries. He noted that with bilateral trade reaching $4.7 billion in 2025, and Nigeria remaining a top destination…
FG, WHO, EU Launch €4.2m Health Initiative to Strengthen Nigeria’s Disease Response
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU), has unveiled a new health programme aimed at improving the country’s capacity to detect, prevent, and respond to disease outbreaks. The initiative, called the EU Support to Public Health Institutes in Nigeria (EU SPIN), is a four-year €4.2…
NCDC Issues Public Health Advisory Over Global Hantavirus Concerns
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory following reports of a Hantavirus cluster linked to international cruise ship travel involving multiple countries. According to the agency, there is currently no confirmed case of Hantavirus in Nigeria, and the overall risk to the public remains low. However, the…
ADC leaders, Obi consider switch to NDC
Several prominent figures within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are reportedly planning to defect to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Among those said to be at the centre of this potential political shift is the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Sources close to the former Anambra State…
UAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel during war on Iran
The United Arab Emirates has announced its decision to quit OPEC and OPEC+ to focus on “national interests”, dealing a heavy blow to the oil-exporting groups at a time when the US-Israel war on Iran has caused a historic energy shock and rattled the global economy. The move, which will take effect on Friday, reflects “the UAE’s…
Ghana Pulls Out Of US Aid Talks Over Demands For Personal Data
Ghana has pulled out of talks on a multi-year US aid deal after Washington allegedly demanded access to citizens’ personal data, a source close to the west African nation’s government has told AFP. According to a source close to Ghana’s government, negotiations collapsed after Accra rejected the request. The source said the US team then…
PDP Fixes ₦51m Presidential Form Fee, Unveils 2027 Election Timetable
The Peoples Democratic Party faction led by Abdulrahman Mohammed has unveiled its timetable and nomination fees for the 2027 general elections, setting the cost of its presidential expression of interest and nomination forms at a combined ₦51 million. The party also fixed ₦21 million for governorship aspirants, according to a schedule released by the National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature. Under…
