Rivers Assembly Approves State Police Bill
The Rivers State House of Assembly has unanimously approved the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to create a legal framework for state police in Nigeria.
National Assembly Suspends Official Visits to South Africa
Lawmakers Boycott South African-Hosted Legislative Activities Over Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians The National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and directed lawmakers, committees, officials and staff to…
Senate Passes FRSC Amendment Bill, Imposes ₦100,000 Fine for Traffic Violations
The Nigerian Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing stiffer penalties for traffic offences and certain activities carried out in commercial vehicles.
Senate Warns Governor Makinde Over UN Appeal on Oriire Abduction, Honours Fallen Security Personnel
The Senate has cautioned Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde against making statements capable of undermining the efforts of the Federal Government and security agencies in combating terrorism and kidnapping.
Governor Fubara Presents ₦1.85tn 2026 Budget to Rivers Assembly
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara is expected to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly today, ending months of uncertainty over the state's budget.
Senate Approves ₦403.1bn Police Trust Fund Budgets to Strengthen Security
Lawmakers back increased security funding as President Tinubu seeks a new law to strengthen Nigeria’s criminal justice system. The Senate has approved a total of ₦403.1 billion for the Nigerian…
Senate Seeks Suspension of Boko Haram Rehabilitation Programme
The Senate has called on the Federal Government to suspend the rehabilitation and reintegration programme for former Boko Haram members, insisting that terrorists should be arrested and prosecuted instead.
Senate Orders Probe of Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians in South Africa
The Senate has directed its Committee on Foreign Affairs to investigate the renewed wave of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa and submit its findings within two weeks to…
Lawmaker Calls on President Tinubu to Halt Planned NYSC Reforms
A member of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), warning that the…
Senate Passes State Police Bill, Clearing Path for Historic Policing Reform
The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to establish State Police Services across Nigeria, marking a major step toward restructuring the country's security architecture.