The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Benjamin Kalu on Wednesday, 10 June, 2026 disclosed that the Chamber will vote on a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police on Thursday, 11 June, 2026. Kalu, who made this disclosure while addressing newsmen on Wednesday, 10 June, 2026S in Abuja, urged all lawmakers to attend Thursday’s plenary to participate in the vote. According to him, the House has directed all members who are currently out of Abuja for oversight to suspend such and return to the parliament on Thursday for the voting…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have rescued five kidnapped victims following an intensive joint rescue operation conducted in the Byazhin area of the nation’s capital. During the rescue operation, a team comprising operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the NPF Intelligence Response Team (IRT), and Kubwa Area Command, in collaboration with local hunters and vigilante groups, led by the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, engaged suspected kidnappers in a gun duel, resulting in the neutralization of two suspects and the arrest of two others identified as Icheh Mohammadu and Abubakar Usman, while other gang members fled…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), Bauchi State Chapter, has commended Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdukadir Mohammed and the Commissioner for Natural, Resources Development, Alhaji Mohammed Bello Maiwada, for introducing reforms and policies that have transformed the state’s mining sector. The State Chairman of MAN, Alhaji Musa Santuraki Pali, who made the commendation yesterday during a media briefing in Bauchi on the association’s activities for the first half of the year, stated that the transformation in the mining sector of the state has attracted foreign investment, boosted economic growth, and created employment opportunities for…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi PLAN International, in collaboration with the Bauchi State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), has intensified efforts to combat menstrual stigma through a sensitization programme for students of the Special Education School in Bauchi. The event, held yesterday to commemorate the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day, brought together students, teachers, health experts, and development partners under the theme, “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld.” The programme was implemented under the Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in Nigeria (ASPIRE) Project, funded by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Speaking during the programme,…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Bala Wunti Support Organisation (BWSO) has announced plans to construct a standard refuse dumping site for residents of Aminu Street in Bauchi metropolis as part of its ongoing commitment to promoting environmental sustainability and advancing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives across Bauchi State. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the organisation’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Kamal Ibrahim, and made available Journalists in Bauchi. According to the statement, the proposed refuse collection facility will provide residents with a designated and hygienic waste disposal point, helping to reduce indiscriminate dumping of refuse…
HabariPay Limited, the fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc has unveiled its maiden HabariPay Impact Report 2025, providing stakeholders with a comprehensive account of the company’s evolution, innovation journey, business performance,and impact on the digital payments landscape. The report captures HabariPay’s transformation from a newly established fintech venture into one of Nigeria’s leading payment infrastructure providers, highlighting the milestones, strategic decisions, and investments that have shaped its growth. It showcases the company’scontributions to enabling digital commerce, supporting businesses, strengthening paymentinfrastructure, and expanding financial access through technology-driven solutions. The HabariPay Impact Report 2025 also highlights the company’s strong financial…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has charged beneficiaries of its 2026/2027 Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme to strive for academic excellence, maintain good character, and avoid social vices, particularly drug abuse, while studying abroad. Speaking during the pre-departure briefing for the 200 scholarship beneficiaries, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, urged the scholars to be worthy ambassadors of the Niger Delta region and Nigeria, stressing that the scholarship was a unique opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills that would contribute to the region’s development. Ogbuku noted that beneficiaries of previous editions of the programme distinguished themselves academically, with over…
The Chairman of Ojo Local Government, Hon. (Princess) Muhibat Titilola Rufai, has reassured residents, traders, motorists and other road users that the rehabilitation of the Volks-Alaba-Ajangbadi Road corridor remains a top priority of her administration. The road, which stretches from Volks through Olojo Drive to Igbede Road, serving Alaba International Market and Ajangbadi communities, is a critical economic and transportation route within Ojo Local Government. The Chairman informed residents that since assuming office, she has consistently engaged and appealed to the Lagos State Government to expedite the comprehensive reconstruction of the road. She stated that she has not relented on…
Two landmark publications on electronic evidence authored by renowned legal scholar and retired High Court Judge, Professor Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye, will be publicly presented on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Abuja. The event, organised by the Committee of Friends of Professor Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye in collaboration with stakeholders in the legal, academic and justice sectors, will also feature the formal launch of the Justice Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye Educational Foundation for Indigent Students. The books scheduled for presentation are: Electronic Evidence (Second Edition, 2026) and A Compendium of Cases on Electronic Evidence, Volume Two (2020–2025). The event will hold at the ultra-modern Conference Centre,…
By Prince Adeyemi Shonibare “Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it’s much more serious than that.” — Bill Shankly Football is more than a game. It is diplomacy without suits. War without bullets. Religion without temples. Business without borders. It is the heartbeat of the streets, poetry written with boots, and the only beautiful game powerful enough to unite tribes, races, religions and languages under one emotion. Every four years humanity gathers beneath one global flag. Football. For ninety magical minutes, the world forgets politics, economic hardship, social divisions and conflict. Presidents…