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Senate passes State Police Bill, empowers Govs to appoint Commissioners of Police

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Senate on Wednesday passed the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to establish state police across Nigeria, a landmark move that could fundamentally reshape the country’s security architecture and decentralise policing powers. The bill, which received overwhelming support from lawmakers during plenary, empowers state governors to appoint Commissioners of Police for their respective states, subject to confirmation…

Asogwa receives Certificate of Return, expresses optimism APC will win 2027 Polls in Enugu State

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago35 mins

Senator-elect for Enugu North Senatorial District, Ikeje Asogwa, on Tuesday received a Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), expressing confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would clear the 2027 polls in Enugu State. Asogwa hinged his confidence on the growing support for the APC in Enugu State owing to massive…

I never saw report that led to Natasha’s suspension – Sen Kingibe

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago594 mins

Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has said she never saw the committee report that led to the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. She made this known on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time. Kingibe said she was attending a retreat on tax reforms when the report was…

Tinubu urges senators to amend constitution to provide legal framework for State Police

Maureen Ikpeama6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, has appealed to the leadership of the 10th Senate to amend the constitution to provide a legal framework for the establishment of State Police to tackle insecurity nationwide. He made the appeal on Wednesday, during an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He said that the creation…

Ugwuanyi, Yakubu, others scale through senate ambassadorial screening

Maureen Ikpeama8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, on Thursday, screened non-career ambassadorial nominees following their nomination by President Bola Tinubu. The nominees included former governor of Enugu Stat, RT. Hon. Dr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, ,former Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman Yakubu Mahmood and former presidential aide Senator Ita Enang Nigeria’s senate After reviewing his credentials — including his…