Governor Hyacinth Alia has praised the House of Representatives for passing a bill to pave the way for the creation of state police. He said the passage of the bill is a bold and commendable step towards strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture. Governor Alia stated this on Friday during his broadcast to the

The Kebbi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has called on politicians to place the interests of the people above personal gain, saying the significance of the June 12 struggle lies in promoting good governance and public service. The party made the call in a statement issued by

Bauchi State Police have arrested two suspected kidnappers and rescued a four-year-old boy in an intelligence-led operation. Read more about the Bauchi kid Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-suspected-kidnappers-rescue-victim-in-bauchi/

A United States congressman, Rep Riley Moore, has hailed the passage of the State Police Bill by Nigeria’s House of Representatives. Moore reacted to the development in a post on his verified X handle, stating that allowing states to establish their own police forces is a critical move towards ending

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has called on Nigerians to actively participate in the democratic process and embrace values that promote national unity, tolerance and development. The governor made the call in a Democracy Day message issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Hamisu Muhammad, to commemorate the June 12 celebration. The

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has scheduled a one-day orientation workshop for the four newly promoted clubs ahead of the 2026/27 season. The promoted clubs are Sporting Lagos, Doma United, Ranchers Bees and Inter Lagos. The workshop will hold on Friday, June 26, 2026. NPFL Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi

Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has picked two countries as his dark horses in the 2026 World Cup tournament. Speaking on Fox Sports, Henry singled out Senegal and Norway as his dark horses. Senegal and Norway are in Group I, alongside France and Iraq. “You have to think about Senegal and

A former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, has revealed that he did not receive security votes at any point during his eight years as governor of the state. Fashola made the disclosure on Friday while speaking at a June 12 Democracy Day event organised by The Platform, where he participated in a panel discussion

(Photo by Yuri CORTEZ / AFP) Some Nigerians have taken to social media, particularly X, to mock South Africa after Bafana Bafana lost to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.   South Africa were defeated 2-0 by the Mexicans at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on

(Photo by Yuri CORTEZ / AFP) Some Nigerians have taken to social media, particularly X, to mock South Africa after Bafana Bafana lost to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.   South Africa were defeated 2-0 by the Mexicans at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on

An APC group in Oyo State urges President Tinubu to reward loyal party members who sacrificed for the 2023 election victory, stating democracy thrives on s Read More: https://punchng.com/democracy-thrives-when-sacrifice-is-remembered-loyalty-rewarded-apc-group/

Babatunde Fashola urges Nigerian opposition to accept imperfect election outcomes, stressing the need to strengthen democratic institutions over disputing Read More: https://punchng.com/elections-are-imperfect-fashola-urges-opposition-to-accept-outcomes/

 Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni has said that individuals who served under the late military ruler, General Sani Abacha, remain influential in Nigeria’s political landscape.   According to him, they have continued to benefit from government appointments decades after the end of military rule.   Oseni made the comment on

 Minister of Defense, General Christopher Musa, rtd, has said that Nigeria’s security forces are not enemies of the country.   Speaking as a guest at the June 12, 2026 edition of ‘The Platform’ aired on Channels Television on Friday, Musa said all Nigerians, including the security forces, are all victims.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that schoolchildren and teachers abducted nearly a month ago in Oriire Local Government Area remain within the Old Oyo National Park, as security agencies intensify rescue operations.In his Newsletter No. 140 released Friday, Makinde said intelligence reports indicate the victims are being held