Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. The House of Representatives has said that it will vote on the constitutional amendment to allow for the creation of state and local police in the country as part of measure to address rising insecurity in the country. Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Benjamin Kalu said at a media briefing shortly after the House plenary that the parliament has decided to prioritise the issue of state police ahead of other bills.
2. A fire outbreak on Wednesday disrupted proceedings at the Senate wing of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, forcing lawmakers, staff, and guests to flee the building before the situation was brought under control. Witnesses said smoke suddenly filled the room from an attached kitchen section, triggering confusion as senators and guests scrambled out before the sitting could be formally adjourned.
3. The Senate has ordered the arrest of former Group Chief Executive Officer, GCEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC Limited, Mele Kyari, over his alleged refusal to honour its invitation. The Senate Committee on Public Accounts issued the warrant on Wednesday.
4. At least two members of the bandits’ gang terrorising residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT have been shot dead. CP Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, FCT Police Commissioner, who disclosed this to newsmen at the command on Wednesday, said he led the operation that resulted in their deaths.
5. Residents of Iluke community in Bunu District of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi
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