The United States House of Representatives has approved an amendment seeking to withhold 100 per cent of US assistance to Nigeria until the Federal Government takes effective steps to prevent violence and respond to insecurity across the country. The amendment, sponsored by Congressman Gregory Steube, who represents Florida’s 17th Congressional District, was adopted on Wednesday through a voice vote. The House had earlier proposed withholding 50 per cent of funds appropriated for Nigeria pending certification...

The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has slammed the former Southeast spokesperson to the President, Denge Josef Onoh, over what it described as attempts to sweep the tragic and suspicious death of Mary Habila under the carpet. In a statement on Thursday signed by its national president, Comrade Isah Abubakar, NYCN maintained that it’s not going back on its demands, stressing that contrary to claims by Onoh, the Council’s position is not based on...

President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026 to the House of Representatives, seeking constitutional approval for the establishment of state police services The need for the establishment of State Police is part of efforts to tackle the nation’s growing security challenges ranging from banditry, kidnaping for ransom, insurgency, terrorism and communal violence. The Executive Bill, read on the floor of the House on...

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has condemned the use of the judiciary to suppress opposition. He also expressed concern that Nigeria democracy is under siege, faults what he described as a calculated attempt to undermine Nigeria’s democracy through the misuse of state institutions and judicial processes. The Atona Oodua of Yourubaland, in a statement on Tuesday, urged the judiciary to remain faithful to the Constitution, and charged...