SENATE ADJOURNS EMERGENCY PLENARY ON STATE POLICE OVER REP’S DEATH.

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 SENATE ADJOURNS EMERGENCY PLENARY ON STATE POLICE OVER REP’S DEATH. The Senate today suspended consideration of the highly anticipated State Police Bill and all other legislative business at its emergency plenary session to honour the memory of Hon. Yaya Tongo, a member of the House of Representatives, whose death cast a sombre mood over the National Assembly. The upper chamber had reconvened from recess amid expectations that lawmakers would accelerate action on the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police across the federation, a measure widely seen as a major step in the ongoing effort to reform Nigeria’s security architecture. However, proceedings were cut short after Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the death of Tongo, who represented the Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State in the House of Representatives. Hon. Tongo passed away at Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja on June 12, 2026, following a brief illness. His death triggered a...

UN DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL AMINA MOHAMMED TO BEGIN TWO DAY VISIT TO NIGERIA. (PHOTO).


 UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed to Begin Two-Day Visit to Nigeria


The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, is scheduled to embark on a two-day official visit to Nigeria starting Thursday. During her visit, she will engage in high-level discussions with President Bola Tinubu, focusing on collaborative efforts between Nigeria and the UN on sustainable development, climate action, and regional security.


Amina Mohammed will also meet with senior government officials to explore strategies for advancing the country’s socio-economic goals, addressing challenges such as poverty reduction, education, and gender equality. Additionally, she is set to hold talks with the leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to strengthen regional cooperation on issues including peacebuilding, governance, and economic integration.


Her visit underscores the UN's commitment to supporting Nigeria and the broader West African region in achieving sustainable development and tackling pressing challenges.

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