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...
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GUNMEN ABDUCT CATHOLIC PRIEST FROM ZARIA DIOCESE RESIDENCE. (PHOTO).

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 Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest From Zaria Diocese Residence

 

According to Sahara Reporters, the Catholic Diocese of Zaria in Kaduna State has confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ezema from his residence at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Rumi. The incident reportedly occurred late on Tuesday night, alarming parishioners and the wider community.

 

In a statement released on Wednesday, signed by the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Isek Augustine, the Diocese expressed deep regret over the incident and called for public support in securing the priest’s safe return.

 

“We regret to officially announce the abduction of our Priest, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ezema, from his residence at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Rumi, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, around 11:30 pm,” the statement said.

 

The Diocese urged people of goodwill to pray for the safe and quick release of the priest and others in similar situations, invoking the intercession of Our Lady, the Mother of all Priests.

 

While details about the abductors remain unclear, the Diocese emphasized the importance of collective prayers and support for Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ezema’s safety.

 

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