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...

PRESIDENT TINUBU SALUTES RENOWNED EDUCATIONIST DENNIS OKORO AT 90.(PHOTO).


 PRESIDENT TINUBU SALUTES RENOWNED EDUCATIONIST DENNIS OKORO AT 90


President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends warm congratulations to a distinguished educationist and pioneer member of the Universal Primary Education (UPE) programme, Dennis Okoro, on his 90th birthday. 


A statement by Bayo Onaunuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy commends the celebrant's remarkable life, defined by a commitment to service, knowledge, dedication, and enduring contributions to advancing education in Nigeria.


It notes that the legacy of the celebrant has  shaped institutions, strengthened particularly his pivotal role in the implementation of Universal Primary Education, giving generations of pupils access to basic foundational knowledge.


The President maintains that At 90, his footprints continue to inspire educators, policymakers, and citizens alike, serving as a shining example of patriotism and selfless service for younger generations to emulate.

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