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Senate Clarifies Why FCT Excluded from Proposed State Police Framework The Senate has explained that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was deliberately left out of the proposed constitutional arrangement for state police because it lacks a governor and a State House of Assembly, remaining under direct federal administration. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Yemi Adaramodu, made the clarification on Friday while addressing journalists on questions surrounding the FCT’s exclusion from the framework. Adaramodu noted that the administrative structure of the FCT differs fundamentally from that of the 36 states. The territory is headed by a minister who operates under the Federal Executive Council and takes directives from it. Legislative powers over the FCT rest with the National Assembly rather than a local legislature. “I have heard many people raise a lot of questions on why the Federal Capital Territory is not among the plan for state police. The FCT issue is d...

 PRESS RELEASE BENUE POLICE ARRESTS FIVE PAKISTAN NATIONALS IN RURAL AREAS OF THE STATE, RECOVER 35 MOBILE PHONES IN SEPARATE OPERATIONS The Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistani nationals and recovered thirty-five (35) mobile phones in separate intelligence-led operations conducted in Otukpo and Ugbokolo areas. On 4th August 2026, operatives of the Command, acting on credible intelligence, arrested three Pakistanis at Adoka Motor Park, Otukpo Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Younas Mohammad, 36; Ahmad Nunil, 38; and Aslam Muhammad, 46, were intercepted while attempting to board a vehicle to Adoka village. During preliminary questioning, the suspects stated that they were in Otukpo for the purpose of marketing cosmetics and mobile gadgets none of which were found in their possession. This made their explanation, activities and movements within the area suspicious,  requiring more clarification. In a separate operation on 5th August 2026, two ...

 POLICE RECORD MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN INVESTIGATION INTO MURDER OF IMO MONARCH, FIVE OTHERS; GANG KINGPIN KILLED, ARMS RECOVERED The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the murder of HRH Eze Barrister Paulinus Ekwueme, Ochia I of Ochia Kingdom, and five others in Ohaji/Egbema, Imo State. Following actionable intelligence, operatives of the Special Tactics Squad, Force Intelligence Department (STS-FID), conducted a series of operations between 2nd and 6th August, 2026, targeting members of the criminal syndicate allegedly linked to the incident. The operations culminated in the early hours of 6th August, 2026, when operatives located the hideout of a suspected gang kingpin, identified as Ojiogu Elumah Martin, alias “Acid”, in Ohaji/Egbema. The suspect engaged the operatives in a gun duel and sustained injuries during the encounter, which subsequently led to his death. One AK-47 rifle, three magazines and 56 rounds of 7.62mm l...

 SANWO-OLU CONDEMNS VANDALISM OF FESTAC-ALAKIJA BRIDGE  Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed security agencies to go after criminals who vandalised the Festac-Alakija Bridge.  “Lagos will not tolerate any act of  vandalism because it is barbaric and criminal,” Mr. Sanwo-Olu said, adding: “I have been informed by officials of the Office of Infrastructure who visited the bridge that the structural integrity of the bridge is intact and remedial work will be executed immediately to protect the columns.” Anyone who is found to be culpable in this horrendous, shameful and condemnable incident will surely face the law.  Lagos has no place for such barbarism and acts of violence against our critical infrastructure and other facilities. Lagosians are enjoined to keep an eye on public facilities to protect them against senseless attacks.  Gbenga Omotoso HC, Information & Strategy  Friday, August 7, 2026

 Rwanda confirms talks with European nations to take in migrants seeking asylum   Rwanda and some European nations are holding migration talks, Kigali's spokesperson said, AFP reported. In June European lawmakers approved tougher migration rules, notably enabling nations to open "return hubs" outside the EU's borders, where migrants with no right to stay could be sent. Rwanda government spokesperson Yolande Makolo told a local radio station that while discussions were ongoing, there was "no agreement yet". The broad talks were around an "emergency transit mechanism", said Makolo. Rwanda could provide "a safe place for families who are stranded... have nowhere else to go or in danger for various reasons", she added.

 Kano Anti-drug Abuse Agency Seeks Enhance Collaboration with EFCC The Kano State Multi-Taskforce on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking has sought enhanced collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, towards stemming the prevalence of substance abuse in the state and in redirecting offenders on the path of becoming responsible citizens. The request was made when the Chairman of the Taskforce, Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, paid a courtesy visit to the Acting Director, Kano Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE1 Friday Ebelo, at the Commission's Kano office. Rimingado, who disclosed that the EFCC was the first agency he sought collaboration with following the previous fruitful working relationship between the Taskforce and the Commission noted that the role of the EFCC was critical to the success and survival of the country. "I called the EFCC directly because I know the critical role this agency plays.  We need your support to...

Only lazy Nigerians depend on markets for food — Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi The Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, has come under criticism after saying Nigerians who rely on markets for food are “lazy”, as he urged citizens to embrace farming to tackle rising food prices. Nwaebonyi, who represents Ebonyi North Senatorial District, made the statement during an interview on The Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye which was published on August 1 with clips going viral on Friday, while defending the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Responding to concerns over food inflation and the rising cost of living, the senator said the government alone could not be held responsible for the prices of commodities in the market, arguing that citizens also had a role to play. “Do you expect Tinubu to moderate the prices of garri in the market? Do you expect Tinubu to come and give you yam to feed your family?” he asked. Nwaebonyi said Nigerian...