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FG to Introduce New Emergency Passports in 2026

Nigeria Immigration Service announces new Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) for 2026. Comptroller General Kemi Nandap reveals biometric upgrade to replace current certificates. Read more.

Lagos Revives Local Emergency Committees

LASEMA revitalises Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) across Lagos to strengthen grassroots disaster preparedness ahead of the festive season. Residents urged to act responsibly.

Tinubu Vows Security Reset in 2025 Budget Speech

President Bola Tinubu announces a sweeping national security revamp, allocating N5.41 trillion to defence. He declares all armed non-state actors as terrorists amid rising violence.

Trump Won't Rule Out Military Action in Venezuela

US President Donald Trump declines to rule out war with Venezuela, amid naval build-up and tanker seizures. Tensions rise over oil, China ties, and Maduro's regime. Read the full analysis.

Tinubu Hosts APC National Caucus Meeting Today

President Bola Tinubu convenes a strategic APC National Caucus meeting in Abuja. Key leaders, including VP Shettima and former VP Osinbajo, will discuss party unity and future political strategies. Read more.

Trump Announces Naval Blockade Against Venezuela

US President Donald Trump announces a maritime blockade on Venezuela, demanding the return of oil and land he claims were stolen. Get the full details on this escalating crisis.

S'Court Verdict on Emergency Rule Unsettles Polity

The Supreme Court's affirmation of President Tinubu's emergency powers in Rivers State has ignited a fierce debate on federalism, separation of powers, and the potential for political misuse ahead of the 2027 elections. Read the full analysis.

PDP Slams Supreme Court on Rivers Emergency Ruling

The Peoples Democratic Party warns that the Supreme Court's stance on Tinubu's Rivers State emergency declaration threatens Nigeria's democracy. Read the full details and public reactions.

Army Suspends Retirements Amid National Security Emergency

The Nigerian Army has suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements for key officer categories. This move aims to retain manpower and experience as the military expands operations under President Tinubu's nationwide security emergency. Read the full d

Senate Proposes Single Nationwide Emergency Number

Nigeria's Senate considers a bill to establish a single toll-free emergency number, '112', to replace the current confusing system. The move aims to leverage high mobile penetration for faster response. Read more.

Senate Debates Single National Emergency Number Bill

The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill to create a single, toll-free emergency number. This unified system aims to replace scattered helplines, improving response times for police, fire, and medical services nationwide.

Maduro's Forces Plan Guerrilla War if US Invades

Venezuela's military is preparing for a prolonged guerrilla war and a strategy of 'anarchization' to resist a potential US ground invasion, according to a Reuters report. Read the full details.

Tinubu's Security Order Sparks Calls for Police Restructuring

President Tinubu's emergency security order for police recruitment faces scrutiny. Experts argue Nigeria's problem is not manpower shortage but poor management of existing human capital. A retired professor advocates for merging units and ending wasteful

Trump closes Venezuela airspace in major escalation

US President Donald Trump has declared Venezuela's airspace closed, escalating tensions with Nicolas Maduro. Major airlines have suspended flights, disrupting regional travel. Read the full details.

Senate Amends Terrorism Act to Fight Kidnapping

Nigeria's Senate begins process to amend Terrorism Act, classifying kidnapping as terrorism with death penalty. Committee investigates Safe School Initiative amid rising abductions.

Falz Urges Nigerians to Hold Lawmakers Accountable

Nigerian rapper Falz calls for citizens to demand security accountability from lawmakers beyond social media activism. He questions government handling of recent kidnappings in Kwara and Niger states.

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