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How Senate Pushed Landmark State Police Reform Through in 24 Hours

Daily Dispatch June 24, 2026

In one of the swiftest constitutional amendment exercises in recent legislative history, the Senate on Wednesday pushed through President Bola Tinubu’s State Police Bill in less than 24 hours, deploying a combination of political consensus-building, procedural flexibility and executive backing

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Distinguished Ego, Reckless Falsehoods and Senator Oshiomole’s Journey of Self-Destruct

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2026

By Ken Harries Esq There are few spectacles more embarrassing in politics than a man arguing passionately against himself while pretending to be attacking someone else. Psychologists call this cognitive dissonance. The rest of us call it eating your own words without choking. It is a difficult performance. The audience remembers the speech made earlier […]

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Senate to Enact Stronger Laws to Tackle Rising Drug Abuse

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2026

The Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics has thrown its weight behind the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), pledging stronger legislative backing and tougher laws to support the country’s escalating battle against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The commitment came on Monday during a courtesy visit by the newly appointed Chairman of the […]

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NASS Ad Hoc Committee To Visit South Africa Over Xenophobia

Daily Dispatch May 5, 2026

The Senate has resolved to constitute a joint ad hoc committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives to address the rising cases of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. The committee, to be led by the Chairman of the National Assembly, will undertake a fact-finding and diplomatic visit to South Africa aimed […]

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IGP Submits Framework on State Police Creation to Senate

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has submitted a comprehensive framework to the Nigerian Senate for the establishment of state police across the country. The move is seen as a significant step toward decentralising policing and addressing growing security challenges nationwide. According to sources, the proposed framework outlines the structure,

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Tinubu to Swear in Newly Appointed IGP, Tunji Disu on Wednesday

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

The Nigeria Police Council has approved the appointment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu set to formally swear him in on Wednesday. Disu’s confirmation by the Senate is expected on Tuesday, clearing the final hurdle before his inauguration, which will take place during the Federal Executive […]