Two former Inspectors-General of Police (IGPs), Sir Mike Okiro and Suleiman Abba, have stressed the need for adequate safeguards to prevent governors from abusing state police when eventually established.The duo, however, praised the passage of the State Police Bill, describing it as timely in view of the prevailing security challenges across the country.Abba noted that…
The Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka on Friday granted bail to a Nnewi-based native doctor, Ikechukwu Ezenagu, popularly known as “Mmuo Mmili Afuluanya,” in the sum of N50 million.The Homeland Security Special Court, presided over by Justice Jude Obiora, granted the defendant bail with one surety in like sum and ordered him to…
The Executive Director of the Social and Integral Development Centre (SIDEC), Ugochi Ehiahuruike, has called for stronger support for the proposed bill seeking to reserve legislative seats for women in Nigeria, describing it as a critical step toward inclusive governance and gender equality. Ehiahuruike made the call while presenting an advocacy brief to Mimi Azikiwe…
