1. Gbajabiamila Warns Against Giving Governors Unchecked Control of State Police
Femi Gbajabiamila, Chairman of the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, has warned against granting state governors unfettered operational control over police services under the proposed new system. He said the reform must address not only who polices communities but also “who polices the police.”
2. Terrorists Kill 30 as Four Niger Mosques Are Attacked During Prayers
At least 30 people were reportedly killed after terrorists attacked four mosques in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State during Juma’at prayers last Friday. The attackers struck communities including Dekara, Kpenya, Sabon-Gida and Gidan-Zana, abducting dozens of worshippers.
3. Fubara Declares End to Political Feud, Urges Supporters to Focus on Future
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged his supporters to look ahead, saying he has decided to put the state’s recent political crisis behind him. Fubara said he was no longer interested in revisiting his political dispute with former governor Nyesom Wike.
4. Peter Obi Says Fuel Subsidy Removal Should Not Be Reversed Over Mismanagement
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has said the mismanagement of the gains from fuel subsidy removal should not be enough reason to reverse the policy. Obi spoke at a Nigerian Bar Association conference in Port Harcourt.
5. Tears Flow as Fallen Police Officers Are Honoured in Abuja
Family members and relatives of police officers killed during gun battles with bandits were overcome with emotion at a Memorial Parade in Abuja. Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu vowed that the force would not be intimidated by criminals or terrorists.
6. NFIU Uncovers Crowdfunding Network Allegedly Funding Terrorism
The Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit has uncovered an emerging crowdfunding network allegedly being exploited to raise and channel funds for terrorist operations. The agency also revealed that suspected financiers were opening accounts in women’s names and using phone numbers not registered to the account holders.
7. US Trains Nigerian Troops in Drone Operations, Combat Casualty Care
United States forces have commenced specialised training for Nigerian troops in unmanned aircraft systems, combat casualty care and other military skills in Bauchi State. The programme is part of broader efforts to strengthen US-Nigeria security cooperation.
8. Edo Assembly Impeaches Agbebaku as Speaker After His Resignation
The Edo State House of Assembly has formally impeached its suspended Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku. Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency I, had resigned as Speaker on August 17, while Yekini Idaiye was subsequently elected as his replacement.
9. Zamfara: Troops Arrest Three Gunrunners, Rescue Six Kidnap Victims
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested three suspected gunrunners and rescued six kidnapped victims during separate operations in Zamfara State. The troops also recovered an AK-103-2 rifle, one magazine and 30 rounds of ammunition.
10. NDLEA Arrests Five, Destroys Cannabis Farm in Edo Raids
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested five suspects and destroyed a cannabis farm during raids across the state. The agency said the operations were part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse and protect communities.
