The Police Command in Niger has says it is ready to provide adequate security before, during and after the 57thIndependence celebrations of the country in the state.

Hon. Abdulmunin Jibrin, the suspended member of House of Representatives has berated the House over an attempt to frustrate his resumption from suspension having served out his 180 days suspension. Jibrin was reacting to comments credited to the Spokesman of the House, Hon. Abdulrazaq Namdas.

Ekiti State Commissioner for Finance, Toyin Ojo, and the Accountant General have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC).

The North-East Reconciliation Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has embarked on a reconciliation process in the region ahead of the 2019 general elections. Chairman of the Committee and Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, said they would leave no stone unturned in uniting the aggrieved party members ahead of the polls.

Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has reassured Igbos living in the state of their safety.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday withdrew its motion seeking a court order to serve the recall petition on Sen. Dino Melaye through substituted means rather than personal service.