Passage of the Bill: The House of Representatives passed President Bola Tinubu’s Executive Bill to establish state police in Nigeria during Thursday’s plenary session.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Voter Participation: A total of 311 lawmakers participated in the voting process after the House decided to withdraw its own separate state police proposal in favor of the President’s bill.

• Legislative Progress: Before Thursday’s final vote, the lawmakers moved the President’s proposal through its initial stages, including the first and second readings.

• Security Context: The creation of state police is part of broader efforts to reform Nigeria’s security architecture and combat ongoing challenges like banditry and kidnapping.

• Decentralization Debate: The move highlights the ongoing push to decentralize policing, which supporters argue will help states address local security threats more efficiently.

Recruitment Announcement: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched its 2026 recruitment drive for entry-level positions across Grade Levels 07 through 12.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Application Period: The portal opened on Monday, July 20, and will close on Monday, July 27.

• Positions & Qualifications: Openings exist for professionals (e.g., accountants, engineers, lawyers) at GL 09-12 requiring bachelor’s degrees and professional certifications, Administrative Officers (GL 08) needing a degree or HND, and Executive Officers (GL 07) requiring an NCE or equivalent.

• General Requirements: All applicants must be aged 35 or younger, possess a valid certificate of state of origin, be medically fit, have no criminal record, and be willing to serve anywhere in Nigeria.

• Application Process: Interested candidates must apply online via the INEC portal, create an account, upload required documents, and verify their information before the deadline.

• Important Warnings: The application is entirely free; submission is final (no changes allowed); and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for subsequent stages.

Marriage Breakdown and Depression: Music executive Ubi Franklin reflected on his severe depression and embarrassment following the collapse of his marriage to Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Third Mainland Bridge Incident: In an Instagram video detailing his life experiences, Ubi shared that he drove to the Third Mainland Bridge to take his life, only to be saved by his cousin, Omini Stitches.

• Multiple Rescue Efforts: He revealed that Omini Stitches stepped in to rescue him on several occasions when he attempted suicide due to overwhelming public embarrassment.

• Current Relationship and Co-Parenting: Despite the past turmoil and an unexplainable split, Ubi noted that they are now good friends who co-parent effectively and support each other, with their son being the greatest outcome of the relationship.

• Life Lesson: He concluded by advising his fans not to harbor hatred when relationships fail, but rather to view such painful experiences as opportunities to learn and move forward.