Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on state governments to stop depending entirely on the Federal Government to address Nigeria’s electricity challenges, urging them to establish functional power markets capable of attracting private investment.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Nigerian comedian and actor Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has opened up about his frightening near-death experience after being struck by a stray bullet.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reports indicate that Shaggi recounted the incident in a video shared on his YouTube channel, revealing that it occurred on March 9, 2026, during a brand activation outing.

According to the entertainer, he and his team had completed the event and were preparing to leave when he was suddenly hit by a stray bullet.

Describing the incident as terrifying, Shaggi disclosed that he lost consciousness before arriving at the hospital, leaving him uncertain about whether he would survive.

He also recalled that his condition became so serious that medical personnel considered transferring him to another hospital. However, doctors at the second facility promptly attended to him and took him to the emergency room, where he began to feel reassured about his chances of survival.

Recounting the experience, he said, “It was just a normal day, a day I will go out for any brand activation, until the devil decided to show up. We were done with the activation, we were already leaving, and all of a sudden, I heard a loud bang, it was just total silence in the car, and then I touched my hip and saw blood, that’s when it dawned on me that I have been hit by a stray bullet.

“It was a crazy day, I was unconscious till we got to the hospital. All that was in my mind was just to survive, I didn’t want to die.

“It got to that point where they said they had to take me to another hospital, I was sweating, holding my leg; I was seeing blood, I just wanted to hear a doctor telling me, ‘Samuel, you’ll be fine’.

“We got to the other hospital, they were swift, put me in the emergency room. By that time, my mind was settled and that I was going to make it through this moment.”

Shaggi further explained that the seriousness of the incident dawned on him when he realised he could no longer move his leg. The development also raised concerns about his ability to continue performing the energetic routines associated with his comedy character.

He said, “Minutes later, everything was calmed, but then I could not move my leg, that was when it dawned on me that what happened could change everything.

“I was worried how do I do ‘Oya hit me’ without my leg.”

The comedian disclosed that although the pain had reduced by the following morning, he began to experience the emotional effects of the incident and questioned why it had happened to him.

He eventually tried to find comfort in the experience, suggesting that it might have forced him to take a much-needed break after years of working without adequate rest.

According to him, “When I woke up the next day, the pain had reduced, but emotions started kicking in, I started asking myself ‘Why me?’

“Then I started thinking this was intentional for me to rest, because since 2018 I never rest. So I consoled myself with that.”

The entertainer also revealed that he travelled to Dubai for surgery, after which he regained the ability to walk and stand independently.

Speaking about his recovery, Shaggi expressed gratitude that the incident had not resulted in more severe consequences, although he admitted that he was yet to recover completely.

He said, “Throughout this period, one thing I keep saying is that I am grateful because it could have been worse. It is a new reality, and I have not fully recovered yet. I am still using my crutches for now. There was a time when I could not move or even put both feet on the ground without the crutches. But now, I can walk and stand on my own without them, although I still need to use the crutches for support.”

The Ekiti State House of Assembly has unanimously approved a proposed amendment to the 1999 Constitution that would pave the way for the establishment of state police in Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reports indicate that all 21 lawmakers present at Tuesday’s plenary session supported the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026. The bill passed its second and third readings on the same day.

The decision reflects the Assembly’s backing for decentralising policing and allowing states to play a greater role in addressing security challenges.

Following the vote, Speaker Adeoye Aribasoye directed the Clerk of the House to forward the bill, alongside the Assembly’s observations, to the National Assembly.

During deliberations, Aribasoye noted that discussions surrounding the establishment of state police had continued for more than two decades, adding that lawmakers now had an opportunity to make history.

He said Nigerians had consistently raised concerns about the country’s existing policing system, particularly its inability to respond promptly to security threats.

According to the Speaker, delays in responding to distress calls, limited operational reach and the distance between security agencies and the communities they serve have weakened the effectiveness of policing.

He also noted that inadequate and poorly coordinated local security arrangements in some parts of the country had contributed to insecurity, affecting livelihoods, education, business confidence and public trust in government.

Aribasoye maintained that a properly structured state police system, backed by constitutional safeguards, could improve accountability by bringing police leadership and oversight closer to residents and their elected representatives.

He described the establishment of state police as “a long-overdue practical necessity rather than a mere theoretical preference,” stressing the need for decisive action.

After examining the bill clause by clause, the Committee of the Whole House recommended that the Assembly approve the proposed amendment, subject to a minor adjustment.

The committee proposed inserting the phrase “an Act of the National Assembly or a Law of the State House of Assembly, as applicable” after the words “this Constitution” in the newly introduced Section 317A(5).

It explained that the amendment would clearly recognise the law-making powers of both the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly, within their respective constitutional limits, to authorise relevant security arrangements.