U.S. Congressman Riley Moore has expressed strong support for the Nigerian Senate’s recent approval of a Constitution Alteration Bill aimed at creating state police forces. Moore, representing West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, stated that this reform is essential for empowering states to defend their own populations and reducing reliance on centralized security decision-making in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Key highlights regarding the proposed legislation and Moore’s reaction include:

• Rationale for Support: Moore, who has previously investigated violence against Christians in Nigeria, views state-level police as a critical tool for protecting persecuted religious communities.

• Credit to Leadership: The congressman commended President Bola Tinubu for his role in advancing the initiative.

• Legislative Hurdles: Moore noted that while the Senate’s passage is a positive step, the amendment requires ratification by at least two-thirds of Nigeria’s state Houses of Assembly to become law.

• Structure of the Bill: The bill proposes a policing framework that functions alongside the federal system, allowing governors to appoint State Commissioners of Police, subject to legislative confirmation.

• Safeguards: To prevent misuse of power, the proposed law includes specific provisions prohibiting the deployment of state police against critics of the government, except as permitted by law.

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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has expressed its approval of the recent sentencing of the individual responsible for the 2022 nightclub shooting in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, which claimed the lives of two young Nigerians, Chibueze Momah and Tosin Amos-Arowoshegbe. Through a statement from its Director of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Commission acknowledged that while the judicial result cannot undo the tragedy, it marks an essential move toward securing justice and accountability for the victims and their families.

Key aspects of the Commission’s response and the background of the case include:

• The Victims: Chibueze Momah, a 22-year-old computer programming graduate and the only son of his family, had ambitious plans for a career in technology. Tosin Amos-Arowoshegbe was killed while performing his duties as a security worker. Both men were remembered as hardworking individuals dedicated to building successful futures.

• Commission Support: Following the 2022 incident, NiDCOM Chairman/CEO, Hon. (Dr.) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, visited the grieving families to offer the Commission’s condolences and solidarity.

• Legal Process: NiDCOM commended the Canadian law enforcement and judicial authorities for their work in the investigation, extradition, and successful prosecution of the offender.

• Ongoing Commitment: The Commission lauded the resilience shown by the victims’ families throughout the lengthy legal proceedings. NiDCOM reaffirmed its dedication to supporting and protecting Nigerians living abroad and pledged to continue advocating for justice in cases involving Nigerian victims of crime overseas.

The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the suspension of its State Chairman, Abubakar Kana-Zuru, alongside the party’s Zuru Local Government Area Chairman, Aliyu Abubakar Abiola. This decision followed an internal review of grievances submitted by stakeholders from the Zuru Emirate.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶