The Independent Investigation Panel investigating human rights violations by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other units of the police on Tuesday adjourned for the adoption of written addresses by both the prosecution and defence.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has mourned popular Nigerian Actor, Babatunde Omidina, who passed away on Monday.

President Muhammadu Buhari has again shown that he is a compassionate leader with his approval of a 4th multi-billion naira bailout for states in six years.

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said for Nigeria to overcome its security challenges, efforts must be made to seek diversified solutions besides the military option to the problems of banditry, militancy and insurgency. 

Senate steps down reports on bills to establish University of Education, College of Forestry

Police in Niger state have arrested four suspected kidnappers and their marabou.

The Nigerian Police Force on Tuesday told the IIP-SARS that they have the power to investigate, arrest and prosecute any person allegedly involved in criminal breach of trust and cheating saying that they are empowered to do so by the Police Act.

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state, on Monday, signed into law the Sokoto state Child Protection bill earlier passed by state House of Assembly to enhance the conditions of children in the state.