Senate President Godswill Akpabio has officially sworn in four new senators who won their seats in recent by-elections. The ceremony marks the addition of these new members to the Senate following their electoral victories.

The Nigerian Senate has welcomed four new senators who were sworn in after bye-elections conducted in Ondo, Nasarawa, Enugu, and Rivers States. This addition is expected to enhance the legislative body.

The Senate has passed a bill that supports the establishment of state police in Nigeria, marking a significant development in the long-discussed topic. This follows the earlier approval of a similar bill by the House of Representatives, aimed at amending the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999.

The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill proposing constitutional backing for state-controlled policing across the nation. Senator Bamidele stated that this reform aims to address insecurity and enhance federalism in Nigeria. The move is seen as a significant step towards restructuring the country's policing system.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) achieved success in all three Lagos councillorship by-elections, which were held to fill vacancies in the areas of Ibeju-Lekki, Shomolu, and Odi.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and its National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda have expressed strong confidence in winning all positions in the upcoming Gombe local government elections. They attribute this optimism to a sense of unity and development within the party.