Nigeria Today: State Police Bill Passes, Mineral Wealth Discovered, Bandits on Hajj & More

Nigeria Today: State Police Bill Passes, Mineral Wealth Discovered, Bandits on Hajj & More The Nigerian Senate has passed the landmark State Police Bill, empowering governors to appoint police commissioners — even as a viral video shows officers saluting armed bandits at a Northwest checkpoint. The Federal Government announces a massive discovery of platinum, lithium and rare earth metals in Kaduna, while a presidential spokesman stirs controversy by dismissing widespread hunger complaints. Katsina's alleged sponsorship of bandit leaders for Hajj sparks outrage, the US sanctions Nigerian firms over ISIS financing links, and El-Rufai marks 126 days in detention as his trial shifts to September. Also: Dangote Refinery fires back at re-importation allegations, and José Mourinho makes a dramatic return to Real Madrid. #NigeriaNews #StatePoliceBill #NigerianSenate #ElRufai #Sowore #DangoteRefinery #NigeriaEconomy #Bandits #NorthwestInsecurity #ISISSanctions #KadunaMineral #Lithium #Platinum #TinubuAdministration #NigeriaToday #BreakingNews #NaijaNews #Mourinho #RealMadrid