Morning recap: NASS advances state police, Tinubu threatens terror financiers on Democracy Day, other top stories

Security matters dominate the headlines this morning. The National Assembly moved closer to establishing state police as lawmakers advanced a major constitutional amendment to define federal and state powers. President Bola Tinubu, in his Democracy Day address, warned that terror financiers and sponsors would pay dearly for their actions. In sports, South Africa lost 2–0 to Mexico in a 2026 World Cup opening match that saw three red cards, while South Korea defeated the Czech Republic 2–1. Below are the top stories for Friday morning, June 12. State police closer as NASS defines federal, state powers The National Assembly has advanced the creation of state police with both chambers taking significant steps to decentralise policing powers. The House of Representatives passed the bill with 289 members voting in favour out of 290 present, while the Senate passed it for second reading. Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/state-police-closer-as-nass-defines-federal-state-powers/ Democracy Day address: Terror financiers will pay dearly, says Tinubu Tinubu has declared that those financing and sponsoring terrorism, banditry and kidnapping will “pay dearly,” issuing a strong ultimatum to criminals and their backers. President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House In his Democracy Day address, the president highlighted security gains, including the neutralisation of over 13,000 terrorists in the past year and an 81% reduction in terror-related deaths since 2015. Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/democracy-day-address-terror-financiers-will-pay-dearly-says-tinubu/ FG panel uncovers prison feeding scam, pushes N3,000 allowance A Federal Government panel has uncovered massive irregularities and scams in prison feeding contracts, including diversion of funds and involvement of politically exposed persons. The panel recommended increasing the daily feeding allowance for inmates from N750 to N3,000 to tackle severe malnutrition and poor feeding standards observed across correctional facilities. Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/fg-panel-uncovers-prison-feeding-scam-pushes-n3000-allowance/ Senate orders arrest of bandits flaunting cash on TikTok The Senate has directed security agencies to arrest bandits and terrorists who are brazenly flaunting cash and criminal proceeds on TikTok and other social media platforms. The resolution was passed following concerns over the audacious online displays by criminals, which Senate President Godswill Akpabio described as a direct affront to state authority. Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/j