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[00:00:08][music] [music] Good afternoon and welcome. Here are the top stories at noon. 36 state governors uh throws weight behind immediate establishment of state police.

[00:00:35]National economic council approves 83 billion naira flood intervention fund to tackle recurring disasters.

[00:00:44]And on the foreign scene, Israeli air strike skill 18 in southern Lebanon as four Israeli soldiers die in escalating clashes.

[00:00:58]It's a Friday. A truly beautiful and pleasant afternoon to you and welcome to Sapiensia News at Noon. My name is Chinono Aex3 and here are the stories in detail. The Nigeria Governor's Forum NGF representing all 36 state governors has again backed the establishment of state police insisting it should be constitutionally backed and aligned with federalism and citizens rights. rising from a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday and early Thursday. The governor said they had received and reviewed ongoing constitutional amendment proposals and consultations with state attorneys general, noting that the process would strengthen their collective position on security reform. They also reaffirmed their commitment to broader national reforms, including efforts to improve electricity supply, support the national solar super grid initiative, and expand access to reliable and affordable power across the country. On security, the governors stressed that state policing must include strong safeguards such as oversight mechanisms, funding structures, and national minimum standards. while still allowing states to design systems that reflect their local security needs.

[00:02:32]The federal government has reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening collaboration with state government and security agencies to tackle the country's evolving security challenges through intelligence sharing, coordinated operations, and inclusive governance. The pledge was made at the 2026 Federal and State Security Administrators meeting in Jos Plateau State where security officials from across the federation gathered to discuss issues ranging from terrorism and cyber sec cyber crime. Officials from the Office of the National Security Advisor stressed that effective security requires coordination, trust, and structured engagement among all levels of government. They also urged security administrators to intensify intelligence sharing and guard against misinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

[00:03:30]Participants at the meeting emphasized that security is a shared responsibility and called for stronger institutions, community- based initiatives and improved federal state collaboration to address emerging threats and sustain peace across the country.

[00:03:52]Still in the news, INC has distributed sensitive and not sensitive election materials to all 16 local government areas of Akit state ahead of the governorship election scheduled for tomorrow with officials assuring a transparent and peaceful process. The distribution exercise was monitored by security agencies, political parties, civil society groups, and the media as final logistics were put in place for the poll.

[00:04:23]INC also confirmed that over 1.02 million permanent voter cards have been collected, representing about 97.1% of registered voters in the state. While security agencies have deployed personnel to maintain order, observers have raised concerns over vote buying and isolated security risks in some areas ahead of the election.

[00:04:52]in Edo. The Edo state governor Monday Oblo made remarks on Thursday warning criminals operating in the state that they will face prosecution and added that he is prepared to personally sign execution warrants if necessary. He made a statement during a parade of suspects at the Edo State Police Command headquarters in Benin City where he also commended security operatives for recent arrests linked to kidnapping incidents in the state.

[00:05:26]announced plans to establish a special court to handle cases involving kidnappers and cultists, stressing that his administration will not tolerate criminal activities and that offenders will be swiftly brought to justice. He also urged the residents to avoid crime and support ongoing security efforts while noting that the federal government is actively funding security agencies to improve operations in the state.

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[00:07:59]Now the rest of the news. The National Economic Council INC Neck has approved the release of 83.2 billion naira under the anticipatory action trust fund uh to tackle the recuring challenge of flooding and strengthening emergency preparedness across the country. The approval was granted at Thursday's meeting chaired by the vice president Kashim Shettima.

[00:08:27]According to Cross River State Governor Bas O2, the fund will support early warning systems, disaster response mechanisms, and other proactive measures aimed at mitigating the impact of seasonal floods. Addressing the council, Shatima said the Tinubu administration's reforms must begin to translate into tangible benefits for ordinary Nigerians, stressing that governance should be measured by improvement in the lives of farmers, manufacturers, vulnerable citizens and young people.

[00:09:04]The vice president also called for greater focus on production and e exports insisting that Nigeria must move away from exporting raw materials and importing finished products. He pledged that the government would also address bottlenecks affecting agricultural exports and improve compliance with international standards to boost trade and economic growth.

[00:09:34]A senatorial aspirant for IMO North Isaac Wuku has taken the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC and the Independent National Electoral Commission INC to the Federal High Court in a way seeking recognition as the party's candidate for the 2027 general election. He alleged that despite paying 25 million naira for nomination forms and party support, he was unfairly denied the ticket claiming his name was replaced with that of another aspirant even after emerging as the consensus candidate during the party screening process. In a suit, Wuku is asking the court to declare him the rightful candidate of the party for IMO North and to restrain both the NDC and Ink from recognizing any other person for the senatorial ticket. Meanwhile, the NDC has yet to officially respond to the allegations while a related dispute has also emerged in worry where another party aspirant is demanding 5 billion naira in damages over what it described as irregularities in the party's nomination process.

[00:10:52]And now on the foreign scene, at least 18 people have been killed in southern Lebanon after a series of Israeli air strikes overnight, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry, while the Israeli military says four of its soldiers were also killed in separate clashes. The Israel Defense Forces IDF said the strikes targeted Heisbar linked militants and infrastructure amid continued crossber fighting despite recently announced US Iran agreement aimed at ending wider hostilities in the region. Lebanese authorities described the bombardment in the Nabatia district as one of the most intense recent weeks with dozens injured and buildings damaged. While Heisbollah claimed it carried out counterattacks on Israeli troops using rockets and guided missiles. Escalation raises fresh doubt over the durability of the ceasefire framework linked to the US Iran deal as both Israel and Hisba continue to exchange strikes and maintain conflicting positions on withdrawal and security arrangements in southern Lebanon.

[00:12:11]Moving on, reports of police in Duban using rubber bullets and stone grenades against displaced migrants have triggered fresh controversy over how South Africa handles migration and public order situations. According to eyewitness accounts and circulating videos, groups of migrants reportedly including Malawians were confronted by law enforcement while staying in temporary shelters with claims that force was used during attempts to dispass to dispass them. Authorities have not yet provided a full official explanation of the incident, leaving questions about what led to the confrontation and whether standard crowd control procedures were properly followed. The incident has reignited debate over xenophobia policing and migrants rights in South Africa with human rights groups calling for an independent investigation and urging respect for dignity and due process for all affected individuals. Now moving to sports.

[00:13:25]Co-host Mexico have become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup knockout stage after a narrow win over South Korea in Guadalajara.

[00:13:38]Luis Romo scored the decisive goal early in the second half reacting quickest to tap in after a goalkeeping error involving Kim Shuan. South Korea created several chances including a late effort from Chuang that was denied while Seu and Nin also came close in the first half but was flagged offside. The result ensures Mexico top group A with a perfect record while South Korea still remain in contention for a place in the next round ahead of their final group match.

[00:14:20]That brings us to the end of the news.

[00:14:22]Here are the recap of our major stories.

[00:14:26]The Nigerian 36 state governors has thrown weight behind immediate establishment of state police. National economic council approves 83 billion naira flood intervention fund to tackle recuring disasters.

[00:14:43]Israeli air strike ski in southern Lebanon as four Israeli soldiers die in escalating clashes.

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