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