A prominent community group has urged Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State to declare a security state of emergency following a wave of deadly attacks on local villages, allegedly carried out by armed herdsmen and foreign mercenaries. The appeal was made by the president of the Zone “A” Peoples’ Assembly (ZAPA), Mr Fanen Mondo, at…
Eight high-profile terrorist leaders operating in Nigeria’s troubled North-West have surrendered their weapons and released 16 abducted civilians in a significant step towards peace, the Nigerian Army has confirmed. In a statement published across its official social media channels, the Army attributed the breakthrough to an ongoing surrender and reintegration initiative under Operation Fasan Yamma,…
Nigeria’s opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is facing renewed internal turbulence, as fresh reports suggest Governors Douye Diri (Bayelsa) and Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers) may soon decamp to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This would follow similar moves by Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Akwa Ibom’s Umo Eno, who both switched allegiance…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has described the recent massacre in Benue State as a national emergency, warning that the growing wave of violence across the country must be met with decisive action. The attack, which occurred in Yelwata, left more than 100 civilians dead in what local sources have called one of…
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has instructed security agencies to implement sweeping measures aimed at restoring peace to Benue State, following renewed outbreaks of deadly violence. The directive, announced by presidential adviser Bayo Onanuga, comes after a wave of reprisal killings rocked communities in the state, reigniting longstanding tensions between herders, farmers, and local groups. In…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has called on the nation to recognise the vital contribution of fathers to national development, asserting that the strength of the country rests on the leadership shown within the family unit. In a statement shared on Sunday to mark Father’s Day, President Tinubu hailed fathers across Nigeria and the global diaspora,…
In a major milestone for Nigeria’s energy sector, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has revealed plans to begin distributing petrol and diesel across the country starting 15 August 2025, signalling a pivotal step towards energy self-sufficiency. The announcement was made in Lagos on Sunday by refinery spokesperson Anthony Chiejina, who disclosed that the company had purchased 4,000…
Pastor Alex Ogundipe of Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Daki-Biyu District, Kubwa, Abuja, on Sunday, urged fathers to be good mentors to their children. Ogundipe, who is the senior pastor of the church, gave the advice while giving exhortation to fathers as the world celebrates this year’s International Father’s Day. He said the essence of…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken steps to fast-track the acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters as part of sustained efforts to bolster its operational capabilities. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Ejodame said the Chief of the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), has arrested a businessman, 44-year-old Ezemokwe Chukwuebuka for ingesting 53 wraps of cocaine at the Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA). In a statement by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy (NDLEA), Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja, the suspect was arrested while on his way to Tehran,…
