Nigeria’s leading herders’ association, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Benue State, commending his efforts to foster peace amid ongoing communal tensions. In a statement delivered in Abuja on Wednesday, MACBAN President Alhaji Baba Othman-Ngelzarma praised Tinubu’s intervention, calling it a “timely and courageous” step…
A catastrophic gas explosion has resulted in the death of an entire family in Warri, Delta State, as they prepared to celebrate a special occasion for their youngest member. The incident occurred on 30 May 2025 but was only publicly reported on 14 June. The family was preparing for the birthday of their last daughter,…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has firmly rejected allegations of internal sabotage within the Nigerian military that purportedly contributed to the recent tragedy in Yelwata, Benue State. In a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja, Director of Defence Information Brigadier General Tukur Gusau described these claims as “baseless and lacking credible evidence.” He reaffirmed the military’s…
The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has commenced an investigation into the expenditure of N1.12 trillion allocated to the Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP). This inquiry also includes a review of N215 billion disbursed by NIRSAL Microfinance Bank for agribusiness projects, along with N3 billion provided by the Bank of Industry to…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched four major initiatives valued at around €110 million, designed to enhance regional peace and stability, facilitate institutional reforms, and boost trade within the sub-region. These projects, funded by the European Union (€82.5 million), Germany (€26 million), and other partners, are part of the ECOWAS Peace,…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Hon Yazeed Shehu Danfulani, hosted a high-level delegation from LW Consultancy LTD to explore strategic partnerships. The meeting held at the agency headquarter yesterday, focused on advancing NAIC’s mission and supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The delegation, led…
The government of Nigeria’s Niger State has revealed that more than 700 people are missing, with 207 confirmed dead, after severe flooding wreaked havoc in the Mokwa area, displacing thousands. The figures were announced by Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba, who represented Governor Umaru Bago during a condolence visit by Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, a former high-ranking…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has expanded its operational capacity in the country’s restive Middle Belt region, deploying additional aircraft and equipment to support Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) — a joint security effort aimed at ending violence and instability. In a statement released in Abuja, NAF spokesman Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said the initiative was…
A new ultra-modern seed processing factory has been launched in northern Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen food systems and climate resilience across the region. The facility, operated by Premier Seeds Nigeria Ltd, was officially inaugurated on Tuesday by former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya, with funding and technical assistance…
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has dismissed suggestions that internal sabotage within the armed forces contributed to the deadly attacks in Yelwata, a community in Benue State. Reacting to media speculation and public concern, Brigadier-General Tukur Gusau, spokesperson for the Nigerian military, said on Tuesday that the claims were “entirely unfounded” and lacked credible evidence. He stated…
