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,…
Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika is on the radar of Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur. The London club are trying to beef up their squad following the arrival of new manager Thomas Frank. Frank have reportedly demanded for six new signings. Onyedika has been linked with a move away from Belgian Pro League outfit, Club…
Arsenal have threatened to walk away from negotiations to sign Viktor Gyokeres after Sporting CP increased the asking price for the striker, according to Record. Gyokeres is attracting interest from some of Europe’s top clubs, after scoring 67 times in 52 games for the Portuguese champions. Sporting CP had been hoping that a bidding war…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 157,800 bottles of codeine-based syrup at Port Harcourt Ports, Onne, Rivers. The shipment has an estimated street value of over ₦1.1 billion, according to a statement released on Sunday in Abuja by NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi. Babafemi said the drugs were discovered on Friday during…
