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Makurdi, Benue State – In a bold and decisive move, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has relocated to Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, to confront the relentless wave of violence that has plagued the region. The decision comes in response to a series of brutal attacks by suspected herders…
A devastating communal clash between the Mbakine and Ojumole communities in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State has left a trail of destruction, claiming over 15 lives and displacing countless residents. The conflict, which erupted over the weekend of May 30 to June 1, 2025, has once again highlighted the fragility of peace…
The Kogi State Government, led by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, has announced the successful clearance of N98.8 billion in inherited debts within a mere 15 months. This significant milestone, disclosed by the state’s Commissioner for Finance, Budget, and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Idris, on June 2, 2025, underscores Kogi’s commitment to economic stability and prudent governance,…
A somber atmosphere envelops the quiet community of Igbogene in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, as the local police have confirmed the identity of a young woman found dead in a hotel room under mysterious circumstances. The victim, identified as 22-year-old Miss Francisca Otu, was discovered lifeless on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in a popular guest house,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has reaffirmed his unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, positioning himself as a pivotal figure in the campaign. During a media parley in Abuja on Monday, June 2, 2025, Wike declared, “I am not a liability. I’m an asset whether you agree or…
Africa’s richest man and Chairman of the Dangote Group, announced that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is fully capable of meeting the petroleum demands of Nigeria and the entire Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region. This ambitious claim, made during a high-profile visit by ECOWAS Commission President Dr. Omar Alieu Touray on May 29,…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially commenced the payment of long-overdue arrears to corps members. This move comes as a beacon of hope for thousands of young Nigerians who have served or are currently serving under the NYSC scheme, following months of anticipation and uncertainty. The announcement, corroborated by posts on X and…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has given the green light for 3,500 shops at the Ogbo-Ogwu Drug Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, to resume operations, marking a significant development in the agency’s ongoing efforts to sanitize Nigeria’s pharmaceutical supply chain. The reopening, which took place on March 9, 2025,…
The Nigerian judicial system ground to a screeching halt today as the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) launched an indefinite nationwide strike, locking judges, lawyers, court staff, and litigants out of major federal courts in the nation’s capital, including the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal. The dramatic action, which defied a…
The quiet town of Owukpa in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State was thrown into turmoil on Monday as hundreds of angry youths took to the streets, blocking the Orokam-Owukpa-Okpoga road in a powerful demonstration against the recent abduction of 14 traders, predominantly women. The protesters, chanting slogans and wielding placards, demanded immediate government…
