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Kanu’s Incitement Caused Violence in South East, DSS Tells Court
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was again the focus of courtroom drama on…
Tinubu Proposes Peace Committee in Benue
President Bola Tinubu has unveiled plans to form a special peace committee to address the ongoing conflict in…
Armed Men Attack Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Family House Again, Police Arrest One
The family home of Kogi senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, located in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State,…
‘We’re Facing Well-Planned Genocidal Attacks, Not Herder-Farmer Crisis’ – Tor Tiv tells Tinubu
The Tor Tiv and Chairman of the Benue State Council of Chiefs, His Royal Majesty Prof. James Ayatse,…
Benue Massacre: I Expect Arrests, Tinubu Directs Security Chiefs
President Bola Tinubu has ordered Nigeria’s top security officers to take immediate action and arrest those responsible for…
Police Foil Kidnap in Katsina, Rescue Four
The Katsina State police command has shared details of a successful operation that foiled a planned kidnapping in…
Benue Killing: Man Reunites With Surviving 10-month-old Son After Losing Entire Family
Targule Aya has been reunited with his 10-month-old baby boy, the only surviving member of his family, following…
Benue Bloodshed: Governor, Lawmakers Clash as President Tinubu Intervenes
President Bola Tinubu will today meet with key leaders and community members in Benue State to address the…
Scores Killed, Others Kidnapped as Bandits Attack Tadurga Village in Kebbi
Suspected bandits launched a deadly assault on Tadurga village in the Zuru Local Government Area of Kebbi State…
Benue Killings: NAF Deploys More Fighter Jets to North Central
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in response to continued violence in Benue State and across parts of the…
Viral Video: Pastor Adefarasin Turns Himself to Police
Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, has visited the Lagos State Police Command after…
We Have Total Control of Iran’s Airspace – Trump
President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday declared that the United States has complete control of Iran’s airspace. He…
Benue Killings: ‘We’re Tired of Mourning, It’s Time to Act’ – Senate
The Senate has raised alarm over the continued loss of lives across parts of Nigeria, saying citizens are…
‘Our Only Crime Was Asking Them to Leave’ – Benue Attack Mourns Survivor
Joseph Kwagh, a survivor of the brutal attack that struck the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State,…
Benue Killings: Governor Sule Mourns Victims, Calls for Unity and Peace
Governor Sule of Nasarawa State has expressed deep sorrow over the recent deadly attacks in Benue State that…
EFCC Arraigns Ponzi Scheme Director Over N13.8bn Investment Fraud
Precious Williams, a businesswoman accused of running a large-scale Ponzi scheme, has been brought before a Federal High…
41-Year-Old Woman Docked For Alleged Conspiracy, N8.8m Theft
A 41-year-old woman, Oluwakemi Gbadebo, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a total…
“I Lost 20 Family Members in Benue Attacks,” Survivor Recounts Tragedy in Yelwata
Survivors of the violent attacks that shook Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State are…
Police Arrest Two Cult Members Linked to Killing of Rivers DPO
Police officers in Rivers State have taken two suspected cult members into custody. The individuals are believed to…
Joint Task Force Pledges to Restore Peace in Benue
The Commander of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Major General Moses Gara, has pledged that…
Insiders Aiding Benue Killers – Defence Chief
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has raised serious concerns about the role of insiders in the…
Politicians Now Moving Billions Through Yahoo Boys – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised alarm over a disturbing new trend where politically exposed…
Benue Bloodbath: Military, Police Begin Joint Operation to Hunt Killers Across Borders
The military and police forces have launched a massive joint manhunt following the brutal killing of hundreds in…
FULL LIST: Names of 127 Persons Killed in Yelewata Benue Attack
An updated list of 127 individuals reportedly killed in the early morning attack on Yelewata, a farming settlement…
RCCG Worshippers Escape Building Collapse in Lagos
Worshippers at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Liberty Parish had a close call on Monday after…
Driver Burnt to Death as Protest Turns Deadly in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 14 individuals following a violent protest that turned…
Benue: Military Deploys Air Surveillance as IGP Takes Over Security Operations
Military aircraft have been seen flying over Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, and surrounding areas following deadly…
Suspected Herdsmen Attack Tiv Community, Kill Village Head, Kidnap Residents
Suspected herdsmen reportedly carried out a violent attack on the peaceful village of Tse Yange, located in the…
Hajj Scam: Kwara Begins Probe as Governor Compensates Affected Pilgrims
Kwara State has begun a formal investigation into a foreign currency scam that targeted its pilgrims in Saudi…
Yahoo Boys Causing National Embarrassment, Says EFCC Chairman
The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has spoken out strongly against the…
FCCPC Summons Air Peace Over Flight Cancellations, Unpaid Refunds
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has called on the leadership of Air Peace to appear…
BREAKING: IGP Egbetokun Arrives Benue, Deploys More Officers to Stop Killings
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, landed in Benue State on Monday, June 16, 2025, following the recent…
Lagos CP Orders Probe into Bribery Allegations Against Commander
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, has directed that a full investigation be carried…
Plateau Governor Mourns CAN Chairman Rev Fr Lubo’s Passing
The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has reacted to the passing of the state chairman of the…
Terror Kingpins Surrender, Release 16 Hostages in Katsina Peace Agreement
Notorious terrorist leaders operating in Katsina State have surrendered to the Nigerian Army and freed 16 kidnapped victims…
Pope Leo Condemns Mass Killing of 200 in Benue, Offers Prayers for Peace in Nigeria
Pope Leo XIV has spoken out against the killing of about 200 people in Benue State, Nigeria, describing…
One Critically Injured in Utah Shooting During Anti-Trump Protest
A peaceful protest against President Donald Trump’s administration turned violent on Saturday night when a shooting left one…
Trump Threatens Massive US Military Response if Iran Strikes
Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, saying that any attack on the United States would…
Special Forces Arrive Benue to Tackle Insecurity
Special forces have started arriving in Benue State following a wave of violent attacks that have left several…
NAF Urges Speedy Delivery of U.S. Attack Helicopters to Fight Terrorism
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has requested faster delivery of 12 AH-1Z…
Tragedy as Groom, Friends Die in Crash on Wedding Day in Bauchi
Tragedy struck in Bauchi State on Saturday morning when a groom and two of his close friends lost…
NiMet Predicts Three-day Thunderstorms, Rain From Saturday
Early morning thunderstorms and rainfall are expected in different parts of Nigeria from Saturday through Monday, according to…
IDPs, Soldiers, Women, Children Among 200 killed in Fresh Herders’ Attacks on Benue Communities
About 200 people, including women, children, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and five security operatives, were killed during brutal…
Be Ready to Confront Terrorism, Insurgency – Army Chief Charges Recruits
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has called on the latest batch of Nigerian Army…
BREAKING: Many Feared Dead as Suspected Herdsmen Launch Night Attack in Benue
Tragedy struck late Friday night in Yelewata, a quiet community in Benue State, as suspected herdsmen carried out…
‘Tehran Will Burn’ – Israel’s Defense Minister Issues Stark Warning to Iran
Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued a serious warning to Iran, declaring that the Iranian capital, Tehran, would…
India Plane Crash Death Toll Hits 279
Indian police have confirmed that the number of people killed in the tragic Air India plane crash in…
NAHCON Lauds Saudi Support, Daleel’s Role in Smooth 2025 Hajj Operations
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has praised the efforts of Saudi Arabian authorities and Daleel Al…
Army to Deploy Over 6,000 New Recruits Across the Country
The Nigerian Army is set to deploy 6,195 newly trained soldiers to various locations across the country. This…
Windstorm Wrecks NYSC Camp in Gombe, Coordinator Seeks FG Help
The Gombe orientation camp of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has suffered serious damage following a windstorm…
EFCC Arraigns Bank Executives Over $12m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought serious fraud charges against two top officials of SunTrust…
Israel Launches Major Airstrikes on Iran in Operation Rising Lion
Israel has launched a large-scale aerial attack on Iran, targeting military and nuclear sites in a surprise operation…
Police Rescue 11 Hostages in Katsina, Nab 2 Kidnappers and Arms in Delta
Police operatives have rescued 11 kidnapped persons in Katsina State and arrested two suspected kidnappers in separate operations…
Tanker Explosion Leaves Motorists Stranded for Hours on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Commuters found themselves stuck for nearly 24 hours along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after a petrol tanker exploded near…
India Launches Probe Into Deadly Air India Crash That Killed Over 260 People
Following the tragic crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route to London, India has begun…
Last Surviving Twin Rescued by Mary Slessor Dies at Age 115
Madam Malinda Mgbafor Okereke, the last surviving twin rescued over a century ago by the famous Scottish missionary,…
Doctor Couple, Three Children Among 242 Dead in Ahmedabad Plane Crash
The family of five was on their way to start a new life in London when tragedy struck…
One Survivor After Plane Bound for London Crashes in Ahmedabad with 242 on Board
A London-bound Air India flight carrying 242 people crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12,…
We Need More Blood – Benue Teaching Hospital Begs After Herdsmen Attack Leaves Many Injured
Benue State University Teaching Hospital in Makurdi is struggling to treat dozens of victims after a deadly attack…
Air India Flight With 242 On Board Crashes Near Ahmedabad Airport
A tragic crash took place on Thursday when an Air India flight carrying 242 people crashed just minutes…
Six Vehicles Destroyed, Heavy Traffic Follows Tanker Fire on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
No fewer than two people were seriously injured on Wednesday when a tanker carrying petrol overturned and exploded…
41 killed in Plateau attacks in 1 Week
The week has seen a troubling rise in deadly attacks across several local government areas in Plateau State,…
Hajj 2024: 11 States Spend Over N6bn on Pilgrims
Reports indicate that 11 Nigerian state governments have spent an estimated ₦6.2 billion on their citizens who traveled…
JUNE 12: Police, CSOs Agree on Peaceful Rally, Single Venue in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command and leaders of several civil society groups have reached an understanding regarding the…
‘Blatant Liar’: Air Peace Tackles Oshiomhole Over Missed Flight Incident
Nigerian leading airline Air Peace has strongly denied accusations made by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, calling his claims false…
BREAKING: Many Feared Dead as Suspected Herdsmen Launch Deadly Attack Near Makurdi
Several people are feared dead and many others injured after a violent attack occurred early Thursday morning in…
Gombe NSCDC Sends Out 500 Officers to Secure June 12 Celebrations
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gombe State Command, has announced the deployment of 500 officers…
Police Arrest Suspects in Ogun Trader’s Murder
Several arrests have been made by the Ogun State Police Command in connection with the murder of Mrs.…
Petrol Tanker Catches Fire Near NASFAT Camp on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Panic erupted on Wednesday when a petrol tanker suddenly went up in flames right in front of the…
Prominent Politician Disrupted our Operations, Assaulted Workers – Air Peace
A Prominent Nigerian political figure is under scrutiny following a chaotic scene at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed Airport, after…
June 12: Protest Against Hardship, Insecurity to Hold in 20 States – Organisers
Ahead of this year’s Democracy Day celebration, the #TakeItBack Movement has confirmed that a nationwide protest will go…
Adamawa, Borno, Bauchi, Three Other States Face Four-Day Blackout – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has informed power distribution companies that several North-East states will experience a…
NAF Probes Death of Detained Air Force Corporal
The Nigerian Air Force has opened a formal investigation into the death of one of its personnel, Corporal…
Edo Transport Firm to Restart Services June 27
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced that the state’s official transport company, Edo Line, will return…
Plateau Killings: 58 Dead, 31 Injured, and 15,000 Displaced in 6 Weeks — PYC
In recent weeks, communities in Plateau State have suffered repeated attacks that have left dozens dead, hundreds of…
Olori Solape Christianah Abolarin, Wife of Oba Oke-Ila, Passes Away
The Queen of Oke-Ila, Olori Solape Christianah Abolarin, has died, leaving the people of Osun State in mourning.…
BREAKING: Several Killed as Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Communities Again
Suspected herdsmen have launched deadly attacks in two local government areas of Benue State—Agatu and Apa—leaving a number…
Lakurawa Terrorists’ Explosive Device Kills Six, Injures Three in Sokoto
About six people were killed and three others injured on Sunday in Sokoto State after a suspected improvised…
Troops Kill Boko Haram Leader, Others in Yobe
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, with help from the Nigerian Air Force, have killed a key Boko Haram/ISWAP…
Killing of Naval Officer: Kaduna Police, Others Arrest 27 Suspects
Kaduna Police have arrested 27 people suspected of criminal activity following a series of coordinated raids in Kawo…
Edo Deploys Anti-Diphtheria Vaccines to UBTH Following Two Deaths
The Edo State Government has delivered 70 doses of anti-diphtheria vaccines to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital…
‘Nigeria Failed Him’ – Group Says as Retired Army Major Dies in Captivity After N10m Ransom Payment
Retired Major Joe Ajayi has died in captivity after being kidnapped from his home in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu Local…
Governor Bago Orders Closure of Mokwa IDP Camp, Vows Resettlement Aid
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has ordered the closure of all Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Mokwa by…
Benue Police Still Investigating Death of 67-Year-Old French Tourist in Hotel Room
The Benue State Police Command says it has not arrested anyone in connection with the death of a…
Buratai Was Not Attacked by Terrorists – Spokesman
Former Army Chief and one-time Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has refuted…
I Vowed to Build 1,000 Churches Before I Die – Oyedepo
The founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has revealed a…
Retired Kogi Army Major Dies in Kidnappers’ Den After N10m Ransom Payment
Retired Army officer, Major Joe Ajayi, who was abducted from his home in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area…
Why Awujale Was Absent at the 2025 Ojude Oba Festival — Coordinator
The Coordinator for the 2025 Ojude Oba Festival, Dr. Fassy Yusuff, has explained the absence of the Awujale…
Over 59,000 Inmates Already Registered in Ongoing NIN Exercise – NCoS
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says over 59,000 inmates across Nigeria’s custodial centres have been registered in the…
Sallah Tragedy: Bandits Kill One, Injure Two In Zamfara Mosque Attack
No fewer than one person has been confirmed dead and two others injured following a violent bandit attack…
Soludo Donates ₦39m to Wounded ‘Operation Udoka’ Soldiers in Anambra
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has presented ₦1 million each to 39 wounded soldiers involved in the…
Elon Musk Regrets Trump Support, Struggling with White House ‘PTSD’ – Father
Errol Musk, father of tech billionaire Elon Musk, says his son now regrets backing former U.S. President Donald…
PHOTOS: Colourful Yoruba Culture Showcased at 2025 Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu Ode
The Ojude Oba Festival came alive again this year in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, as the annual cultural…
Army Chief Oluyede Visits Borno Troops to Celebrate Sallah, Commends Their Bravery
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has once again traveled to Borno State to join…
Over 160 Killed in One Month as Armed Herdsmen Wreak Havoc in Benue State
No fewer than 160 lives have been lost in Benue State over the past month as armed herdsmen…
Power Supply to Get Better Soon, Says Minister Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says that Nigerians will soon see major improvements in electricity supply, noting…
NAF Airstrikes Kill Terrorists, Destroy Hideouts in Borno State
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed the success of recent airstrikes on terrorist hideouts in Borno State. The…
Why Alaafin Didn’t Visit Ooni During Osun Visit – Palace Aides
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, were recently the subject…
Eid-el-Kabir: Emir Sanusi Walks Over 1km to Lead Prayers in Kano
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, made a significant appearance on Friday by walking over one…
JUST IN: Nasarawa Community Demands Justice Over Killing of DPO
The Eggon Cultural and Development Association (ECDA) has strongly reacted to the recent killing of one of its…