US President Donald Trump has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to carry out the “largest mass deportation program in history,” targeting undocumented immigrants in major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. Trump’s directive instructs ICE agents to “do all in their power” to deliver mass...
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Iran’s Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has vowed to swiftly punish anyone collaborating with Israel, warning of “harshest punishment” for those found guilty. “Without leniency and with full determination, they will face the harshest punishment in accordance with the applicable laws and with the utmost urgency,” he said. Cooperation with...
A recent Iranian missile strike near the US Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv resulted in “minor damage” to the facility, according to US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. “Some minor damage from concussions of Iranian missile hits near Embassy Branch in Tel Aviv, but no injuries to U.S....
Search teams have recovered the cockpit voice recorder, a crucial component in investigating the cause of last week’s deadly Air India crash. The recovery was made in the western city of Ahmedabad, where the plane went down, killing at least 270 people. The cockpit voice recorder, which captures conversations...
An Adolescent and Youth Sexual Reproductive Health Desk Officer at Osun Primary Healthcare Board, Mrs. Roseline Akinlabi, has clarified that contraceptive pills do not cause cervical cancer in women. She Stated this during a virtual engagement programme organised by the State Public Health media team in collaboration with a...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned the management of Air Peace Limited to appear before the Commission’s headquarters over allegations of failing to refund ticket fares to customers. According to Mr. Ondaje Ijagwu, Director, Corporate Affairs of the FCCPC, the...
By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – A Non-Governmental Organisation, the Ior Gboko Foundation,has condemned the recent spate of killings in Benue State, particularly Yelewata, where scores of indigenes were exterminated last weekend. President of the Foundation, Dr. Jimmy Ajim, made the condemnation in a statement issued to NATIONAL ACCORD on...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – The Challenge Initiative (TCI), a non-governmental organization implemented by the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programmes, has dissociated itself from a recent publication titled “Family planning service providers escape mob attack in Akwa Ibom“. TCI described the report as “inaccurate, misleading, and not representative...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – In an effort to complement Governor Uba Sani’s health initiative, Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Stakeholders Forum, Kaduna State ,AbdulAzeez Kaka has reached out over the weekend to over 300 beneficiaries suffering from various ailments but could not afford medical bills. The free...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – The Multiplied Grace Fellowship (MGF), a Christian worship group, has empowered 47 students in tertiary and secondary institutions across Akwa Ibom State as part of its 11th anniversary celebrations. The beneficiaries include 43 tertiary institution students and 4 secondary school students who demonstrated good...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue State. President Tinubu in a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, renewed his order in the wake of the latest round of reprisal attacks that...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the commencement of a significant national initiative designed to transform Nigeria’s fuel distribution landscape. Effective 15th of August 2025, the Refinery will begin the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel to marketers, petrol dealers, manufacturers, telecoms firms, aviation,...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has condemned in strong terms the attacks and massacre of innocent citizens at Yelwata by suspected criminal herders, saying nothing should warrant taking of life. The State Deputy Governor, Dr. Sam Ode spoke on behalf of the Governor...
By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina – In a significant breakthrough, notorious bandit kingpins operating in Dan Musa Local Government Area of Katsina State have surrendered their arms and released kidnapped victims. The development is part of the ongoing arms surrender and disengagement initiative led by Operation Fasan Yamma in collaboration...
The Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) has concluded a Geo-Strategic Study Tour across Uganda, Botswana, and Tanzania, exposing participants to innovative approaches to forest security and environmental management. The week-long tour, themed “Security of Forest Reserves for Enhanced National Defence,” aimed to explore how these countries address the complex...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has made a significant breakthrough in combating cross-border crimes, recovering multiple vehicles stolen within Nigeria and trafficked to neighboring countries. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the Force spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. ACP Adejobi...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – The Zone “A” Peoples’ Assembly (ZAPA) has called on Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State to declare a state of emergency on security to address the escalating security challenges in the state. ZAPA President, Mr. Fanen Mondo, made the call at a press conference...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – A famous group known as Apostles of Reverend Father, Moses Adasu, the second democratically elected Governor of Benue State has canvassed for national honour for the late Governor of the state. The group queried the non inclusion of the former Benue Governor on...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), South-West Zone, has directed its members to boycott the Lekki-Epe corridor from Monday, June 16, 2025. The directive follows a dispute over the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation’s implementation of the E-Call-up policy, which requires a payment...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has made significant strides in improving the state’s education sector. In the last year, his administration has delivered 21 capital-intensive projects, transforming the educational landscape. Some of the notable projects include: Construction of 6 new mega schools;...