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...
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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;...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) is conducting a five-day field training exercise code-named “Exercise Camp Highland” for its final-year cadets. The exercise, scheduled to take place from June 16 to 20, will involve gunshots and explosive activities in various locations within the Jaji general...
A Member of the House of Representatives, Joseph Nwobasi, representing Ezza-North/Ishielu Federal Constituency in Ebonyi State, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Nwobasi made the announcement at the Ezza-North council headquarters on Sunday, citing his desire to support President Bola...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is fast-tracking the acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters to enhance its operational capabilities. Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. He said the Chief...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory has expressed deep grief over the death of Rev. Fr. Dr. Polycarp Lubo, the Chairman of Plateau State chapter of CAN and Treasurer of Northern CAN. Fr. Lubo...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – To allow for a more realistic data, Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto has approved the conduct of a Poverty Index (MPI) Survey, scheduled to take place across the state from 19th June through 9th July 2025. The state commissioner for Budget and Economic...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Sokoto State chapter, has conducted an investiture for Alhaji Ganiyu Mustapha as its 6th chairman. Delivering his speech on Saturday, the 61st president of ICAN, Malam Haruna Yahaya represented by the northern zonal chairman, Ibrahim Alkali...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – As part of efforts to promote gender equity and give voice to marginalized groups, journalists in Plateau State have been urged to embrace gender-sensitive storytelling and actively challenge harmful cultural norms that perpetuate discrimination. The call was made during a one-day training on gender-sensitive...
By AUSTINE TSENZUGHUL, Bauchi – Bauchi State Government has kicked off the June 2025 National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs) in Bauchi, with the aim of immunizing over 2.2 million eligible under-five children in the state. The kick-off ceremony took place at the Miri Community Centre along Jos Road, Bauchi...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the former Head of State and elder statesman, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), on the occasion of his 83rd birthday. President Tinubu in his congratulatory message issued by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, saluted Gen. Abdusalami for his decades of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR , Maiduguri – The North East chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed the Tinubu/Kashim ticket for the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement was made on Sunday during the North East All Progressives Congress Consultative Meeting in Gombe, the Gombe State capital. Governor...
Tal Friedlander emerged from a bomb shelter in central Israel to find his apartment entirely destroyed by an Iranian missile strike. Despite the devastation, Friedlander expressed gratitude for being alive. “It’s only damage to property,” he told AFP reporter. “I have to thank God that we are alive.” The...
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has called on President Bola Tinubu to launch an immediate investigation into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the deaths of prominent Nigerians, including Dele Giwa, Kudirat Abiola, and Bola Ige. Soyinka made this plea while speaking with journalists in Lagos on Saturday, June 14, 2024,...
y HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged 6,195 new recruits of the Depot Nigerian Army in Zaria, Kaduna State, to be prepared to combat terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria. Speaking at the Passing Out Parade of the 88 Regular Recruits Intake, Oluyede...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has informed US President Donald Trump that Moscow is ready for a new round of peace talks with Ukraine after June 22, following the completion of the latest prisoner and body exchange agreements initiated in Istanbul. The development comes after a 50-minute phone call between...
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has conducted an unannounced inspection of Idu Railway Station in Abuja to assess the condition of coaches and station facilities. The visit aimed to address growing public concerns regarding train services on the Abuja-Kaduna route, particularly regarding...