Angwan Rukuba Attack: Benue Govt Evacuates Over 600 Students from UNIJOS The Benue State Government has begun the evacuation of its indigenes studying at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) following the recent deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba and nearby communities in Jos.The attack, which claimed several lives, has heightened tension in the area and raised concerns over the safety of... Read more
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Oyo Govt Proceeds with Ibadan Coronation Despite Absence of Three High Chiefs
Oyo Govt Proceeds with Ibadan Coronation Despite Absence of Three High Chiefs The Oyo State Government on Friday proceeded with the coronation of selected high chiefs in Ibadan, despite the absence of three nominees who had earlier requested a postponement.The affected chiefs—Sharafadeen Alli, Adebayo Akande and Lateef Oyelade—had formally notified authorities of their unavailability for the ceremony and sought a... Read more
Banditry Fallout: Sokoto Senator Dumps APC, Accuses Government of Failing to Protect Rural Communities
Banditry Fallout: Sokoto Senator Dumps APC, Accuses Government of Failing to Protect Rural Communities SOKOTO:- Senator Ibrahim Lamido, representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the worsening security crisis in his constituency as the primary reason for his decision. The lawmaker said the persistent bandit attacks across communities in the district... Read more
Nasarawa Police Rescue Abducted Newborn, Arrest Two Suspects
Nasarawa Police Rescue Abducted Newborn, Arrest Two Suspects The Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued a three-day-old baby boy who was abducted in Mararaba, Karu Local Government Area, and arrested two suspects linked to the crime.The rescue was confirmed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police Ramhan Nansel, who disclosed that the incident was... Read more
Panic as Gunmen Ambush, Kill One in Riyom Community
Panic as Gunmen Ambush, Kill One in Riyom Community Jos — Panic gripped residents of Tan Jol community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Friday morning after suspected gunmen ambushed and killed a man. The victim was reportedly attacked and shot dead in the early hours of the day, sparking fear and tension across the community. The... Read more
Mutfwang Praises Tinubu Over Approval of 1,000 Forest Guards for Plateau
Mutfwang Praises Tinubu Over Approval of 1,000 Forest Guards for Plateau Jos — Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to bolster security in the state. The governor gave the commendation on Thursday during the President’s visit to Jos to sympathise with families affected by the recent attack... Read more
VIDEO: Tinubu addresses grieving families in Jos
VIDEO: Tinubu addresses grieving families in Jos President Bola Tinubu traveled to Plateau state on Wednesday to meet with families mourning victims of a deadly Palm Sunday attack, invoking the symbolism of his campaign cap’s infinity sign as a pledge to end cycles of violence, poverty, and despair. “Politically, I brought this symbol to break the shackle of violence, the... Read more
ECOWAS Bank Approves $267m, XOF30bn for Projects Across West Africa
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a total of $266.7 million alongside XOF30 billion to finance key infrastructure and development projects in Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, The Gambia, and Côte d’Ivoire.The funding approvals were granted during the bank’s 95th Board of Directors meeting, reaffirming EBID’s commitment to promoting sustainable, inclusive, and resilient development across the sub-region.A major... Read more
2027: I’ve Not Endorsed Any Aspirant — Gov Alia Warns Against Name-Dropping
— Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has stated that he has not endorsed any aspirant for the 2027 elections, warning politicians against using his name to gain political advantage.In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the governor described such claims as misleading and unauthorised, accusing those involved of attempting to deceive the public for personal political... Read more
APC Faults Mark, Aregbesola Over ADC Crisis, Backs INEC Decision
The All Progressives Congress on Thursday criticised the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress, describing the party as the “author of its own fate” amid deepening internal turmoil.The ruling party’s reaction follows the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of a faction of the ADC led by David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, while also... Read more
























































