Tinubu to visit Benue
President Bola Tinubu is to visit Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affects ing communities in the state. This is coming as his official visit to Kaduna State has been rescheduled his. The President’s visit to Benue is aimed at assessing […]
Makinde to install new monarch The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is to give the staff of office to the new Eleruwa of Eruwa, Prince Adebayo Adegbola, on June 28, 2025. A statement by the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said the coronation ceremony has been confirmed by the Commissioner for Local Government […]
‘One-way’ driver kills tricyclist, flees scene – LASTMA
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has said a one-way SUV driver fled after colliding with a tricycle operator, resulting in the operator’s tragic death. LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, made this known in a statement on Sunday by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director of Public Affairs. Bakare-Oki stated the fatal crash occurred at […]
Air India crash: Second black box recovered
Search teams have recovered the cockpit voice recorder from the site of last week’s Air India crash, a key component which could shed light on the cause of the disaster. The cockpit voice recorder was found in the wreckage in the western city of Ahmedabad, the government said on Monday. The flight data recorder had […]
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JNI condemns killings in Benue, calls for collective action to stop attacks
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has strongly condemned the recent killings in Benue, expressing deep pain and disturbance over the loss of innocent lives. The condemnation is contained in a statement issued by the JNI Secretary-General, Prof. Khalid Aliyu, on Monday in Kaduna. “The JNI under the leadership under Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar, is […]
Media’s role crucial in enhancing nation’s security, stability, says NGE
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has said a nation’s security and stability can be enhanced by leveraging its diversity, with the media playing a crucial role in promoting the goal. The NGE said this in a statement on Sunday by its President, Mr Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Dr Iyobosa Uwugiaren. Diversity, according to […]
Tinubu pays tribute to Gen Abubakar on birthday
President Bola Tinubu has paid tributes to the former Hed of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar of his 83rd birthday. The president in a personally signed message to the former military leader said, “I celebrate the 83rd birthday of former Head of State and elder statesman, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd). “I salute him for his decades […]
Benue crisis: Tinubu directs security chiefs to implement directive, urges governor on reconciliation
President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue State. He renewed his order in the wake of the latest round of reprisal attacks that led to the death of many people. On the president’s directive, intelligence chiefs, the police and the military have […]
Benue: Stop the Killings, CAPPA Demands Immediate Action
By Esi-ife Arogundade Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned in strongest terms the senseless massacre of over 200 persons in Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, decrying the cold indifference of federal and state authorities and the paralysis of security forces in the face of unrelenting carnage. […]
