Kaduna, June 19, 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu demonstrated composure and authority during a brief security breach in Kaduna State on Wednesday, when an unidentified man suddenly attempted to approach him while he was addressing a gathering at an official event. The incident occurred during the commissioning of critical infrastructure projects by the Kaduna
Lokoja, June 19, 2025 – Amid rising cases of abductions and insecurity in his constituency, the Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District has turned to prayers, calling on divine intervention to stem the tide of kidnappings plaguing communities in the area. The lawmaker, visibly distressed by the worsening security situation, made the spiritual appeal during
Makurdi, June 19, 2025 – Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has alleged that some residents of Benue State may have aided recent attackers by providing them shelter, food, and women, in the aftermath of brutal assaults on farming communities in the state. The claim was made during a closed-door security meeting with
Makurdi, June 19, 2025 – In response to escalating violence and insecurity in parts of Benue State, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has begun the redeployment of corps members posted to high-risk areas, citing concerns for their safety and welfare. The decision follows renewed attacks on several communities, particularly in the state’s conflict-prone zones,
Kaduna, June 20, 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the developmental strides of Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, describing his leadership as a model of progressive governance and pledging increased Federal Government support for the state’s infrastructure and economic growth. The President gave the commendation during a working visit to Kaduna, where he
Tehran, June 19, 2025 – Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated further following a stern warning reportedly issued by Israeli authorities directly targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid ongoing hostilities and heightened military posturing in the region. According to diplomatic sources and regional analysts, the Israeli government has made it clear that
Abuja, June 20, 2025 – In a renewed effort to enhance institutional performance and service delivery, the Ministry of Local Government has held a comprehensive staff retreat aimed at re-energising its workforce and aligning internal operations with national development priorities. The retreat, which brought together directors, departmental heads, and key personnel from across the ministry,
Abuja, June 19, 2025 – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has significantly boosted the stability and efficiency of the national power grid by installing an additional 5,910 megavolt-amperes (MVA) of transformer capacity across the country. The milestone was achieved through the deployment of 68 power transformers and 10 mobile substations between May 2023 and
Abuja, June 19, 2025 – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reaffirmed its commitment to confronting corruption head-on, declaring that the legal body will continue to fight graft until it is brought to a standstill across all sectors of Nigerian society. The bold declaration was made by the NBA leadership during a high-level anti-corruption symposium
Abuja, June 19, 2025 – The Federal Government on Tuesday officially closed its case in the ongoing terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), after presenting its final witness before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The prosecution informed the court that it had concluded its
