June 16, 2025 – Abuja, Nigeria The Federal Government has formally launched a nationwide Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Empowerment Programme aimed at equipping over 30,000 Nigerian youths with practical skills for economic self-reliance and productivity. The program, flagged off in Abuja, is part of the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda and is
June 16, 2025 Benue State continues to grapple with a wave of violent attacks that have left scores of residents dead and communities in despair, sparking renewed calls for decisive action from the federal government. In recent days, attacks on Mbaivur and Yelewata communities near the Nigerian Air Force Base have led to numerous casualties
Warri, Delta State – June 16, 2025 The Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, has commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his visionary leadership and robust infrastructure development agenda across Delta State, particularly for aligning state efforts with federal infrastructure projects. Speaking during an inspection tour of the Second Niger Bridge Access Road, Umahi praised
Tehran, Iran – June 16, 2025 Iran’s air defense systems were activated overnight in the capital city, Tehran, in response to unidentified aerial threats, according to a report by Tasnim News Agency. The alert reportedly triggered the deployment of several anti-aircraft batteries across key locations in the city, as tensions continue to escalate in the
Lagos, Nigeria – June 16, 2025 A Nigerian returnee from the United States has accused officials of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, of extortion and theft amounting to ₦1 million during his arrival into the country. The victim, who requested anonymity for security reasons, claimed that after landing
Makurdi, Nigeria – June 16, 2025 A wave of deadly attacks by suspected armed gunmen has left dozens dead and several communities in Benue State in mourning. The violence, which erupted in the Mbaivur community near the Nigerian Air Force Base and extended to parts of Gwer West and Logo Local Government Areas, has forced
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the recent wave of killings in Benue State and has directed immediate security intervention to curb the violence. The president also urged Governor Hyacinth Alia to spearhead peace and reconciliation initiatives among the warring communities. In a statement released on Saturday, Tinubu described the killings as “unacceptable” and reiterated
Abuja, Nigeria | June 16, 2025 –Transportation and road safety experts have revealed that Nigeria loses over N800 billion annually to road traffic crashes, citing poor infrastructure, reckless driving, and weak enforcement of traffic regulations as major contributing factors. The disclosure was made during a national road safety conference held in Abuja, where stakeholders gathered
Akure, Ondo State | June 16, 2025 –Tension flared in the Oke-Aro area of Ondo town, Ondo State, after a group of masqueraders reportedly invaded a mosque during prayer hours and assaulted family members of the mosque’s imam, sparking outrage among the Muslim community. The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, allegedly saw the masqueraders
Lagos, Nigeria – June 16, 2025The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Mrs. Oluyemi Kalesanwo, has been honoured at the 2025 Ruby Women’s Summit for her outstanding advocacy and support for women entrepreneurship and empowerment in Nigeria. Mrs. Kalesanwo received the Ruby Award for Leadership in Women
