The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yobe State Branch, on Saturday inaugurated a new set of executives to steer the affairs of the association for the next two years. The swearing-in ceremony, which marked the formal transition of leadership, saw the emergence of a nine-member executive committee charged with promoting the welfare and professional development of
The wave of coordinated violence in Benue State continues to deepen tensions, as the death toll from the recent attacks in Ukum and Logo Local Government Areas has now risen to 20. The assaults, allegedly carried out by suspected armed herdsmen, have thrown several communities in the Sankera axis into mourning, with ongoing recovery efforts
A heartbreaking disaster has struck the Democratic Republic of Congo, where a passenger-laden wooden boat carrying fuel went up in flames and capsized earlier this week, leaving a confirmed death toll of over 140 and many more feared missing. The incident occurred on Tuesday near Mbandaka, the capital city of Equateur Province, at the confluence
In a decisive move to restore lasting peace and communal harmony, the Oyo State Government has initiated comprehensive steps to resolve lingering boundary disputes involving twelve Local Government Areas across the state. The initiative, aimed at addressing both intra and inter-local government boundary conflicts, was spearheaded by the Deputy Governor of the state, Barrister Bayo
On the night of April 17, 2025, suspected armed militia, believed to be herders, launched coordinated attacks on communities within the Sankera axis of Benue State, specifically targeting areas in Ukum and Logo Local Government Areas. The assaults resulted in the deaths of 17 residents—five in the Gbagir area of Ukum and twelve in Logo—before
Two people are feared dead and one abducted following a violent bandit attack on the Faruruwa village market in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State. The attack occurred on Thursday night while the weekly market was bustling with traders and residents from nearby communities. Gunmen stormed the market, opening fire and causing panic among
In a significant move to accelerate the peace process in Nigeria’s North-East, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered a substantial consignment of relief materials to the military authorities overseeing Operation Safe Corridor in Gombe. This initiative targets the de-radicalisation, rehabilitation, and reintegration of 800 former Boko Haram fighters who voluntarily surrendered their arms
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a stern warning to motorists nationwide, urging them to shun reckless driving and strictly adhere to traffic regulations during the 2025 Easter celebrations. Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, in a directive to all Commanding Officers, emphasized the full deployment of personnel and resources across highways to ensure maximum
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has been honoured with an award of distinction and quality service by SERVICOM, in recognition of his outstanding dedication to promoting justice, transparency, and effective service delivery in Nigeria. The award was presented by the National Coordinator of SERVICOM, Mrs. Nnenna Akajemeli, during
A multiple-vehicle accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at Kara Bridge inward OPIC early Friday morning caused severe traffic congestion, with gridlock stretching back to Otedola Bridge. The crash, which occurred around 6:30 a.m., involved several vehicles reportedly traveling at high speed, resulting in at least three fatalities and multiple injuries. Emergency responders, including the Lagos
