No fewer than 15 parishes under the Makurdi Catholic Diocese in Benue State have been shut down due to repeated attacks on host communities by suspected armed herders. The disclosure was made on Sunday by Rev. Fr Joseph Beba, Chairman of the Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association, NCDPA, Makurdi Diocese, […]
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Protest hits Benue community over abduction of traders in Owukpa.
Youths of Owukpa in Ogbadigbo LGA of Benue State on Monday stormed the streets to protest the recent abduction of traders in the area. Kpakpando reports that suspected armed men during the weekend hijacked a Benue Links vehicle and abducted several female passengers along the Owukpa–Orokam road in Ogbadibo Local […]
Wike Says He is not in support of emergency rule In Rivers State.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has declared that he has no crisis with Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State. Wike equally said he was not in support of the State of Emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State.. Addressing journalists in Abuja on […]
Edo community bans sale, consumption of beef over kidnapping, killings of kinsmen by herdsmen.
Residents of Elelu village in Erah community in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State have banned the sale and consumption of beef following the alleged incessant kidnapping and killings of their kinsmen by suspected herdsmen. Newsmen reports that residents disclosed this during a protest at the community on […]
On Foreign News, Russia, Ukraine Resume Peace Talks in Istanbul Amid New Strikes
Russian and Ukrainian officials are meeting today in Istanbul for a fresh round of peace talks aimed at ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II. The meeting follows Ukraine’s dramatic strike on Russian airbases, damaging over 40 strategic bombers. This marks the first direct negotiations since early in the […]
US MOURNS VICTIMS OF NIGER STATE FLOOD DISASTER
The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating floods that hit Niger State last week, claiming at least 151 lives and displacing over 3,000 residents. In a statement posted on X, the US extended condolences to the victims and commended emergency responders for their ongoing […]
Strike: JUSUN members lock out judges, lawyers, litigants in federal courts in Ibadan
Federal High Court, Court of Appeal, and National Industrial Court in Ibadan were shut down today as Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) members began a strike over unpaid salary increases and wage awards. The union is demanding a 25% and 35% salary raise, along with outstanding minimum wage payments. […]
Police Arrest Three Armed Robbery Suspects in Anambra, Recover Stolen Vehicles
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered two stolen vehicles and a pump-action gun. This was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement issued today in Awka. The suspects, Monday Onoja, Sanusi Muhammed, and Kenneth Nwokpu, aged between […]
NSF 2024: Anambra Wraps Up Sports Festival With An Award And 18 Medals, Wins Gender Equality Prize, And Sets Sights On Enugu 2026
NSF 2024: Anambra Wraps Up Sports Festival With An Award And 18 Medals, Wins Gender Equality Prize, And Sets Sights On Enugu 2026 Anambra State concluded its participation at the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) Gateway Games Ogun 2024 on a high note, clinching a total of 18 medals and […]
On Foreign News, Ukraine Strikes $7 Billion Worth of Russian Warplanes in Bold Drone Attack.
On Foreign News, Ukraine says it carried out a large-scale drone attack on Russian airbases, destroying warplanes worth over $7 billion. The strikes reportedly hit bases in Siberia, near Finland, and east of Moscow, damaging over 40 aircraft. Russia confirmed some aircraft caught fire but reported no casualties. The bold […]