Tinubu Orders Arrest of Mob Behind Death of Wedding Guests in Plateau

…Condemns Borno Bombing and Kano Explosion President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sadness and outrage over a string of violent incidents that claimed dozens of lives in Borno, Plateau, and Kano States in recent days, calling the attacks “unconscionable” and vowing that justice would be served. In a press statement issued on Sunday, the President condemned what he described as “the cowardly suicide bombing in Konduga, Borno State, the horrifying lynching of innocent travellers...

Eight Wedding Guests from Zaria Lynched by Mob in Plateau, 19 Hospitalised

…Police Arrest 22 Suspects At least eight persons have been confirmed dead and 19 others injured following a mob attack on a bus conveying wedding guests from Zaria, Kaduna State, to Qua’anpan Local Government Area of Plateau State. The tragic incident happened on Friday evening in Manjul community, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The 18-seater bus, which belongs to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, was carrying 31 passengers, including women and children, when...

Olufemi Soneye Steps Down as NNPCL Spokesperson

Olufemi Soneye has announced his resignation as the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Soneye, who held the post for nearly two years, broke the news in a heartfelt Facebook post on Saturday, where he explained that it was time to step back and give more attention to his personal life. “I wish to inform you that I have stepped aside from my role as Chief Corporate Communications Officer...

Female Suicide Bomber Kills 24 at Borno Food Joint

…7 Injured in Fish Market Bomb Blast Two deadly suicide bombings rocked Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State in less than 24 hours, leaving a combined total of 34 people dead and dozens injured. In the more deadly of the two incidents, at least 24 people were killed late Friday night when a female suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at a crowded food joint in Konduga town, located about 36 kilometres from Maiduguri,...

Opposition Leaders Seek INEC Approval for New Party, All Democratic Alliance

A new political alliance led by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be registered as a political party ahead of the 2027 general election. The proposed party is called the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), and it has the slogan “Justice for All.” In a letter addressed to INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu and dated 19 June, the group requested the commission...

Things Fall Apart at 67: Coal City Celebrates Achebe’s Legacy With Literary Festival

The city of Enugu is set to come alive from 29 June to 5 July 2025, as over 10,000 lovers of culture, literature and history converge for the inaugural Things Fall Apart Festival, in honour of the literary legend, Chinua Achebe. The event, which is being organised by the Centre for Memories – Ncheta Ndigbo, will hold at the Centre’s premises in Enugu and will mark 67 years since Achebe’s world-acclaimed novel, Things Fall Apart,...

LPPC Shortlists 72 Lawyers for SAN Rank

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has released the names of 72 lawyers shortlisted for the highly coveted rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) for the 2025 batch. The announcement was made in a notice signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and LPPC Secretary, Kabir Akanbi, on Tuesday. According to the committee, 57 of the shortlisted candidates are in the advocates’ category, while the remaining 15 are academic applicants. The release...

Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial: FG Ends Its Case Against IPOB Leader

After months of courtroom back-and-forth, the Federal Government has finally closed its case against Nnamdi Kanu, the embattled leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The government’s legal team, led by senior lawyer Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), wrapped up its side of the trial on Thursday after presenting its fifth and final witness, identified in court only as “EEE” for security reasons. The witness was cross-examined by Kanu’s counsel, Onyechi Ikpeazu, before Justice James...

NYSC Relocates Corps Members from Crisis Areas to Makurdi

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Benue State has moved corps members out of troubled spots following recent violence, assuring parents that their children are safe and well cared for. Speaking in Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area, the State Coordinator, Mrs Veronica Garba, told the News Agency of Nigeria that corps members stationed in Yelewata and Daudu were quickly evacuated to Makurdi once the violence broke out. “We do not joke with the safety...

We’re Ready to Negotiate with Repentant Bandits — Sokoto Govt

The Sokoto State Government says it is open to peace talks with bandits who are willing to surrender and reintegrate into society, stressing that force alone cannot end the region’s security crisis. Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s Special Adviser on Security, Ahmed Usman, made this known in a statement on Wednesday, highlighting the state’s commitment to restoring peace through dialogue and collaboration. “Many historical conflicts have not ended solely through the use of force, but through meaningful...

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