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...

Security Neutralizes 6,260 Terrorists, Criminals In 2 Yrs- DHQ

No fewer than 6,260 terrorists and criminals were neutralized in joint operations nationwide in the last two years. Brigadier-General Ibrahim Abu-Mawashi, Deputy Director, Defence Media Operations, who disclosed this during the interactive session, said 14,138 suspects were arrested, while 5,365 civilians were rescued within the period. Brigadier-General Abu-Mawashi said during the operations, weapons and ammunition were recovered, including thousands of rounds and hundreds of assault rifles and other arms. “Niger Delta: N83 billion worth of...

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...

Agricultural Interventions In Ekiti Are Curbing Crime In Rural Communities – Oyebanji

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has restated his administration’s commitment to boost food production through  strategic agricultural interventions. Speaking at the official launch of the Odu’a Agro-Industrial Hub and flag-off of the SWAgCo-BATNF Sustainable Development of Maize Micro-Enterprise Farmers Project in Oke-Ako, Governor Oyebanji emphasized that previous agricultural efforts by his administration have yielded significant results over the past two and a half years, stressing that his government has been able to tackle crimes...

Kano Residents Identify Causes In Rise Of Thuggery, Drug Abuse

Three communities in Kano have identified that regular gatherings at the Kano Zoological Garden contribute to increasing cases of street fights and drug abuse. Residents of Sheka, Mai Dile, and Ja’oji expressed their concern in a formal complaint submitted to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, at his palace in Kofar Kudu. According to the residents, most of those involved in the violence are young people, many of them under the age of 22....

Senate Speaks Out After Benue Massacre, Says “We Are Tired of Mourning”

Saddened and outraged by the continued killings across the country, the Nigerian Senate says it has had enough. On Tuesday, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, the Senate’s spokesperson, addressed the press with a heavy heart, condemning the latest massacre in Yelwata, Benue State, where over 100 people reportedly lost their lives. His message was loud and clear: the Senate is no longer willing to be silent while Nigerians are killed. “From Plateau to Benue to Zamfara, we...

Eight Bandits Surrender in Katsina, Free 16 Abductees

Eight notorious bandits operating in Dan Musa Local Government Area of Katsina State have surrendered their weapons and handed over 16 kidnapped victims to troops of the Nigerian Army. The development, which took place on Saturday, 14 June 2025, was part of the ongoing arms surrender and disengagement initiative being coordinated by the leadership of Operation Fasin Yamma in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. In a statement posted on its official social media pages on Sunday,...

Catholic Bishops, Pope Leo, Tinubu React to Benue Carnage

A gruesome attack in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, over the weekend left at least 120 villagers dead and many more injured or missing, local officials say. Survivors report that gunmen—believed to be armed Fulani herders—stormed the village late on Friday, 13 June, opening fire on sleeping residents and burning their homes. “Many of those killed were sheltering in a local market,” which was razed, said an Associated Press report. Amnesty...

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