No fewer than 15 people have been killed in fresh attacks on Ugboju communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Residents told reporters that the latest attack began at about 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday when armed invaders stormed Efeyi-Ugboju community, where 14 bodies had been recovered as of Tuesday morning. Another resident was reportedly killed on Monday in Ipom-Ugboju, also in the district. Locals said the death toll could rise as search efforts...
The Oyo State Government has taken delivery of two Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft procured to strengthen intelligence gathering and improve security operations across the state. The Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, announced the development in a statement on Tuesday, saying the aircraft’s arrival in Ibadan fulfilled the government’s commitment to deliver them before the end of July. According to Oyelade, the acquisition is part of Governor Makinde’s efforts to enhance the operational capacity...
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday dismissed concerns over the credibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting the electoral body remains neutral despite growing criticism from opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election. The President said opposition politicians questioning the commission’s independence were motivated by fear rather than any evidence of bias. Speaking while receiving the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso,...
…INEC Assures Stolen PVCs, BVAS Won’t Affect Election The Osun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for gunmen who attacked officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Odo-Otin Local Government Area, making away with three packs of voter cards and some election equipment ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The attack occurred at Oyinlola DC Primary School in Ward 2, Okuku, where INEC...
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, has named some newly constructed government buildings after former Governors of the State as a mark of honour and recognition of their contributions to the development of the State. Two of the buildings, named after the immediate past Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, and a former Governor, Chief Ayodele Fayose, are scheduled for commissioning on Friday, July 31, 2026, and Monday, August 3, 2026, respectively. Another building, named after former...
The Zah community in Yadul District of Hong local government area of Adamawa State was again attacked on Monday, 27 July 2026, around 6:00 PM, by suspected members of Boko Haram, killing four people and abducting a woman. Zah village is vulnerable to attacks due to its proximity to the Sambisa forest in Borno State, a den of Boko Haram terrorists. In June 2023, the village was attacked, resulting in casualties, while a similar attack...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says Nigeria’s security architecture is being repositioned for greater efficiency, assured that the ongoing restructuring of security operations will deliver victory over terrorism, banditry and kidnappings across the country. Tinubu stated this while receiving the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso, at the State House, Abuja “The security challenges are being confronted through enhanced intelligence gathering, restructuring and repositioning of...
To improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public service delivery, the Federal Government on Tuesday soft-launched the Government Service Portal (GSP), a unified digital platform that provides Nigerians with seamless access to public services through a single online gateway. The portal will simplify interactions with government institutions by providing faster, easier and more secure access to essential public services. The platform was developed by Galaxy Backbone in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation...
Former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said that Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno’s revelation regarding security funding under President Bola Tinubu’s administration has confirmed the opposition’s stand on insecurity. According to Atiku, the senator’s revelation about the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has exposed the dangerous consequences of the Tinubu administration’s fiscal mismanagement and helped explain, in part, why insecurity continues to claim lives across Nigeria....
The Tol Huba and President of the Hong Local Government Traditional Council in Adamawa State, HRM Tol Alheri Bulus Nyako, has approved an indefinite suspension of the Acting District Head of Mayolope/Gashala District, Alh. Ibrahim J. Ahmadu, with effect from Monday, 27th July 2026. According to a circular by one of HRM’s aide, Engr. Philemon Dalatu Stanley stated that the suspension follows a series of queries issued to the Acting District Head and recommendations from...
