NYSC Relocates Corps Members from Crisis Areas to Makurdi

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNYSC Relocates Corps Members from Crisis Areas to Makurdi

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 20, 2025

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...

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

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaWe’re Ready to Negotiate with Repentant Bandits — Sokoto Govt

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 20, 2025

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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Kogi Information Commissioner, Felicitates, Yahaya Bello @ 50

NewsNigeriaKogi Information Commissioner, Felicitates, Yahaya Bello @ 50

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 19, 2025

The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, felicitated former Governor Yahaya Bello at his 50th birthday. While describing him as a generational leader, legacy builder and a trailblazer in inclusive governance, Fanwo in a heartfelt tribute made available to journalists in Lokoja, stated that Bello’s leadership style, courage, and vision redefined public service and left an indelible mark on the political landscape of Kogi State. He said, “Your Excellency, I...

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

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaAgricultural Interventions In Ekiti Are Curbing Crime In Rural Communities – Oyebanji

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 19, 2025

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...

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Lagos LG Poll: PDP Is Intact, Bode George Encourages Candidates

NewsNigeriaPoliticsLagos LG Poll: PDP Is Intact, Bode George Encourages Candidates

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 19, 2025

Chief Bode George, former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has encouraged candidates of the party in the forthcoming local council poll in Lagos State, saying that the party is intact despite defections. George, who spoke on Wednesday at the flag off campaign ceremony of the PDP chairmanship and councillorship candidates for the July 12, 2025 council election. The Atona Oodua of Yorubaland used the opportunity to commend the chairman of the Lagos State...

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Benue Under Full-Scale Terrorist Invasion, Not Communal Crisis — Tor Tiv tells Tinubu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBenue Under Full-Scale Terrorist Invasion, Not Communal Crisis — Tor Tiv tells Tinubu

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 18, 2025

The paramount ruler of the Tiv nation, Tor Tiv, Professor James Ayatse, has told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in clear terms that the bloodshed in Benue State must not be mistaken for ordinary farmer–herder clashes or communal disputes. “This is a genocidal invasion and a land-grabbing campaign by terrorists,” the monarch said on Tuesday as the President paid a visit to Makurdi amid growing insecurity in the state. Standing before a crowd that included security...

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FG finalizes emergency evacuation for Nigerians stranded in Israel and Iran

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFG finalizes emergency evacuation for Nigerians stranded in Israel and Iran

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 18, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has finalized emergency evacuation plans for Nigerian citizens stranded in Israel and Iran following the recent escalation of hostilities between the two nations. The announcement was contained in a statement released by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, late Tuesday night. According to the statement, Nigerian embassies in Tel Aviv and Tehran were actively reaching out to affected citizens and coordinating efforts to ensure their safe...

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Power Outage Cripples Commercial Activities In Some Northeast States

NewsNigeriaPowerPower Outage Cripples Commercial Activities In Some Northeast States

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 18, 2025

Power outage has crippled commercial activities related with electricity in some of Northeastern Nigeria for more than a week resulting into losses. The affected states include Adamawa, Borno, Gombe and Yobe. According to Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) the power outage will be from 10th to 14th June, 2025, due to major works that will be undertaken by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on the Jos-Gombe 330kv and Jos-Bauchi-Gombe 132kv. However, Electricity Company is...

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Kebbi Assembly Begins Review Of Penal Code

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKebbi Assembly Begins Review Of Penal Code

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 18, 2025

The Kebbi State House of Assembly is working with major stakeholders on the review of the state’s Penal Code Law (2021). Hon. Barr. Faruku Abubakar Maisudan, member representing Suru Constituency who disclosed this during stakeholders’ engagement and review meeting held in Birnin Kebbi said the Assembly is committed to updating state laws in line with current realities and ensuring effective and fair justice delivery. Maisudan represented the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Usman Muhammad Ankwe, during the...

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Kano Residents Identify Causes In Rise Of Thuggery, Drug Abuse

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaKano Residents Identify Causes In Rise Of Thuggery, Drug Abuse

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 18, 2025

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....

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