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

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSenate Speaks Out After Benue Massacre, Says “We Are Tired of Mourning”

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 18, 2025

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...

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Court Grants Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele ₦2bn Bail

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCourt Grants Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele ₦2bn Bail

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 17, 2025

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has granted former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, bail in the sum of ₦2 billion. The bail came on Monday in a fresh case involving alleged fraudulent control of over 700 housing units in Abuja. Emefiele, who served as CBN governor for nearly a decade, is facing an eight-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charges centre on a...

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Eight Bandits Surrender in Katsina, Free 16 Abductees

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEight Bandits Surrender in Katsina, Free 16 Abductees

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 17, 2025

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,...

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Catholic Bishops, Pope Leo, Tinubu React to Benue Carnage

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaCatholic Bishops, Pope Leo, Tinubu React to Benue Carnage

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 17, 2025

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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Enugwu-Ukwu Agog, as Mega Abattoir Hosts YPP Governorship Candidate

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEnugwu-Ukwu Agog, as Mega Abattoir Hosts YPP Governorship Candidate

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)June 16, 2025

Enugwu-Ukwu town, in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Sunday evening, with excitement, received Sir Paul Chukwuma, the Anambra State Governorship candidate of the Young Progressive Party, YPP, and his Deputy, Uzu Okagbue, who were hosted by Chief Michael Onyeka Obidi, the CEO of Mega Abattoir. Sir Paul Chukwuma, who arrived at the Mega Abattoir spot in Enugwu-Ukwu with his Deputy, Uzu Okagbue, and members of his team, was most warmly received by...

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Benue Killings: Tinubu, Again Tasks Security Chiefs On Lasting Peace

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBenue Killings: Tinubu, Again Tasks Security Chiefs On Lasting Peace

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 16, 2025

…Charges Alia On Reconciliation President Bola Tinubu has again asked security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue State. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, in a press statement on Sunday, noted that the President Tinubu renewed his order in the wake of the latest round of reprisal attacks that led to the death of many people. “On the president’s directive, intelligence chiefs,...

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Umunnachi Community Expresses Solidarity with the YPP Guber Candidate

NewsNigeriaPoliticsUmunnachi Community Expresses Solidarity with the YPP Guber Candidate

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)June 15, 2025

Umunnachi community in Dunukofia LGA, on Saturday, expressed their support for Sir Paul Chukwuma, the Young Progressive Party, YPP candidate, and his deputy, Uzu Okagbue, in the November 8, Anambra State Governorship election. This support expressed by the community came as Uzu Okagbue, informed them that he is on the ticket of the YPP with Sir Paul Chukwuma, the party’s candidate. The event, which was held at the civic centre of Umunnachi, was well-attended by...

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ADHA To Repeal Law, Extend Tenure Of Local Govt Council

NewsNigeriaPoliticsADHA To Repeal Law, Extend Tenure Of Local Govt Council

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 14, 2025

Adamawa State House of Assembly is to repeal the Local Government Administration, System and Establishment Law 2000 to pave way for tenure elongation of Local Government Council Chairmen from 2 to 3 years. The tenure elongation of Council Chairmen was sequel to a letter forwarded to the House by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, seeking the Assembly to repeal a law that will allow for the extension of the  tenure. The letter was read for the...

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Gov Zulum Pardon 66 Inmates, Provides Support To 1,280 Others

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGov Zulum Pardon 66 Inmates, Provides Support To 1,280 Others

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 14, 2025

No fewer than 66 inmates serving various prison terms at the Maiduguri Maximum Custodial Centre were granted state and partial pardons by Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum. The governor also commuted death sentences to life imprisonment and reduced jail terms for other inmates. Zulum made the announcement during a visit to the facility, explained that the decision followed recommendations from the Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy and pledged continued support for...

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Agriculture Ministry Declares 3-Day Fasting and Prayer for Food Security

AgricultureNewsNigeriaAgriculture Ministry Declares 3-Day Fasting and Prayer for Food Security

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 14, 2025

In what appears to be a spiritual response to Nigeria’s growing food insecurity, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has declared a three-day fasting and prayer programme to seek divine intervention for the country’s agricultural sector. This was contained in an internal circular dated 11th June 2025 and signed by Mrs Adedayo Modupe O., the Ministry’s Director of Human Resource Management. The circular, which was addressed to all directors, deputy directors, assistant...

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