The Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Benue State, Ardo Risku Muhammad, has been killed alongside his associate, Yakubu Isah, in a deadly ambush at Okwudu, a community in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state.
The Nigeria Police Force in Benue State has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing crackdown on criminal activities across the state, including the rescue of eight kidnapped victims, the neutralisation of three suspected armed bandits, and the arrest of 10 suspects linked to offences ranging from human trafficking and armed robbery to rape, cultism and illegal possession of firearms.
Senator Ali Ndume has said one of the biggest challenges facing President Bola Tinubu’s administration is that many of the people around him are unwilling to tell him the truth when policies are failing.
The Kaduna State Government has begun disbursing ₦100,000 each to 97 former inmates recently granted clemency by Governor Uba Sani, as part of a reintegration programme aimed at helping them rebuild their lives and reducing the likelihood of reoffending.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected the recent judgment of the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, which set aside an earlier ruling directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the party, describing the decision as unacceptable and legally contestable.
Chairman of MTN group, Mcebisi Jonas, has strongly condemned growing anti-foreigner sentiment in South Africa, declaring that “South Africa is nothing without the rest of Africa.”
Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has announced his enlistment into the United States Army, describing the milestone as the fulfilment of a long-held personal dream and an emotional tribute to his late father, who served in the Nigeria Police Force.
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has challenged statements made by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the ongoing $4.5 billion fraud case, accusing the anti-graft agency of misrepresentation while alleging torture, unlawful detention and violations of his fundamental rights.
The Commander of the United States Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA), Major General Claude Tudor, has visited Maiduguri, Borno State, in a high-level military engagement aimed at strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation between the United States and Nigeria in the fight against insurgency in the North-East.
Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
