Federal High Court Remands Nigerien Over Alleged ₦351.5m Fraud in Lagos
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday ordered the remand of Isiaka Ibrahim, a citizen of the Republic of Niger, at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre over his alleged…
Ex-PDP Assembly Candidate Ochi Igbabe Killed in Otobi/Akpa Attack in Benue
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Benue State House of Assembly, Ochi Igbabe, has been identified as one of the victims of the deadly attack on Otobi/Akpa community…
Benue Pensioners Issue 14-Day Ultimatum, Threaten Mass Protest Over Unpaid Arrears
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Benue State chapter, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the state government to clear long-standing pension arrears and gratuities inherited from previous administrations, warning…
Makurdi LG Chairman Commends Security Agencies Over Rescue of Kidnapped Residents
The Chairman of Makurdi Local Government Area, Joseph Keffi, has lauded security operatives for their swift response that led to the successful rescue of residents abducted in separate incidents within…
Uncertainty Grows Over Alleged Defection of Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to APC
There remains no official confirmation on when Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, will formally defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite widespread speculation across the state. Earlier…
Suspected Gunmen Attack Benue Links Bus in Otukpo, Three Passengers Injured
Suspected gunmen on Saturday evening attacked a Benue Links commercial bus conveying passengers along the Otukpo axis of Benue State. The bus, which had departed Makurdi for Lagos, was reportedly…
BREAKING: Bandit Killed as Police Foil Kidnap Plot in Ukum
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a notorious bandit during a gun battle with police operatives in Ukum Local Government Area of the state, following an…
Three Killed in Cultist-Related Violence in Makurdi
The Chairman of Makurdi Local Government Area (LGA), Mr. Joseph Keffi, has condemned the killing of three persons by suspected cultists in Wurukum, Walomayo Council Ward of the LGA. The…
Trump Orders US Exit From Dozens of UN-Linked Global Bodies, Citing National Interests
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping decision to pull the United States out of dozens of international organizations, including many affiliated with the United Nations, signaling a…
Nigerian Army Opens DSSC 29/2026 Applications as Youths Split Over Service, Welfare Concerns
The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 29/2026, inviting qualified Nigerians to enlist as commissioned officers. In a statement shared…