The Chief Security Officer, CSO, of Ahoada East Local Government Area in Rivers State, Hector Ekakita, has revealed those he claimed were behind the recent attack on the local government administrator, Goodluck Iheamnacho. Recalls that Iheamnacho reportedly resigned his appointment after a letter of resignation, purportedly signed by him, surfaced on social media. However, the…
The Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, on Sunday said the affairs of Nigeria has been handed over to foreigners and criminals. Reacting to the killings in Benue State, Pastor Giwa blamed the attacks on politicians who are benefitting from armed Fulani herders. In a statement he issued, the clergyman…
Former Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has called on Governor Hyacinth Alia to stop blaming others and focus strictly on tackling the insecurity in the state by following the security roadmap given to him by President Bola Tinubu. This was contained in a statement signed by his media aide, Terver Akase, on Sunday….
The Nigeria Customs Service has raised the alarm over a surge in online scams involving fake recruitment and auction offers falsely linked to the service. This is even as the service urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to fraudsters. In a statement on Friday, the National Public Relations Officer of the…
National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has lamented that the federal government, rather than proposing long-term security measures, simply provides food palliatives and relief supplies in response to mass massacres. Tanko stated this while speaking in an exclusive interview with the newsmen in Abeokuta on Wednesday. The newsmen reports that Friday’s Yelwata…
The 36 state governors have agreed to work closely with the Federal Government to harmonise levies, eliminate illegal checkpoints, and enhance the free flow of goods across states as part of efforts to address food security issues. Speaking under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum led by Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the governors disclosed after a…
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has expressed readiness to receive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his planned visit to the state on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Governor Alia, who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, described the President’s visit as a profound gesture of solidarity with the people of Benue, especially following…
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the attack on Yelewata town in Guma Local Government Area, stating that suspected bandits invaded the community in the early hours of Saturday. In a statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Edet Udeme, the command disclosed that tactical teams deployed to the area responded…
The Nigerian Army is set to inject 6,195 fresh regular combatants into its fold to enhance strength and operational readiness.The fresh combatants are members of the 88 Regular Recruit Intake who commenced training at the Depot Nigerian Army in Zaria on Jan. 13 and have completed the six months rigorous military training.A total of 6,450…
The Federal Government has condemned Israel’s recent strike on Iran, describing it as a move that has dangerously escalated tensions between the two nations.In a statement issued Saturday by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the FG expressed deep concern over the intensifying hostilities, which have involved sustained missile and aerial…