The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has strongly condemned the brutal attack on Yelwata community in Benue State, where over 200 people were reportedly killed. He described the massacre as a senseless act of terror—not only against Benue State but against the sovereignty and integrity of Nigeria. Speaking during an on-the-spot assessment visit…
Bandits have abducted the wife and son of the village head of Doka Avong in Kufana District, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to a formal report submitted to the Agom of Kufana Chiefdom, the attack took place around 1 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025, when a large group of gunmen stormed…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is set to begin construction of a new headquarters for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. The new facility will be situated in Maitama, one of the city’s prestigious districts. Lere Olayinka, senior special assistant on public communications to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, confirmed the development,…
Two drones launched from Iran toward Israel were intercepted and shot down over Iraq by the U.S.-led international coalition combating the Islamic State group, Iraqi military officials told AFP on Sunday, June 15. The drones were downed overnight between Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, by coalition forces stationed at the Ain al-Asad airbase…
The Nigerian Senate is currently deliberating a bill that seeks to increase the number of justices on the Supreme Court from 21 to 30, aiming to tackle the growing backlog of cases and enhance the delivery of justice. Senator Osita Izunaso, representing Imo West, revealed the proposal during a press briefing in Abuja marking his…
Israel’s Defense Minister has issued a stark warning that “Tehran will burn” if Iran continues launching missile attacks, amid escalating tensions following Israel’s surprise strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites. The initial Israeli operation killed several top Iranian generals. The Israeli military reported that the strikes also killed nine senior scientists and experts linked…
The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed that five people lost their lives and thirteen others were injured following a high-voltage power surge in the Tudun-Wadan Pantami community of Gombe Metropolis. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, June 14, causing panic among residents. According to a statement from the Command’s Public Relations…
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has approved an extension of the grace period for the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit regulation, moving the deadline to August 12, 2025. In a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the extension aligns with the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to…
Senator Osita Izunaso, who represents Imo West, has disclosed that the Nigerian Senate is currently deliberating a bill proposing the creation of a new state in the South-East region, to be named Anim State. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Friday, June 13, Izunaso said the bill has already passed its second reading…
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), has revealed that the proposed ₦1.48 trillion 2025 state budget includes full provisions for the emoluments of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, members of the State House of Assembly, and other political office holders. Ibas made this disclosure on Wednesday, June 11, during his…
