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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has assured Nigerians that the perpetrators of the killings and attacks in Benue and Plateau, as well as other parts of the country, particularly in the north central region, will be hunted down. While disclosing that the military has received clear directives from President Bola Tinubu to act decisively, Oluyede emphasised that the military is fully committed to putting a total stop to the spate of attacks. According to Oluyede, while declaring open a media chat organised by the Military-Civil Affairs of the Nigerian Army in Akure, Ondo State capital,…

Collins Agwam A survivor-led Nigerian Non-Governmental Organisation, the Dorothy Njemanze Foundation, has decried the increasing cases of Gender-Based Violence across the 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State. The DNF, in partnership with Ford Foundation, on Friday in Lafia, the state capital, organised an Interfaith and Cultural Dialogue on Preventing Gender-Based Violence, and also held a town hall meeting with community members and leaders in the state. Speaking during the event, which had in attendance representatives of the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Humanitarian Services, State Ministry of Justice, religious organisations, traditional institutions, among others, the Executive Director of…

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is set to light up Lagos once again as the Troost-Ekong Foundation hosts its second charity match this Sunday, June 22nd, at the iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Soccernet.ng reports. Themed #PlayForPurpose, the event will unite a glittering cast of celebrities, sports icons, and entertainers to raise funds and awareness for underprivileged children — using football as a force for good. Headlining the stellar lineup are heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, legendary Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins, Nigeria’s all-time top scorer at the Africa Cup of Nations Odion Ighalo, and goalkeeping icon Vincent Enyeama. Vincent…

THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that the Nigerian government is collaborating with the government of the Republic of Armenia to facilitate the safe evacuation of its citizens from the Islamic Republic of Iran through Yerevan. In a statement issued Saturday by the Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, it was read that preparation has reached an advanced stage. Following the escalation of hostility between Israel and Iran, the Nigerian government said two days back that it was planning an emergency evacuation of its citizens in both countries. The effort was however reiterated Saturday by the Charge…

A family has raised alarm over the alleged prolonged detention of a pregnant woman and her two young children by Udogachi operatives in Nnewi, Anambra State, without formal charges or acknowledgement by the police. The Guardian reports that the police inaugurated ‘Operation Udogachi-Zero Kidnapping in Anambra on April 14 to ensure a safe environment for residents and visitors. But, according to a petition filed by the family’s legal representatives to the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, on Friday, Mr. Ikwo Daniel, his pregnant wife, Chinenye Cynthia, and their two children—aged two and four—were reportedly arrested at their…

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare is coming off a career-best campaign with Genk, and he made quite a mark, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Amiens man contributed 23 goals and seven assists in 45 appearances across all competitions. Arokodare’s brilliance won him the Ebony Shoe Award and a place in the Super Eagles squad. Now, according to Data MB, a platform that analyzes players’ performances, Arokodare ranks first among all Under-24 players in Europe for expected non-penalty goals and assists. Tolu Arokodare: Super Eagles striker tops Palmer, Haaland, Yamal, in attacking metric (Photo credit: Data MB) No player in the world…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has voiced strong condemnation of recent attacks across Borno, Plateau, Kano, and Kebbi states, calling for a security approach that places the sanctity of human life above all other considerations. The Guardian reports that the former vice president’s remarks come amidst reports of significant casualties from various acts of violence in these regions. Atiku expressed his dismay via his social media handle on Saturday, noting that the “heartbreaking reports from Borno, Plateau, Kano, and Kebbi, where over 50 lives were lost in violent attacks and explosions, are a devastating blow to our collective conscience as…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, that he will have no regrets for defecting from the PDP to the APC. The President also assured Eno that no one would question his place in the APC, nor would he be humiliated or abandoned. The President gave his assurance through Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, today during a grand reception held at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, to formally receive Pastor Umo Eno into the APC. On ground to welcome Eno into the APC were the National Chairman of the APC,…

Data now shows an astounding 95 out of every 100 fevers experienced in Lagos are not caused by malaria, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said. The critical finding is at the heart of a new, multi-pronged approach to fever management, designed to combat misdiagnosis and, crucially, to avert a looming crisis of antimicrobial resistance. Abayomi said this at a three-day Study Kick-Off of Pathway to Pre-Elimination and Digitization Project in Lagos state. The focus was Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test and Microscopy Comparative Study & Assessment of PPMVS’ Capacity to Manage Malaria and Febrile Illnesses. Abayomi…

The House of Representatives, through its Committee on Public Service Matters, has announced a public hearing on several legislative proposals and resolutions targeted at reforming Nigeria’s public service framework. The hearing is scheduled for Friday, June 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. It will take place in Room 028 of the New Building, House of Representatives Wing, National Assembly Complex, Abuja. Among the items to be considered are the Widowhood Leave Bill, 2024 (HB. 401); the National Assembly Service Bill, 2025 (HB. 2056); and the National Assembly Service Pension Board (Establishment) (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (HB. 2240). Other matters include a motion…