Popular cleric Apostle Johnson Suleman has called on the Federal Government to acknowledge its failing security system and urged Nigerians to take up the constitutional right of self-defence amid rising violence across the country. In a post on X on Sunday, Suleman voiced his deep frustration over the ongoing killings in Benue State and other regions, highlighting the government’s inability to protect lives and property. “If the federal government knows…

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, has reimbursed Hajj pilgrims from the state who fell victim to a foreign currency scam while on pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, the state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board confirmed on Sunday. In a statement signed by Executive Secretary Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, the board revealed that an investigation was launched into reports that some pilgrims were defrauded of their Basic Travel Allowance (BTA). “Every pilgrim was given…

Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has strongly condemned the recent spate of killings in Benue State, describing the perpetrators as “terrorists” and “enemies of us all.” Ahmad made the remarks on Sunday via his official X handle, in response to reports of over 200 people killed in separate attacks on the Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area. “What has been happening in Benue…

The Principal Special Assistant to the Governor of Benue State on Youth and Media Mobilisation, Honourable Atu Terver Joseph, has dismissed his Chief of Staff and Chief Press Secretary for allegedly acting against the interests of the state government. Mr John Ukeyima (Chief of Staff) and Mr Lubem Terkula (Chief Press Secretary) were both relieved of their duties following their participation in a protest condemning the escalating violence in the…

President Bola Tinubu has issued fresh directives to security chiefs to implement his earlier instructions aimed at restoring peace and stability in Benue State, following renewed violence that has claimed several lives. In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Mr Tinubu reiterated his commitment to ending the cycle of bloodshed in the state, describing the killings as ‘inhuman and anti-progress.’ In response to the…

CAN in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has called on President Bola Tinubu to launch a full-scale offensive against criminals wreaking havoc in Benue state.

Former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent massacre in Yelwata, Benue State, where scores were killed, and urged Nigerians to demand accountability from their leaders. In a statement posted on his X account Saturday night, Atiku described the killings as yet another grim reminder of the worsening security situation in Nigeria. “I am deeply anguished and shocked by the devastating…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has finalised plans to construct a new head office for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. The proposed structure will be located in the Maitama area of the capital city. Lere Olayinka, senior special assistant on public communications to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike confirmed this in an interview with journalists. He disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is expected to commence the building…

The Lagos State Government has issued a fresh warning to residents, particularly those living in low-lying areas, to remain alert as intense rainfall continues to batter the state, raising the risk of flash floods in several communities. In a statement released yesterday, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, revealed that forecasts from the state’s weather stations indicated the presence of thunderstorms and widespread convective rainfall with…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to establish a presidential panel of enquiry to investigate the unlawful annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election and identify those responsible for what it described as ‘deliberate violations of Nigerians’ democratic freedoms.’ In a letter dated 14 June 2025 and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP urged Mr Tinubu to demonstrate political will…

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has lamented that many Nigerian leaders enter politics without adequate preparation, contributing to the poor reputation of politics in the country. Speaking at the 2nd Annual Daniel Taiwo Odukoya Memorial Lecture held at The Fountain of Life Church in Lagos on Saturday, Osinbajo said this lack of readiness has tarnished the image of politics not only in Nigeria but worldwide. Despite the widespread disillusionment, he…

Professor Anthony Kila has argued that June 12 is the most important date of the 4th Republic in Nigeria.