President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Benue State’s capital, Makurdi, amid escalating violence that has left many dead in recent weeks. The visit underscores the federal government’s commitment to addressing the security challenges in the region. Touching down at the Tactical Air Command of the Nigerian Air Force Base at 12:58 pm, the President is set to visit Yelwata community in the Guma Local Government Area, one of the areas severely affected by the recent killings. In a show of solidarity and to facilitate the visit, the Benue State government declared a public holiday, signaling the importance of the President’s…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council, has raised alarm over the United States’ imposition of visa restrictions on all ECOWAS member states. Speaking at the 54th Ordinary Session of the Mediation and Security Council in Abuja, Tuggar described the policy as a serious impediment to trade, diplomacy, and regional prosperity. He cautioned that the restrictions threaten to stifle efforts aimed at deepening US-West Africa relations during a period when the region is primed for enhanced economic cooperation and security collaboration. “It would be most unfortunate if it comes to…
The Nigerian Senate has commenced the screening of 17 nominees submitted by President Bola Tinubu to oversee critical commissions in Rivers State. These nominees are slated to lead the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, the Rivers State Civil Service Commission, and the Rivers State Local Government Service Commission. The screening process follows the completion of mandatory security clearances conducted by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force. Additionally, all nominees have complied with the constitutional requirement of declaring their assets before the Code of Conduct Bureau, a fact confirmed by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele.…
AC Milan has reportedly decided to offload Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze after a disappointing 2024/25 season. The 26-year-old joined the Italian giants from Villarreal in 2023 but has failed to establish himself as a first-team regular, hampered by injuries and inconsistent performances. The Rossoneri’s poor league finish—eighth place in Serie A—has forced the club to rethink its squad composition. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Chukwueze is on the transfer list as Milan looks to raise funds for a major squad overhaul under new manager Massimiliano Allegri. Chukwueze played 69 games for Milan, scoring eight goals and assisting six, but…
In a decisive move to modernize land administration, the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday adopted the recommendations of its Committee on Physical Planning and E-GIS concerning a new bill aimed at establishing the Lagos Geographic Information Service. The bill proposes the creation of a computerized central database and integrated software to harmonize all geographic information service projects related to land records. The bill’s adoption follows extensive deliberations that began on March 5, 2024, when the House initially reviewed the legislation and referred it for further examination. The committee subsequently held a public hearing to gather input from various…
President Bola Tinubu is set to meet with stakeholders in Benue State today in a direct effort to address the escalating violence that has claimed over 200 lives, including women and children, in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area. The attackers, reportedly using sophisticated weapons and incendiaries, left a trail of destruction, burning homes and displacing families. The Benue State House of Assembly, expressing outrage at the bloodshed, passed a resolution on Tuesday criticizing Governor Hyacinth Alia, his deputy, and all 32 lawmakers for failing the people. The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP)…
In a significant development following the viral spread of a video allegedly showing Pastor Paul Adefarasin holding a firearm, the Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church has voluntarily surrendered to the Lagos State Police Command for questioning. The Lagos police spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this information through a WhatsApp message to our correspondent, emphasizing the principle that “No one is above the law!” The video, which emerged online last week, depicts Pastor Adefarasin holding what appeared to be a metallic object during an interaction with a content creator on a busy Lagos road. The footage quickly gained…
The Credit Corporation of Nigeria has made significant strides in consumer lending, having provided credit facilities to over 100,000 Nigerians within just six months of receiving its seed funding. This development was disclosed by Chief Executive Officer Engr. Uzoma Nwagba at a briefing with State House correspondents in Abuja. Nwagba revealed that 23 licensed financial institutions have already partnered with CreditCorp, and there are plans to onboard many more. “We got our funding a little over six months ago. As of today, we have signed on 23 financial institutions and delivered credit access to more than 100,000 people,” he said.…
Reno Omokri, known for his previous role as an aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, has voiced strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, highlighting that Tinubu is actively delivering on reforms long promised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a detailed statement released on Tuesday, Omokri criticized the media team of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for launching “unwarranted attacks” against him, despite his consistent respect for Atiku. Omokri remarked, “There is absolutely no reason for those around Waziri Atiku Abubakar to fight with someone who only has the utmost respect for the former Vice President and has…
Despite a marginal easing in Nigeria’s inflation rate in May, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has cautioned that significant risks remain, especially regarding food prices. The National Bureau of Statistics recorded a drop in headline inflation from 23.71% in April to 22.97% in May, a development LCCI’s Director-General Dr. Chinyere Almona described as “a positive, albeit modest, shift.” Dr. Almona attributed the decline to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s monetary tightening policies but emphasized that structural challenges and external shocks threaten to reverse progress. She highlighted security issues such as herdsmen-farmers conflicts and flooding in the Middle…