At least 32 people have been killed and more than 200 others displaced following a prolonged farmer-herder conflict in Udege, Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The violence, which has persisted for over three months, has left several communities deserted, with residents fleeing their homes amid recurring attacks and worsening insecurity. Raising the matter
Security forces have foiled an attempt by armed criminals to abduct a large number of residents and rescued 27 victims during a coordinated operation across parts of Sokoto and Zamfara States. The troops, acting on intelligence reports, engaged the attackers during the operation, disrupting their plans and preventing the mass abduction from taking place. The
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized two tankers designated for transporting edible oil after they were allegedly found conveying diesel in Lagos State. Speaking to journalists, NAFDAC’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Mr. Martins Iluyomade, said investigations revealed that the two vehicles, which were designated exclusively for transporting
Residents of parts of Benue State have expressed anguish over the latest wave of deadly attacks in their communities, saying they have been left to face the violence without adequate protection. The affected residents, who recounted their ordeal, said the renewed attacks claimed several lives, displaced families and forced many to flee their homes in
The Presidency has dismissed reports alleging that Minister of Defense, Christopher Musa, has resigned from office, describing the claims as false and unfounded. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, refuted the reports, stating that Musa remains a serving member of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet and continues to perform his official
The National Vice Chairman (South-West) of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Wolimoh Olajide Epe, has resigned from the party, citing concerns over its direction and internal structure as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections gather momentum. In his resignation letter, Epe said his decision followed extensive consultations with political associates and supporters, adding
The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose and other members to the agency’s governing board, describing the move as a strategic step towards expanding electricity access across Nigeria. Aliyu said the composition of the new board reflects
A member of the House of Representatives has criticized the poor implementation of government budgets, describing the continued failure to execute approved projects and programs as a serious offense that could attract constitutional consequences. The lawmaker representing Borno North Senatorial District, Mohammed Tahir Monguno, has described the act as an ‘impeachable offense’, failure to implement
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Sani, has questioned the legitimacy of the party structure currently recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), arguing that it does not represent the PDP founded by its original stakeholders. Sani said the present leadership arrangement has moved away from the principles and ideals that
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a special highway enforcement operation across the North-West to tackle the growing rate of road traffic crashes and improve safety on major routes in the region. The operation, codenamed “Daidaita Lodi” and “Lodi Limit,” is being set and put in place simultaneously across the FRSC’s 12 zones