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Benin City, Nigeria — The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 31-year-old Joshua Osaigbovo in connection with the alleged murder of 21-year-old Osato Festus Edogiaweria. According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, the incident was first reported on April 25, 2025, by the victim’s mother, […]

Nigeria – The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has announced the restoration of normal bulk electricity supply to the six states in North-east Nigeria. TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The power restoration comes after completing the connection of the new Bauchi 330/132 kV Transmission Substation to the national grid through […]

Iran/Israeli – More than 650 people have been killed in Iran following a massive Israeli bombing campaign launched a week ago, an activist group said on Friday. The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported that 657 people have died and 2,037 have been injured in the nationwide airstrikes. The Iranian government does not publish […]

NIGERIA – The Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison (AHQGARR), Maj.-Gen. William Dangana, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to maintain mission ready soldiers at all times through continuous training. Dangana stated this at the closing of the AHGARR Warrant a officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Competition 2025, on Friday in Abuja. He said the competition […]

BENUE STATE – The Convener of Initiative for Better and Brighter Nigeria, IBBN, Prophet Isa El-Buba on Tuesday led a protest in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, over the unending killings in Benue State. News reports that the recent attack in Yelwata community, near Makurdi, the state capital, where over 200 persons were massacred, triggered the […]

NIGERIA – Nigerian comedian and on-air personality, Woli Arole, has shared his opinion on the issue of women who deliberately opt for surrogacy despite being medically healthy and capable of bearing children. Arole expressed his views in a recent post on Instagram. According to the comedian, it is a blessing for women to carry their […]

Israel/Iran – Crude oil prices surged by 8.8% on Sunday, rising to $74 per barrel from $68, amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The price rally is expected to continue if Iran follows through on its threat to block the Strait of Hormuz—a vital shipping lane that facilitates over 20% of global oil and […]

ISRAEL / IRAN – The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, has outlined both the risks and possible benefits the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran in the Middle East may present for the Nigerian economy. The chief executive officer of CPPE, Dr Muda Yusuf, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. His […]

Yelewata, Benue State — Horror struck Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State over the weekend, as suspected armed herders unleashed a devastating midnight assault, leaving over 100 people dead and many others injured or missing. The attack, which occurred late Friday into Saturday morning, marks the third violent incident in the […]

NIGERIA – During a special session of the National Assembly on Thursday to commemorate Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu presented national honours to several notable Nigerians, including Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka and Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah. While addressing the joint legislative session, the President announced the conferment of prestigious awards such as […]