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The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran is raising concerns among economic stakeholders that Nigeria could experience a decline in foreign direct investment (FDI) and portfolio inflows. According to the Nigerian Exchange’s Domestic & Foreign Portfolio Participation in…
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), has conveyed the deep pain and genuine disturbance of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, over the renewed spate of gruesome killings in parts of Benue State. JNI, an organisation headed by the Sultan, in a statement by its Secretary…
Nigerian governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have condemned the attack on the people of Yelewata and Daudu in Guma Guma local government area of Benue State, and assured of solidarity to restore peace and security to the state. The Forum, in a…
The Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement for Africa (RACE Africa) has expressed displeasure regarding the continuous killings in Benue State, condemning in particular the recent attack in Yelewata village, Guma Local Government Area of the State, which…
Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement for Africa (RACE Centre) has expressed displeasure regarding the continuous killings in Benue State, condemning in particular the recent attack in Yelewata village, Guma Local Government Area of the State, which reportedly…
Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Monday, emphasised on the need to adopt collective approach to turning the health sector around. This is just as the governor restated his administration’s commitment to strengthening health systems through investments in…
Segilola Resources Operating Limited, Nigeria’s first large-scale gold mining company and a subsidiary of Thor Explorations Ltd, has commissioned a newly constructed royal palace in Imogbara and officially launched a youth empowerment scheme in Imogbara and Iperindo. These…
The FCT FA League season commenced with an electrifying start, showcasing remarkable performances from CASMATT FC, Golden Boys, and Defence Strikers as they secured impressive victories in their opening matches. The month-long tournament, which began on Monday, 16 June 2025,…
Troops of 3 Division Operation Safe Haven have apprehended a suspected armed bandit at Katsit Community in Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna State. LEADERSHIP reports that the arrest followed intensified raids on gunrunners’ hideouts as part of ongoing Operation…
Nigerian music icon and Benue State government adviser, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has decried the continued killings in Benue State, describing the crisis as a “national emergency” that requires immediate, united action. In an emotional video message…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court of Justice in Maitama has ordered the FCT Administration to pay ₦200 million in damages to residents of Kpaduma community, whose houses were demolished by government officials on September, 2024. Hon. Justice Halilu Mu’azu…
In a significant policy shift, Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the return of schools to the original owners – missionary organisations – in Edo State. The landmark decision was announced following a meeting between the governor and the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of…
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Chief Samuel Ajayi Bello while working on his farm at Ponyan Agricultural Foundation located at KM 2, Ponyan-Irele Road, Ponyan in Yagba East local government area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer…
An Osun State Magistrate Court sitting in Ede, on Monday, ordered the remand of suspended Loogun of Edeland, Jimoh Abdulkabir, in correctional facility for allegedly defaming one Adam Akindere. Abdulkabir who was slammed with a four-count charge bordering on defamation,…
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has condemned the attack on Yelwata community of Benue State where over 200 people were killed as mindless, describing the act as terror not just on Benue, but a threat to tbe sovereignty and integrity of the entire…
A 10-year-old son has shot dead his Inspector of police father, Okolie Amechi, in Anambra State. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said the incident occurred in the evening of Sunday June 15, 2025 in the police officer’s residence in…
Headline inflation rate eased to 22.97% in May 2025, relative to the April 2025 headline inflation rate of 23.71%, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said in a new data released on Monday. The NBS data showed that on a month-on-month basis, food inflation rate in May…
A group, the North Central Peace Advocates (NCPA) has raised the alarm over what it described as the politically motivated killings in Benue State. It warned that continued mischaracterisation of the crisis could further endanger national security and hinder effective…
