Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

FG’s Failure To Stop Benue Killings May Push People To Self-Help, Says David Mark. Former Senate President David Mark has issued a stark warning that the Federal Government’s inability to curb the ongoing killings in Benue State risks pushing communities towards self-defence measures. Speaking amid public outrage over the deaths of over 200 people in recent attacks, Mark condemned the violence and called for unity to prevent ethnic profiling or reprisals. His remarks, underscore growing frustration with the government’s response to the crisis. The attacks, largely attributed to suspected armed herders, have devastated communities in the Sankera axis and Guma…

Tinubu Dispatches SGF, NSA, Others Ahead Of Visit To Benue, Wednesday. President Bola Tinubu has deployed a high-powered delegation, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to Benue State in preparation for his visit scheduled for Wednesday. The move comes in response to a wave of deadly attacks attributed to suspected armed herders, which have claimed over 200 lives in recent weeks across the state. The delegation’s mission is to assess the security situation and coordinate with local authorities to restore calm. The violence, concentrated…

Just-In: Police Inspector Fatally Shot By 10-Year-Old Son In Tragic Anambra Accident. The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the tragic death of Inspector Okolie Amechi, who was accidentally shot by his 10-year-old son in Awka, the state capital, on Sunday, 15 June 2025. The incident, described as a heart-wrenching accident, has left the local police force and community in mourning. According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the incident occurred around 9:40 p.m. at Polaris Bank, located along Zik Avenue in Awka, where Inspector Amechi was on duty. The officer’s three sons had visited…

36,000 Delegates Expected As FG Unveils Registration Portal For Youth Confab. The Federal Government has launched an online registration portal for the 2025 National Youth Conference, anticipating the participation of 36,000 delegates from across Nigeria. The initiative, reported by National Accord Newspaper, aims to engage young Nigerians in addressing critical issues such as unemployment, education, and security. President Bola Tinubu has described the conference as a cornerstone of his administration’s youth empowerment strategy. The portal, accessible via a dedicated government website, is open to Nigerians aged 15–35, with applications expected to reflect the country’s diverse regions and demographics. Minister…

Inspector General Of Police Arrives In Benue, Assigns Additional Specialized Units To Halt Violence. MAKURDI, 17 June 2025 – Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun arrived in Benue State on Monday to oversee efforts to quell the escalating violence that has claimed over 100 lives in recent attacks, notably in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area. Accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, Egbetokun deployed additional specialised units, including tactical squads and aerial surveillance helicopters, to flashpoints across the state. During a courtesy visit to Governor Hyacinth Alia, Egbetokun condemned the attacks as “senseless and an act of…

Emefiele Arraigned Over 753 Abuja Duplexes, Granted N2bn Bail. Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele was arraigned on Monday before a Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of acquiring 753 duplexes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Emefiele with abuse of office and money laundering, alleging the properties, valued at billions of naira, were acquired through illicit means during his tenure. Justice Maryann Anenih granted Emefiele bail of N2 billion with two sureties in like sum, ordering him to deposit his international passport with the court. The…

 Judge Rejects Prosecutor’s Request To Order Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Arrest. Justice Muhammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a request by the Federal Government to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti, Uduaghan for her absence at an arraignment on charges of cyber-bullying and defamation. The prosecution, led by David Kaswe, alleged that Akpoti-Uduaghan made defamatory statements against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi Governor Yahya Bello during a 3 April television interview. The court declined the warrant after learning that the charge was served on Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyer, Johnson Usman…

Katsina To Open Literacy Classes For Repentant Bandits The Katsina State Government has unveiled plans to establish literacy classes for repentant bandit as part of a rehabilitation programme aimed at reintegrating them into society. The initiative targets individuals who have surrendered their weapons under the state’s amnesty scheme, seeking to provide them with basic education and vocational skills to prevent a return to criminality. Commissioner for Education, Dr. Badamasi Lawal, announced that the classes will be held in designated centres, focusing on reading, writing, and arithmetic, alongside civic education to promote peaceful coexistence. The programme is part of a non-kinetic…

President Tinubu Commissions Greater Abuja Water Supply Network, Boosting Access To Clean Water. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today inaugurated the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network, a landmark infrastructure project set to transform access to potable water across Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The commissioning, which took place in Abuja, marks a significant milestone in the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at enhancing the quality of life for Nigerians through sustainable development. The Greater Abuja Water Supply Project, encompassing Loops 1, 2, 5, and 6, is designed to deliver clean and reliable water to approximately 2.5 million residents across…

Meta Unveils WhatsApp Monetisation Features, Set For Global Rollout. Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has announced a transformative set of monetisation features for its popular messaging platform, marking a significant shift in its business model. Unveiled on Monday, the new features—Channel Subscriptions, Promoted Channels, and Ads in Status—aim to help creators, organisations, and businesses expand their reach and generate revenue through WhatsApp’s Updates tab. With a global rollout planned over the coming months, these changes signal Meta’s ambition to turn WhatsApp into a major revenue driver while preserving its core privacy protections. WhatsApp, acquired by Meta (then Facebook)…

NESREA Closes 25 Facilities In Four Nigerian States To Uphold Environmental Standards. The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has taken decisive action to protect Nigeria’s environment by shutting down 25 facilities across Anambra, Enugu, Bayelsa, and Rivers States for violating environmental regulations. The enforcement operation, announced on Thursday, 12 June 2025, underscores NESREA’s commitment to ensuring sustainable industrial practices and safeguarding public health. According to a statement by NESREA’s Assistant Director of Press, Nwamaka Ejiofor, the facilities, spanning sectors such as construction, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and dredging, were sealed due to multiple environmental infractions. These included failure…

ABU Professor Emmanuel Adedokun Honoured With 2025 Paul Muchene Fellowship. Professor Emmanuel Adewale Adedokun, a distinguished academic from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria, has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Paul Muchene Fellow Award. The announcement, made by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), recognises Adedokun’s contributions to academia and his engagement in global internet governance as part of the ICANN83 Fellowship Programme. The Paul Muchene Fellow Award, named in memory of the late ICANN Fellowship participant and staff member who passed away in August 2022, celebrates individuals who demonstrate a commitment to…