A NIGHT OF TERROR In the still darkness of night, gunshots shattered the silence in Yelewata and Daudu, two agrarian communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. It was around 11 p.m. when the first attackers struck—armed herdsmen in their numbers, arriving from both the eastern and western flanks. By dawn, over…
In the aftermath of a deadly coordinated attack that left about 200 people dead in Yelewata and Daudu communities of Guma Local Government Area, Benue State, Abuja residents have expressed outrage and disappointment at the government’s continued failure to halt bloodshed in the region. The attack, reportedly carried out late Friday night by suspected herdsmen,…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a renewed offensive against online fraudsters exploiting social media platforms to lure unsuspecting Nigerians with fake job and auction offers. Speaking at a press briefing at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, the National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, said the Service is…
A new study has found that cannabis use may significantly increase the risk of fatal heart conditions, prompting health experts to call for urgent public health measures similar to those used against tobacco. The meta-analysis, published Tuesday in the journal Heart, reviewed 24 studies conducted between 2016 and 2023. Covering nearly 200 million individuals across…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for the prevention of HIV, marking what global health advocates call a critical milestone in the fight against the virus. The biannual injection, developed by Gilead Sciences, could significantly simplify HIV prevention for people at risk around the world. But the…
In a strategic move to intensify the fight against corruption in Nigeria, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), aimed at deploying advanced technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in anti-graft operations. The deal was formalized on…
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has launched Nigeria’s campaign for re-election to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C for the 2026–2027 term. The minister reaffirmed the country’s commitment to maritime safety, environmental sustainability, and inclusive global shipping policies. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser, Media and Communications…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation following the death of a young woman, Aladi Offikwu Johnson—popularly known as Tessy—whose lifeless body was found with her hands tied behind her in a hotel room in Gwarinpa, Abuja. The chilling incident has triggered a wave of public concern and outrage, especially…
In a bold move to sanitize market practices and safeguard consumer welfare, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has intensified efforts to root out widespread market malpractice in Abuja, warning traders against price-fixing, deceptive rebagging, and the sale of counterfeit products. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum held in Abuja on Tuesday, FCCPC Executive…
As the indefinite strike by primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) stretches into its 86th day, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), FCT Chapter, has issued a stern seven-day ultimatum to the FCT Administration, demanding an immediate resolution of the crisis. The strike, which has paralysed academic activities in over 400 public primary…
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