Panic in Benue community as residents report movement of armed herders
Residents of Tse-Atem in Borikyo Ward, Ayati, Ukum Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State have raised the alarm over the alleged movement of armed herders and their cattle in the community, calling on the state government and security agencies to urgently intervene to avert a possible attack.
World Bank to reward top-performing states with $27m under HOPE Governance Programme
States that demonstrated strong commitment to reforms in basic education and primary healthcare are set to receive $27 million (about N41 billion) in performance-based incentives under the World Bank-supported HOPE Governance Programme, with Bayelsa, Borno, Kano, Kebbi and Yobe emerging among the biggest beneficiaries.
2027: Appeal Court receives six grounds of appeal to halt INEC’s registration of ADA
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has been asked to set aside the order mandating the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) as a political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The six grounds of appeal were lodged before the appellate […]
LeBron James to leave Lakers, continue NBA career
LeBron James, the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, is to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, but will continue his NBA career, according to media reports on Tuesday.
Lagos seals two hospitality outfits over noise pollution
The affected facilities are Westgate Arena Club at Apostolic Church Close, Olowora, in Kosofe Local Government Area, and Dave Premium and Suites on Alhaji Irorun Street, Alapere, Ketu.
3 top African footballers born into rich families
While many African footballers have stories of rising from humble beginnings, not every football success story started in hardship.
Osun 2026: INEC to transmit result on IReV portal for transparency
While stressing the need for every stakeholder to rise against vote buying in the nation’s elections, Haruna said the commission is working with anti-graft agencies to tackle the menace, which has become a major threat to election credibility.
Gov. Oborevwori tasks corps members on peaceful coexistence, mutual respect
The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Kingsley Emu, said the friendships they have built at the camp should remind them that the country’s diversity remains one of the nation’s greatest strengths.
5 LGAs in Kwara at risk of flooding, NEMA warns
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned that five Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kwara State would experience high flood risk.
Xenophobia: FG seeks compensation from South Africa over properties Nigerians leave behind
According to him, the government has started documenting businesses and other assets left behind by returnees as part of plans to formally engage the South African authorities.
Air Peace returns 533 Nigerians as S/Africa evacuation continues
The aircraft landed at the airport’s Cargo and Hajj Terminal, where the relevant authorities processed the evacuees.
