Yelewata: Benue Chef Beaten At Makurdi IDP Camp While Cooking For Displaced Persons
Chef Naira Victor, known for his Guinness World Record attempt tagged ‘Cook-a-thon’, was on Saturday morning reportedly assaulted by suspected political thugs at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp located within the Makurdi International Market. The camp currently houses victims of the Yelewata massacre and is managed by the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)….
Egypt, South Africa Universities Beat Nigeria At Global QS Rankings
For the third year in a row, no Nigerian university has made it into the top 1,000 of the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, with the 2026 edition released on June 19, 2025, once again excluding all 297 Nigerian universities from the global elite list. Only three Nigerian institutions were ranked at all, University of…
Suspected Herdsmen Attack SGF Akume’s Village 48 Hours After Tinubu’s Visit
Suspected herdsmen have launched a deadly attack on Wannune community in Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State, the hometown of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume. Reports gathered that the attack left many dead and several others injured. The assault occurred just 48 hours after Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
SEC Warns Nigerians Against Unregistered Crypto Platform CMTrading
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against the cryptocurrency and commodities trading platform, CMTrading. A statement by the Commission on Saturday said the platform reportedly claims affiliation with GCMT South Africa Pty Ltd, allegedly licensed by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa and the Financial Services Authority (FSA)…
Oshoala, Plumptre In As Madugu Names Super Falcons’ WAFCON Squad
Super Falcons’ star striker Asisat Oshoala and experienced defender Ashley Plumptre are part of the list of players named by coach Justin Madugu for the 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations. The list released on Friday also has captain Rasheedat Ajibade, with 11 players set to make their debuts at the tournament which will take…
INEC Working With APC To Block Coalition’s Registration — PDP Chieftain
Ibrahim Kalgo, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of colluding with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to frustrate efforts by a coalition of political actors seeking to register new parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme…
‘Cheaper Fuel At Our Doorposts’, IPMAN Welcomes Dangote’s Distribution Plan
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has welcomed the recently announced plan by the Dangote Refinery to distribute petrol and diesel free of charge to marketers across the country. Speaking today, IPMAN’s National Publicity Secretary, Chinedu Ukadike, praised billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote for seeing a problem in the sector and deciding to tackle…
LASTMA Denies Misconduct, Pledges Viral Allegation Probe
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has denied claims of misconduct by its officials in the Iponri area of Surulere, following a viral Facebook post by one Chiemelie Offor detailing an alleged extortion and negligence involving a father rushing his asthmatic child to the hospital. In a statement released by its Director of Public Affairs…
Fencing Niger Republic Border Will Check Terrorists Influx-Defence Chief
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has identified the country’s border with the Niger Republic as the most dangerous and porous, calling for an urgent border fence to stem the tide of terrorism. Musa made the remarks during an interview while discussing the country’s worsening security challenges. According to him, terrorist groups such…
2027: Running Mate Issue Will Be Done After National Convention-APC
The National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, says Bola Tinubu enjoys an overwhelming endorsement from party stakeholders to run for re-election in 2027 but discussions for the choice of his running mate are not on the table yet. Bashiru, a former Senate spokesman, said Tinubu’s running mate would be decided…