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In early June 2025, Benue State, Nigeria, experienced a series of violent attacks that resulted in significant loss of life and property. These incidents have drawn national attention and calls for urgent action. đź”´ Coordinated Attacks in Gwer West and Apa LGAs On Sunday, June 1, 2025, suspected armed herdsmen launched coordinated attacks on communities […]
On Sunday, June 1, 2025, a Nigerian military airstrike in Zamfara State resulted in the deaths of at least 20 individuals, including members of local vigilante groups, according to residents and human rights organizations. đź“Ť Location and Context The incident occurred in the villages of Maraya and Wabi in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara […]
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) initiated a nationwide strike on Monday, June 2, 2025, leading to the shutdown of federal courts across the country. Reasons for the Strike JUSUN’s decision to embark on the strike stems from several unmet demands: Non-payment of wage awards: Five months of wage awards remain unpaid. Implementation of […]
On Saturday, May 31, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially commissioned the first completed section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s infrastructure development. This inaugural segment spans 30 kilometers, extending from Ahmadu Bello Way to Eleko Village in Lagos State. The event was part of the activities commemorating the second […]
Speed Darlington Responds to NAPTIP’s Invitation Over Controversial Video Nigerian rapper Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has formally responded to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) following a viral video in which he allegedly admitted to engaging in sexual activity with a minor. Background of the Controversy In […]
Kano, Nigeria – June 2, 2025 In a somber gesture of respect and mourning, the Kano State Government has declared Monday, June 2, 2025, a public holiday to honor the memory of 22 athletes who tragically lost their lives in a devastating auto crash over the weekend. The athletes, part of Kano State’s contingent to […]
NDLEA Seizes ₦9.3 Billion Worth of Opioids in Rivers State: A Major Blow to Nigeria’s Drug Trafficking Networks In a significant operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted illicit drugs valued at over ₦9.3 billion at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex in Onne, Rivers State. This seizure marks one of the largest […]
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its planned nationwide strike, initially set to commence on June 2, 2025. This decision follows interventions by key stakeholders, including the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and the Minister of Labour. Background JUSUN had announced the strike to protest several unmet demands: – […]
A tragic road accident occurred on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Kano State, Nigeria, claiming the lives of at least 22 athletes and officials from the Kano State contingent returning from the National Sports Festival held in Ogun State. The accident happened when their bus veered off the Chiromawa Bridge on the Kano-Zaria expressway. đź“° […]
Devastating Floods in Mokwa, Niger State: Over 200 Dead, Thousands Displaced On May 28, 2025, the town of Mokwa in Niger State, Nigeria, experienced catastrophic flooding due to torrential rains and the collapse of a nearby dam. The disaster has resulted in over 200 confirmed deaths, with more than 500 individuals still missing. Approximately 3,018 […]