Retired Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State General Sani Abacha, has officially announced his intention to run for president in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The declaration was made on Tuesday in Minna, Niger State, during a strategic engagement with the…
President Bola Tinubu has stressed that human life is more valuable than livestock, warning that conflict opens the door for political enemies who do not wish leaders well. Speaking at the townhall meeting in Benue State, Tinubu told Governor Hyacinth Alia that criticism is part of leadership, saying he is constantly scrutinized but uses even…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, to immediately arrest killer herders who perpetrated the heinous killing of over 100 people in Yelewata community in Benue State. President Tinubu gave the directive while addressing stakeholders at the Government House, Markudi. The meeting…
The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police for Zone 13, Mr Abayomi Oladipo, has warned police personnel against unprofessional conducts and colluding with criminals within their duty areas. Oladipo, whose Zone 13 covers Anambra and Enugu States, gave the warning on Wednesday in Enugu while delivering a lecture to senior police officers in Enugu State…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a memorable day as members of the Ultimate Destiny Uplifters Foundation (UDUF Africa) in Anambra State joined the rest of the continent to commemorate the 2025 Africa Day. Specifically celebrated in a meaningful and transformative way, the Foundation also used the opportunity to urge African youths to shun…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Commissioner, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has paid a condolence visit to the Police Mobile Force 29 Squadron in Amansea, Awka, over the recent death of one of its officers, Inspector Okolie Amechi, who tragically lost his life in an accidental discharge incident involving his 10-year-old son. According…
In a chilling recount of one of the most devastating attacks in Benue State’s recent history, a survivor of the Yelewata massacre, Michael Ajah, has revealed that he lost 20 members of his extended family in a single night during a violent assault allegedly carried out by armed herdsmen. The attack took place during a…
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, raised serious concerns on Monday about possible insider collaboration with the attackers responsible for the recent spate of killings in Benue State. Our correspondent reports that armed invaders killed at least 100 people on Saturday in the Yelewata community of Guma Local Government Area. General Musa, who…
As the trial of the Leader of the indigenous People Of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, enters the critical stage, the American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent, have renewed the call for the unconditional release of Kanu by the Federal Government. Recall the Prosecution Team, which is the Federal government has closed its case on the matter…
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has distanced itself from a demand for the resignation of Enugu State governor, Barr Peter Mbah. Ohanaeze youths was reacting to a statement published credited to one Mazi David Ani, who asked Mbah to resign over the herdsmen attacks on Isi-Uzo local government area. Mr Ani…
