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Pope Leo XIV Urges FG to Protect Vulnerable Benue Communities as Yelewata Victims Are Honoured
Pope Leo XIV has called on the Federal Government to protect vulnerable communities in Benue State as a memorial wall honouring 271 victims of the June 13, 2025 Yelewata attack was unveiled.
Kuwait Suspends Commercial Visit Visas, Halting Business Travel for Foreign Nationals Including Nigerians
Kuwait has suspended commercial visit visas for all nationalities, including Nigerians, halting short-term business travel for meetings, conferences, and corporate engagements. Authorities have not announced a reason or timeline for reversal.
“Only God Can End Insecurity,” Matawalle Calls for Unity, Blames Politicisation of Crisis
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, says Nigeria’s insecurity crisis requires both divine intervention and collective national effort, warning against politicising security challenges and spreading misinformation online.
17 Farmers Killed, Others Injured in Suspected Bandit Attack on Zamfara Farmlands — Residents Raise Alarm Over Worsening Insecurity
At least 17 farmers have been killed and several others injured in a suspected bandit attack on Goran Namaye village in Maradun LGA of Zamfara State, amid growing fears over insecurity and disrupted farming activities.
Kogi Varsity Confirms Arrest of Two Students Over Killing of 300-Level Biochemistry Undergraduate
Prince Abubakar Audu University has confirmed the arrest of two students over the killing of 300-level Biochemistry student David Ocholi Solomon, with management pledging full cooperation with security agencies.
BREAKING: Katsina Government Confirms Death of Kidnapped Retired General Abubakar Rabe in Captivity
The Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of retired Major General Abubakar Rabe, who was abducted alongside his wife in Katsina State two weeks ago. Authorities said he died in captivity from complications related to existing health conditions.
One Dead, Several Feared Kidnapped in Coordinated Bandit Attacks on Kwara Villages
One person was killed and several residents were reportedly kidnapped after armed bandits attacked three communities in Kwara State. Authorities have confirmed some abductions while investigations continue into the full scale of the attacks.
BREAKING: Female Passenger Reportedly Dies as Benue Links Bus Plunges Into Stream Along Ogiladzi–Abakwa Road
A Benue Links bus travelling to Jato-Aka reportedly plunged into a stream at Ofyanghan on the Ogiladzi–Abakwa Road in Benue State. Several passengers were rescued, while a female passenger was reported dead.
Makinde Explains Delay in Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers, Cites Difficult National Park Terrain
Governor Seyi Makinde says difficult terrain and the vast expanse of Old Oyo National Park are complicating efforts to rescue over 45 pupils and teachers abducted nearly four weeks ago in Oriire LGA.
Yelewata Genocide Memorial Unveiled as Benue Community Honours Over 270 Victims of 2025 Attack
A memorial monument honouring more than 270 victims of the June 2025 Yelewata attacks has been unveiled in Benue State, with church leaders and international advocates calling for justice, remembrance and lasting peace.