By Rafiyat Sadiq Iran has warned the United States of a “powerful response with heavy consequences” following American airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities. A spokesman for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya military unit accused Washington of committing a “criminal” act on behalf of Israel, describing the strikes as a blatant violation of Iranian sovereignty. “This …
Rafiyat Sadiq The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed a growing humanitarian crisis in Benue State following coordinated attacks by unidentified gunmen that have displaced over 6,500 people, including pregnant women, lactating mothers, and the elderly. Deadly Raid in Guma LGA In a statement released on Monday via its official X handle, NEMA reported …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The United Nations has strongly condemned the recent mass killings in Yelewata, a community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, North Central Nigeria, calling for swift justice and protection of civilians. In a statement delivered at the UN Headquarters in New York, Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq, speaking on behalf of …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The military confrontation between Iran and Israel has entered its third week with a new wave of air and missile attacks, resulting in the death of an Iranian nuclear scientist and the destruction of multiple medical facilities in Tehran, Iranian media and international sources report. Israeli forces struck dozens of sites across …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Maitama has granted bail in the sum of N50 million to the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, following her arraignment on allegations of criminal defamation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Delivering the ruling on …
By Rafiyat Sadiq A resident of Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, Joseph Kwagh, has narrated the horrifying experience of losing eight members of his immediate family in a recent deadly attack allegedly carried out by suspected herdsmen. In an interview with News Central TV, Kwagh said the attackers killed his father, …
.. Governor Alia assures return of displaced residents By Rafiyat Sadiq President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State to lead local peace-building initiatives, including blood donation drives for the injured adding that, “The value of human life is greater than that of a cow. We are here to govern, …
At least 11 people were injured as protests erupted in Kenya following the death of Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher and blogger, who died in police custody shortly after his arrest in Homa Bay. Ojwang had been arrested on June 7 for allegedly defaming Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat on social media. He …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Survivor of Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, Joseph Kwagh, has narrated the horrifying experience of losing eight members of his immediate family in a recent deadly attack allegedly carried out by suspected herdsmen. In an interview with News Central TV, Kwagh said the attackers killed his father, stepmother, …
Extreme hunger is expected to worsen in 13 global hotspots over the coming months, with five countries at immediate risk of famine, according to United Nations report. The report released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) on Monday titled "Hunger Hotspots" warns that the spread of …
