By Esther Ososanya Seven officers of the Nigerian Navy were on Tuesday, decorated with new ranks of Lieutenant Commander at a promotion ceremony held at the Naval Headquarters in Abuja. The event, referred to in naval tradition as the “shipping of stripes,” was made public through a statement issued by Commodore A. Adams Aliu, Director …
Renowned educationist and public affairs analyst, Dr. Mike Udam, has raised concerns over the prolonged closure of public primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He warned that the collapse of Nigeria’s educational system could signal the eventual downfall of the nation. Speaking to Pinnacle Daily, Dr. Udam reacted to the ongoing strike by …
President Donald Trump of the United States on Monday evening announced a complete and total ceasefire between Israel and Iran, bringing an end to what he described as the “12-Day War.” The disclosure was made through the official White House X account, which cited a post by the President detailing the terms and timeline of …
By Esther Ososanya The federal government has reaffirmed its resolve to tackle Nigeria’s escalating housing deficit through a bold shift towards sustainable urban development, environmental accountability, and climate-resilient infrastructure. The latest commitment was echoed at the Future Conference 2025, which was held in Abuja with the theme, “Sustainable Cities, The Future of Housing.” The high-level …
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 Esther Ososanya As part of this year’s World Drug Day commemorations, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has vowed to escalate its war against illicit drugs and trafficking with a modernized approach, while calling on Nigerians to take greater ownership of the nationwide anti-drug campaign. Speaking at a joint press briefing with the …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a full scale investigation into the death of a young woman, Aladi Offikwu Johnson, popularly known as Tessy, who was found unconscious and later confirmed dead in a hotel room in the Gwarinpa area of Abuja. This was disclosed in a press statement …
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, …
