THE Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) on Tuesday witnessed an emotional reunion between Mr Targule Aya and his 10-month-old son, the only surviving member of his family killed in the recent Yelewata attacks in the state. Suspected herdsmen had attacked Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma LGA of Benue …

The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has announced that there would be no further pilgrimage to Israel until the Israel/Iran conflict is resolved. The Executive Secretary of the commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The statement was signed by Mr Celestine Toruka, …

A newly constructed containerized armoury has been handed to the Nigeria Police Force by the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annett Gunther. It was delivered at the FCT Police Command Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. According to a statement by the German Embassy in Nigeria, beyond delivering a physical facility, the …

President Bola Tinubu has opened the first 24-hour bus terminal in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at Mabushi. He described it as a catalyst for economic growth. Represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, President Tinubu emphasised that the Mabushi bus terminal was more than just …

THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recommended tough penalties for 11 Computer‑Based Test (CBT) centres found culpable of examination infractions in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this during a stakeholder meeting on examination infractions in Abuja on Tuesday, June …

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC re-arraigns Bauchi Accountant General, BDC operator over N1.4bn fraudn (EFCC) on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, re-arraigned the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, over allegations of money laundering and …

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has presented essential relief materials to victims of June 13 attacks on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that scores were killed, houses were razed, and other properties were destroyed by the attackers. …

THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced time-bound measures for some banks still completing their transition from the temporary regulatory support provided in response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a statement issued by Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department , this …

Oil prices rose on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, extending a 4% gain from the previous session on worries that the Iran-Israel conflict could disrupt supplies. Brent crude futures rose 26 cents, or 0.3%, to $76.71 a barrel by 0440 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 35 cents, …

The Benue Government has declared Wednesday, June 18, a work-free day. The declaration was announced in a statement by Deborah Aber, Secretary to the State Government on Tuesday in Makurdi. “This is in honour of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic …