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Former Senate President, David Mark, has condemned the ongoing attacks in Benue State, warning that the government’s failure to act decisively could leave citizens with no choice but to defend themselves. In a statement released on Monday by his Special Adviser, Paul Mumeh, Mark described the persistent killings as barbaric, inhumane, and unacceptable, expressing deep frustration over what he called a “slow-moving war” against innocent communities. “This can no longer be tolerated. The government cannot stand idly by while people are slaughtered in their homes,” Mark said. “If this carnage continues unchecked, people may be forced to take matters into…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has linked the recent wave of killings in Benue State to what it described as a broader agenda behind the continued detention of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement issued by IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the group alleged that the violence in Benue was part of a “genocidal campaign” that exposes the real reason behind Kanu’s arrest, extraordinary rendition, and ongoing incarceration. “The blood of the innocent victims in Benue is crying out,” the statement read. “The killings have unmasked the sinister motives behind the illegal abduction and detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.”…

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, has advised Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal to set aside political differences and build a working relationship with President Bola Tinubu for the benefit of the state. Speaking on Monday during the commissioning of the new Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and the renovated Zamfara College of Arts and Science in Gusau, Kalu warned that Zamfara could miss out on critical development opportunities if the governor fails to engage constructively with the President. Kalu, a former governor of Abia State and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), clarified that…

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 22.97% in May 2025, according to the latest report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released on Monday. The new figure represents a 0.74 percentage point decline from the 23.71% recorded in April 2025. On a month-on-month basis, the headline inflation rate also slowed, falling to 1.53% in May from 1.86% in April. This suggests a moderation in the general rise in prices across the economy. Compared to the same period last year, the year-on-year inflation rate dropped sharply by 10.98 percentage points from 33.95% in May 2024. NBS attributed the easing in…

Prominent activist Aisha Yesufu has called on the Nigerian Senate to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing his inability to safeguard citizens following the recent massacre in Benue State. Yesufu made the call on Monday in response to the killing of over 200 people in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State by suspected terrorists. Criticizing Tinubu’s reaction to the incident, Yesufu described his remarks as unpresidential and insensitive. In a post on her X (formerly Twitter) account, she accused the president of shifting blame instead of taking responsibility. “Now that we have established beyond all…

President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to clear his schedule to visit Benue State on Wednesday, where he will pay a condolence visit to victims of recent violent attacks. The decision comes in the wake of the deadly assault on Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area, where suspected herdsmen reportedly killed over 250 people. The President has faced mounting criticism from Nigerians over what many describe as a delayed and inadequate response to the escalating violence in the state. Questions have been raised regarding his failure to visit the affected communities earlier. Tinubu’s visit is expected to signal a…

In a stirring goodwill message to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos Branch, on the occasion of its 2025 Annual Law Conference, respected legal practitioner and past Secretary of NBA Abuja Branch, Chidi Ezenwafor, MCArb, has hailed the branch for once again taking the lead in thought leadership and professional innovation. With a theme as bold as it is timely — “Reimagining the Practice of Law: Ethics, Innovation, and the Future of Legal Services” — Ezenwafor describes the focus of this year’s gathering as a clarion call to the legal profession in a fast-changing world. “In an era defined by…

ABUJA — As part of activities marking its midterm anniversary, the Senate has outlined its key achievements and reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections. Between June 13, 2023, and June 12, 2025, the upper chamber introduced a total of 983 bills, comprising both executive and private member initiatives. Of these, 108 bills were successfully passed into law. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central) highlighted the legislative strides made in the first half of the 10th National Assembly. He said the Senate has strategically leveraged…

It is good that there is a special day set aside as “Democracy Day” in Nigeria. This is precisely 12 June of every year. In its ideal setting, democracy should be celebrated every second, every minute, every hour, every day, every week, every month, every year in the lives of the citizens of any nation. Beyond the celebrations, awards and recognitions that mark this special Democracy Day, it is important to reflect on Nigeria’s brand of democracy through some critical interrogatories. This is necessary because there is always room for improvement. Besides, not a few have argued that Nigeria is…

Suspected herdsmen launched a deadly night raid on Tse Yange, a Tiv-majority community in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, on Sunday night. The attackers, reportedly riding on motorbikes, stormed the agrarian village, killing the community’s traditional ruler and abducting several residents. Local sources said the assault, which continued into the early hours of Monday, left many injured and forced numerous residents to flee their homes. While the full extent of the casualties is yet to be confirmed, several houses were said to have been deserted in the wake of the attack. The exact number of abducted and injured…