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The National Vice Chairman (North-East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mustapha Salihu, has dismissed claims of a rift between President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, describing the rumours as distractions engineered by “conflict entrepreneurs.” Speculation has swirled in recent weeks over an alleged fallout between the two leaders, with reports suggesting that Vice President Shettima is being sidelined—particularly due to the President’s reluctance to transfer power during extended trips abroad. The Vice President’s consistent absence from key political endorsements for Tinubu’s second term has further fueled talk that Tinubu may be considering a new running mate for…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has revealed that the gunmen who recently attacked Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area entered the area through a nearby river and launched their assault by targeting military and police checkpoints. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Monday evening, Alia disclosed that the attack, which claimed over 200 lives, lasted for about two hours. He said the assailants were armed herders who had been repelled from Apa and were moving towards Nasarawa State, with Yelewata — which shares a border with Nasarawa — lying in their path. “They came in large numbers…

By Sylvester Udemezue Memory Verse: It is one thing to quote the law; it is another to understand the policy and jurisprudence underpinning its application. 1. *Clarifying the Misapprehensions:* I have read with utmost respect and interest a recent piece by my respected learned friend, Amb. Hameed Ajibola Jimoh, titled *“Only The Chief Registrar Of The S’Court Is Legally Empowered To Collect Annual Practising Fees And Issue Practice Licences To Lawyers – Not The NBA”.* While I commend his devotion to interrogating legal practices with a critical eye, I respectfully submit that the conclusion drawn in that article is based…

A new legal action has been filed at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt by a civil society group, Initiative for Freedom, Conflict Preservation and Social Integration, challenging the role of the National Assembly in the administration of Rivers State under an alleged emergency rule. The suit contests the legality of the National Assembly’s ratification of the appointment of retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as Sole Administrator of Rivers State. The group also questions the Assembly’s authority to constitute a committee overseeing the state’s affairs, including the handling of the 2025 budget. Joined as defendants in the suit are…

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…