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By Ayo Kehinde The youth wing of the Conference of Indigenous Ethnic Community Development Associations (CONECDA) has raised fresh concerns over the worsening security situation in Nigeria’s Central Belt, claiming that more than 700 people were killed and another 471,820 displaced in coordinated attacks in 15 states between January and June 2026. Presenting its semi-annual security report in Jos on …

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The latest conflict in eastern Congo began in 2021 when the Rwandan-backed and Tutsi-led M23 militia took up arms against the Congolese military. This fighting began with the genocide against the Tutsi tribe in Rwanda in 1994 have fled more than eight million people during decades of conflict. Clashes between the Congolese army and M23 have recently escalated in South …

The community of Tsaunin Kura (Arewa) North, Rigasa District in Igabi Local Government Area of ​​Kaduna State, has constructed an industrial well to ensure adequate water supply in the area. The industrial well, built through community development effort, has been named “Uba Sani 2027 Inshaa Allah”. Tsaunin Kura Community Spokesperson, Alhaji Mahammadu Abubakar, has commended Governor Sani for upholding the …

A host of eminent personalities from political, traditional, religious and entertainment circles are expected to converge on Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Friday for the highly anticipated comeback musical concert of Aremolekun, organized by the Pillar of Bethel Angelic Voices (POBAV). Among the dignitaries expected at the event are the Governor of Ondo State, the Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, …

Echoing the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres‘vigilance over resumption of attacks and counterattacks between US and Iran, UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council Member States on Thursday condemns Iran for “constant threats” and alleged attacks on several Gulf states and their territorial waters. In calls to protect “vital shipping lanes”, several countries – including Bahrain, France, Germany and Saudi Arabia …

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Abayomi Ademola FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina defended the integrity of match officials at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following Egypt’s protest over their controversial 3-2 round of 16 loss to Argentina. The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) had called on FIFA to remove referees from the tournament and launch an investigation into what it described as inconsistent refereeing. Egypt’s complaints …

The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, has called for greater collaboration between the police and the media in the fight against insecurity. CP Olugbenga made the appeal on Wednesday when executive members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents’ Chapel, Oyo State Council, paid him a courtesy visit at the Oyo State Police Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan …

The National President of Miyetti Allah Kauta Kore, Bello Bodejo, was on Thursday arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly financing terrorism. He was also charged with alleged money laundering offenses involving $2.63 million. He was brought to justice by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EFCC Legal Counsel, Wahab Shittu, SAN, named Bodejo as the …