President Bola Tinubu has told the Governor of Benue state Hyacinth Alia that he was elected under the progressive banner to ensure peace, stability, and progress and not elected to bury people or comfort widows and orphans. He, however, assured that the federal government would work with him to achieve that peace in the state. The President also directed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, to immediately arrest killer herders who perpetrated the heinous killing of over 200 people in Yelewata community in Benue State. Tinubu gave the directive while…
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The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has called on aviation stakeholders to prioritise investment in project development to enhance bankability and attract investors. Kuku made this appeal on Monday while speaking at the ongoing Biennial FAAN Joint Trade Unions conference in Abuja. She emphasised the importance of conducting market studies, feasibility assessments, and developing strong business cases to ensure sustainable growth in the sector. Kuku highlighted the crucial role of cargo operations in the sector’s future, noting that investment requires clear returns supported by comprehensive data. She pointed…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists that attempted to infiltrate the Naval Base Lake Chad in Fish Dam during the early hours of Wednesday . The army authorities in a statement issued Wednesday said the terrorists commenced their infiltration attack at about 2:00a.m. It said their aim was to destroy the newly acquired Swamp Boggeys by the Borno State government for waterways clearance in Lake Chad. However, well-coordinated joint land, maritime and air operations, the terrorists were fiercely resisted by personnel of the Naval Base Lake Chad with reinforcement from Baga in a firefight…
A group under the auspices of Tinubu Next Level has berated the Governor of Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum for masterminding the fiasco that greeted the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-East zonal meeting on Sunday. TheHintsNews reports that on Sunday a caucus meeting of North-East APC members held a meeting to announce their endorsement of President Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Their endorsement left out Vice President Shettima, who hails from the North-East zone. Checks revealed that their action sparked reaction from the pro-Shettima faction, which is led by the Borno State governor, Zulum. The governor had…
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has won the Turkish Super Lig goal of the season. Osimhen who played for Galatasaray last season scored 37 goals in all competition. His stunning acrobatic strike against Antalyaspor in October 2024 was the decisive winner. Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli in September 2024.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed essential relief materials to provide immediate succour to those displaced and affected following a recent attack on Yelwata community in Benue State. The agency in a statement issued Tuesday said the intervention followed a rapid needs assessment jointly conducted by officials of NEMA, the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the Nigerian Red Cross Society and relevant security agencies. It added that the Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has activated the Agency’s North Central Zonal Office, under the leadership of Zonal Director, Mr. Aliyu Waziri, to oversee the prompt…
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed on Tuesday issued a stern warning to motorists to pay their fines to designated banks. He also told motorists to stop attempting to bribe its patrol operatives, nor entice them with financial benefits as well as other gratifications when arrested for violating traffic regulations. Mohammed in a statement issued Tuesday by Assistant Corps Marshal Corps, Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, maintained that FRSC has a zero-tolerance policy for bribery and corruption. He added that it was completely against the values, ethics and standard operating procedures of the Corps for…
A firm, Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI) has flagged-off Nigeria Youth Employment through Skills Acquisition Fund (NYESAF) project of training 100 students in masonry in six months. The training organised by FOCI Skill Academy, the World Bank and the Federal Ministry of Education was aimed at investing in the next generation of builders. President of FOCI, Mr. Vincent Barrah, said the training started in April. He noted: “We are already two months into the program. Today is just the official flag off. In the next four months or thereabouts, we will be through with this training program. As I…
The Okolobiri community of Gbarain kingdom in Yenagoa local government area of Bayelsa State has cried out over continuous gas flares in the nearby Gbarain-Ubie Integrated oil and gas processing plant reported to be over 24 hours. TheHintsNews reports that the plant flaring gas used to be operated by Shell but now operated by Renaissance Africa Energy Company since Shell’s divestment. However following a call from the community on the 11th of June 2025, EDEN’s field monitoring team led by its Deputy Executive Director, Alagoa Morris and a journalist, visited the community on Saturday, 14 June, 2025. EDEN’s Media Manager,…
Aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have petitioned the National Chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, accusing the minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike of hijacking the party’s structure. The aggrieved members decried the open romance of the APC national leadership with the members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) especially Senator Phillip Aduda, a loyalist of Wike. The aggrieved members who stormed the party National Secretariat on Monday in Abuja lamented the ill-treatment meted out to them by new entrants to the party. The protesters were armed…