The Executive Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has inspected ongoing hostel construction at the Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (BUAST), Ihugh — reinforcing his administration’s resolve to strengthen educational infrastructure across the state. Walking through the project site, the Governor expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work, describing education…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted suspected drug traffickers at the busy Seme border corridor, arresting a woman who allegedly concealed illicit substances under a fabricated pregnancy and another who reportedly ingested dozens of wraps of cocaine in a desperate attempt to evade detection. The operation, carried out at the…

Here are the 10 Nigerian states with the highest cost of living based on the January 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the National Bureau of Statistics, ranked by year-on-year price increases: Benue – 22.5 % Kogi – 21.0 % Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) – 19.2 % Adamawa – 19.2 % Yobe – 19.1…

Nigerian Army troops have arrested suspected key suppliers to the terrorist group Boko Haram, recovering a cache of weapons, ammunition and drones in coordinated operations across Adamawa and Borno states. The arrests, described by military sources as a “major operational breakthrough,” are believed to have dealt a significant blow to the insurgents’ logistics and supply…

In a significant milestone for Nigeria's counter-terrorism strategy, 117 repentant former terrorists have successfully completed the country's comprehensive Disarmament, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) programme, marking another phase of progress in the nation's efforts to combat violent extremism through rehabilitation rather than solely punitive measures. The graduation ceremony represents the continued expansion of Operation Safe Corridor,…