The United States military has announced an expansion of intelligence sharing and equipment support for Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s fight against Islamic State-linked militants. An Africa Command (AFRICOM) commander disclosed this while speaking on ongoing security cooperation between both countries, noting that the enhanced support is aimed at improving Nigeria’s…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a 65-year-old woman over her alleged involvement in supplying drugs to Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State, as security operations against insurgent networks intensify in the North-East. According to military sources, the suspect was apprehended during an intelligence-led operation aimed at dismantling logistics and support channels sustaining terrorist…

Afrobeat musician and activist, Seun Kuti, has reignited an already heated social media confrontation with a blistering warning to an unnamed adversary, declaring that any progress associated with the person’s hand would be stalled unless his late father’s tattoo is removed. “If you don’t take off my father’s tattoo, you will never make progress with…

The Benue State Government has announced the implementation of stringent safety regulations on its waterways following a recent boat tragedy in the state. Under the new measures, the use of life jackets has been made mandatory for all passengers and operators of boats navigating rivers across the state. In addition, an 8:00 p.m. curfew has…

Kidnappers are holding 166 Christian worshippers abducted from Kurmin Wali, a community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, after a coordinated attack on churches during Sunday services, sparking renewed outrage over insecurity in northern Nigeria. The incident occurred when heavily armed gunmen, reportedly riding on motorcycles, invaded multiple churches in the community, including…

In a bold move that signals a new era of governance, the Benue State Government has taken a decisive step toward modernising land administration by introducing a fully digital system for the issuance of land titles and title transfers. For decades, land administration across many states in Nigeria has been weighed down by bureaucracy, opaque…

Benue Links Nigeria Limited has rewarded one of its loyal passengers, Mr Frederick Ononuju, with a complimentary travel ticket in recognition of his consistent patronage of the company .The reward was presented on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, as Mr Ononuju prepared to travel from Makurdi to Kaduna. It was reported that he has remained a…