In the aftermath of a devastating attack in the Zikke community of Bassa Local Government Area, Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has cautioned against attributing violent acts to ethnic groups, urging unity in the face of escalating insecurity. The assault, which took place on Monday, claimed several lives, razed homes, and displaced hundreds. Eyewitness accounts and local reports pointed to suspected armed Fulani herdsmen, a group frequently linked to similar violence in nearby Benue State. During a visit to the embattled area on IGP Egbetokun condemned the violence and promised a robust security response. “These senseless killings must stop,”…
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In a new directive, the Jigawa State Government has ordered private security firms operating in the state to permit female security personnel to wear the hijab while on duty. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Media, Sagir Musa, during a press briefing at the Government House in Dutse. The directive affects three private companies currently contracted by the state. According to Musa, the move is aimed at creating a more inclusive and comfortable working environment for women. He stated that the decision aligns with the government’s broader goal of ensuring the dignity and confidence of female workers, particularly…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is on the verge of collapse in the state, citing a growing wave of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Governor made the remarks while receiving Nicholas Asonsere, the lawmaker representing Ikpoba Okha State Constituency, who officially defected from the PDP to the APC. With Asonsere’s defection, the APC now holds the majority in the Edo State House of Assembly with 15 out of 24 members, leaving the PDP with nine. Governor Okpebholo, who welcomed the new entrant alongside other recent defectors,…
In a proactive move to tackle the rising threat of climate-induced disasters, the Federal Government has unveiled a groundbreaking anticipatory action plan aimed at shifting Nigeria’s disaster response from a reactive to a preventive model. Vice President Kashim Shettima officially launched the Anticipatory Action Framework on Wednesday in Abuja, as part of efforts to enhance the country’s readiness for the 2025 rainy season. The strategy focuses on early warning systems, localized preparedness, and pre-arranged financing to protect lives and property from devastating floods and other natural disasters. “This is a timely intervention,” the Vice President said at the validation workshop held at…
The National Intelligence Service (NIS) of the Republic of Korea has lauded Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for the successful arrest of a notorious drug trafficker, Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff, ending a 17-year manhunt for the fugitive linked to international narcotics trafficking. The 59-year-old Jeff, who had been on Interpol’s red notice list, was apprehended on February 12, 2025, by operatives of the NDLEA’s Special Operations Unit at his hideout in Lagos. He was wanted by South Korean authorities for repeatedly smuggling large quantities of illicit drugs into the country. Jeff previously served a one-year sentence in South Korea…
The Taraba State Skating Team has received a major boost ahead of their upcoming competition in Calabar. This was observed when the Senior Special Assistant on Sports to Governor Agbu Kefas, Bom Williya Emmanuel, and former African badminton champion, Bulus Jimkam, have provided financial support to facilitate the team’s participation. The donation, as gathered by WorldClass247News, is part of ongoing efforts to promote sports development in the state and reflects the commitment of both government officials and sports veterans to nurturing young talents. While addressing journalists, SSA on Sports Bom Williya Emmanuel encouraged the athletes to give their best and…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern warning to political actors plotting to destabilize Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections, cautioning against the importation of mercenaries to fuel unrest. The Governor made the remarks while receiving the President of the Northern Youth Association of Nigeria (NYAN), Godiya Adams Bogoro, alongside ten other northern youth leaders in Benin City. He emphasized the need for national unity and called on youths to reject being used as tools for violence and political manipulation. “Politics is around the corner, and crises are beginning to emerge again,” Okpebholo stated. “Some people…
In a bid to address the escalating insecurity in Northern Nigeria, Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday hosted the 7th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council in Maiduguri. The meeting, which brought together traditional leaders and top government representatives from across the region, was held under the theme “Enhanced Security As A Panacea For Stability and Development of the North.” Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented by Governor Zulum, formally declared the meeting open. Governor Zulum, in his keynote address, identified security, peacebuilding, agriculture, and youth empowerment as critical drivers of sustainable development in the north. He called…
In a moving reflection titled “Power, Time, and the Vanishing Chair”, prominent public affairs commentator Tanko Kyen-Emoh Danjuma Ambi-Usi Jr. has issued a poignant call to Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, urging him to embrace a legacy rooted in service, humility, and purpose. Drawing on the memory of the late Governor Danbaba Danfulani Suntai, Ambi-Usi paints a powerful portrait of time’s unrelenting march and the impermanence of political power. “Governor Suntai was once surrounded by aides, allies, and ambition. Today, he rests in memory his legacy now subject to the judgment of time and people,” the piece reads. Copy the which…
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has called on African leaders to transition from traditional rain-fed agriculture to climate-smart and irrigation-based farming systems as a critical step towards ensuring long-term food security across the continent. Speaking at the 6th African Regional Conference of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) held in Abuja on Monday, Governor Zulum emphasized the need for urgent reforms and sustainable investment in the agricultural sector. “To feed ourselves sustainably, we must rethink how we grow our food,” Zulum stated. “Transitioning from rain-dependent systems to resilient, water-smart approaches is imperative. This includes embracing climate-smart…