End Benue Killings, Catholic Urges Govt, Presented a Five-Point Action Plan

• Catholic of Nigeria has strongly condemned the killings in Benue State, calling on the federal government to act decisively.
• They noted the spate of violence that has occured in Benue in recent years, urged leaders to prioritize citizens safety.
• The Council presented a five-point action plan to the government, seeking for the immediate deployment of securities.

The Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria has strongly condemned the killings in Benue State, calling on the federal government to act decisively to end what it describes as “the valley of blood” that has reopened in Nigeria.

PDP Crisis: Chair, Govs, INEC Hold Emergency Meeting

• PDP to resolve the threat around the 99th National Executive Committee meeting. 
• Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and other stakeholders will on Wednesday (today) meet with INEC.
• PDP has struggled to maintain its position as the major opposition party in the country.

In a bid to resolve the threat hovering around the 99th National Executive Committee meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party scheduled for June 30, Acting National Chairman of the party, Umar Damagum,

Benue Bloodshed: Gov, Assembly At Odds As President Tinubu, SGF, Ex-generals Visit Benue State Over Recent Killings

• President Tinubu will on Wednesday (today) hold a meeting with the stakeholders in Benue State.
• Over 200 people were reportedly killed within a few hours, including children and women.
• ADP and the New Nigeria Peoples Party accused the President of prioritising politics over people’s lives.
• UN firmly condemned the recent attacks and called for a comprehensive investigation into the incidents.

In a move to end the violence that has cost many lives and destroyed homes across several communities, President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday (today) hold a meeting with the stakeholders in Benue State and listen to their concerns firsthand.

EPL: Liverpool Kick Off Title Defence, Man United Tackle Arsenal in Season Opener

•  Premier League title defender Liverpool, to face Bournemouth on Friday to kick off the League.
• Arsenal head to Manchester United in a blockbuster clash on the opening weekend.
• Thomas Frank’s first match as Tottenham boss will come on August 16 at home against newly promoted Burnley.

Liverpool will kick off their Premier League title defence at home to Bournemouth on Friday, August 15 while Arsenal head to Manchester United in a blockbuster clash on the opening weekend.

INEC Rejects PDP’s NEC Meeting Notice Over Signature Irregularity

• INEC raised concerns over notice submitted by the PPD regarding its planned 100th National Executive Committee meeting.
• The commission stated that the submitted notice failed to comply with its regulations.
• Acting INEC, Secretary, advised PDP to ensure proper compliance with its rules moving forward.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has raised concerns over the notice submitted by the Peoples Democratic Party regarding its planned 100th National Executive Committee meeting scheduled for June 30, 2025.

Benue bloodbath: Military, IG Launch Cross-Border Manhunt For Killers

• Military and the police have launched a joint manhunt for the gunmen who killed around 200 villagers.
• Musa urging the youths to support the military, he sought support from every Nigerian too.

The military and the police have launched a joint, cross-border manhunt for the gunmen who killed around 200 villagers in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, on the night of Friday, June 13, 2025.

Police Raid Cult Initiation Ceremony, Arrest Six in Anambra

• Nigeria Police Command has raided and foiled a cult initiation ceremony in Anambra.
• A Spokesman for the Police Command, stated that the operatives, acting on intelligence-driven information.
• The team arrested six suspects and recovered one Jojef pump action gun, two live cartridges.

The Anambra State Police Command has raided and foiled a cult initiation ceremony at Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state.

Club World Cup: Dortmund, Fluminense, Argentine set for group stage clashes

• FIFA Club World Cup group stage action continues today with key matchups.
• Brazilian giants Fluminense are set to take on Bundesliga side Dortmund.
• Group E features Argentine going head-to-head with Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds.

Excitement builds as the FIFA Club World Cup group stage action continues today with key matchups across Groups E and F.

Breaking News: Israel-Iran war: 330,000 Flee Tehran as Oil Price Drops 4%

•  Iran signalled its willingness to pursue a ceasefire in its ongoing war with Israel.
• Eye witnesses explosion followed by chaos in surrounding neighborhoods in Tehran.
• The prospect of a ceasefire however tentative—has calmed fears of prolonged disruption to oil supply routes.

In a dramatic turn of events yesterday, the Islamic Republic of Iran signalled its willingness to pursue a ceasefire in its ongoing war with Israel,

Benue Attack: UN Condemns Benue Killings, Calls for Justice

• UN Secretary-General condemned the attacks perpetrated over the weekend in Benue.
• According to news reports, dozens of people were killed while they slept.
• Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, said, “We’re monitoring the situation.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the attacks perpetrated over the weekend in Benue, North Central Nigeria, in which scores of civilians were killed.

2027: Reasons that triggered the brawl, which disrupted the APC Meeting in Gombe.

•  Reasons that triggered the brawl, which disrupted the APC Meeting in Gombe.
• Mistrust existed among governors of the APC over who should replace Vice President Shettima.
• APC stakeholders push for either the former Speaker of Rep., Yakubu Dogara, or another northern candidate.

More facts emerged yesterday regarding the reasons that triggered the brawl, which disrupted the North-East Consultative Meeting of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Gombe State,

Air Peace Manager: Former Edo State Gov. Oshiomhole Lied, He Came Late

• Air peace operations Manager insist that the former Edo State governor arrived late and attempted to force his way onto the aircraft.
• The executive further challenged the senator to produce evidence of his alleged online check-in.
• The operations manager said the door was shut, then Oshiomhole decided to take the laws into his own hands.

The Operations Manager of Air Peace, Ayodeji Adeyemi, has debunked claims by Senator Adams Oshiomhole that he was unfairly denied boarding on a recent domestic flight,