June 16, 2025
IGP arrives Benue after suspected herdsmen attack
Following the sad incident in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State where nearly 250 people were killed by suspected herdsmen, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has arrived the state. The Nigeria Police Force disclosed this in a terse statement on its official Facebook page on Monday. The post said the […]
Tinubu under fire for describing Benue massacre as ‘reprisal attack’
President Bola Tinubu has come under heavy criticism for referring to the recent killings in Benue State as a “reprisal attack”. It was reported that the President while condemning the killing of over 200 villagers in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area of the state, termed the ugly incident reprisal attacks. In a statement by his […]
Just In: Nigeria’s inflation rate eases to 22.97% in May 2025
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 22.97% in May 2025, marking the second consecutive month of decline, according to new data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest figure reflects a continued easing of price pressures, down from 23.71% recorded in April 2025. The moderation signals potential relief for consumers and policymakers […]
Tension in Makurdi as angry youths chase away Rep’s cows, Fulani herders
Tension flared in the Nyorhyungu area of Makurdi, the Benue State capital, on Monday morning as irate youths forcefully drove out a herd of cattle reportedly belonging to Dickson Tarkighir, a member of the House of Representatives representing Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency. The chaos followed the arrival of the cows on Sunday evening, accompanied by six […]
BREAKING: Tinubu to visit Benue over renewed attacks
President Bola Tinubu will visit Benue state on Wednesday to address the ongoing violence in the state. In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Tinubu’s scheduled visit to Kaduna state has been shifted to Thursday. More to follow… The Cable Affairs TV News Click Here to […]
Just In: Appeal Court Nullifies Emefiele’s Asset Forfeiture
The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has overturned the final forfeiture order issued on the assets of the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government. In a split decision of two-to-one, delivered on April 9, 2025, and detailed in a certified true copy (CTC) obtained and reported […]
753 Duplexes: Emefiele Pleads Not Guilty As Court Grants Ex-CBN Governor Bail
The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, on Monday pleaded not guilty to alleged unlawful possession of an Abuja property containing 753 duplexes. Emefiele pleaded not guilty to the eight-count charge which included fraud and forgery, filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Prosecution Counsel, […]
Meta unveils WhatsApp monetization features, set for global rollout
Meta has announced major changes to WhatsApp’s Updates tab, introducing three new features aimed at helping creators, organizations, and businesses grow their presence and monetize content. Meta, in a statement released on Monday, revealed that the Updates tab, which houses both Status and Channels, will now support Channel Subscriptions for exclusive updates, Promoted Channels for […]
Defamation charges: Court refuses to order Sen. Natasha’s arrest
Justice Muhammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a request by the Federal Government to have Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan arrested for failing to appear for trial in the defamation charges against her. The judge declined the request in a ruling after the government’s counsel, David Kaswe, admitted that he served the […]
Benue killings have negative impact on Nigeria’s image – NUJ
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) says the killings in Benue State has the capacity to erode public confidence in the nation-state, and negatively impact the international image of Nigeria. A statement issued by NUJ National Secretary, Achike Chude, said, “In the past few days, the world has been horrified by the killings of over […]