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‎Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state and a presidential contender for the Labour Party (LP) in 2023, has defended his decision not to leave the UK to visit Benue state. One of Peter Obi’s advisers, Dr. Moses Paul, made this claim in a Monday post on his official X account. This follows a spate of terrorist attacks in Benue State, where multiple lives were lost in invasions.
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‎Dr. Moses said he had a phone chat with the former governor of Anambra state, asking why he has not visited Benue state with regards to the recent attack on them by alleged herdsmen. According to Dr Moses, this was Peter Obi response
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‎”Mo, if I cut short my UK trip to return to Benue, my greatest worry is, just as it happened when I tried to visit grieving people in Plateau, Niger, and other places, what if the Governor refuses me entry again?”.
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‎Peter Obi made it clear in the conversation that the governor should know that his compassion, not politics, is driving his travel to the state. But he is skeptical about coming because of what happened the last time.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out support for a ceasefire with Iran, stating that his administration is instead seeking a “real end” to Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

While speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way back to Washington following an early departure from the G7 summit in Canada, Trump clarified his stance: “I didn’t say I was looking for a ceasefire, a real end means giving up entirely on nuclear weapons,” he said.

Trump added that he is considering sending U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff or Vice President JD Vance to engage Iran in talks, but noted that the decision would depend on developments upon his return to Washington.

The president claimed Iran is “very close to having” a nuclear weapon, contradicting testimony from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in March, in which she stated Iran was not actively pursuing a nuclear weapon.

Warning Tehran against any aggression towards U.S. forces, Trump said, “I would come down so hard if they do anything to our people.”

He also signalled continued Israeli military action, saying, “You’re going to find out over the next two days. Nobody’s slowed up so far.”

Addressing his earlier call for Tehran’s nearly 10 million residents to evacuate, Trump said it stemmed from a desire to keep civilians safe.

PRESS RELEASE

POLICE RECOVER VEHICLES STOLEN FROM NIGERIA TO GHANA AND NIGER,ARREST THREE SUSPECTS IN GHANA.

•As IGP Reaffirms Commitment To improved Global Policing

The Nigeria Police Force has achieved yet another significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to combat cross-border crimes. In a string of successful operations carried out through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, the Force has recovered and returned multiple vehicles that were stolen within Nigeria and trafficked to neighbouring countries.

Operatives of the NTERPOL NCB Abuja, working in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Accra, recovered a Toyota Prado (2020 model) in Accra, Ghana. The vehicle, which belongs to a Federal Government Agency in Nigeria, was stolen during a robbery incident in Abuja in recently. Three suspects were arrested in Ghana and have since been charged to court in Accra. The vehicle was successfully returned back to Nigeria and formally handed over to the concerned agency.

Similarly, operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja recovered a Toyota Hilux (2018 model) belonging to another Federal Government agency in Nigeria . The vehicle had been stolen from a staff of the agency in Utako District, FCT Abuja, on 18th October 2024. Through extensive investigation and international cooperation facilitated by INTERPOL NCB Niamey, the vehicle was tracked to Agadez, Niger Republic, and officially handed over at the Nigeria-Niger border (Ilela/Konni) to a senior staff representing the agency.

In a related development, the Nigeria Police Force is finalizing the recovery and return of two additional vehicles – a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV and a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUV, which were stolen from their owners in Abuja in May 2025 and subsequently sold in Niamey, Niger Republic.

The Force hereby encourages all citizens to register their vehicles on the Police Electronic Platforms d take all necessary precautions to enhance the chances of swift recovery in the unfortunate event of theft.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, while commending the proficiency of the operatives involved in these operations, reiterates the commitment of the NPF under his leadership to improved global policing. He further appreciates the outstanding support and cooperation of INTERPOL NCB Accra, INTERPOL NCB Niamey, and the Nigerian High Commission in Accra for their invaluable assistance in the recovery and return of these stolen vehicles.

FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA

15th June, 2025