Benue: Seven Killed, 14 Passengers Abducted in Separate Attacks

Benue State is facing a fresh surge of insecurity as suspected bandits abducted 14 passengers, killing two, while armed herders killed five residents in a separate, coordinated attack, officials confirmed. The passenger abduction occurred on Monday evening along the Okpokwu axis, targeting travellers from the Igede area of Oju and Obi local government areas en…

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Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association Chairman, Apostle Dr Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, condemns the abduction of 177 worshippers during church services in Kajuru, Kaduna State.

Southern Kaduna Leaders Condemn Abduction of Worshippers, Demand Urgent Action

The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association has condemned the abduction of 177 worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the incident as shocking, unacceptable and a dangerous indicator of worsening insecurity in the region. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its Chairman, Apostle Dr Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, the association…

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Ex-Japan PM Assassin Tetsuya Yamagami Sentenced to Life in Prison

A Japanese court has sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, to life imprisonment without parole. Yamagami, 45, pleaded guilty to murder when his trial opened last year, but his sentencing drew intense national attention, reflecting deep divisions over how Japan should judge the man behind the 2022 killing. While…

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Sani Musa Daura, newly appointed Senior Special Assistant on Protocol Matters to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike

Wike Appoints Sani Daura as SSA Protocol

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has appointed Mr Sani Musa Daura as his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol Matters, ensuring continuity of decades of protocol expertise within the FCT Administration. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka. According…

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Six Students Drown as Boat Capsizes in Benue

Six students have died following a boat accident on the Buruku River in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred on Monday night when a boat conveying more than 45 passengers, along with vehicles, capsized mid-journey. Rescue teams recovered five bodies shortly after the accident, while search efforts continued for one student…

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ATIKU’S LOSS, APC’S GAIN: Abba Abubakar’s Defection Stirs Politics

In a shocking move, Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abba, as he is commonly known, has pledged his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Abba cited the leadership style of Senator Barau…

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Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind The Scenes’ Crosses ₦2 Billion, Makes History

Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has achieved another milestone, with her film “Behind The Scenes” grossing over ₦2 billion at the box office, making her Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker of all time. This marks a first for West African cinema, with “Behind The Scenes” becoming the first film to cross the ₦2 billion mark. The film, which…

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Thousands of Refugees in Nigeria Denied Aid Due to Registration Backlog

The UNHCR reports that approximately 21,807 refugees and asylum seekers in Nigeria are unregistered, denying them access to essential services like food, healthcare, and financial aid. These individuals, mainly from Cameroon’s conflict-torn Anglophone region, are part of a larger population of 127,000 refugees and asylum seekers from 41 countries. The registration backlog has fluctuated, peaking…

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Portable’s Latest Hit: Police Station, Not Music Charts

Portable, the Nigerian singer, is currently in police custody in Ogun State, facing allegations of assault against his baby mama, Ashabi Simple, and defamation charges filed by Fuji musician Saheed Osupa. A viral video shows him in handcuffs, shirtless, and tearfully pleading in a police holding area, sparking public outrage and concerns over police conduct….

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