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Christian Association of Nigeria urges Federal Government to designate Miyetti Allah as a terrorist group

24Jan

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Christian Association of Nigeria urges Federal Government to designate Miyetti Allah as a terrorist group

On Thursday, January 24, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) called on the federal government to officially recognize the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) as a terrorist organization. CAN's request is based on the organization's alleged involvement in the killings of Christians in certain northern communities. According to CAN, Miyetti Allah shares a comparable agenda with the Boko Haram sect, and it highlighted a series of alleged attacks carried out by members of the Fulani group. CAN also urged President Buhari to revamp the security council and establish a new one where no single region will have dominance. In a communique released by CAN's President, Samson Ayokunle, on Thursday, he stated; “Nigeria is under a siege orchestrated by the murd...

Ihedioha: Stop acting like spoilt brats and apologize to the Supreme Court justices now- Buhari Media Organization tells PDP

23Jan

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Ihedioha: Stop acting like spoilt brats and apologize to the Supreme Court justices now- Buhari Media Organization tells PDP

The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has called on the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to cease their behavior and issue a sincere apology to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, the Supreme Court, and the Nigerian populace for their negative remarks following the January 14th Supreme Court decision which removed Emeka Ihedioha of the PDP as Imo state governor and installed Hope Uzodinma of the APC in his place. In a statement released on January 23rd, Niyi Akinsiju, the chairman of the pro-Buhari group, and Cassidy Madueke, the Secretary, expressed that the PDP consistently behaves like entitled "spoilt brats" whenever the judiciary issues a decision that does not favor their party. The statement condemned the PDP's actions, stating that their protests and allegations against...

Samuel Ortom’s Election as Benue Governor Upheld by Supreme Court

21Jan

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Samuel Ortom’s Election as Benue Governor Upheld by Supreme Court

The Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, has had his election victory affirmed by the Supreme Court. Justice Olabode Rhodes-Vivour, leading a panel of seven Justices, dismissed the appeal filed by the APC and its governorship candidate, Emmanuel Jime, citing a lack of merit. In the March 2019 state governorship supplementary election, Ortom secured 434,473 votes, surpassing Mr Jime, who obtained 345,155 votes.

Arrest Made After Woman and Boyfriend Fabricate Her Kidnapping for Money Extortion (photo)

19Jan

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Arrest Made After Woman and Boyfriend Fabricate Her Kidnapping for Money Extortion (photo)

Law enforcement officers from Anti Kidnapping Unit, Lagos State Police Command have apprehended 26-year-old Ataghar Namdoo, who allegedly orchestrated her own kidnapping. According to a statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, Bala Elkana, on January 9th, Ataghar supposedly colluded with her boyfriend, Emmanuel Idu, and Okpe David to create a short video showing her blindfolded and transported to a bush in the Sangotedo area of Ajah, a suburb in the state. The video depicted a masked man holding a Jack knife and threatening to kill Ataghar. Bala stated that the men sent two videos to the lady's employer, threatening to harm her and her family if a ransom of N10 million was not paid. Frightened by the threat in the video and subsequent calls, the employe...

16Jan

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Reverse ruling on Imo governorship election- PDP tells Supreme court

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Supreme Court to reverse its ruling on the Imo governorship election. The party's National Chairman, Uche Secondus, and members of the National Working Committee made this call at a press conference in Abuja. They voiced concerns about the Supreme Court's decision to annul the election of Emeka Ihedioha and declare Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Imo state. According to Secondus, the Supreme Court's ruling was irrational and a result of executive manipulation. The PDP also questioned the legitimacy of the votes allocated by the Supreme Court to Uzodinma and raised several legal and procedural issues surrounding the judgment. They accused the Supreme Court, under the leadership of Justice Tanko, of co...

Tragic incident in Benue as tanker explosion claims lives

14Jan

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Tragic incident in Benue as tanker explosion claims lives

Survivors of the unfortunate petrol tanker explosion in Agudo village, Tarka Local Government Benue state, recounted the tragic event that occurred on Tuesday. The explosion resulted in numerous casualties and the destruction of several homes. Notably, Tarka is the ancestral home of Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Senator George Akume. An eyewitness, Justice Anzembe, a native of Tarka, provided harrowing details of the incident, explaining that the tanker, en route to Gboko from Makurdi, attempted to navigate a bush fire along the highway, triggering the explosion. The suddenness of the explosion caught the residents of Agudo off guard, causing widespread devastation to homes and property. In Benue state, bush burning is a common pr...

''Governor Ortom Accuses Special Duties Minister George Akume of Plotting to Disrupt Benue Governance''

14Jan

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''Governor Ortom Accuses Special Duties Minister George Akume of Plotting to Disrupt Benue Governance''

On Tuesday, January 14, Governor Samuel Ortom accused the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, George Akume, of planning to make Benue State ungovernable. Ortom further alleged that Akume has already enlisted individuals to carry out his threat, and he stated that he will not be diverted by such strategies. A press release from the Governor's Media Aide, Tever Akase, conveyed the Governor's stance: “When the present administration had challenges of salary payment in 2017, Senator Akume used almost every public gathering to explain to Benue people the economic realities which made regular payment of salaries difficult. It is therefore contradictory that the same man would turn round today to criticize the Governor on the issue...

Graphic Photos Show Angry Mob Setting Notorious Robber Ablaze in Benue

8Jan

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Graphic Photos Show Angry Mob Setting Notorious Robber Ablaze in Benue

In Korinya town of Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State, an angry mob lynched a suspected notorious robber to death. According to witnesses, the suspect known as "Natho" had been terrorizing the rural town for a long time and met his end on Monday, January 6, after allegedly snatching money from a popular businessman in the community. It was reported that the alleged thief and his gang forcefully made away with valuables belonging to the businessman, with this being the fourth time they had targeted the victim. Upon hearing about the incident, the locals decided to set up roadblocks at the two exits of the community to apprehend the alleged culprits. The police swiftly swooped on the suspect, arresting him and taking him into custody, but the angry mob was not sati...

Graphic images show violent retribution: Infamous thief burned by outraged crowd in Benue

8Jan

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Graphic images show violent retribution: Infamous thief burned by outraged crowd in Benue

A suspected notorious robber faced lethal vigilante justice in Korinya town of Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State, as an enraged mob took the law into their own hands. According to witnesses, the suspect, known as "Natho," had long been a source of fear in the rural community. His alleged robbing spree came to an end on Monday, January 6, after he reportedly stole money from a well-known local businessman. Reports indicated that the thief and his gang had previously targeted the same victim on multiple occasions, forcibly seizing valuables from the business owner. Following the latest incident, community members set up roadblocks to capture the alleged culprits in response to their anger. Despite the police swiftly arresting the notorious suspect, the furious mob...

Nigerian doctors successfully separate conjoined twins (see photos)

8Jan

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Nigerian doctors successfully separate conjoined twins (see photos)

A team of Nigerian doctors has accomplished the successful separation of a set of conjoined twins. The complex surgery to separate Goodness and Mercy Martins at the National Hospital Abuja took 13 hours, involving 78 doctors working in two groups. Goodness and Mercy Martins were delivered on August 13, 2018, in Nasarawa state, through a caesarean section. Their mother, who was not employed, was unaware she was expecting twins, and the news of them being born conjoined at the chest and abdomen was a shock to her. Lead surgeon, Emmanuel Ameh, informed the BBC that the operation to separate the twins was successfully carried out in November, and the sisters were now in stable condition to be discharg...