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 OVER 10 FEARED DEAD AS GUNMEN ATTACK ANKPALI COMMUNITY IN BENUE AGAIN  At least 10 people have been reportedly killed following a fresh overnight attack on Ankpali community in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident, which occurred on April 12, 2026, has left residents in shock and raised fresh concerns about worsening insecurity in the region. Benue State has experienced repeated violent attacks in recent years, particularly in rural communities. These incidents have often led to displacement, loss of lives, and growing tension among residents. According to local sources, armed attackers stormed Ankpali community late Sunday night, killing over 10 residents. Several others are still missing as search efforts continue. The нападение forced many families to flee their homes, seeking refuge in nearby areas amid fears of further violence. Homes were reportedly abandoned overnight as panic spread across the community. Residents described the situation as “heartbre...

 EFCC Warns Banks Against Unsecured Loans in Lagos   The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has cautioned Nigerian banks against granting loans without credible collateral, warning that such practices often lead to insider abuse and non-performing loans. Olukoyede issued the warning recently when he received the Chief Audit Executive of First Bank Plc, Mufutau Olawale Abiola, who led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Commission in Ikoyi.    Speaking through the Acting Zonal Director, Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Ikoyi,  Assistant Commander of the EFCC,  ACE 1 Bawa Usman Kaltungo, Olukoyede expressed grave concerns over how banks in the country grant loans, noting that loans backed only by personal guarantees, including those of top executives, are inadequate and put depositors’ funds at risk.  He said: “We have issues with banks’ mode of giving loans. T...

 JIGAWA STATE'S PROSPECT OF ESTABLISHING MODERN POULTRY HATCHERY & FEEDS MILLS HIGH AS INDIAN INVESTORS VISIT Jigawa state Governor Umar Namadi has received a high-level technical delegation from Srinivasa Farms India, led by the company’s Vice President, Mr. Senthil Kumar Krishnan on the prospect of establishing modern hatchery and poultry feeds mills in the state. A statement by Hamisu Mohammed Gumel Chief Press Secretary to the Governor indicates that the visit follows the Jigawa State Government’s investment mission to India in May 2025, where discussions were initiated on strategic partnerships in agriculture, particularly in poultry development. It adds, as part of their engagement in the state, the delegation is undertaking a four-day technical assessment across Kazaure, Gumel, Hadejia, and Dutse where they will be evaluating both private and state-owned poultry facilities, engaging local farmers, and exploring key areas of collaboration, including the establishment of a...

 OPERATION HADIN KAI - ISOLATED INFILTRATION ATTACK ON CHARLIE 13 LOCATION, MONGUNO  Troops of Sector 3 , Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) came under an isolated Tango terrorist attack on Charlie 13 location in Monguno, in the late hours of 12 April 2026. Following intense fire exchanges, the terrorists were put to flight, with troops maintaining control of the location. Regrettably, the Commanding Officer, while courageously proceeding to the troops’ location to personally assess the situation, encountered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which severely affected his vehicle, leading to his death alongside 6 other gallant personnel. His actions, even after the immediate threat had been neutralised, reflected the highest traditions of military leadership; courage, selfless service, and leading from the front. His willingness to move towards the troops in the heat of the battle, despite the prevailing danger, stands as a profound testament to his valo...

 Federal High Court Adjourned Leke Abejide’s Suit Against ADC, Ralph Nwosu, Mark, Aregbesola and INEC to Tomorrow for Judgment The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Hon. Justice Liman, has adjourned the high-profile case with Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1637/2025 between Leke Abejide (Plaintiff) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, Mark, Aregbesola, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) (Defendants) to Tuesday, April 14, 2026, for judgment.

 World’s oldest captive gorilla, Fatou, turns 69 with birthday feast at Berlin Zoo  Berlin Zoo welcomed a very special birthday celebration this week as Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity, marked her 69th birthday with a carefully prepared feast. The celebration featured a healthy spread of cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks, and lettuce, chosen specifically for the aging primate’s dietary needs. Zoo staff avoided giving her cake or sugary treats, noting that sugar is not suitable for her at her advanced age. Fatou, a western lowland gorilla, has lived at the Berlin Zoo since 1959 after arriving in what was then West Berlin as a young gorilla believed to be around two years old. Her exact birthdate is unknown, but April 13 is recognized as her official birthday. Over the decades, she has outlived many of the zoo’s residents and became its oldest animal following the death of a flamingo that had reached an exceptional age in captivity. Born in the wild in western ...