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UNACCEPTABLE – GOV. ALIA BLASTS MBALOM KILLINGS, ASSURES JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS. (PHOTO).

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 UNACCEPTABLE – GOV. ALIA BLASTS MBALOM KILLINGS, ASSURES JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS  Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has condemned the latest attack on Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area, describing it as barbaric and unacceptable, while assuring residents of intensified efforts to protect lives and property. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the governor reacted to reports of an assault by suspected armed herdsmen on the community, an incident that adds to recurring security concerns in parts of the state. Alia said the attack represents a direct threat to the peace and security of Benue, noting a disturbing pattern of what he described as calculated and selective assaults. He expressed sympathy to affected families and reiterated his administration’s resolve to confront criminal elements. The governor also commended the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for their swift response, adding that operatives are already...
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PREGNANT WOMAN DELIVERS TWINS IN BUSH TREKKING TO CLINIC IN BENUE. (PHOTOS).

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 PREGNANT WOMAN DELIVERS TWINS IN BUSH TREKKING TO CLINIC IN BENUE  A pregnant woman, identified as Msendoo Iorlumun, has delivered a set of twin boys in a bush along her route to a health facility in Benue State. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday as the woman was trekking from Jotar to the Abaki Health Clinic in Mbangur. According to Mr Baba Igba Igba who shared the account, the expectant mother had set out for medical care when she suddenly went into labour. With the health centre still some distance away, she became weak and could not continue the journey. She eventually delivered the babies near St. Pius Catholic Church, Abaki Mbangur, without immediate medical assistance. Despite the difficult circumstances, both the mother and her newborn twin boys were said to be safe, drawing relief and gratitude from members of the community. The development has again highlighted concerns over access to healthcare facilities in rural parts of the state, where residents often ...
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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH PROFESSOR ATTAHIRU JEGA ON THE PASSING OF HIS WIFE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH PROFESSOR ATTAHIRU JEGA ON THE PASSING OF HIS WIFE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condoled with Professor Attahiru Jega, the special adviser on livestock development, on the passing of his wife, Hajiya Hadiza Jega. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who attended the Janazah prayer for the late Hadiza Jega at the National Mosque, Abuja, on Sunday, conveyed the President's condolences to Professor Jega and his family. The President described Hajiya Hadiza as a woman of uncommon grace, character, and a strong anchor for Professor Jega as he navigated public life, including serving as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Tinubu also extolled her support for education and community development. "Dear Professor Jega, it is with a heavy heart that I receive the news of the passing of your beloved wife of over 40 years. Hajiya was an exceptional woman. I mourn this painful loss with you and yo...
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PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES N3.3 TRILLION PAYMENT PLAN TO RESTORE RELIABLE ELECTRICITY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES N3.3 TRILLION PAYMENT PLAN TO RESTORE RELIABLE ELECTRICITY  President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment plan to finally settle the outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme.  The debt repayment plan followed the final review of the legacy debts that have beset the power sector for more than a decade. The long-standing debts accumulated between February 2015 and March 2025. Following verification, ₦3.3 trillion has been agreed as a full and final settlement, ensuring a fair and transparent resolution. Implementation has begun, with 15 power plants signing settlement agreements totalling ₦2.3 trillion. The Federal Government has already raised ₦501 billion to fund these payments. Out of the amount, N223 billion has been disbursed, with further payments underway. What this means for Nigerians: With payments reaching the power value chain, generation will be more stable. With power ...
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CELESTIAL CHURCH DISOWNS PASTOR ARRESTED WITH DRUGS IN LAGOS. (PHOTO)

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 Celestial church disowns pastor arrested with drugs in Lagos Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide has distanced itself from a cleric, Afolabi Hodonu, who was arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), alongside his wife over alleged possession of illicit drugs in Lagos State.  Hodonu and his wife were arrested at the Gbaji checkpoint with 11Kg of skunk hidden compartments in their vehicle. Hodonu claimed to be the Shepherd in charge of the Celestial Church of Christ, Agonvi Sea Beach, Sakpo area of Seme border, Badagry.  The NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday said the arrest of the pastor and his wife followed an earlier interception of a fake security agent transporting 24.5Kg of skunk from Seme border. “The apprehension of a fake security agent, Sunday Samuel, 35, at the same checkpoint on Monday, 30th March, while conveying 24.5kg skunk from Seme border to Lagos,” he said. “The development wa...
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A 16-YEAR-OLD BOY FROM SPAIN, WAS FOUND WANDERING IN DADIN KOWA VILLAGE, DOGUWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO STATE.(PHOTO)

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 A 16-year-old boy identified as Alex Ansol, from Spain, was found wandering in Dadin Kowa village, Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State. The spokesperson for the State Police Command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, April 4, 2026. According to the PPRO, Alex claimed he arrived in Nigeria with his four relatives from Spain on March 30, 2026 via Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport Abuja. However, he lost contact with his relatives along Jos to Saminaka road. Kiyawa urged anyone with useful information about the boy or his relative’s to contact his office.  “The Kano State Police Command has received a report of a 16-year-old boy, Alex Ansol, who was found wandering in Dadin Kowa Village, Doguwa LGA, Kano State,” the statement read. “According to claims made by the boy,  he arrived in Nigeria together with his four relatives from Spain on 30/03/2026 via Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport Abuja. “They were travelling to Kano to ...
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BANDITS HAVE ABDUCTED A MOTHER AND HER SIX CHILDREN IN KURMIN-UWA NEAR JANJALA COMMUNITY IN KAGARKO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE. (PHOTO).

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 Bandits have abducted a mother and her six children in Kurmin-Uwa near Janjala community in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.  The latest incident comes barely 24 hours after bandits abducted seven family members and three others in Unguwar Sabon-Titi, Kachia LGA of the state.  A resident of Kagarko town, Ibrahim Shehu, who confirmed the latest abduction to Daily Trust, said the incident happened around 10:23 pm, on Friday. He said when the bandits arrived the community, they went straight to their target house and whisked away seven people. He gave the names of the abducted victims, which comprised of mother and six children as Ladi Malachy, Patience Malachy, Promise Malachy, Inama Malachy, Peter Malachy and Aboyi Malachy. A community leader who preferred anonymity also confirmed the latest abduction. He said he alerted the security operatives after he received information of the invasion of bandits into the community, which, according to him, is 2-kilomete...
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