GUNMEN KILL EX-GUMA COUNCILLOR AT HIS HOME IN BENUE. (PHOTO).
GUNMEN KILL EX-GUMA COUNCILLOR AT HIS HOME IN BENUE A former councillor, Hon. Paul Mbatsaver Azahaan, has been killed by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen in Benue State, sparking fresh fears over insecurity in rural communities. Azahaan, who represented Nzorov Council Ward in Guma Local Government Area, was reportedly attacked late on Saturday night, December 13, 2025, at his residence in Tse Azahaan village, Mbagen, Nzorov Ward. According to local sources, the assailants stormed his home under the cover of darkness and launched a deadly attack, leaving the former councillor dead before fleeing the scene. The killing has plunged the community into mourning and heightened anxiety among residents, many of whom say insecurity has continued to worsen across the area. Described as a well-known grassroots politician, Azahaan was said to be deeply connected to his people. Community members have now called on security agencies to act swiftly, investigate the murder, and bring ...
Today tuesday the United Arab Emirates Energy Minister counters talks of potential emergency meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries {OPEC} after Emmanuel Ibe Kachukwu,the Nigerian oil minister said today tuesday that a couple of members had requested a gathering.However,UAE Energy Minister Suhail bin Mohammed al-Mazroui later told the same conference that the current OPEC strategy was working,adding that time was needed to allow this to happen perhaps between one and 1-1 and half years.''I'm not convinced OPEC alone can change or can solely unilaterally change this strategy just because we have seen a low in the market.While the first half of 2016 would be tough for the oil market,there would be a gradual recovery later in the year,aided by an expected drop in non-OPEC production''.The Nigerian minister did not specify which OPEC members wanting a meeting and said any such gathering would be in February on March.OPEC's next scheduled meeting is not until June 2. More photos below.
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