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In response to recent attacks allegedly carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen in parts of Imo State, including the aftermath of the Benue incident, several communities in Owerri West Local Government Area have taken proactive steps to safeguard their lives and property by establishing local vigilante groups. One of the communities leading the charge is Orogwe in Umunoha, Owerri West LGA, which recently inaugurated a 12-member vigilante team. During the inauguration, the immediate past President-General of the Orogwe Community Development Union, Pastor Jerry Atuzie, said the move became necessary due to the rising insecurity in the area. “Given the current…

The Commissioner of Police in Benue State, Emenari Ifeanyi, has confirmed that two of the bandits responsible for the recent deadly attack on Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area have been gunned down by security operatives stationed in the area. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, CP Ifeanyi said one of the attackers was also apprehended and is currently in custody, cooperating with investigators and providing “useful information.” However, the suspect’s identity was not disclosed. While local sources claim the death toll from the attack exceeded 200, the police put the official figure at 47. The Police Commissioner noted that…

Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has warned that Nigeria is rapidly descending into a “Banana Republic” under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Ezekwesili made the remark in a post on her X handle on Thursday, while reacting to the arraignment of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the Federal Capital Territory High Court. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan is facing a three-count charge of criminal defamation filed by the Federal Government on behalf of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. She pleaded not guilty to all charges. Describing the development as a gross abuse of power, Ezekwesili said the case was a calculated attempt…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stands no chance of being re-elected in the 2027 general elections. El-Rufai, now a chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), made the statement in a recent interview shared on X (formerly Twitter), stressing that anyone who believes Tinubu can secure a second term is disconnected from the realities facing Nigerians. “Anybody that thinks it is possible for President Bola Tinubu to get re-elected is living in another country, not Nigeria. It is impossible for Bola Tinubu to get re-elected,” El-Rufai asserted. According to him, widespread disillusionment…

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has called on the Federal Government to immediately enforce the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law of 2017, stressing that there is no available land in the state for grazing reserves or settlements. In a statement by its State Publicity Secretary, Bemgba Iortyom, the party condemned the continued attacks on Benue communities, describing them as a major threat to peace, livelihoods, and human dignity. The PDP reaffirmed its firm support for the anti-open grazing law, describing it as the only practical and locally-driven solution to the killings and displacements in the…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned that he will publicly name anyone owing ground rent in Abuja — including the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu. Wike issued the warning on Thursday during the commissioning of the newly constructed Collector Road CN2 (Zakari A. Kyari Street), linking Arterial Road N11 (Ahmadu Bello Way) in Mabushi to the Judges’ Quarters in Katampe, along with other roads. Addressing dignitaries at the event, the Minister said he would not hesitate to publish the names of defaulters, regardless of their status, stressing the importance of…

A former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, alongside prominent activist Aisha Yesufu, was present at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama on Wednesday for the arraignment of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senator Natasha, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, is facing trial over allegations of defamation and false information. She arrived at the court at approximately 10:27 a.m., accompanied by her husband and legal team, amid heavy security presence. Justice Chizoba Orji is presiding over the matter, with proceedings scheduled to begin by 11 a.m. The lawmaker is being prosecuted by the Federal Government on a three-count…

The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has called on the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to provide concrete evidence to back her allegations of sexual harassment and assassination plots against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, NYCN National President, Isah Abubakar, challenged Akpoti-Uduaghan to present verifiable proof, especially as she faces defamation charges at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama. The charges, filed by the Federal Government, stem from a petition submitted by Senate President Akpabio. They accuse Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan of making defamatory statements concerning…

Demola Olarenwaju, Special Assistant on Digital Media Strategy to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Benue State, describing it as a “show of shame.” President Tinubu visited the state following a deadly attack in the Yelewata area, where suspected herders reportedly killed over 200 people. The visit has drawn criticism from various quarters, with many accusing the president of turning a moment of grief into political optics. Reacting on X (formerly Twitter), Olarenwaju wrote: “The show of shame in Benue yesterday is something the APC will quickly want us to forget, but we…