Armed cattle herders attacked Agan village near Makurdi during Thursday evening hours. Several people died and many others suffered injuries during the violent raid. The attackers fired guns randomly and burned down local homes. Agan sits just minutes away from Benue State capital city. Community members ran away to save their lives from the dangerous situation.
The assault began around 6 pm when gunmen entered the settlement. Herders shot at residents and destroyed property across the area. Security forces failed to respond during the ongoing violence. Families escaped on foot as flames spread through their neighborhood. No police or military units arrived to stop the deadly attack.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike praised President Tinubu for excellent work around Abuja during the past two years. The minister said the capital city functions better under Tinubu's leadership. Wike made these comments after checking construction projects on Thursday. Many Nigerians want Tinubu to serve another term because of visible improvements. Critics who once complained about Abuja admit the city runs smoothly under the current administration.
Wike promised to focus on transforming Abuja into a capital that makes all citizens proud. He visited construction sites to make sure contractors finish projects as promised. The Apo to Wassa Junction Road reached complete construction status. Workers will add streetlights to improve safety along...
Lagos traffic officers seized 235 vehicles during recent enforcement actions across the state. LASTMA grabbed cars and buses that violated parking rules and environmental laws. General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki directed the operation through busy areas like Oyingbo and Oshodi. Officers targeted drivers who caused traffic problems and broke state transport rules. The campaign focused on cleaning up major roads and intersections.
Workers impounded 38 private cars and 156 yellow Danfo buses during the sweep. They also took 19 small buses, five large trucks, and 17 passenger buses heading between states. Drivers faced charges for blocking sidewalks and creating illegal bus stops. Many vehicles obstructed normal traffic flow around the...
Edo State farmers want government officials to register all cattle and their handlers. AFAN chairman Bako Dogwo spoke at the first meeting for the new Federal Ministry of Livestock Development. He believes tracking animals and people will help solve fighting between crop growers and cattle keepers. Dogwo offered to share more ideas about ending the long dispute. The farmer leader thanked President Tinubu for creating the separate livestock department.
Poultry farmers also asked for special attention during the government meeting. PFAN leader Jolly Idelegbagbon wants a poultry section inside the new ministry. Dr Samuel Owoicho explained that livestock issues moved from the agriculture ministry to stand alone. The change gives animal...
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo reached out to his election rival after winning a major court case. The Court of Appeal confirmed his victory over PDP candidate Asue Ighodalo during Thursday hearings. Okpebholo asked opposition parties to stop fighting and help him govern the state. Long court battles waste time that leaders should spend helping citizens. He wants everyone to work together regardless of their political backgrounds.
The governor praised judges for making fair decisions about the September 2024 election results. Court rulings prove that democracy works when people follow legal processes. Okpebholo called the decision a win for all Edo residents rather than just his APC party. Political rivals should show good...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized education officials after students wrote important exams under terrible conditions. Many young people sat for West African Senior School Certificate tests without proper lighting across Nigeria. Atiku called the situation a complete failure of government responsibility. The problems happened just one day after the world celebrated International Children's Day. He posted angry messages on Facebook about the unacceptable treatment of students.
Atiku said forcing children to take major exams during complete darkness makes them feel like second-class citizens. The former leader demanded that all affected test papers must be taken again at problem centers. He refused to accept any excuses from...
Malaysia's leader Anwar Ibrahim made fun of Manchester United after their poor performance. The Prime Minister warned that Ruben Amorim's team might face relegation during the next season. His comments came after Manchester United lost against ASEAN All Stars at Bukit Jalil National Stadium. The match took place in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday evening. About 72,000 football fans watched the disappointing preseason game.
Manchester United barely avoided relegation during the recent Premier League campaign. Tottenham Hotspurs beat them during the UEFA Europa League final match. The loss ended another trophy-less season for the English club. Supporters felt frustrated about the team's continued struggles. The defeat added more worry about...
Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara faces tough choices as his suspension period ends. The governor marked his second year leading the state during Thursday celebrations. He promised to team up with local leaders for better government services. Political fights with former governor Nyesom Wike led to major problems across Rivers State. President Bola Tinubu stepped in and declared emergency rule after the conflict grew worse.
Fubara met with Wike recently to fix their broken relationship. The former governor agreed to make peace and called Fubara his political son. Both men decided to stop fighting over who controls state politics. Emergency measures will finish soon and normal government operations can restart. Security forces will help...
Governor Alex Otti told people that criminals once controlled parts of Isuikwuato and Umunnochi areas before he took office. Local residents ran away from their homes because of these dangerous groups. City dwellers feared returning to visit their families back home. The governor spoke at Umuahia Township Stadium during his second anniversary celebration on Thursday. He shared details about how his government fought back against the criminal networks.
Otti created Operation Crush security forces that kicked out the bandits from both local government areas. The combined team freed the people and gave them back their lands. Nigerian Army officers worked together with police and other security groups to make Abia State safe again. The...
