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Jan

2026

Five Farmers Killed in Benue as Suspected Armed Herders Attack Kwande Community

Five Farmers Killed in Benue as Suspected Armed Herders Attack Kwande Community "Five farmers have been killed in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State after suspected armed herders attacked a farming community during harvest, raising fresh concerns over insecurity and food production." Suspected armed herders on Tuesday evening killed five farmers in Udeku Maav-Ya community, Mbakyol Council Ward, Turan district of Kwande Local Government Area in Benue State. The attack reportedly occurred at about 4 p.m., while residents were harvesting yams and bambara nuts on their farmlands. According to local sources, the assailants struck while farming activities were ongoing,…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Police Arrest Rivers Pastor over Alleged Plot to Assassinate FCT Minister Nyesom Wike

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Police Arrest Rivers Pastor over Alleged Plot to Assassinate FCT Minister Nyesom Wike "Police have arrested a Port Harcourt-based pastor over an alleged plot to assassinate FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, amid rising political tensions in Rivers State." The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a Port Harcourt-based pastor over an alleged plot to assassinate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The arrest comes against the backdrop of a prolonged political confrontation between Wike and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, a standoff that has continued to fuel tension and political uncertainty across the state.…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

2027: Datti Baba-Ahmed Rejects ADC Vows Loyalty to Labor Party

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2027: Datti Baba-Ahmed Rejects ADC Vows Loyalty to Labor Party Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed rejects the African Democratic Congress, describes its coalition as “disgruntled politicians,” and vows to remain loyal to the Labour Party ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections." Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former vice-presidential candidate, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Labour Party (LP), distancing himself from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Baba-Ahmed, who was the running mate to Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election, said he has no intention of defecting from the Labour Party despite recent political realignments. Speaking on…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Stop Sending your Daughters, Sons to Live in Parish, Catholic Priest Warns Parents

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Stop Sending your Daughters, Sons to Live in Parish, Catholic Priest Warns Parents "A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Chidi Philip, warns Nigerian parents against sending minors to live in parish rectories for ‘training’, citing risks to children, priests, and the Church." A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Chidi Philip, has cautioned Nigerian parents against sending their young sons and daughters to live permanently with priests under the guise of “training” for priesthood. The young cleric said the practice exposes both children and priests to avoidable risks, misunderstandings, and emotional or spiritual harm. According to him, while mistakes can occur in any…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Report to State CID Panti on Monday: Police Invite Pastor Chris Okafor Over Multiple Rape Allegations

ENTERTAINMENTS#BreakingNewsNigeria, #ChurchScandal, #CIDPanti, #CrimeAndJustice, #LagosPolice, #LagosState, #NigeriaNews, #PastorChrisOkafor, #PoliceInvestigation, #RapeAllegations, #SexualOffences

Report to State CID Panti on Monday: Police Invite Pastor Chris Okafor Over Multiple Rape Allegations "Lagos State Police invite Pastor Chris Okafor to report to CID Panti over multiple rape and sexual offence allegations, assuring victims of protection and a transparent investigation." The Lagos State Police Command has invited the Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Pastor Chris Okafor, over allegations of multiple rape, other sexual offences, and conducts likely to breach public peace and disrupt law and order in the state.This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

APC Chairman Confirms Fubara as Party Leader in Rivers, Backs Governor’s Second-Term Bid

POLITICS#2027Elections, #APC #SiminalayiFubara, #APCLeadership, #APCNews, #APCPrimary, #BolaTinubu, #NentaweYilwatda, #NigeriaNews, #NigerianPolitics, #NyesomWike, #PoliticalDefection, #RiversPolitics, #RiversStatePolitics

APC Chairman Confirms Fubara as Party Leader in Rivers, Backs Governor’s Second-Term Bid "APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda confirms Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the party leader in Rivers State and pledges support for his second-term bid if he emerges through APC primaries." The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has clarified that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is the recognised leader of the party in Rivers State. Yilwatda made the clarification on Friday night while speaking on Channels Television’s news and current affairs programme, “Hard Copy.” According to the APC national chairman, the position is clearly stipulated in…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Bandits Kill Four From Same Family in Overnight Attack on Kachia, Southern Kaduna

METRO#banditryInNigeria, #BreakingNewsNigeria, #GunmenAttack, #KachiaAttack, #KadunaInsecurity, #KadunaState, #KadunaViolence, #NigeriaSecurityCrisis, #SouthernKaduna

Bandits Kill Four From Same Family in Overnight Attack on Kachia, Southern Kaduna Tragedy has struck Kachia town in southern Kaduna following a deadly overnight attack by suspected bandits that claimed the lives of four members of a single family. The attack occurred late on Friday night in Kachia, the headquarters of Kachia local government area, located close to the newly established Federal University of Applied Science. Family sources identified the victims as Mr Bitrus Bahago, his wife, Justina, their son, Ibrahim, and a relative, Adam Waziri. Eyewitness accounts revealed that a large group of armed men stormed the community…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

“WE WILL NOT GIVE UP ON NIGERIA” — Stephen Osemwegie Takes Save Nigeria Group USA’s Advocacy to the Heart of U.S. Power in High-Level Engagement with Congressman Riley Moore

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By Save Nigeria Group USA. Washington, D.C. — In a decisive step toward global advocacy for the safety, dignity, and freedom of Nigerians, Stephen Osemwegie, President of Save Nigeria Group USA, has continued high-level engagement with top U.S. policymakers, reaffirming the organization’s unwavering mission: to help end insecurity, mass displacement, and religious freedom violations in Nigeria—for all Nigerians, regardless of faith or ethnicity. On January 13, 2026, Save Nigeria Group USA leadership attended a major hearing at the United States Capitol Hill, convened by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) in partnership with congressional leaders and international stakeholders.…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Seven Killed as Gunmen Storm Plateau Village in Night Attack

METRO#banditryInNigeria, #BongVillage, #BreakingNewsNigeria, #GunmenAttack, #NigeriaSecurity, #PlateauAttack, #PlateauInsecurity, #PlateauViolence, #QuaAnPan, #RuralCommunities, #SecurityCrisis

Seven Killed as Gunmen Storm Plateau Village in Night Attack "Gunmen have killed at least seven people in a deadly night attack on Bong village in Plateau State’s Qua’an-Pan LGA, raising fresh concerns over persistent insecurity despite ongoing military operations." Gunmen have attacked a rural community in Plateau State’s Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area, killing at least seven people and injuring several others in the latest spate of violence to hit the state. The attack occurred on Friday night in Bong village, Doemak District, where the assailants reportedly carried out a coordinated house-to-house operation, targeting women, children, and elderly residents. PUNCH…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

New Year 2026: Senator Mao Ohuabunwa Calls on Nigerians to Uphold Faith, Integrity, and National Unity

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New Year 2026: Senator Mao Ohuabunwa Calls on Nigerians to Uphold Faith, Integrity, and National Unity "Senator Mao Ohuabunwa’s New Year message urges Nigerians to uphold faith, integrity, and unity as the nation works toward peace and sustainable development." As Nigeria ushers in a new year, former Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, PhD, has extended heartfelt New Year greetings to Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, urging them to embrace faith, integrity, and unity as the nation navigates a critical period. According to him, “the dawn of a new year presents another opportunity for reflection,…