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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reached an agreement with the federal government to temporarily suspend its planned nationwide protest against the 50 percent increase in telecommunications tariffs. Following a meeting on Monday with government representatives, NLC leadership, led by Joe Ajaero, president of the congress, agreed to delay the protest for two weeks. As part of the agreement, a 10-member committee, consisting of five members from each side, has been established to review the tariff hike report and propose solutions that address the concerns of both telecom operators and consumers. The committee is expected to submit its findings within two weeks. Details later… Let me know if you'd like more information!

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $1.07 billion to support healthcare reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) program, along with N4.8 billion for HIV treatment in Nigeria. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced the approval, revealing that the International Development Association (IDA), part of the World Bank, provided two concessional loans of $500 million each. An additional $70 million grant came from other international partners. According to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, the funds will focus on improving healthcare governance and strengthening primary healthcare services across the country. The HOPE programme aligns with the government’s efforts to boost human capital development. The financing will be used to recruit, train, and retain healthcare workers and teachers at the state level. About $500 million is specifically set a...

Residents of Amegu Nkalaha community in Ishielu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, are fleeing their homes following a deadly attack by armed herdsmen on Sunday. The death toll from the assault has risen to 16, with many homes and properties destroyed, including 25 houses and seven yam barns that were burned. The attack occurred early in the morning when many residents had gone to church or their farms. Survivors expressed their frustrations, claiming the Nigerian military and police had failed to intervene despite prior assurances of protection. After the attack, security personnel arrived to recover bodies but allegedly seized phones from residents documenting the destruction. The victims include a retired police officer and a pastor, with some bodies showing signs of brutal killings, such as slit throats and gunshot wounds. While police confirmed the recovery of 10 bodies, they are still searching for others. Residents are now in a state of despair, having lost their homes and...

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Kenya Airways to explain their handling of a Nigerian passenger at Nairobi Airport. This action follows an incident where the passenger was allegedly mistreated by the airline staff. The NCAA emphasized the airline's responsibility for the incident, citing unprofessional conduct and violations of aviation regulations. The passenger had flown into Nigeria on Kenya Airways and called the airline before purchasing her ticket to confirm her eligibility. However, upon arriving in Nairobi for her connecting flight, she was reportedly denied boarding due to visa issues. The NCAA condemned the airline for allowing her to board in the first place if she did not meet the visa requirements. Furthermore, Kenya Airways' response to a viral video of the altercation, in which an airline agent was heard making inappropriate comments, added to the controversy. The NCAA is now requesting CCTV footage to verify claims that the passenger...

  Electric Distribution Company Sacks 900 Workers, Says Pension Will Come In ‘Due Course’ As Employees Declare Indefinite Strike On January 31, 2025, Kaduna Electric announced the dismissal of 900 employees, informing them that their net benefits would be credited to their accounts, while pension payments would be made "in due course." This decision follows a performance review meeting attended by senior company officials, including Managing Director Dr. Umar Abubakar Hashidu and Board Chairman Alhaji Aminu Abubakar Suleiman. The company stated that the sacking is part of an effort to adjust operations to current challenges. The dismissed employees have only received 10% of their expected benefits, with a total of N494,481.18 paid to their accounts. Their pension, amounting to over N1 million, will be paid to their respective retirement savings accounts later. In response to the sackings, the affected workers have declared an indefinite strike. The company also urged the empl...

Kaduna Electric Sacks 900 Workers, Says Pension Will Come In ‘Due Course’ As Employees Declare Indefinite Strike On January 31, 2025, Kaduna Electric announced the dismissal of 900 employees, informing them that their net benefits would be credited to their accounts, while pension payments would be made "in due course." This decision follows a performance review meeting attended by senior company officials, including Managing Director Dr. Umar Abubakar Hashidu and Board Chairman Alhaji Aminu Abubakar Suleiman. The company stated that the sacking is part of an effort to adjust operations to current challenges. The dismissed employees have only received 10% of their expected benefits, with a total of N494,481.18 paid to their accounts. Their pension, amounting to over N1 million, will be paid to their respective retirement savings accounts later. In response to the sackings, the affected workers have declared an indefinite strike. The company also urged the employees to retu...

The traditional ruler of Udo-Eguare, His Royal Highness Friday Ehizojie, Onojie, in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State, has been kidnapped. He was reportedly abducted in a forest located between Ubiaja, by the rest house junction, and Udo community. According to reports, gunmen ambushed the traditional ruler and shot an Okada rider dead before kidnapping the monarch. Sources revealed that five others were also kidnapped along with the traditional ruler, though one person allegedly managed to escape captivity. The Edo State Police Command spokesperson, Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident, stating that they received reports about the kidnapping, including the abduction of the Onogie of Udo-Eguare and a 21-year-old man. The Okada rider, who was a passenger, was shot dead during the ambush, and the Onogie was taken by the kidnappers. Yamu added that the state’s Commissioner of Police, Betty Otimenyin, has ordered the deployment of tactical teams, including the Police Mobile Fo...

  A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), at the Kuje Correctional Centre following his arraignment on Monday. Yusuf faces charges of abusing his office and awarding contracts without following due procurement procedures between 2016 and 2017. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed five amended charges of alleged fraud against him. However, Yusuf pleaded not guilty to all charges. Yusuf’s lawyer, O.I. Habeeb, requested that he be kept in EFCC custody pending the hearing of his bail application, but Justice Chinyere Nwecheonwu declined the request. The judge stated that after arraignment, custody must be transferred from the EFCC to the Nigerian Correctional Service. Justice Nwecheonwu ordered Yusuf to remain in Kuje Correctional Centre until his bail hearing on February 12, 2025. The detention of Yusuf has sparked political contro...

  Olu Verheijen, the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on energy, has issued a clarification regarding her earlier statement about electricity tariff increases in Nigeria. On January 30, 2025, she was quoted saying that Nigeria's power prices needed to rise by about 66% to reflect the actual cost of electricity supply. She has since explained that her remarks were misrepresented. Verheijen clarified that the current electricity tariffs cover approximately 65% of the actual supply cost, with the government continuing to subsidize the remaining 35%. She emphasized that while fairer pricing is a long-term goal, the immediate priority is to improve electricity delivery, reduce outages, and protect the most vulnerable Nigerians. She also outlined key reforms in the energy sector, including the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), which aims to distribute 7 million prepaid meters and end estimated billing. The government is also addressing legacy debts owed to power generati...

  One Dæd, 7 Police Officers Injured As Massive Protest Against Monarch Appointment by Governor Continues  A violent clash in Esa-Oke, located in the Obokun local government area of Osun State, has led to the tragic death of one individual, Clement Ajayi, with several others left injured due to gunshot wounds. The violence stems from a chieftaincy dispute following the appointment of Prince Timileyin Ajayi as the Olojudo of Ido Ajegunle by Governor Ademola Adeleke. The conflict began after Governor Adeleke's appointment of Prince Timileyin Ajayi as the new monarch for Ido Ajegunle, a neighboring community to Esa-Oke. However, the residents of Esa-Oke strongly opposed the appointment, arguing that Ajayi, originally from Ilesa, did not belong to their community. They considered the new appointment an affront to the traditional structures in Esa-Oke, which has its own distinct leadership. Tensions reached a breaking point when vigilante groups reportedly brought in by the new ...

Two people have allegedly been k!llęd in Rimin Auzinawa, Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State and several others injured, following a violent clash with security operatives over the demolition of properties. The victims were reportedly shot dæd by security personnel after residents retaliated against the destruction of their buildings. Sources revealed that the demolished structures mostly residential buildings under construction, estimated at 40 had been previously marked by the Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA). The land in question reportedly belongs to Bayero University, Kano (BUK). A resident affected by the demolition, who spoke on condition of anonymity, claimed that KNUPDA had earlier cleared the properties, confirming they were not on the university land. “We resolved all issues with KNUPDA. They assured us our properties were not within BUK land. But on Sunday night, officials of KNUPDA, security operatives arrived and demolished the buildings...

Court Sacks Popular Traditional Ruler Appointment by the Former Governor  A High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, has sacked Alhaji Ahmed Muhammed Tijani Anaje from his position as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. Anaje, who was appointed by former Governor Yahaya Bello in January 2024, has been ordered by the court to stop presenting himself as the traditional ruler of the region. The case, filed by Dr. Barnabas Adeku Ojiah and two others, was against the Kogi State Governor. The ruling came on Monday from Justice Salisu Umar, but the full details of the judgment have not yet been released. More to come…

Sethu Ngqoyiyana, a community activist, said that he receives a lot of gender-based violence cases on Facebook with people coming to him with their stories. Thereafter he refers them to the authorities. “This young girl came to me, telling me that there is a pastor, and she alleged that the pastor raped her and that the pastor forced her to marry him. She also claimed that the pastor had assaulted her many times. “When we went there, we wanted the church to cease all operations because there are a lot of girls staying there. We don’t know whether all these girls are victims …only three have come out and accused the pastor of raping them and assaulting them. “There is a lot that can happen there, and we want to prevent something further from happening there… There are a lot of young girls in that church,” Ngqoyiyana said. In an interview with Newzroom Africa, one of the victims said: “He told me that the prophecy said in order for my mother to be healed, I would have to marry him. ...

Former Nigerian Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari gave conflicting testimonies before the International Chamber of Commerce Court of Arbitration in Paris, France, regarding the $6 billion Mambilla Power Project awarded to Sunrise Power. The dispute centers on the power generation and distribution contract given to Sunrise Power and Transmission Company of Nigeria in 2003. The Nigerian government has contested claims made by Sunrise Power and its Chairman/CEO, Chief Leno Adesanya, who is seeking $2.3 billion in compensation for an alleged breach of contract by the government. According to transcripts of witness statements exclusively obtained, former President Obasanjo testified before the court on January 22, 2025, arguing that the 2003 agreement on which Sunrise Power based its claims is invalid. He claimed that the agreement was signed by former Minister of Power, Dr. Olu Agunloye, 24 hours after the Federal Executive Council rejected the contract award to Sunrise ...

Governor Condemns Attack On Innocent People by Suspected Fulani Herdsmen The Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has condemned the attack on the people of Amagu-Nkalaha community in Ishielu Local Government Area by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The attack, which was carried out in the early hours of Sunday, led to the loss of lives and property worth millions of Naira. According to Governor Nwifuru, “I am saddened to learn about the attack on the people of Nkalaha in Ishielu Local Government area, which led to the death of innocent citizens of the State. The attack is a flagrant disregard for the sanctity of human life.” “The attack, which is not the first in the area, is worrisome and a source of concern to the government and people of the State. However, as a government determined to secure our people by protecting lives and property, we shall take decisive steps to unravel the circumstances behind the attack.” According to a statement issued and signed by M...

What Bandits Did this Woman Will Make You Cry: Tragedy struck in Zamfara State’s Shinkafi Local Government Area, where a spate of bandit attacks has left at least three people dead and 24 others taken hostage. The attacks, which occurred in Shinkafi town and surrounding villages, including Jangeru, Shanawa, and Birnin Yero, have sent shockwaves through the community. In one harrowing incident in Jangeru, a woman who was abducted by the bandits was later abandoned in the bush, several kilometers from her home. The attacks, which took place on Thursday, are believed to have been carried out by bandits affiliated with the notorious leader Bello Turji. According to eyewitnesses, the bandits brutally struck the abducted woman on the head when she couldn’t keep up with their pace, leaving her unconscious. The bandits eventually abandoned her in the wilderness, where she regained consciousness around 3 am and miraculously made her way back to her village by morning. A resident, who spo...

  A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded in Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, as three children; Ejezie Chikaima Daviana, 9, Ejezie Chimziterem Dominica, 7, and Ejezie Chimdilim David, 5 were brutally murdered by unknown assailants and their bodies hidden in a deep freezer. The killings have left their father, Mr. Ejezie Udochukwu, devastated and searching for answers. The family’s nightmare began on a Saturday when Mrs. Chikazo Ejezie, a nurse and lecturer, left their home to take an examination. At the time, the three children were left behind. When Mrs. Ejezie returned from the exam, she was shocked to find the house wide open, which was unusual as the children always made sure to lock the door when they were alone. After several unsuccessful attempts to find the children, she gathered a search party. Their search eventually led to the gruesome discovery: the children’s bodies were found stuffed inside the deep freezer, leaving the family in disbelief....

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently presiding over the first Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting for 2025 at the State House Council Chambers. Before the meeting commenced, he swore in 21 Federal Commissioners for the Revenue Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), the National Population Commission, and eight newly appointed Permanent Secretaries. The new permanent secretaries are from various states: Onwusoro Ihemelandu (Abia), Ndiomu Philip (Bayelsa), Anuma Nlia (Ebonyi), Ogbodo Nnam (Enugu), Kalba Usman (Gombe), Usman Aminu (Kebbi), Oyekunle Nwakuso (Rivers), and Nadungu Gagare (Kaduna). The newly sworn-in RMAFC commissioners include Linda Oti (Abia), Akpan Effiong (Akwa Ibom), Enefe Ekene (Anambra), Prof. Steve Ugba (Benue), Chief Eyonsa (Cross River), Aruviere Egharhevwe (Delta), Nduka Awuregu (Ebonyi), Victor Eboigbe (Edo), Wumi Ogunlola (Ekiti), Ozo Obodougo (Enugu), Kabir Mashi (Katsina), Adamu Fanda (Kano), Dr. Kunle Wright (Lagos), Aliyu Abdulkadir (Nasar...

In a recent revelation, the senator representing Ondo South in the National Assembly, Jimoh Ibrahim, has revealed that several governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other opposition parties are planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In an appearance on Channels Television, Ibrahim confirmed that many individuals have already joined the APC, and more are expected to follow in the coming weeks. When questioned about the potential impact of these defections on the APC and President Tinubu's administration, he pointed to the trend of PDP members joining the APC, citing prominent figures such as Nyesom Wike, who despite being a PDP member, is serving in the APC-led government. Ibrahim added, "How many governors are in the process of joining the APC? Some are indeed preparing to cross over, though I prefer not to name them yet to avoid causing any embarrassment. But I assure you, by the next time I appear on this programme, I will confirm that ...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Environmental Technology, Ogoni, Rivers State. This development follows a meeting between President Tinubu and Ogoni leaders at the State House in Abuja on January 21, 2025. During the meeting, the President highlighted the importance of unity and reconciliation, urging the Ogoni people to set aside historical grievances and work together for peace, development, and environmental restoration. “We cannot in any way rewrite history, but we can correct some anomalies of the past going forward. We cannot heal the wounds if we continue to be angry,” Tinubu stated. The newly established institution, located in Ogoni, Rivers State, will focus on environmental studies, sustainable development, and innovative technologies aimed at addressing ecological challenges. More details will follow.

  Senator Kelvin Chizoba Chukwu, representing Enugu East Senatorial District, has vehemently denied circulating reports suggesting he has resigned from the Labour Party to join the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). In a statement issued by his Chief of Staff, Eneh Victor, the senator labeled the report as "false" and accused its creators of orchestrating a deliberate misinformation campaign to mislead the public. “This letter is fake in its entirety,” Eneh stated, dismissing the purported resignation letter that had begun circulating in various media platforms. The letter claimed that Senator Chukwu had resigned from the Labour Party, citing internal party issues and a shift towards ZLP. However, Eneh clarified that such claims were baseless and part of an ongoing plot to discredit the senator. According to the statement, the letter in question did not meet the standards expected of official communication from Senator Chukwu. Eneh described the document as a "handiwork of mi...

The Nigerian Police have arrested Abba Saidu, one of the victims of the recent explosion at the Almajiri Tsangaya Modern School in Kuchibuyi, Kubwa, Abuja, shortly after he was discharged from the hospital. Saidu had been receiving medical treatment for injuries sustained in the blast at the Kubwa General Hospital before being transferred to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital in Gwagwalada due to the severity of his injuries. After a week of treatment, he was discharged from the hospital but was arrested by the police and moved to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The explosion, which occurred at the Tsangaya Sani Uthman Islamic School in the Bwari Area Council, is believed to have been caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). The device was reportedly brought into the school by three individuals from Katsina who had posed as Islamic teachers. The deadly explosion killed two people, including a young boy whose body was found mutilated in the aftermath, and le...

  The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has strongly condemned recent misleading claims made by former Enugu State Speaker Hon. Eugene Odo and expelled party member Ubah Onah. The party dismissed their assertions regarding membership and leadership roles within the party, stating that Onah, an expelled chairman of Igboeze South LGA, has no authority to represent APC. The party also clarified that Odo, expelled for anti-party activities during the 2023 general elections, has no standing within APC and has since rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). APC Enugu reaffirmed its commitment to unity and its support for the party’s current leadership, urging the public to disregard the false claims aimed at destabilizing the party. Office of the publicity secretary, All progressives Congress (APC ) Enugu State. 2nd February 2025. Press Release RE: FORMER ENUGU SPEAKER HON. EUGENE ODOH, UBAH ONAH, OTHERS AND FALSE CLAIMS OF MEMBERSHIP OF APC  The a...

Friday Saturday and Sunday Killing - Ehamufu  Since Friday till today (Sunday, 2nd February, 2025) it has been a daily carnage in Ehamufu, Isi-Ụzọ LGA of Enugwu State. The pattern has been a helicopter flies past the town, then the attack will follow, and the military will take casualty to hospital/mortuary. The helicopter "reconnaissance" that started last Wednesday (29th January, 2025) has continued till this evening, Sunday, 2nd February, 2025.  The sad thing is the dead silence everywhere, just as it is with that of Ụzọ-Ụwanị LGA. If and when Isi-Ụzọ and Ụzọ-Ụwanị LGAs fall, the rest of Igbo Nsụka will fall, then Enugwu State and Southeast will follow. The same pattern as happened from 8th July, 1967...  Isi-Ụzọ and Ụzọ-Ụwanị constitute the richest arable land in Alaigbo. Yes, the herdsmen want Mgbuji and Abọ for years now. Mgbuji and Abọ host the most active farm settlements in the area. Once they take hold of these farm settlements, Ehamufu is gone, and ditto for Is...

The leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly has taken a new turn as Hon. Mojisola Meranda is set to step down from her position as Speaker and return to her former role as Deputy Speaker. A meeting of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) is scheduled for Monday in Lagos to select three lawmakers from the Lagos West Senatorial District. One of them will be chosen as the new Speaker to replace Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. On January 13, 32 out of 40 Assembly members voted to remove Obasa over allegations of fraud and high-handedness. Meranda was then appointed as Speaker. However, reports indicate that the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership was not in favor of this decision. Meanwhile, Obasa’s removal is considered final and he will not be reinstated. Instead, the focus is now on selecting a new Speaker from Lagos West, the same senatorial district as Obasa. There are currently eight experienced lawmakers from the district being considered for the position. The la...

The former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has petitioned security agencies, warning of a threat to peace and security by governors elected under the party. The petition, dated February 1st, 2025, was addressed to the Department of State Security (DSS), the National Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. Anyanwu accused the governors of inviting chaos with their recognition of Sunday Udo-Okoye as National Secretary. He cited a communique issued by the PDP Governors Forum, which advised the National Working Committee (NWC) to implement the Enugu Court of Appeal judgment favoring Ude Okoye’s nomination. However, Anyanwu pointed out that an appeal has been filed in the Supreme Court against the judgment, and the Court of Appeal has ordered both parties to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the substantive application. He argued that the governors’ endorsement of Ude Okoye is in co...

“In every community there is a class of people profoundly dangerous to the rest. I don’t mean the criminals. For those we have punitive sanctions. I mean the leaders. Invariably, the most dangerous people seek power.” – Saul Bellow, 1915-2005, Vanguard Book of Quotations , VBQ p. 124. Nigeria seems to have set another undesirable record at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris, France, in connection with the $2.3 billion arbitration proceedings filed against Nigeria by Sunrise Power over an alleged breach of contract by the federal government. The panel of arbitrators must have been embarrassed for Nigeria, as it is quite possible they have never had to witness former Presidents testify before them about a nation’s alleged breach of contract. Here were two former Presidents, Obasanjo and Buhari, dragging Nigeria into a financial mess, now exposing the country to a $2.3 billion penalty. The Question of Embarrassment The first obvious question is whether Obasanjo and ...

  The Commissioner of Police Force Provost Marshal, Force Headquarters, CP Olusegun Eyitayo Omosanyin, has ordered the eviction of adults from the Dei-Dei Police Barracks in Abuja. This directive was issued on Thursday amid concerns about brigandage in the barracks. A statement signed by Omosanyin described the criminal activities occurring in the barracks as alarming. He, therefore, directed that all adults aged 18 years and above, excluding serving policemen and their spouses, should vacate the barracks immediately. The police issued a 14-day notice, which took effect from Thursday, January 30, 2025. The statement read, “The Commissioner of Police Force Provost Marshal, Force Headquarters Abuja has directed that incessant cases of criminal activities being recorded within the neighbourhood of the MD Abubakar barrack is alarming. “Henceforth all adults from eighteen (18) years and above excluding serving policemen and their spouses should vacate the barrack immediately. “Yo...

  The Nigeria Police Force has begun enforcing third-party motor insurance for all vehicle owners, effective from February 1, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance road safety, reduce the number of uninsured vehicles, and ensure accident victims receive financial compensation. Car owners in Nigeria must understand this policy to avoid penalties, stay legally compliant, and gain financial protection. What is Third-Party Insurance? Third-party insurance is a mandatory vehicle insurance policy that covers damages, injuries, or losses caused by your vehicle to another person, car, or property. However, it does not cover: Damage to your own vehicle Personal injuries sustained by the policyholder Theft, fire, or vandalism Despite these exclusions, third-party insurance is a legal requirement in Nigeria and remains the most affordable type of motor insurance. What Does Third-Party Insurance Cover? Property Damage : Covers damage caused to another person’s car, house, or proper...

  Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Uche Orji as an Independent Non-Executive Director of its subsidiary, Access Bank Plc. The appointment, which took effect on January 7, 2024, received the necessary approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In a statement released at the weekend, Access Bank emphasized that the appointment aligns with its commitment to strengthening corporate governance practices and ensuring a diverse and experienced board. The bank highlighted Orji’s vast expertise spanning over three decades in investment banking, technology, and finance. Mr. Uche Orji is a renowned investment banking professional, technology entrepreneur, and finance expert. He is the Co-founder and Partner of Titangate Capital Management, an equity firm specializing in deep-tech, enterprise software, semiconductors, hardware, and artificial intelligence investments. Additionally, he is the Founder and Director of Vitesse Africa Limited, a firm that provides...

  The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the tragic death of 10 people following an attack on the Amegu Nkalaha Community in Ishielu Local Government Area by unidentified gunmen. According to police spokesperson, Joshua Ukandu, security operatives recovered 10 bodies after the violent attack. The assailants also selectively burned several houses and destroyed properties in the community. “We are currently investigating the incident, and normalcy has returned to the area,” Ukandu stated. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers, armed with cutlasses and guns, struck in the early hours of Sunday, killing several residents and leaving widespread destruction. The chairperson of Ishielu Local Government Area, Mrs. Ifeoma Agwu, revealed that authorities are still evacuating bodies and assessing the full extent of the damage. Prof. Ndubuisi Idenyi, a resident of the community, described the attack as a tragedy, stating, “My village, Amegu Nkalaha, was attacked today by herdsm...