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No fewer than 10 people have been killed and several cows rustled in renewed violence in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The recent surge of violence in Riyom reportedly stemmed from farm destruction, cattle rustling, and attacks on livestock carried out by individuals from both Fulani and Berom communities. A statement from Operation Safe Haven disclosed that the recent insecurity in the council area began on Monday, May 12, 2025, when suspected youths slaughtered and rustled cattle that had encroached on their farms in Dayan village, Riyom Local Government Area. Retaliating, suspected Fulani herders attacked Danchindo village on the evening of May 13, killing at least 4 people before fleeing ahead of security operatives’ arrival. On Wednesday, May 14, at least 26 cows were killed and several others injured in Darwat community, allegedly in reprisal for the earlier killings of locals. Later that day, suspected Fulani militias retaliated by attacking an isolated settlemen...

  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced plans for a broad political alliance that would bring together the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Labour Party (LP) to challenge what he described as the “incompetent and inefficient” administration of President Bola Tinubu. Atiku made the disclosure while speaking in Abuja to a delegation of stakeholders from Kogi East Senatorial Zone, led by former Kogi State Deputy Governor Simon Achuba. The discussion also centered on tackling insecurity in the region and promoting unity across the northern part of the country. Expressing grave concern over Nigeria’s deepening security challenges, Atiku criticized the Tinubu government for lacking the political resolve to address the crisis. He recalled his time as Vice President during the emergence of Boko Haram, noting that strong and decisive leadership under his administration had, at the time, helped suppress the insurgency. “How can leaders...

The Managing Director of Zeta-Web Nigeria and prominent figure in the ongoing Ezeship dispute in Eziama Ikeduru Autonomous Community, Imo State, Mr. Chris Anaelechi Obasi, has been reportedly abducted from his Lagos residence. The incident, which occurred at approximately 8 PM on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, has thrown his family and associates into turmoil.  Mr. Obasi was allegedly taken to an unknown location by unidentified persons from his home in Ajah, Lagos State. According to a statement issued by the family, the timing of the abduction is suspicious, as it comes just two days before the scheduled court hearing of the protracted Kingship case involving Eziama Ikeduru, set for Friday, May 16, 2025. Family members who spoke  on the condition of anonymity suspect foul play linked to the Kingship tussle.  They claim that certain opponents, who have persistently opposed the Imo State Government’s recognition of Mr. Obasi as the rightful Eze of the community, may have orches...

  I have long thought  about this question and I know that many of us in Imo state are also asking the same thing.  What exactly is equity?  Is equity about who shouts the loudest?  Is it   about who has suffered the most? Or is it about correcting an injustice and restoring balance?  If we are to be honest to ourselves, Okigwe zone is the biggest victim of political injustice in Imo state.  The reality of the Imo Charter of Equity is that it was created to ensure that power rotates fairly among the three zones – Orlu, Okigwe and Owerri – so that no single zone dominates leadership. It was meant to give every zone a full and fair opportunity to govern. Orlu zone began the cycle in 1999 with Achike Udenwa and he served for eight full years between that date and 2007.  In 2007, the rotation moved to Okigwe with Ikedi Ohakim but this is where the injustice began.  Okigwe was not allowed to complete its statutorily allowed eight years a...

  In a commendable display of philanthropy and dedication to community development, Imo State born business mogul, Dr. Uzoma Obiyo, CEO of Multi Net Group of Companies, has facilitated the deployment of solar-powered streetlights in Amuzi and Ogwuama communities of Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area and Okwu in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State. These projects, attracted through the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), have brought transformative benefits to these areas. Residents of the benefiting communities have lauded the initiative, noting how the installation of solar streetlights has significantly enhanced their lives. Beyond providing much-needed illumination, the streetlights have bolstered security, stimulated nighttime economic activities, and fostered a sense of safety in these communities. Dr. Obiyo’s philanthropic efforts have long been recognized across Imo State. This latest solar-powered streetlight project adds to his growing legacy of grassroots d...

  Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's husband, Emmanuel Uduaghan, has reacted to his wife's sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio Uduaghan who is the Alema of Warri Kingdom, Delta state, said his wife carried him along regarding the allegations and that he had approached the Senate president respectfully and urged him to extend his respect to her.  According to Natasha's husband, they agreed the issue would be resolved amicably but his wife had continued to express concerns about the level of harassment she allegedly experienced from Akpabio.

  The CEO of X, Elon Musk, has welcomed his 14th child with Shivon Zilis, with whom he already has three children. Musk made this known in a joint announcement with Zilis on Friday. Zilis, who did not reveal when the baby was born, said his name is Seldon Lycurgus. In a post on her X handle, Zilis wrote: “Discussed with Elon and, in light of beautiful Arcadia’s birthday, we felt it was better to also just share about our wonderful and incredible son, Seldon Lycurgus. Built like a juggernaut, with a solid heart of gold.” In response, Musk simply replied with a love emoji. This marks the fourth child for Musk and Zilis together. theglobalnewsupdates reports that the duo welcomed their twins, Strider and Azure, in November 2021, followed by the birth of another child, Arcadia.