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Concern Rises Over Fresh Attack On Farmer In Udenin Gida, Nasarawa Fresh concerns have emerged over the security situation in parts of Nasarawa State following the reported attack on a farmer identified as Anini Awura by suspected herdsmen in Udenin Gida community on Monday, May 19, 2026. According to sources from the area, the victim, who is said to be from the Agbadu clan, was reportedly attacked while fetching water from a river for chemical spraying on his farm. Residents alleged that three suspected herdsmen approached him at the riverside and exchanged greetings with him before suddenly launching an attack as he turned to secure a gallon on his motorcycle. The assailants reportedly attacked him with cutlasses and fled the scene with his motorcycle. The incident has heightened fears among farmers and residents who say they now live in constant anxiety, especially as the farming season intensifies. Community members expressed worry that recurring attacks and insecurity ...
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Pantami Withdraws From APC Governorship Primaries Over Alleged Electoral Violations Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has withdrawn from the governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress in Gombe State, citing alleged violations of the Electoral Act 2026 and irregularities in the party’s direct primary process. The withdrawal was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by Barrister Ibrahim M. Attahir on behalf of the Pantamiyya Movement. According to the statement, Pantami said his decision followed extensive consultations with stakeholders and concerns over what he described as the APC’s failure to provide essential information and a transparent framework necessary for conducting credible governorship primaries scheduled for May 21, 2026. The former minister stated that despite fully complying with the party’s guidelines and procedures after accepting calls by supporters and stakeholders to contest the governorship seat, his campaign repeatedly faced diffic...
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SSS Accuses El-Rufai’s Family Of Inciting Public Against Judiciary The Department of State Services (DSS), also known as the State Security Service (SSS), on Tuesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that members of the family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, allegedly embarked on media campaigns capable of inciting public opinion against the judiciary and security agencies handling his case. Counsel to the DSS, Oluwole Aladedoye, SAN, made the allegation before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik during continuation of proceedings in the ongoing trial involving the former governor. According to the prosecution, the alleged “inciteful” actions included public claims by members of El-Rufai’s family that he was being maltreated in custody and unfairly targeted by security agencies.  The DSS lawyer specifically cited an incident on May 15, 2026, when one of El-Rufai’s wives reportedly arrived at the facility of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Of...
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Hon. Gaza Gbefwi Leads Federal Push For Udege Victims, Earns Widespread Praise For Standing Beyond Constituency Boundaries Hon. Gaza Jonathan Gbefwi, member representing Karu/Keffi/Kokona Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has won widespread commendation for championing urgent federal intervention following the devastating attacks on communities in Udege Development Area of Nasarawa State. During plenary, Hon. Gbefwi moved a motion drawing national attention to the April 3 and 4 assaults that reportedly claimed over 70 lives, destroyed more than 130 homes, and displaced more than 10,000 residents across the affected communities. His passionate call for immediate action has been described by many residents and stakeholders as a rare demonstration of selfless leadership, especially as the affected Udege communities are outside his direct constituency. Despite this, he chose to rise in defense of vulnerable citizens, placing humanity, justice, and peace abov...
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Gunmen Attack NSUK Off-Campus Hostels, Abduct Students In Midnight Raid Fear and uncertainty have gripped the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) community following a reported midnight attack by suspected kidnappers on off-campus student hostels in Gudi, Nasarawa State. The incident, which reportedly occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, involved armed men invading private student accommodations near the university’s Engineering Campus and abducting several students during the operation. Local sources said the attackers forcefully entered hostels in the area, firing shots and creating chaos as frightened students scrambled for safety. Initial reports suggest that at least eight students may have been taken, although authorities have yet to officially confirm the exact number of victims. Eyewitnesses described the raid as terrifying, with many students said to have spent the night in fear while the attackers operated for several minutes. A student source, who spoke ano...
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Abdul Samad Isyaka Rabiu Rises To Africa’s Second-Richest Spot As Networth Hits $15.8 Billion Abdul Samad Rabiu, chairman of BUA Group, has emerged as Africa’s second-richest individual after his net worth climbed to $15.8 billion, according to Forbes. The Nigerian billionaire’s fortune reportedly surged by $1.8 billion within a week, largely fueled by a significant rally in BUA Cement shares, following stronger first-quarter earnings and heightened investor confidence. BUA Cement shares rose by nearly 25 percent after the company posted improved financial results, with profits more than doubling year-on-year due to increased revenue from both bagged and bulk cement sales. Rabiu’s combined stakes in BUA Cement and BUA Foods are now estimated at $19.1 billion, reflecting robust performance in Nigeria’s equity market. The latest valuation firmly positions Rabiu behind fellow Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote in Africa’s billionaire rankings, further underscoring Nigeria’s ...
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SSA To The President On Community Engagement Visits Udege, Brokers Peace Dialogue Between Farmers And Herders Over Deadly Attacks Dr Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North Central), has visited Udege Kasa in Nasarawa Local Government Area, where she engaged representatives of communities affected by recent violent attacks that reportedly claimed over 80 lives and destroyed properties worth millions of naira. The physical session of the Citizens’ Assembly under the #EngageNassarawaInitiative brought together stakeholders from severely impacted communities, including Gidan Ada Ogiri, Akyawa-Baka, Udege Kasa, Apura Adagba, and Ittara. During the engagement, victims from predominantly Eloyi/Afo farming communities accused Fulani herders of deploying underaged children for grazing, leading to repeated destruction of farmlands, violent attacks, kidnappings, and killings whenever disputes arose. On the other hand, Fulani representa...
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