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Armed bandits have abducted a Catholic priest in Ikulu Chiefdom of Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna state. According to reports, Luka Benson Yakusak, the priest in charge of St Matthew’s Catholic Church, Anchuna village, was abducted around 7:30pm on Monday when the gunmen stormed his residence. It was also gathered that the village is the hometown of Matthew Kukah, Catholic bishop of Sokoto diocese. The incident was confirmed by the Hausa Christians Foundation (HACFO) via its Facebook page on Tuesday morning. 12 killed as bandits attack Zangon Kataf, Kaduna The statement read: “PRAYER ALERT! “Barely two days that…

Over one million eligible Nigerians have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). The top national health agency disclosed that 1,692,315 Nigerians have received two doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines. The Executive Director, NPHCDA, Dr Faisal Shuaib, revealed this at the briefing of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 on Monday, in Abuja. The latest development is reported to have been achieved within six months of active vaccination. “1,692,315 persons have received two doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines, as approved by the World Health Organization (WHO). “As at Monday…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the appointment of members of a National Reconciliation Committee for the Party. The appointment was dislosed in a statement by the party’s National Secretary, Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe Ph.D. The statement read: “The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved the composition of a National Reconciliation Committee for the Party as follows: APC set to hold state congresses on October 2 1. Sen. Abdullahi Adamu – Chairman 2. Otunba Moses Alake Adeyemo – Secretary 3. Sen. George…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled Saturday, October 2 as the date to conduct its state congresses across Nigeria. The latest development was announced in a statement by the National Secretary of the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Senator James Akpanudoedehe. Sen Akpanudoedehe added that the leadership of the ruling party has scheduled Wednesday to commence the sale of forms for the exercise. Earlier this year, on the 31st of July, APC held its ward congresses across the country, with the exception of Bayelsa, Imo and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Court restrains Buni, others from parading as APC national…

Edinson Cavani will be absent from Manchester United’s opening Champions League game against Young Boys on Tuesday evening due to a “minor injury” which he is still recovering from. Cristiano Ronaldo, Sancho, Pogba, Lingard and Greenwood have been confirmed to feature in the opening game of the Red Devils. The Uruguay striker picked up the knock in training in the build-up to Saturday’s 4-1 win over Newcastle. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Cavani will be sidelined for a “week or so”. Winger Anthony Elanga, 19, is included in the 22-man squad, alongside 21-year-old goalkeeper Matej Kovar. Portugal forward Ronaldo,…

The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu has denied having any plans to dump the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Shaibu stated that he has no issue with his immediate boss, Governor Godwin Obaseki. The Deputy Governor revealed this during an interview with Channels TV on Monday, where he debunked rumours that there was a rift between him and the governor. Shaibu said: “I am happy with my governor; I don’t have any problem with my governor.” “So, the issue of not being happy with my governor is not there. I remain absolutely loyal to my governor.” However, Shaibu admitted…

At least 20 civilians have been killed by the Taliban in Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley. The valley has been the last stronghold of Afghan resistance forces, despite claims by the Taliban that it had captured the region. Communications have been cut in the valley, making reporting difficult, but evidence of Taliban killings despite promises of restraint, have been confirmed. Footage from a dusty roadside in Panjshir showed a man wearing military gear surrounded by Taliban fighters. Gunfire rings out after which he slumps to the ground. It is not clear if the man killed was an army member – combat uniforms…

It would take a bid of 100m euros or more for Borussia Dortmund to let 18-year-old midfielder Jude Bellingham go, with both Manchester City and Liverpool said to be interested in the England international. (Bild – in German) West Ham, like Dortmund, have also put a price on their star player. The Hammers are demanding nothing less than £100m for England midfielder Declan Rice, 22. (football.london) Chelsea are preparing to offer 22-year-old England midfielder Mason Mount a new contract, which could see his wages increase to around £150,000-a-week. (90min) Manchester United’s former England Under-21 defender Axel Tuanzebe, 23, wants to make his loan spell at Aston Villa a permanent move. (Sun) Bayern Munich are working…

A man has been arrested by police Ondo state for allegedly killing a tenant who owed house rent. An eyewitness said that, the deceased had gotten into an argument with the landlord over his house rent, after which the landlord called one of his sons. According to the eyewitness, the suspect immediately grabbed a wooden plank nearby to hit the tenant who fell immediately. The incident occurred in Oke-Ijebu area of Akure metropolis. An eyewitness said that the landlord accused the deceased of always insulting him whenever he requested that he should settle his house rent. However, on that fateful…

Twelve persons have been reportedly killed by armed bandits who attacked Peigyim village, near Kibori, Atyap Chiefdom of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna state on Sunday evening. The attack was confirmed by the state’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan. According to a statement by the commissioner, the assailants stormed the village on Sunday evening, killing 12 residents and injuring two others. The victims were identified as follows; Philbia Ysuaf, Suzanna Ezekiel, Rahib Alex, Ishaku Bamaiyi, Deborah Ishaku, Tinat Bamaiyi, Zichat Kefas, Sunday Daniel, Hauwa Gabriel, Fedelia Famson, Sadia Donald and Goodness Kefas. Bandits…