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Governor Lawal: Vigilantes Killed In NAF Strike Were Mistaken For Bandits

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Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has confirmed that a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) counterinsurgency airstrike in Tungar Kara on Friday resulted in the deaths of several local vigilantes. The victims, who were fleeing to safety, were mistakenly identified as bandits by NAF personnel conducting the operation in the area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement released by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, on Sunday, it was revealed that the vigilantes had been fleeing from Gidan Makera in the Boko district of Zurmi Local Council when the tragedy occurred.

Initially, the NAF had denied that the airstrike affected any civilians, but an investigation will be conducted into the reported civilian casualties.

Despite the tragic loss, Governor Lawal praised the military’s efforts to combat banditry and terrorism in the state. He highlighted the successful precision strikes carried out by the air component of Operation Hadarin Daji over the weekend in the Maradun and Zurmi Local Councils, which had severely weakened the operational capabilities of the bandits.

Lawal emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between state and federal security agencies in addressing the security challenges facing Zamfara. He assured the people of Zamfara that the state government remains committed to supporting these efforts.

The Governor also expressed condolences to the families of the victims and urged the communities to continue supporting the military’s efforts to end banditry. He underscored that achieving peace in Zamfara would ensure long-term development.

While reaffirming the government’s commitment to aiding the NAF and other security agencies, Lawal urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities. He called for unity in the fight against banditry to bring lasting peace to the state.

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Manny’s Not Done Yet – Pacquiao Locks Horns with Barrios for Championship Glory

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Thirty years after stepping into the ring as a wiry 16‑year‑old making his professional debut, Manny Pacquiao is set to lace up his gloves once again this Saturday, continuing his long‑running duel with Father Time.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Now 46, the Filipino legend will face World Boxing Council welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, aiming to add yet another chapter to his storied 30‑year career.

Pacquiao shocked the boxing world back in May when he announced plans to end a four‑year retirement and challenge Barrios, invoking a WBC provision that allows former champions to request an immediate title bout upon returning.

The former eight‑division world champion, expected to earn between $5 million and $10 million for the fight, said his decision was driven by sheer love for the sport and the thrill of competing on boxing’s grandest stage.

“I’m returning because I miss boxing,” Pacquiao said during a promotional tour.
“I missed the interviews, the press conferences, the training camps — everything. But the break has done my body good. After four years of rest, I’m ready.”

Still, many observers have questioned whether Pacquiao is taking on too great a challenge by going straight for a title fight against Barrios — a champion 16 years younger and currently in his prime. Even Freddie Roach, Pacquiao’s longtime trainer and cornerman, admitted he had doubts.

“I didn’t really want to see him come back,” Roach said in May. “He’s already achieved greatness. He has nothing left to prove.”

Oddsmakers seem to agree, installing Barrios as a 4/11 favorite to hand Pacquiao the ninth loss of his remarkable career when he steps into the ring for the 73rd time.

But Pacquiao remains undeterred.
“I don’t mind being the underdog,” he said in Las Vegas this week. “I’ve been the underdog many times before. I always bring surprises.”

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Benue in Shock: Over 4,000 Substandard Schools Uncovered in Statewide Audit

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Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has revealed that over 4,000 substandard “mushroom” schools have been identified across the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, during a press briefing on the administration’s achievements in the education sector over the past two years, the governor described these schools as unfit for learning and lacking qualified teachers.

Although he declined to disclose the immediate steps his government would take regarding the affected schools, Tersoo noted that 9,700 qualified teachers have been recruited into primary schools to strengthen the education system.

Governor Alia also highlighted several interventions by his administration, including the payment of external examination fees for thousands of students in the 2023/2024 academic session—8,119 students for WAEC, 8,979 for NECO, and 1,547 for NABTEB.

In addition, the state government has cleared a backlog of 38 months’ earned allowances owed to staff of Moses Adasu University (formerly Benue State University), ensuring uninterrupted academic sessions since the current administration took office.

Governor Alia further announced that his administration has secured a license to establish a State University of Technology in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area, as part of efforts to deepen access to quality education in Benue State.

“The present administration has stabilised the education sector with various interventions. We have recruited 9,700 qualified teachers and identified 4,000 schools that are not conducive for learning. We are committed to repositioning education in Benue,” Tersoo stated.

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WATCH: RCCG Pastor Bolts With Church Money, Leaves Wife in Mental Anguish – Folu Adeboye

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A startling revelation has rocked the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) as Pastor Folu Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, disclosed that a pastor absconded with $8,000 earmarked for missionary work, abandoned his wife, and remarried in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Pastor Folu made the disclosure while ministering at a men’s programme organised by the church, a message that has since gone viral online.

She explained that the pastor, originally from Ekiti State, was posted to an RCCG parish in Cape Town, South Africa. During one of her missionary visits to the city, she was scheduled to preach at his parish but was stunned to discover that services were being held inside a fast‑food restaurant.

Midway through her sermon, a woman walked in and began folding up chairs, signalling that their allotted time in the venue was over. Troubled by the situation, Pastor Folu said she agreed to provide $8,000 to help secure a permanent place of worship—a donation that ultimately vanished along with the pastor.

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