Fatal Incident: Prominent Zimbabwean billionaire businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke, and four others (two passengers and two pilots) were killed in a tragic helicopter crash in Marondera, Mashonaland East.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Official Confirmation: Nick Mangwana, the Permanent Secretary for Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, confirmed that the aircraft went down on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, with no survivors.

• Family Response: Family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo confirmed the devastating loss to ZBC News, noting that loved ones are struggling to come to terms with the tragedy.

• Government Condolences: The Zimbabwean government has officially expressed its deepest condolences and prayers to the families and friends of all the victims, while the Zimbabwe Republic Police work to formally verify and release the names.

Security Incident in Nigeria: Benue Ward Chairman Attacked

• Attack in Makurdi: Igbu Job Terhemen, the Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Fiidi Council Ward, Makurdi Local Government Area, Benue State, has reportedly been killed by unknown assailants.

• Timeline of Events: According to sources who spoke to Daily Trust, Terhemen left his home on Tuesday evening to watch a local football match in the Kanshio area but failed to return.

• Discovery: After a frantic search by family and friends, Terhemen was found unconscious around 2 a.m. in a bush near the NNPC depot along the Makurdi-Otukpo Road.

Nigerian socialite and celebrity barman Paschal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has shared his unpleasant experience during a recent visit to Benin City, Edo State, lamenting the state of infrastructure in the region.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• The Elevator Ordeal: Chief Priest recounted that he was trapped inside an elevator at the Protea Hotel, describing the incident as a deeply frustrating and terrifying ordeal.

• A Bad Experience: He characterized his time dealing with the mechanical failure as a “total bad experience” while staying in the city.

Lamenting Bad Roads in Benin

Aside from the hotel mishap, the socialite heavily criticized the condition of roads across Benin City, pointing out that even exclusive areas were affected:

• GRA and Government House: He noted that roads within the Government Reserved Area (GRA) and the route leading right up to the Government House are in extremely poor condition.

• Comparing Cities: Expressing his dismay, Chief Priest urged people to pray for Benin, claiming it desperately needs help. He drew a comparison to his hometown, remarking that while Owerri also has some bad streets, it looks “like Europe compared to Benin”.

Between September 30 and October 1, 2026, coordinated operations by the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai in Adamawa State resulted in the neutralization of 16 terrorists and the recovery of various arms and ammunition.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Ambush in Gombi: Acting Military Information Officer Mohammed Goni disclosed that troops successfully ambushed a terrorist enclave in the Boima area of Gombi Local Government Area, neutralizing 16 insurgents.

• Weapon Recoveries: A subsequent sweep of the ambush site led to the recovery of multiple firearms, including three AK-47 rifles, two pump-action rifles, one Dane gun, six AK-47 magazines, and a belt of pump-action cartridges.

• Precision Airstrikes: Backing up ground forces, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai launched a precision air strike on October 1 at around 5:30 AM. This targeted a gathering of approximately 16 terrorists and 15 motorcycles detected by an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform under a tree canopy.

• Repelled Battalion Attacks: In parallel engagements, troops successfully repelled coordinated insurgent attacks on military positions at the 226 Battalion in Garkida and the 232 Battalion in Garaha, forcing the attackers to retreat.

Casualties and Ongoing Operations

While the military successfully thwarted the assaults, tragic losses were recorded on the government side. Three soldiers lost their lives during the fierce fighting, while injured personnel were promptly evacuated and are currently receiving stable medical care.

The Theatre Command has confirmed that follow-up exploitation and mop-up operations remain active across the affected areas to completely restrict terrorist movement in the North-East. Furthermore, the military has urged the public to stay vigilant and continue sharing timely, credible information to support ongoing security efforts.