• Tragic Loss: Igbu Job Terhemen, the Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Fiidi Council Ward in Makurdi, Benue State, has been murdered by unknown attackers.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • The Incident: Terhemen was reportedly ambushed around 2:00 AM on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, after going missing on Tuesday evening while out to watch a local football match in Kanshio.

  • Suspicious Circumstances: Found unconscious near his home along the Makurdi-Otukpo Road with a needle-like mark and ropes, he unfortunately passed away before receiving medical help; notably, his phone was left untouched.

  • Party Outcry: State NDC Chairman Ohini Ojegbe condemned the killing as “broad-daylight evil,” while State Publicity Secretary Agile Bem lauded Terhemen’s immense dedication to the party.

  • Call for Justice: The leadership has strongly urged security agencies to thoroughly investigate the incident, track down those responsible, and bring them to justice while offering condolences to the bereaved family and community.

• Disputed Allegations: Amnesty International has dismissed the Nigeria Police Force’s claims that five men arrested in Maiduguri for wearing “Tinubu Must Go” T-shirts were also found with drugs, calling it a fabricated narrative to justify their continued detention.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Initial Arrests: Five individuals—Baba Aji Gremami, Mustapha Abba Yemen, Abacha Mohammed Ali, Adam Umar Gubio, and Abdulhamid Mohammed—were detained in Borno State over the political apparel.

  • Police Defense: The Borno State Police Command maintained its non-partisan stance, asserting that the suspects were arrested for conspiring to cause a breach of public peace and alleged drug possession, rather than for political views.

  • Rights Group Backlash: Amnesty condemned the shift in police allegations as a recurring tactic of political repression, emphasizing that expressing political dissent is not a crime and demanding the men’s immediate and unconditional release.

  • Court Proceedings: The defendants pleaded not guilty before a Chief Magistrate Court in Maiduguri, with a bail ruling scheduled for October 6 and the substantive hearing adjourned to October 26.

Shock Departure: Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has officially left the national team’s training camp.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Talks with Leadership: According to reports, his decision came after a discussion with Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) President Pedro Proença, following a press conference held by national team coach Jorge Jesus.

• Promise to Speak Out: Ronaldo announced that he will soon share the full truth with the Portuguese people regarding the reasons behind his sudden exit, while wishing the team and his teammates good luck.

• Underlying Tension: Reports previously indicated that Ronaldo was unhappy with coach Jorge Jesus after remaining on the bench for the entire 2-1 Nations League victory over Norway on Sunday, September 27, despite an apparent promise of around 30 minutes of playing time.

• Crisis Management: The FPF had reportedly set up emergency talks involving Ronaldo, Jesus, and President Proença to smooth things over, though Jesus later defended his decision by stating match circumstances prevented him from subbing Ronaldo in.