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Chaos in Ebonyi when unidentified gunmen attacked the Catholic Church, killing 3 worshipers

December 25, 2023

It is learned that no fewer than three worshipers were killed by unidentified gunmen who stormed the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Nkwego, Abakaliki Local Government Area of ​​Ebonyi State.
Daily Post reported that gunmen attacked the church at around 11:30 pm on Sunday. They had earlier contacted one of the victims, a well-known point-of-sale worker at Nkwago Market, to ask them to leave the church. As soon as he left, they shot him. The killing of the three victims was learned to have plunged the entire community into a state of mourning and paralyzed economic activities, especially on Christmas Day, at the famous Nkwago Market, located along the Abakaliki/Afikpo Expressway.
Let us remember that one person, a student, was recently killed in the Nkwago community following communal clashes, and now three more people have been killed, bringing the number to four. The investigation revealed that the killing of these three followers of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church may be linked to sectarian clashes between rival groups within the Nkwago community.
When contacted, the Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, CP Augustina Ogbodo, did not respond to several calls. Likewise, PPRO did not respond to SMS messages sent by journalists from Abakaliki.
In a quick reaction, the Catholic Bishop of the Abakaliki Diocese, Msgr. Peter Nwori has strongly condemned the brutal murder of three followers of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Christmas Eve.
Nworie described the incident as sad and disappointing, adding that the suspected killers stormed the church while a priest was leading a mass prayer and killed and wounded several others. “This is the first time such an incident has occurred in the church and in Ebonyi State in general,” the bishop noted.

25/12/2023

Latest News: The Nigerian doctor and his son kidnapped in Benue regain their freedom after paying a ransom, and the fate of the others is unknown

December 25, 2023

Sources told Trending News Naija that gunmen kidnapped all passengers in about six vehicles on their way to Enugu from Abuja and other parts of the northern states. The doctor and his son who were recently kidnapped in Otukpa, Benue State, along the Enugu-Makurdi Federal Highway, have regained their freedom after paying ransom. Several travellers including the doctor and his son, were kidnapped in Otukpa, Trending Gist journalists reported. The travellers were kidnapped on Thursday evening despite extensive searches by the army and police in the area. Otukpa is a border community linking Benue State with Amala Igezi, Enugu State, southeastern Nigeria.
Sources told Trending Gist Naija that gunmen kidnapped all passengers in about six vehicles on their way to Enugu from Abuja and other parts of the northern states. However, a doctor at Niger State General Hospital, Dr. Emma Okolo, his son and a woman named Ego Okozo, from Umana Ndiago, Eziago Local Government Area of ​​Enugu, are part of the unlucky tourists who were kidnapped and taken away to the jungle. A family source who confirmed their kidnapping told Trending Gist Naija that they will return home for Christmas and New Year. “They are members of the Eziago community in Minna, Niger State,” the source said. They were kidnapped between Otukpa and Amala Igezi, along the Enugu-Makurdi Federal Highway. They come from the Umana Ndiagu community. But family sources told Trending News Naija on Monday that the doctor, his son and the woman have been released. Although he said that a ransom was paid to secure their release, he did not reveal the amount paid. He added: “Praise be to God. The doctor, his son, and the woman who was with him were released on Sunday evening after paying the ransom. Friends organized the rescue of the family, contributed money and helped the family pay the ransom. Family sources revealed that the gunmen contacted the doctor's wife to demand a ransom of 50 million Naira. However, it is not known whether the other travellers who were kidnapped on the same day have been released. Spokesman for the Benue State Police Command, confirmed the kidnapping of the travellers but did not provide details.

25/12/2023

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Twenty-six people were killed and many injured in the Christmas Eve attack on the Plateau community

December 25, 2023

About 26 people are believed to have been killed in attacks by bandits on Christmas Eve on several communities in Bokos and Parkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State. It was reported that 11 people were killed in Bokos LGA, while another 15 people were killed in another attack on Barkin Ladi LGA villages. Several houses were also destroyed in the Barkin Ladi attack. Trending Gist Naija learned that the two incidents started around 11pm on Sunday. It is known that unknown gunmen entered the area and began shooting sporadically. A cleric and five members of the same family were among the 11 people killed in Bokos LGA. When contacted, spokesman of the Plateau State Police Command, DSP Alfred Alabo, said: “We are aware of the incidents that occurred last night in some communities in Barkin Ladi and Bokos LGA.
“At the moment, I cannot give you any casualty figures because the organization responsible for these areas is studying the matter and will provide me with the necessary details once this is completed. I will inform journalists once this is completed.” “At the moment the situation is stable. Police Commissioner Julius Al-Awari has sent the Deputy Police Commissioner in charge of operations there. He added: “I was also informed that the injured were taken to the hospital and are receiving treatment.
The Plateau State government condemned the killing of 16 people in the latest attack.

25/12/2023

25/12/2023

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued new guidelines for the modification of the date of birth, noting such modification can only be done once in a lifetime.

The new guidelines which were issued by NIMC and published via their verified official X handle on Sunday, 24th of December 2023, state that applicants will now require an electronic civil registration and vital statistics system (e-CRVS) certificate from the National Population Commission (NPC).

Copies of other valid documents such as identification and application letter for modification will now be addressed to the DG/CEO, NIMC.

According to the NIMC, with the new guidelines, date of birth modification can only be done once in a lifetime and only at NIMC enrolment centres.

The NIMC therefore cautions the public that NIMC licence agents are not allowed to do date of birth modification and other forms of modification.