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In a letter addressed to all priests, religious, and lay faithful of the Diocese, the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, Rev. Fr. Shima Ukpanya, confirmed the attack and appealed for prayers for the priest’s speedy recovery

The absence of a functional healthcare facility in Igbokofi, a border village in Yewa North Local Government Area, would not only shatter her dream of having a son but would leave her physically and emotionally scarred for life

This fear echoes a disturbing narrative that has shadowed Nigeria’s fight against Boko Haram for over a decade: that the terror group’s deadly campaigns are abetted by insiders embedded within the government and military

The 32-year-old athlete, who is the reigning African Games champion and a two-time African Championships gold medallist, was officially listed among the participants for the men’s shot put event

The Nigerian Army disclosed the development via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, providing details of the early morning operation that showcased the military’s continued resolve to combat insurgency in the volatile North East region

The opening ceremony, which lasted more than four hours, blended music, culture, and tradition to set the stage for what is expected to be an exciting multi-sport event. The stadium was transformed into a vibrant canvas of colours and movement as the country’s best athletes and performers converged to launch the biennial festival

The building, located at 96 Ishaga Road, opposite the Idi Araba Central Mosque, suddenly gave way at around 3:30 pm, prompting an emergency response from multiple state agencies

The gun battle, which reportedly lasted for several hours, erupted after the hoodlums, said to be in large numbers, emerged from a nearby bush where they had been lying in wait to ambush the checkpoint and other potential targets in the area