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Seven killed, houses razed as bandits attack Benue community

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Seven persons were killed and over 150 houses razed in a fresh bandit attack on Aila village in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.

The Adagole G’ Alia Agatu, Chief Dauda Ikwulono, said the community came under attack on Sunday, leading to the killing of seven persons and razing of 150 houses.

According to him, the attack was carried out jointly by militia from Egba, Abugbe, Omikwidi, Akwu and Ogbaulu communities.

He said the people of Aila have no issues with the communities.

DAILY POST gathered that residents were in their various houses in the evening when the attackers invaded the community.

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Chief Ikwulono while addressing the press on Thursday stated that the leaders of the community had earlier informed the public including the Governor of Benue State about planned attacks on Aiia, Odejo and Okokolo villages where some of their people are resident, but nothing was done until the attacks were carried out.

He called on security agencies and Governor Hyacinth Alia to come to the aide of Aila people, saying those who attacked them on Sunday are militia groups from Egba, Abugbe, Omikwidi, Akwu and Ogbaulu who equally hired militia from Ogbadibo, Fulani herdsmen and some persons from Igala land who came in their numbers.

Those killed in the attacks include Corporal Augustine Adikwu (rtd) 94, his wife, Mrs Lucy Augustine Adikwu, 90, Mr Samuel Jack Oyegwa, 52, and Mr Anthony Eigege (Dubic) 57.

Others are Mrs Ojobi Abu, 45, Mr Ibrahim Adeyi, 67, and Mrs Enegbudu Ekitikpi Edor.

CREDIT: DAILY POST

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We’ll be forced to export 97% of our petrol – Dangote Refinery warns

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Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.

Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.

This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.

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FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Round of 16 fixtures confirmed [Full list]

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The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.

In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.

As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.

The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:

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  • Spain vs Canada
  • Brazil vs Cameroon
  • Colombia vs South Korea
  • Mexico vs USA
  • North Korea vs Austria
  • Germany vs Argentina
  • Netherlands vs France
  • Japan vs Nigeria
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Nigerian Army debunks reported mass resignation of soldiers

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The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.

In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.

A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.

Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.

He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).

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Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.

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