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Residents of the Eruku community in the Kwara State Local Government Area of Ekiti reported that two people were killed and an unknown number of others were abducted on Tuesday evening during a violent attack in the area.

Many residents fled into nearby bushes for safety, according to eyewitnesses in the community who reported to Channels Television that the attackers stormed the area “suddenly and heavily armed.”

“They started shooting when they arrived at nightfall.” We don’t even know how many people were killed, according to a resident.

Another resident lamented that bandits have been launching “perpetual attacks for the past three weeks” in Eruku despite receiving numerous distress calls.

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Nothing concrete has been requested by the local and state governments, despite our best efforts. He claimed that “we live in fear every day.”

In recent weeks, resistance from the police, vigilantes, and Eruku Progressive Union has increased, according to community members, but fears of a new insecurity have increased as a result.

Residents of Eruku are now pressing for immediate intervention from the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Federal assistance is required. An elder in the community pleaded with the community, “These attacks are becoming too much for us to bear.”

Agbu Kefas, the governor of Taraba State, has permanently delayed his election to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Given the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Kebbi State, Governor Kefas chose to suspend his defection.

Solidarity and compassion must rise above politics in a time when Nigeria is once more confronted with the reality of insecurity.

The governor claimed that his administration has given security, education, and the protection of the most vulnerable, and that suspending all major political events until the urgent attention it deserves is a moral right.

I have made the somber decision to postpone my scheduled declaration and movement to the All Progressive Congress in light of the deeply troubling incident involving the kidnapping of innocent schoolgirls in Kebbi state, the governor said.

Solidarity and compassion must transcend politics at a time when our nation is once again confronted with the agonizing reality of insecurity. Much more important than any political event or ceremony is the safety of our children, the most afflicted and valuable members of our society.

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He continued, “Today, my heart goes out with the families of the kidnapped children, with the people of Kebbi State, and with every Nigerian who feels the burden of this tragic incident, particularly President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

I think it’s morally right and responsible for suspending all major political events until the need is greatest before giving the situation the priority it deserves as a leader and governor whose administration places a premium on security, education, and the protection of the vulnerable.

“This is not a time for celebration; it is a time for reflection, prayer, unity, and collective action.” I urge all security organizations to work harder to ensure the girls’ safe return, even though I am aware that they are capable of saving these children.

In this challenging time, I also urge Nigerians to remain calm, vigilant, praying, and one. After thorough consultation and when it is appropriate, “Kefas added, a new date for my movement will be announced.”

The governor was scheduled to be welcomed into the APC on Wednesday after making his announcement last week.

Bishop Johnson (Retired), a former US Army officer, has attributed Nigeria’s rising insecurity to weak local government structures, calling on the government to provide functional and effective governance to stop criminal activity.

Johnson made the remarks to The Morning Brief on Channels Television on Tuesday.

He emphasized that governance is a key component of any security strategy, but that many local governments in the nation are “in a comatose state.”

They fail to provide the people with essential services, leaving large populations at the disposal of criminal organizations that lure them into their businesses, and they continue to perpetuate the insecurity we see in the nation right now, he said.

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Johnson argued that Nigeria should not have any unrestricted spaces as part of its wider security strategy.

“Sometimes, we put our trust in security agencies, but they are unable to solve this issue alone. Important as part of a security strategy is governance.

He reaffirmed that those charged with providing governance must do so to get rid of the small criminal elements and let security agencies concentrate on those who want to wreak havoc on our nation.

The retired army captain noted that effective local governments combined with traditional leadership structures helped keep insecurity at a minimum when he looked back at the past.

After some opposition from lawmakers and procedural concerns forced an abrupt halt to deliberations, a move to amend the Senate standing orders, which are widely regarded as a strategic move to ease the next Assembly’s need for appointing new presiding officers, was halted on Tuesday.

The amendment proposal, which was supported by Opeyemi Bamidele, the head of the Senate, sparked sighs from all over the chamber as it was introduced.

Lola Ashiru argued that updating the Senate Standing Orders to accommodate new committees and enhance legislative practice was necessary in response to changing national realities, new commissions, and changing governance needs.

Among the three proposals that sparked immediate controversy are three.

1. As permitted by the seventh schedule of the constitution, allowing the electorates to cast ballots to choose the president and the Deputy President of the Senate. The amendment would make it possible for incoming lawmakers to choose the Senate’s President and Deputy Senate President before swearing in.

2. Required prior Senate experience for presiding officers. Senators with at least one four-year term would be the only ones who could compete for the top positions.

3. stricter ranking standards. Former presiding officers and long-serving lawmakers were placed at the top of the new hierarchy, while first-term senators were only able to contest without the help of a ranking member.

Senator Danjuma Goje, a former governor of Gombe State, was the first to object. He said, “I recommend that we completely eliminate the numbers 1, 2, and 3 because he specifically targeted the points of contention in the proposal.”

However, the Minority Leader, Abba Moro, referred to order 109 of the Senate rule book as a final order item and reaffirmed that any amendment must be officially submitted, printed, distributed, and listed on the Order Paper prior to discussion.

Have we adhered to this rule, asks him, “Sir, have we done so?” Otherwise, we should grumble a little and adhere to the law.

As senators exchanged gestures and murmurs, the room became agitated. In response to questions about the ranking clause, Senate President Akpabio expressed concern that it might unfairly influence leadership outcomes.

If a newly elected candidate is the party’s candidate, the number four means no one will be elected president. You automatically become Senate President, according to Akpabio, who is the fourth-place senator.

Therefore, Akpabio supported Moro’s request for comment.

He said, “What we are engaging in is an exercise in futility if we have not followed this process.”

Due to her involvement in a documentary about it, an Argentine judge was fired from her position on Tuesday after causing a mistrial in the negligence case against the late football legend Diego Maradona’s medical team.

Julieta Makintach, 48, was removed from her post by a special panel of judges, lawyers, and provincial legislators, and she was barred from any further judicial posts.

After decades of battling&nbsp, cocaine, and alcohol addictions, Makintach was one of the three judges in the now-annulled trial that followed Maradona’s death in 2020.

She recused herself after it became clear she had been interviewed for a case-related miniseries, potentially violating ethical standards.

Two weeks after being knifed, Maradona, 60, passed away from heart failure and acute pulmonary embolism on November 25, 2020.

A day nurse discovered him dead in his bed.

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Maradona’s medical team is facing a lawsuit over his private home’s convalescence conditions.

The football legend’s care in his final days has been called grossly negligent by the prosecution.

If found guilty of “homicide with possible intent,” which means following a course of action despite knowing it could lead to death, the defendants face prison sentences of eight to twenty years.

Instead of using a hospital, Maradona’s doctors’ decision to allow him to recuperate at home with little supervision and medical equipment has been the focus of the case thus far.

Although Makintach had denied participating in any filming for a documentary about the case, footage that was allegedly shared by Argentine media showed her being allegedly interviewed by a film crew the day the trial commenced, Makintach had denied involvement.

As the world observes the 2025 World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called for stronger, evidence-based laws to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse.

The First Lady emphasized the need for action supported by research, accurate data, and effective implementation in a statement released on Tuesday, citing the statement’s statement from the 2025 theme, “Strengthening the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse through Evidence-Based Policy Making.”

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She noted that to protect children in their homes, schools, communities, and places of worship, deliberate and data-driven measures must be taken.

She urged stronger collaboration between government agencies, civil society organizations, religious and traditional leaders, parents, and young people, saying, “We as a country, we must ensure that every child grows up free from fear and harm.”