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At least 40 people have reportedly been killed after gunmen attacked Binnari village in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, northeastern Nigeria. The deadly attack occurred on Friday, October 23, 2026, triggering fresh concerns over the safety of rural communities and the country's ongoing security challenges. Death Toll Rises After Attack According to Reuters, citing Amnesty International, at least 40 people were killed in the attack. The Taraba State Police Command initially confirmed that 10 bodies had been recovered. However, the reported death toll increased as more bodies were discovered. Police said the attackers invaded the community with heavy gunfire and looted food items from local shops. Amnesty International also reported that homes, shops, motorcycles and food supplies were destroyed during the incident. Amnesty International Condemns Killings Amnesty International condemned the attack and called on Nigerian authorities to investigate the killings im...

  How to Apply for the Federal Government GEEP Loan of ₦50,000 to ₦300,000 The Federal Government of Nigeria has a financial empowerment programme known as the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), designed to support eligible petty traders, small business owners, artisans and smallholder farmers. The programme provides access to interest-free, collateral-free loans through different schemes intended to help eligible Nigerians grow their businesses and improve their livelihoods. Nigerians interested in the programme can visit the official GEEP website to learn about the available loan categories, eligibility requirements and registration procedures. What Is the GEEP Loan? The Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) is an initiative under the Federal Government's social investment efforts. It is designed to provide financial support to eligible Nigerians who need funding to sustain or expand their small businesses and farming activities. The progra...

  Fresh breakup rumours have emerged surrounding popular Nigerian TikTok personalities Peller and Jarvis following reports of a heated argument during a livestream over family boundaries and the future of Jarvis’ younger siblings. The reported disagreement has sparked conversations among social media users, with many wondering whether the incident could mark the end of the couple’s relationship. What Happened Between Peller and Jarvis? According to reports circulating online, the disagreement began when Peller suggested that he and Jarvis should take on a parental role in guiding her siblings, including helping them make decisions about their future and the kind of spouses they would eventually marry. However, Jarvis reportedly disagreed with the suggestion, insisting that her siblings family matters should not be treated as their responsibility to control. She allegedly told Peller to concentrate on their own child rather than involving himself in decisions concerning her siblings...

  Former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Magaji Bichi, has reportedly received a new appointment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to a statement attributed to the Department of State Services, Bichi has been appointed Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Abuja. The appointment marks Bichi's return to a prominent national security-related position following his departure as head of the DSS in 2024. Who Is Yusuf Magaji Bichi? Yusuf Magaji Bichi is a Nigerian security official who previously served as Director-General of the Department of State Services, the country's domestic intelligence agency. He assumed office as DSS Director-General in September 2018 under former President Muhammadu Buhari. During his tenure, he oversaw the agency's domestic intelligence and national security responsibilities. Bichi left the position in August 2024, when President Tinubu appointed Adeola Oluwa...

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly blamed his political opponents for the hunger and poverty affecting Nigerians, insisting that his administration is working to address the country's economic challenges. The president reportedly made the remarks during an All Progressives Congress (APC) political rally in Kaduna State as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum. According to reports, Tinubu said his political opponents were responsible for creating the hunger and poverty they now accuse his administration of failing to address. "They created the hunger, they created the poverty, we are trying to eradicate it," the president was quoted as saying. His remarks have drawn attention amid ongoing public debates about the state of Nigeria's economy and the impact of government policies on ordinary citizens. Economic Hardship Remains a Major Concern Since Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, his administration has introduce...

  A court in Asaba, Delta State, has ordered dismissed Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Usman Nuhu, popularly known as Ogbegbe, to remain in custody in connection with the alleged killing of 28-year-old Oghenemine Ogidi, while four of his co-defendants have been granted bail. The case has attracted public attention following allegations surrounding the death of Ogidi, a musician and delivery worker also known as OG Million, who reportedly died after a shooting incident at Effurun Roundabout in Delta State on April 26, 2026. Four Co-Defendants Granted Bail The four defendants granted bail were identified in reports as Owoloko Daurou, Okoh Kelechi, Goodluck Kingsley and Omonigho Ahweyevu. According to reports on the court proceedings, the defendants were granted bail after their lawyers submitted applications requesting their release pending the continuation of the case. However, Ogbegbe was ordered to remain in custody. Reports indicate that his lawyer had not filed a bail a...