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A pastor and two members of his congregation have been kidnapped in Benue State, amid growing concerns over insecurity in the state. Samuel Gbinde is a pastor of the Universal Reform Christian Church (URCC), also known as Nongu u Kristu u i Ser u sha Tar (NKST). The General Secretary of URCC, Titus Targba, said in a statement that the incident occurred on Tuesday. “The victims were abducted from the pastor’s residence at NKST Church, Andyar, in Ishan Classis, Benue State,” he said. Mr Targba called on church members and the public to pray for the safe and unconditional release…

Suspected fuel smugglers abandoned 675 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, while fleeing from troops of Operation HADIN KAI during an operation in Adamawa State. The development was disclosed in a post shared on X on Wednesday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the interception took place at about 3:15 p.m. on June 29 when troops of the 247 Reconnaissance Battalion, carrying out Operation Desert Sanity V, intercepted the fuel along the Muva route in Mubi North Local Government Area of the state. The smugglers were said to have fled into nearby bushes…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsJune 30, 2026 21:52 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Gusto to Milan? AC Milan have joined Manchester City in the pursuit of Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto this summer. The Frenchman has been a solid deputy for Reece James over the past few seasons, but could be on the move soon.Chelsea have just signed a new right-back in Marco Palestra from Atalanta.Gusto is the likely candidate to move on as a result. Manchester City are said to be interested in his services.Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca recently took charge of the Cityzens…

The UN aid effort – Key FactsSix days after the earthquakes, UNHCR reports widespread food shortages in La Guaira, the worst-hit state, with basic services collapsed, connectivity largely cut, and rising tension over access to aid.A UNHCR rapid assessment across La Guaira, the Capital District, Miranda, Aragua and Carabobo found about half of survivors sheltering with relatives or neighbours, while almost 40 percent are in streets, public spaces, churches, schools or improvised shelters that fall short of basic safety and hygiene standards. UNHCR also flagged unaccompanied and separated children among those surveyed.As of Monday, authorities had confirmed 1,719 deaths, at…

Vinton Cerf will step down from his role as Google’s chief internet evangelist next week, marking the conclusion of one of the most influential careers in technology history. While speaking at the Open Frontier conference hosted by the Laude Institute, Cerf was recognized by Dave Patterson, the UC Berkeley professor best known for co-developing RISC processor architecture. “Vint…has been at Google more than 20 years, and he is retiring a week from today, and so I think we ought to give him a round of applause for a relatively good career,” Patterson said, to cheers from the room. Google did…

Rising fuel prices, worsening traffic congestion and the rapid expansion of e‑commerce are reshaping Nigeria’s urban logistics landscape, creating opportunities for an unlikely but increasingly important player in the delivery ecosystem, the bicycle courier, writes GODWIN AIKIGBE Across major cities including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Ibadan, young men on bicycles carrying brightly coloured delivery backpacks have become an increasingly familiar sight. Whether weaving through traffic on busy highways, navigating narrow streets inaccessible to vehicles or waiting patiently outside restaurants for the next assignment, these riders are quietly redefining last‑mile delivery in Nigeria. The bicycle courier segment remains a relatively…

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The Abia State Government said on Monday that it would partner the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) to check tsetse fly and other pests. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Cliff Agbeze, announced this when an FMLD team led by Gilbert Okoro, the lead for FMLD’s Tsetse Fly Surveillance and Control Project, visited his office in Umuahia. Mr Agbeze was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Abia Ministry of Agriculture, Adamma Aguwa. The Commissioner stated that the visit solidified the federal and state governments’ efforts to reduce pests that destroy livestock and crop yields. He said it also demonstrated a…

By Clifford Ndujihe, Olasunkanmi Akoni, Ebunoluwa Sessou & Efe Onodjae TORRENTIAL rainfall lasting over 12 hours, yesterday, submerged property and roads in Lagos, bringing normal commercial activities and vehicular movement to a halt. The downpour, which started on Sunday, reached a crescendo, leaving motorists and commuters stranded across the metropolis, while residents had to bail out storm water from their homes to stay safe. Parents and guardians, inpanic mode, prevented their children and wards from going to school due to  severity of the downpour and possible risks. Most of the areas heavily flooded include: Lagos-Oshodi Expressway, Abeokuta Expressway, by Oshodi bus stop,…

Kylian Mbappe etched his name further into football history after becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup knockout matches, scoring twice as France defeated Sweden 3-0 to book their place in the last 16 against Paraguay. The France captain took his tally of goals in World Cup knockout matches to 10, surpassing every player in the competition’s history. His brace also moved him level with Argentina captain Lionel Messi at the top of the Golden Boot standings, with both players now on six goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite the scorching conditions in New Jersey, France…