By James Agberebi 05 January 2024 | 12:35 pm Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have killed one Pastor Luka Levong of the Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN) in Kwari, Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe state. Aside from the pastor, it was gathered that the insurgents also killed five others. According to reports, the insurgents invaded the community around 2:00 am on Friday and… Image for illustration purposes only, depicting gunmen. Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have killed one Pastor Luka Levong of the Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN) in Kwari, Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe state. Aside from the pastor, it was gathered that the insurgents also killed five others. According to reports, the insurgents invaded the community around 2:00 am on Friday and shot the pastor and his church treasurer Maina Abdullahi. It was learnt the other victims were also killed in their separate houses one after the other before the arrival of the security men. Many houses including one church and vehicles were also set ablaze. The police and military in Yobe State have not commented on the attack at the time of filing this report. This latest incident is coming days after Boko Haram insurgents attacked a community in neighbouring Yobe State, killing 12 persons and injuring two others. 2 mins ago Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have killed one Pastor Luka Levong of the Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN) in Kwari, Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe state. Aside from the pastor, it was gathered that the insurgents also killed five others. According to reports, the insurgents invaded the community around 2:00 am on Friday and… 22 mins ago The Arewa New Agenda (ANA) led by Sen. Ahmad Abubakar MoAllahyidi has launched an advocacy campaign aimed at enhancing access to Hajj 2024 for Nigerian Muslims. This initiative highlights critical issues surrounding the cost and accessibility of the sacred pilgrimage, advocating for measures to ease financial burdens faced by intending pilgrims. ANA’s effort according to… 42 mins ago To promote equal educational opportunities, the Caleb Danladi Foundation (CDF) said it will sponsor the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations for less privileged students across 23 LGAs in Kaduna State. The new initiative aims to empower deserving individuals facing financial barriers in pursuing higher education in the state, according to CDF in a… 1 hour ago Ahead of the Edo State 2024 governorship election, an aspirant on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Felix Ehiguese Akhabue a.k.a (JOEFEL) has received Royal Blessings from the traditional rulers of the entire Kingdoms of Esanland who wished him well in his guber ambition. Speaking to the Royal Fathers, at the palace of… 1 hour ago …Fetes plaza employees, rewards staff with prizes A former Governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion has tasked the federal government to create an enabling environment for Small scale businesses to thrive in the country as a way to empower the youth population and tackle unemployment. Igbinedion spoke in Benin City while presenting award of excellence… 1 hour ago The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has published the notice of the Surulere Federal Constituency I bye-election as required by law. 1 hour ago The Minister for Works and Housing, David Umahi, has revealed the Federal Government’s plan to tackle all road challenges in 2024. Umahi on Thursday said the FG has promised to address all obstacles hindering the delivery of road projects in Nigeria. He added that this is to ensure the actualization of road projects to the… 2 hours ago A UK-based newspaper, TheNigerian News, has announced Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State as the winner of its International Peace Prize Medal Award 2023. A statement by the company’s Chief Executive Officer, David Young, said the award is in recognition of Governor Fubara’s purposeful leadership and firm belief in democracy and the rule of law.… 2 hours ago The Centre for Accountability and Transparency (CAT) has commended President Bola Tinubu for suspending the National Co-ordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency, Halima Shehu. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Dr Hassan Abdullahi, the Centre said the suspension was necessary to allow for a proper probe into… 2 hours ago Osun State governor Ademola Adeleke said the government has streamlined taxes into a single bill to boost the ease of doing business. Adeleke announcing this in a statement on X said it will help to simplify payments for businesses in Osun state. He said the government has also introduced an online payment portal and implemented…
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