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Tragedy in Benue: Popular Food Vendor Killed as Violent Windstorm Ravages Obi Community

Jude Melvin Jones May 28, 2026

Benue Afrik24 – A violent windstorm and heavy rainfall tore through several communities in the Obi Local Government Area of Benue State on Wednesday, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming the life of a local woman. The victim, a popular food vendor in Obarike whose identity has not

Politics

APC Primaries: How Tinubu Won, State by State

Jude Melvin Jones May 25, 2026

Abuja Afrik24 – The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has declared President Bola Tinubu as its presidential candidate in the recently concluded primary election held across the nation. Tinubu polled 10.99 million votes to defeat his only challenger, Stanley Osifo, who secured 16,504 votes. Afrik24 highlights details of President Tinubu’s victory in the 36

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Breaking: Armed bandits Crash Benue ADC Primary election

Jude Melvin Jones May 22, 2026

MAKURDI Afrik24 — A wave of violence has thrown the Benue State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) into severe turmoil following a clash during the party’s primary election on Friday. What was intended to be a democratic exercise to select the party’s flagbearer descended into chaos, leaving several party faithful injured and properties […]

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EFCC arrests Fleeing ex Power Minister Saleh Mamman in Kaduna

Jude Melvin Jones May 19, 2026

ABUJA Afrik24 — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Nigeria’s former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, following a multi-day manhunt. Mamman was recently convicted in absentia and sentenced to 75 years in prison for his involvement in a massive ₦33.8 billion financial misappropriation scheme. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede confirmed the development

Politics

Buhari’s Son Yusuf Wins APC Primaries for House of Reps

Jude Melvin Jones May 16, 2026

Katsina Afrik24 – Late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s son, Yusuf Buhari, has picked the All Progressives Congress, APC, ticket for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency. Buhari polled 5,849 votes to defeat Auwal Lawal Daura, who got 21 votes. As a result of the development, Yusuf Buhari has emerged the APC candidate for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua

Entertainment

The Movie Role That Cost Nollywood Okunzuwa Her Boyfriend

Jude Melvin Jones May 16, 2026

Abuja Afrik24 – Nollywood actress and producer Sandra Okunzuwa has recounted how her ex-boyfriend broke up with her for kissing an actor in a movie. Speaking in a recent episode of the BTS Reality podcast, Okunzuwa recalled that her ex ended their relationship after someone allegedly sent him a movie scene in which she kissed […]

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Benue Crisis: Many Reported Dead in Suspected Herdsmen Attack

Jude Melvin Jones May 3, 2026

Benue Afrik24 – Several persons are feared dead following an attack by suspected herdsmen along the Odugbeho–Aila Road in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. Sundiata Post gathered that the victims were returning from their farms when the assailants, who had reportedly laid an ambush, opened fire on them. The exact number of casualties […]

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Nigeria Begins Court Martial Proceedings Against 2025 Coup Suspects

Jude Melvin Jones April 24, 2026

Abuja Afrik24 – Nigeria has inaugurated a military court to try officers accused of involvement in a failed coup attempt, the country’s Defence Headquarters said on Friday. The move marks a significant step in the government’s response to a plot that authorities say could have ended decades of democratic rule. The Defence Headquarters “inaugurated a

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JTF Slams “Baseless” Collusion Claims In Deadly Palm Sunday Massacre

Jude Melvin Jones March 31, 2026

JOS 24 The Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Enduring Peace, has issued a stern warning to residents to cease the dissemination of false reports following viral allegations that military personnel shielded gunmen during Sunday’s deadly attack on Angwan Rukuba. In a strongly worded statement released Tuesday, the military high command condemned the […]

Politics

Senatorial hopeful Olofu, Unveils Powerhouse Campaign Council

Jude Melvin Jones March 31, 2026

Benue 24 The race for the Benue South senatorial seat shifted into high gear on Monday as leading aspirant Dr. David Olofu issued a defiant pledge to dismantle the wave of insecurity currently terrorizing the region. Positioning his legislative bid as a direct response to years of instability, Olofu anchored his candidacy on the singular, […]