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Gunmen kill man, abduct wife in Nasarawa community

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Tragedy struck late Tuesday night in Aloshi, a town in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, as gunmen invaded the residence of one Mr. Stephen Kwaghtomun, 37, killing him on the spot and abducting his 27-year-old wife.

The attack occurred around 11:30pm, sparking panic in the community and raising fresh concerns about the deteriorating security situation in the area.

According to eyewitnesses, the armed assailants stormed the house and began shooting sporadically before executing the victim, popularly known as “Action,” and forcefully taking his wife to an undisclosed location.

“The entire community is still in shock,” said one resident who requested anonymity for fear of reprisal.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Nasarawa State Command, SP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday.

“The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Keana division reported that the attack occurred around 11:30pm.

“Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers stormed the residence of one Stephen Kwaghtomun, killed him, and abducted his wife,” Nansel stated.

He added that the victim’s remains have been deposited at the General Hospital in Obi, while the police have launched a manhunt to track down the perpetrators and rescue the abducted woman.

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Sage Grey Finance Appoints Akinsanya as Independent Non-Executive Director

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In a strategic move to strengthen its corporate governance, Sage Grey Finance Limited has appointed Akinsanya as its new Independent Non-Executive Director.

The appointment reflects the company’s commitment to robust leadership as it expands its footprint in lending, investments, and fund management within Nigeria’s financial sector.

Source: BusinessDay.ng

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Nigeria second only to India in number of people without electricity – REA MD

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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, has said Nigeria is the second country in the world with the highest number of people living without access to electricity.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Monday, Aliyu explained that only India has more people without power supply than Nigeria.

He however stressed that the current administration has put in place a structured plan to address what he called electricity poverty.

“I recently came across a post by The Economist which showed that only India has more people without electricity access than Nigeria. But unlike many other countries, Nigeria now has a well-structured plan to address this challenge,” he said.

Aliyu noted that the REA does not operate on the national grid but focuses on off-grid and underserved communities.

“If you have a problem with your Disco, that’s not within our mandate. Our focus is on communities without access to electricity,” he clarified.

Highlighting the agency’s ongoing projects, the REA boss pointed to the Distributed Access to Renewable Energy Scale (DARES) initiative, describing it as the largest public renewable energy project in the world.

According to him, the $750 million programme aims to deliver electricity to 17.5 million Nigerians who currently live without power.

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Anambra youths rescue man chained, confined in room for five years

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Youths of Igboukwu community in Aguata Local Government Area have rescued a man who was chained and detained in a room by his father, who had falsely claimed he had travelled abroad.

A video of the rescue of the young man, whose name was given as Chogbo but who is popularly known among his friends in the community as Agudo, has been circulating on social media.

The man was rescued by the community youths after they suspected that he had been confined in a room in his father’s house, while the father allegedly told everyone that his son had travelled abroad.

Meanwhile, police have confirmed the incident, promising to launch an investigation into the matter and to ensure that anyone found culpable is duly punished.

A press statement by the state police command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that the victim has been rescued and is currently receiving care.

He said: “The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu has directed police operatives to immediately investigate a disturbing report circulating in the media regarding a young man identified as Chogbo (popularly known as Agudo) from Igboukwu.

“The man was allegedly kept in chains for five years by his father with claims that he had travelled abroad.

“Preliminary inquiries are ongoing to establish the facts, safeguard the victim’s well-being, and the Command assures that where culpability is established, those responsible will be held accountable in accordance with the law.

“CP Orutugu commended the youths of the community for the proactive role they played in uncovering the incident, describing their action as a clear example of community partnership in policing.

“The Command commends the youths of the community for the proactive role they played in uncovering the incident, describing their action as a clear example of community partnership in policing.

“The victim has been rescued and is receiving necessary care, and further development shall be communicated to the public,” Ikenga stated.

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