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Benue killings: ‘You are not alone’ – Northern CAN leaders assure Gov Alia

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), representing the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has expressed solidarity with Benue State, assuring its people and government that their sorrow is shared across the region.

The message was delivered during a condolence visit to Governor Hyacinth Alia at the Benue State Government House in Makurdi, following renewed violent attacks in the state.

The delegation, made up of bishops, pastors, and leaders from multiple Christian denominations, was led by Rev. J.J. Hayab.

Their presence signaled a united Christian front in grief and concern for the victims of the attacks.

The visit came shortly after Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, visited Benue to commiserate with those affected and express the federal government’s concern.

An emotional Governor Alia described the occasion as both spiritually uplifting and emotionally grounding.

“You risked your lives to be here tonight. As I shook hands with each of you, I felt warmth, I felt love,” Alia said.

“This is what Christianity is: ‘I am because you are, and you are because I am.’” He stated.

He stressed that the solidarity visits, including that of the First Lady and CAN, reaffirmed that Benue is not isolated in its struggle. The governor also called on Christian leaders to step beyond religious roles and become more actively involved in shaping the nation’s policies and governance.

“Until you get to the formula table, you won’t understand the equation,” he said, urging the clergy to become active participants in Nigeria’s political and social transformation.

Governor Alia further noted that despite the difficult times, certain federal policies, such as the removal of fuel subsidies by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, were necessary steps to stabilize the economy.

In his address, Hayab clarified that their mission was deeply personal, not just a routine act of condolence.

“We didn’t just want to issue statements from afar. We came to tell you face-to-face: you are not alone.

“When terrorists kill sleeping children, women and students, don’t call them herdsmen. That is not who herdsmen are. Call them what they are — criminals,” he said.

Rev. Hayab also warned of the broader implications of the crisis, noting that continued violence in Benue, Nigeria’s food-producing heartland, could severely threaten the nation’s food supply.

Also speaking at the gathering, Rev. Jonathan Terwase Ugbede, Vice-Chairman of CAN in Benue, thanked the visiting delegation and lauded Governor Alia’s leadership.

“Here in Benue, no civil servant is owed current salaries. Pensioners are rejoicing. Our governor is a promise keeper, a talk-and-do leader,” he remarked.

He further noted that the governor’s name, Iormem meaning “the people have rested” is beginning to reflect in his governance despite ongoing security concerns.

The delegation includes clerics from various Christian blocs, including Catholic, Baptist, ECWA, PECAN, and White Garment churches.

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Pilgrim Arrested While Allegedly Trying To K!ll His Sick Dad In Medinah So He Could Go To Paradise (Video)

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A pilgrim, who is yet to be identified, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to k!ll his sick father in Medina in a bid to secure him a place in paradise.

The pilgrim was arrested in Saudi Arabia after he was seen allegedly attempting to str@ngle his sick father inside the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, a city in Saudi Arabia.

While being interrogated, thr pilgrim told the police that he believed that if his father di£d in the holy mosque, he would be guaranteed entry into paradise.

The police arrested and detained the pilgrim for further investigations

According to Golf Insider, the incident happened in February 2026.

Watch the video below.

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I Threw My Expensive Gold Jewelry into the Lagoon the Moment I Became a Born-Again Christian— Pastor Adeboye’s Wife, Foluke

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Wife of Foluke Adeboye has revealed the drastic step she took after becoming born again, throwing away her gold jewellery into a lagoon.

Speaking candidly, the pastor’s wife shared that like many women, she once loved fashion and had even prepared expensive gold items for her young child.

However, everything changed after she joined the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), where wearing earrings was frowned upon at the time.

“The moment we were born again, it was a taboo for you to have earrings. So everything, I dropped it in the lagoon,” she said.

She recalled how a family friend questioned her decision, suggesting she could have given the jewellery to her mother to sell instead.

But She stood firm, “Whatever is not good for me is not good for my mother.”

Reflecting on her journey, she made it clear she has no regrets about her sacrifice.
“I don’t miss anything, not much, because I have already sold my life,” she added.

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ADC calls on women to lead, shape Nigeria’s future

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As Nigeria observes International Women’s Day 2026, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged women to take active roles in politics and leadership to help build a more inclusive nation.

In a statement on Sunday, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, said Nigerian women carry a disproportionate share of social and economic responsibilities but remain underrepresented in decision-making positions.

“From mothers and teachers to doctors, nurses, and entrepreneurs, women sustain our nation every day. Yet their voices are often absent when decisions about our future are made,” the statement read.

The ADC highlighted that its National Working Committee is deliberately structured to include women, and emphasized that the party is the only one in Nigeria whose constitution reserves 40 per cent of all positions at every level for women.

“For the ADC, women are partners in nation-building, and empowering them strengthens Nigeria’s democracy. When Nigerian women rise, the nation rises with them,” Abdullahi added.

The party urged more women across the country to join its platform and contribute to shaping Nigeria’s political and democratic future.

“To the ADC, women are indispensable to the future of Nigerian democracy. A nation of over two hundred million people cannot reach its full potential when half of its population remains underrepresented in political leadership. Nigeria’s democracy will only become stronger when its institutions reflect the strength, talent, and diversity of its people,” the statement emphasized.

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