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George Floyd was killed in an act of police violence that shocked the entire US and sparked a global uprising against racism and injustice.

His murder under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer became a painful symbol of systemic violence — and a call to action that could not be ignored.

Derek Chauvin was convicted, but true justice means dismantling the systems that made Floyd's death possible.


Religious services, concerts and vigils are set to mark Sunday’s fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder by a Minneapolis police officer.

The remembrances come at a fraught moment for activists, who had hoped the worldwide protests that followed Floyd's murder on May 25, 2020, would lead to permanent police reform across the U.S. and a continued focus on racial justice issues.

The leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Canada issue a joint statement condemning Israel’s handling of the humanitarian situation in Gaza and calling on the Israeli government to immediately halt military action in the enclave and allow in aid, threatening “further concrete actions in response” if Israel refuses.

The three leaders call Israel’s announcement yesterday to allow a limited amount of aid into Gaza “wholly inadequate” and say the country’s failure to assist the Gazan civilian population “is unacceptable and risks breaching International Humanitarian Law.”

Israel must engage with the United Nations “to ensure a return to delivery of aid in line with humanitarian principles,” says the statement.

There is a proverb that says the value of the Catholic Church's assets is one of the mysteries of faith – a secret the institution has guarded for centuries.

Getting an overall figure for the wealth of the Church, which represents the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, is a daunting task.

But it’s still possible to figure out the amount of wealth the Church has accumulated.

No fewer than fifteen (15) traders have been killed by armed men suspected to be herders in Ogwumogbo and Okpo’okpolo communities of Agatu local government area of Benue State.

A local source told our correspondent on telephone that the victims were returning from Oweto Market in Agatu when gunmen suddenly came out from a nearby bush and opened fire on them, killing 15 on the spot.

A former Vice Chairman of Agatu LG, John Ikwulono who confirmed the attack in a telephone interview with our correspondent, said the assailants ambushed the traders on Saturday evening when they were returning from Oweto Market.

According to Ikwulono, the herders also took the victims’ monies and belongings after killing them before fleeing into the surrounding bushes.

“As I speak to you, some persons are still missing while those who sustained gunshots injuries were taken to an undisclosed hospital in the area for treatment

When contacted, Spokesman of the Police Public Relations Officer, Catherine Anene, said she was yet to be briefed on the incident.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday met with security chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to discuss national security issues.

The President presided over the security meeting ahead of his departure for Rome on Saturday for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV.

Present at the meeting were the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa; the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and the Director General of the Department of State Services, Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi. Also in attendance were the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar; Chief of Defence Intelligence, Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye; and Deputy Inspector General of Police, Sadiq Idris Abubakar.

Sijo01:
I'm lost for words to describe this grandma's gesture and how it made me feel. I pray she live to reap the fruit of her labour/scarifies.

Wait, did the school (the man holding the chickens) accepted them

LilMissFavvy:
Hope the school did not collect her chickens. They have not even mentioned her location.

In a heart-wrenching act of love and sacrifice, an elderly grandmother arrived at Adiedo Mixed Secondary School carrying six live chickens in a tattered basket. Her mission: to plead for her grandchildren return to school after they had been sent home for unpaid fees.

With trembling hands and a quiet dignity that moved all who witnessed it, the grandmother explained that she had no money—but these chickens, her most treasured possessions, were all she had left. Among them were her prized laying hens, her only source of daily sustenance. She offered them up without hesitation, believing that her grandchildren future was worth far more than eggs.

In a moment that left many in tears, one of the hens laid an egg right there in the school compound—a poignant symbol of hope, divine providence, and the depth of the grandmother’s sacrifice. It was as if heaven itself was bearing witness to her act of faith.

Her gesture not only settled a debt—it silenced the noise of hardship with the louder voice of love, reminding everyone present that true wealth lies not in one’s bank account, but in the heart willing to give everything for the sake of another’s tomorrow.

This powerful scene captured the raw essence of resilience, dignity, and the unwavering bond between generations—an emotional testament to the lengths families will go to ensure education, no matter the cost.

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has called for the immediate abolition of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, labeling them as “extracurricular bureaucratic busybodies.”

dominique:
How is the abbreviation going to look like? RFMOAU? The students would rather stick to BSU

Benue State University, BSU, Makurdi, has been officially renamed to Reverend Father Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, MOAUM.

This decision follows the passage of a law by the Benue State House of Assembly, which was signed into law by the Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father Hyacinth Iormem Alia, on December 30, 2024.


Very Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu (12 June 1945 – 20 November 2005) was a distinguished Nigerian Catholic priest, educator, and politician, renowned for being the first Catholic priest elected as a state governor in Nigeria.

Adasu ventured into politics and was elected as the second Executive Governor of Benue State on 2 January 1992 under the Social Democratic Party (SDP). His tenure was marked by significant contributions, including the founding of Benue State University on 27 December 1991, reactivating and upgrading the College of Education in Oju, and initiating the Tarka Foundation in honor of Senator Joseph Sarwuan Tarka. He also started projects like BENCO roof tile and the Katsina-Ala fruit juice company

Olu1000:
I think you are mistaking this in incident for the disappearance of Malaysian MH370. This story is about MH17 which was shot down a few months after MH370 disappeared!

NB: MH370 was deliberately diverted and flown into the Indian Ocean by the Captain.All evidence points to the Captain.

Ibeme:
That's a different flight. This one was a clear cut case