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10 Killed In Benue, Taraba Communal Clashes
Not less than 10 persons have been killed in separate attacks Sunday on communities in Benue and Taraba States.
Six persons were killed when gunmen attacked five farming villages in Benue State and burned down many houses.
Four others were killed at Amar village in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State as violent clashes erupted between Fulani herdsmen and the Tarok people from Plateau State.
"Five Agatu villages were attacked yesterday by suspected Fulani cattle herdsmen who killed six people," Benue State Police Command's spokesman, Mr. Daniel Ezeala said.
He said "many houses" were razed during the violence, the latest on mainly ethnic Tiv people, who are predominantly farmers.
He said "many houses" were razed during the violence, the latest on mainly ethnic Tiv people, who are predominantly farmers.
Local media however said 36 people were killed in the mayhem.Ezeala said police and troops had been deployed to the trouble spot.
"The situation is now under control as security forces are patrolling the affected villages to ensure there is no resurgence of violence," he said.
"The situation is now under control as security forces are patrolling the affected villages to ensure there is no resurgence of violence," he said.
In the incident in Taraba State, which claimed the lives of four persons, scores of others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the attack and are currently receiving treatment in various hospitals in Taraba, Gombe and Adamawa States.
The herdsmen were said to have invaded the community from Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State to launch a reprisal on the Tarok people resident in the village.
There have been incessant clashes between the Fulanis and Tarok in recent times, which have claimed several lives and led to the destruction of property whose value is yet to be ascertained.
Yesterday's clash at Amar village was a spillover of violent clashes between the two groups while hundreds of people were said to have fled the community over fears a recurrence.
Yesterday's clash at Amar village was a spillover of violent clashes between the two groups while hundreds of people were said to have fled the community over fears a recurrence.
Wase Local Government Area, where the two groups have been engaging each other in violent clashes, shares a border with Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State and not a few Taroks engage in farming in the village.
Narrating their ordeal, an indigene of the village said that the community was caught unawares by the attackers just as he expressed disappointment over the inadequate security in the area.
Chairman of the local government, Mr. Simeon Mohammed Abbere, who also spoke, expressed worry over inadequate security in the area.
Chairman of the local government, Mr. Simeon Mohammed Abbere, who also spoke, expressed worry over inadequate security in the area.
President Jonathan Announces 2m Naira Reward Each For Golden Eaglets
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has announced a cash reward of two million Naira each for members of the Golden Eaglets.
Receiving the Eaglets in Abuja Sunday night President Jonathan said their victory was a sign that Nigeria was on the path of recovery in international sports.
Members of the coaching crew were given three million dollars each by the president who described the victory of the Eagles as a pride to the nation and the continent.
The Sports Minister Bolaji Abdullahi said the “The Golden Eaglets is a project in the making. The grace beauty and swagger is Nigerian. Beyond what we have seen is a success in grooming good athletes and good Nigerians.They are not excellent athletes but excellent human beings. Winning the World Cup is not the end. It is the beginning” he said.
President Jonathan said "with dedication resilience and statesmanship they have moved from being second best to the best. This victory brought to mind the championship Nigeria has won. Our senior national team defeated the South African team in the Nations cup. This is a golden era in Nigeria football. It is not a Surprise because I told the nation after the Olympics that our administration will provide the support to ensure that our men and women Win international support. I congratulate the young team over their deserve victory.
You have set two records. Four times winner and twenty seven goals I commend the team for tactical and exciting football. You won fair and squarely. This victory is for the whole Africa. To the crew thank you for a job well done. The enduring test lies in the success of the team at the highest level. The celebration will be short lived Their talent must be developed".
Pope Holds And Kisses Man Suffering From "Elephant Man" Disease
Pope Francis concluded Wednesday's general audience in St Peter's Square in Rome by kissing a man covered in growths and joining him in prayer.
Photos of the pontiff embracing the severely disfigured man have gone viral online, with commenters praising the pope for his compassion and kindness.
In Italian press, the pope has drawn comparisons to his illustrious namesake, St Francis of Assisi - a revered 13th century holy figure, who according to legend kissed a leper he had encountered on a road after receiving a message from God.
Images of Pope Francis comforting the ailing worshiper were taken at the end of the general audience Wednesday, when a man covered in neuronal tumors approached the leader of the Catholic Church asking for a blessing. The man reportedly suffers from a rare and painful disease called neurofibromatosis, which causes growths, impaired vision and in some cases cancer, according to the Catholic News Agency
