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Bandits Attack Taraba Governor’s Family, Sister Injured
Suspected bandits ambushed a vehicle carrying Jummai Kefas, the mother of Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Area on Thursday morning. The governor’s sister, Atsi Kefas, was injured in the attack, sustaining a gunshot wound.
Chairperson of Wukari LGA, Dauda Agbu, confirmed the incident, describing it as “deeply troubling.” He assured that no lives were lost, stating, “Miss Atsi Kefas sustained a gunshot wound. She was treated at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Wukari, where her condition was stabilized before being airlifted to Abuja for further medical attention.”
Agbu urged residents to remain calm, noting that security agencies are working to apprehend the attackers.
The Taraba State Police Public Relations Officer, Usman Abdullahi, also confirmed the incident, reporting an armed robbery along the Wukari-Kente road. However, he could not confirm if the victims were the governor’s family members. “We received a report of a robbery attack on Wukari-Kente road but cannot ascertain if the governor’s mother and sister were among the victims. Investigations are ongoing,” he said.
Security efforts are being intensified to bring the perpetrators to justice, as the incident highlights the persistent insecurity in the region.
Nigerian Gospel Artist Israel Terhemba Ikyereve, popularly known by his stage name New Jerusalem, has reportedly passed away.
The late gospel singer passed away at the age of 53, friends and family as well as the government in Benue state mourns the loss of the singer.
The date of burial was also announced by his family, on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Sati Agirigi, Mbamo, Shitile, Katsina-Ala LGA of Benue State.
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has distanced himself from campaign materials being circulated ahead of the 2027 elections. Fubara made it clear that he never approved the production of caps, shirts, or any other campaign items for the next general election.
Speaking to his supporters in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Fubara stressed that his focus is on restoring peace and stability in the state, not on political campaigns. His reaction follows the recent resolution of the political crisis in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.
The clash between Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory had sparked months of tension, which eventually led to Fubara’s six-month suspension from office. Tinubu even declared a state of emergency in Rivers State during the height of the crisis.
However, the president stepped in last week, holding talks with all parties at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, leading to a temporary truce. Fubara expressed his frustration over the campaign materials, saying, “I was really upset when someone sent me a video of people producing caps and shirts for the 2027 elections.
“I didn’t approve that, I didn’t send anyone to do that. For now, what Rivers State needs is peace so that we can focus on progress and development.”
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, will be leading a national prayer session focused on reviving Nigeria’s struggling economy. The prayer is scheduled to take place during the church’s July 2025 Thanksgiving Service, themed “Divine Intervention”, at the RCCG national headquarters in Oyingbo, Lagos.
Speaking ahead of the event through his Special Assistant on Administration, Pastor Dele Balogun, Pastor Adeboye acknowledged that both Nigeria and other countries are facing tough times. But he believes the current hardship is not beyond repair if people embrace faith and take positive action.
“Our nation is going through serious challenges, just like other parts of the world. But the truth is, we can overcome them with faith, as long as we don’t give room to fear or doubt,” Adeboye said. He encouraged Nigerians to reject negative confessions and instead focus on faith-driven solutions, adding that with God’s intervention, the country’s economic situation can still turn around.
The upcoming prayer session, according to him, is not just about asking for change but about opening doors to new opportunities and paving the way for national transformation.
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