Teenager beheaded on farm in Benue community

By: Zagazola Makama

Residents of Ohirigwe Village in Oju Local Government Area of Benue State have been thrown into mourning following the gruesome killing of a 15-year-old boy, identified as Sunday Ela, whose beheaded body was discovered on a farm.

According to community sources, the incident occurred on Oct. 15 when one John Adima, a native of the area but resident in Ondo State, asked the deceased to accompany him to his farm. Adima, however, later returned home without the boy and subsequently fled the village to an unknown destination.

Villagers, suspecting foul play, organized a search party which led to the discovery of the teenager’s decapitated body on the farm.

The tragic incident has sparked outrage in the community as residents intensify efforts to locate the fleeing suspect.

Authorities have commenced investigations to uncover the motive behind the killing and bring the perpetrator to justice.

Teenager beheaded on farm in Benue community

Unimaid joins nationwide ASUU warning strike

By: Bodunrin Kayode

University of Maiduguri has joined the warning strike called by the National Executive Council (NEC) of ASUU to press home series of demands linked to backlog of unsolved issues with the federal government of Nigeria.

Some of these issues linked to the development and peaceful existence of their members on campus include the foot dragging of the federal government over their legitimate dues like the three months salary arrears which the government is still holding on to.

A memo signed by the new chairman Mohammed Waziri and secretary Dr. Peter Teru stated that the warning strike would be total through out its two weeks duration as it would be well monitored for compliance.

In a release, made available to news men in maiduguri, he went on: “This is to notify all academic staff that the UNIMAID Branch of ASUU, in unwavering compliance with the directive of the National Executive Council (NEC) dated 13th October 2025 and in line with the resolutions adopted at the Branch Congress held on Wednesday, 15th October 2025, hereby calls on all members to adhere strictly to the total and comprehensive warning strike as directed by NEC, effective from 13th October 2025.

“Accordingly, all academic activities are hereby suspended. These include, but are not limited to: Lectures, examinations, Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate projects/dissertation or thesis Accreditation exercises Statutory and ad-hoc Meetings inaugural and public lectures etc.

“We urge all members to remain resolute, vigilant, and uncompromising in the pursuit of our collective demands. Let no member engage in any action that may undermine the integrity of this struggle. The University Management has been duly notified of our position.

“This action is a principled stand in defense of our rights, the sanctity of collective bargaining, and the revitalization of the Nigerian University System.

” It is a call for improved conditions of service, adequate funding, and respect for agreements freely entered into. An injury to one is an injury to all. United we bargain, divided we beg! Solidarity forever!! ” said the release.

Unimaid joins nationwide ASUU warning strike

Proposed Free Kanu Protest: Concerned Students from Sowore’s Home Town Dissociate Selves

By: Michael Mike

Some concerned students from Kiribo town in Ese Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State have dissociated themselves from the planned Nnamdi Kanu protest reportedly championed by their brother, Omoyele Sowore, and scheduled for Monday, October 20.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Akure by their coordinator, Comrade Biodun Ogunwuyi, the group appealed to Sowore to call off the planned protest and allow the law to take its course.

The students expressed concern that the demonstration “will do no one any good,” warning that it could lead to violence, destruction, and unnecessary hardship for innocent citizens.

“Unknown individuals may hijack the protest to unleash mayhem on the public, which could result in casualties and loss of property,” the statement read.

They emphasized that the outcome of such unrest could bring pain and sorrow to many families, urging Sowore to act with caution and responsibility.

The group further advised the activist to respect the court’s judgement, which reportedly barred any protest on Monday, and to heed the warnings of the police and other security agencies.

“We, the students of Kiribo, dissociate ourselves completely from this planned protest and appeal to our brother to reconsider his decision in the interest of peace and public safety.”

Proposed Free Kanu Protest: Concerned Students from Sowore’s Home Town Dissociate Selves