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Christian Lady Beaten by Three Muslim Boys in Kogi State for Not Wearing Headtie During Ramadan Gets Justice.
Peace has returned to Anyigba town in Kogi State after weeks of tension following an attack on a Christian lady by three Muslim boys who beat her for not wearing a headtie during Ramadan.
Victoria David, the victim, has finally gotten justice after traditional rulers, religious leaders, and security agencies stepped in to settle the matter. Pictures from the peace meeting held between the families have now emerged, showing both parties coming together to end the crisis.
because she was not wearing a headtie during the holy month of Ramadan. The incident sparked outrage online, with many Nigerians calling for justice and expressing concern over religious intolerance in the country.
One of the attackers had even posted a video online confirming the attack and giving reasons why they did it. In the video, he claimed they had warned people not to dress anyhow during Ramadan, which led to the beating.
The peace meeting brought together all the important parties in the community. Present at the gathering were:
• HRH Shaibu Okolo, The Ogohi/Onu Anyigba
• The Chief Imam of Anyigba Central Mosque
• CAN Chairman
• DPO Anyigba
• Representatives of the Nigeria Military
• Imam Agbeji
• The boy who posted the video online confirming the attack
• The lady Victoria David and her family
• The families of the three attackers
The Royal Father, Ogohi Shaibu Okolo, took a bold step by apologizing to the victim’s family on behalf of Anyigba town and the Muslim community. His move to personally say sorry helped calm tensions and showed leadership in a difficult moment.
The Chief Imam of Anyigba also followed with a sincere apology over the actions of the attackers. He did not defend what the boys did but instead condemned it and asked for forgiveness from Victoria and her family.
During the meeting, the Imam of Agbeji presented one of the boys, likely the one who dropped the video online claiming they had warned people not to dress anyhow during Ramadan. He also gave reasons why they attacked the girl.
But at the peace meeting, the boy changed his story. He claimed it was just mere content and that they did not mean serious harm. However, he was given serious warnings and undertaking measures to ensure such behaviour does not happen again.
The security agents present at the meeting appealed for peace and urged both families to let go of any bitterness. Other stakeholders also spoke, calling for religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in Anyigba and beyond.
In a show of maturity and grace, the victim Victoria and her family have forgiven the boys and given peace a chance. They agreed to let go of the matter and allow the community to move forward.
Their decision to forgive rather than seek revenge has been praised by many, as it helped prevent what could have turned into a serious religious crisis in the area.
We thank everyone, especially the Ogohi/Onu Anyigba and other stakeholders, for coming together to avert crisis. The quick response of traditional and religious leaders, combined with the forgiveness shown by Victoria and her family, saved the community from what could have been a major breakdown of peace.
Anyigba is known as a university town with people from different tribes and religions living together. This incident could have torn the community apart, but wisdom prevailed.
This case teaches us a few things. First, no one has the right to force their religious beliefs on others through violence. Ramadan is a time of fasting and prayer for Muslims, but it does not give anyone the permission to attack those who do not observe it in the same way.
Second, traditional institutions still matter in settling disputes. The Royal Father stepping in personally showed that our traditional rulers have a role to play in maintaining peace.
Third, forgiveness is powerful. Victoria and her family could have demanded vengeance, but they chose peace instead. Their decision allowed the community to heal quickly.
As Nigerians, we must learn to live with one another regardless of our religious differences. No faith teaches violence against those who believe differently. The peace we enjoy today is fragile and must be protected by all.
For Victoria, justice has been served not through punishment but through reconciliation. And sometimes, that is the best form of justice.
By Nick Ibe, Abuja
To cushion the harsh impact of rising living costs, the Federal Government has approved a N70,000 monthly transport intervention for public service workers across all levels for six months, beginning in November 2026, .
This was one of the outcomes of the conciliation meeting between the Federal Government and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in Abuja on Tuesday, following renewed pressure from organised labour over the rising cost of living, workers’ welfare and outstanding agreements.
The government also approved the payment of peculiar allowance arrears, effective from May 1, 2026, in three equal monthly instalments beginning in November.
The parties did not agree on the effective date for implementing the national minimum wage, but agreed that the Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee would be constituted and commence meetings immediately.
The resolutions were contained in a memorandum of understanding signed at the end of the meeting by the Director-General of Budget, Timi Yakubu; NLC President, Joe Ajaero; the Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Garba Abdul S.U.; and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi.
The document made public after the meeting was tagged: ‘Resolutions Reached at a Conciliation Meeting Held at Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment Between the Federal Government and the Leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress on Tuesday, 27th October, 2026’, outlined agreements on minimum wage negotiations, transport support, outstanding allowances, health workers’ remuneration, tax relief and hazard allowances for agricultural officers.
The meeting followed an earlier conciliation session held on October 22, 2026, convened by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment to address disagreements between the government and organised labour.
On the transport intervention, the document stated, “That transport intervention of Seventy Thousand Naira (N70,000) commencing from November 2026 would be paid across all levels for a period of six months.”
The agreement trails high transportation costs and the prices of other essential goods following the removal of the petrol subsidy in May 2023, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Organised labour has repeatedly demanded measures to ease the economic pressure on workers, including reductions in petrol prices, improved wages and the implementation of outstanding welfare agreements.
The memorandum also noted the NLC leadership’s concerns about the government’s handling of its demands.
Addressing the disagreement, it stated that the NLC leadership “expressed concern over the Federal Government’s attitude towards the above issues.”
It added that the Federal Government, in response, “stated that it fully respects the right of the Congress to advocate for improved working conditions for Nigerian workers, and is genuinely trying to address every aspect of it through a structured intervention.”
On the national minimum wage, the parties agreed that the Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee would be constituted and commence meetings immediately.
However, the effective date of implementation remained unresolved.
The document stated, “It was agreed that the Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee would be constituted and commence meeting immediately. It should however be noted that there is a disagreement on the effective date of implementation.”
The disagreement leaves a key issue outstanding despite the commitment to begin negotiations without delay.
The national minimum wage became a major issue in 2024 when the Federal Government and organised labour negotiated an increase in the statutory minimum monthly wage from N30,000 to N70,000. The new rate was subsequently enacted into law through the National Minimum Wage Act.
The latest agreement refers to further discussions and the implementation date of the national minimum wage but does not provide details of the specific proposal under consideration or when the parties expect to conclude the negotiations.
The agreement indicates that while the government has approved some financial interventions, other workers’ demands remain subject to further negotiations, administrative verification or decisions by relevant government bodies.
“Trump… Please bring my son back to me. I am begging you for mercy.” And what Trump did when he heard those words… may bring tears to your eyes.
Her name was Malphine. She was 95 years old. A mother who had spent years waiting. Hoping. Praying. And one day… she finally got the chance to meet Trump. And stood before him. With all the strength she had left. And spoke the only words in her heart. Please. Bring my son home.
And Trump looked at this 95-year-old mother. Held her hands. And gave her a promise. I will bring your son home.
And Malphine held on to that promise. The way only a mother of 95 can hold on to something. When hope is all she has left.
Days went by. Weeks went by. And then one morning… the news finally arrived. Her son Marc was coming home. After years away. After years inside a foreign prison. After years of a mother waking up every single day, wondering whether she would ever get to hold her child again.
He stepped off that plane. And returned home. And when Marc’s feet finally touched American soil… Trump was there. In person. To welcome him. To embrace him. To look him in the eyes and say… welcome home. America has not forgotten you.
And in that single embrace…
Trump showed the world something that no speech and no rally could ever truly express: That America cares about its people. Wholeheartedly. Unconditionally. And never gives up fighting for them.
And today… I sat thinking about that story. And remembered every harsh word I had ever spoken about this man. Every judgment. Every doubt. Every moment I chose to look away. And I felt something I can hardly describe. Deep shame.
Because Malphine trusted Trump at 95 years old. With all the hope she had left. And he helped bring her son home.
Today… this is the side of Trump that so many people may never take the time to see.
Not the Trump in the headlines. Not the Trump on the rally stage. Just a man. Who listened to a 95-year-old mother pleading for her son. Worked to help answer her prayers. And personally showed up to welcome him home.
If this story touched your heart today… let God and every American reading this feel your .
And tell me honestly, in your own words — after reading this… can you still speak badly about President Trump? Because I truly find it difficult to do so. Not anymore. Not after hearing this story.
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–Calls for NSCDC reforms, compensation for victims
By Son Tertsea, Abuja
Dehydration was cause of the death of the detained miners, the panel constituted to investigate the deaths of alleged illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, has stated.
The chairman of the committee, Jonathan Kure, while presenting the report to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in Abuja on Tuesday, , said the miners suffered acute respiratory failure.
He also corrected the earlier reports that 37 miners died in custódy, saying 33 miners were confirmed dead.
He said the miners collapsed after calling for water and were ignored by the personnel of the NSCDC.
He added that the detention room was overcrowded and poorly ventilated.
He said the miners were illegally arrested and detained, stressing that they were all detained beyond the legally allowed period.
Part of the panel’s report called for a total reform of the NSCDC as well as solicited compensation for the victims.
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