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Presence of human slaughterhouses in Benue: Police Arrests 41 In Makurdi
By Felix Umande and Nguevese Mercy Sue, Makurdi
At least 41 suspects were on Tuesday arrested by the Benue State Police command in connection with alleged presence of human slaughterhouses in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet, made clarifications on the raid and arrests while responding to the alleged presence of slaughter homes located at Awe Street in Wurukum, Makurdi.
The operation was sparked by the recent outcries on social media pointing accusing fingers at Awe street in Wurukum as a place of concern after a testimony detailing an unidentified lady’s experience of being abducted on 25th December. 2025 while returning from a Church program. She was allegedly taken to the suspected hotspot at Awe street behind the Benue State library without her consent.
The lady narrated how she mounted a motorcycle at about 8:30 pm along George Akume way the fateful day to take her home at Adeke only to be taken to Awe Street and ended in a danger room where she met about 10 female victims. The dramatic event looked like she was hypnotized by the motorcyclist.
“I followed them into a house, the place was a dreadful place, I knew in my spirit that there was a power or demonic presence operating in that place. When I became reluctant to enter, one of the boys pushed me in. As we entered, they took me into a room where there were other young girls, about 10 of them.
She continued, “One was standing naked, crying, so I asked what was happening, how they got here, then I moved to the girl crying without her clothes on, and I asked why she was naked. She said she was brought there at about 5.30 am, that she was travelling to Ilorin, Kwara State, and she needed to be at the park before 6.00 am, so she took a motorcycle. On the way, the bike man pleaded with her that she should give him a little time to pick a parcel for a waybill, and that was how she found herself there. She said she offered to give them N1million for them to spare her life, but they refused,” the lady narrated.
There is not only suspicion but strong belief that there are human Slaughter Houses in Makurdi, according to the testimonies of those who were fortunate to have escaped from being killed by providence.
Few days ago, another lady narrated how she narrowly escaped being butchered at the Awe street after being lured by a bikeman.
“Because of the experience, I forwarded the story to my daughters with a note of caution.
“Today, my daughter picked a bike from Gboko road to High Level and as they approached Wurukum, the bikeman sought her permission to pick up a parcel from Awe street and she immediately remembered my story about the same Awe street. In her confused state she quickly told the middle aged man that her mother had asked her to buy a product from Sudo Pee supermarket, (they were already approaching Sudo Pee) without complaining, he took her to the supermarket with a suggestion that he would wait for her to pick up the item then they will use the street beside the state library to quickly pick up his parcel from Awe street.
“Once she stepped down from the bike, she gave him 500 to go, but he refused and insisted on waiting for her. When my daughter didn’t know what more to say, she decided to walk into Sudo Pee supermarket and called me, the man took a few steps after her and said in our local language, “Ungu Tiv shi Ufa kwagh nahan yem kwagh wough.” Meaning, “You are a good Tiv girl, go your way.”
In the social media post, the mother concluded, “I am sharing this story because this evil is closer to us than we can imagine … The Almighty God that I serve didn’t allow my day to end in tears but heaven helps those who help themselves.
“Be vigilant and informed that these stories are true, I have not stopped singing praises to God since I picked her up. I am grateful to you, my God” wrote Mrs. Ngumom Pine, the mother of the testifier
Following public complaints and demand for action, a raid on black spots was
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.
Sons of Liberty. Maga Movement
–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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