Suspected herdsmen have launched a deadly attack late Sunday night on Tse Yange, a Tiv-dominated community in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

The attackers reportedly killed the village head and abducted several residents during the raid.

It was gathered that the gunemn stormed the agrarian community on motorbikes in the night, unleashing terror and destruction.

An eyewitness revealed that the assault lasted into the early hours of Monday, leaving many people injured and several homes deserted.

As of the time of this report, the exact number of those abducted and injured remains unclear.

A fight broke out on Sunday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-East stakeholders’ meeting in Gombe.

Top party officials, including the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, and the North-East Vice Chairman, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, were forced to leave under tight security.

The clash started after Salihu publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 election without mentioning Vice President Kashim Shettima.

Soon after his speech, delegates began shouting and threatening Salihu, prompting security officers to rush him out of the venue.

When Ganduje later took the stage, he also failed to acknowledge Shettima in his 10-minute speech.

His remarks, which praised President Tinubu’s leadership, further worsened the mood in the hall.

Angry APC members began to boo and jeer him, with some seen dragging at his blue Agbada.Security operatives quickly surrounded Ganduje and helped him out of the meeting before the crowd could get violent.

Attempts by other party leaders to calm the situation did little to stop the chaos.

The event, which was meant to project unity ahead of the 2027 elections, ended abruptly as tempers could not be brought under control.

The incident has added fuel to growing rumours that the APC might replace Vice President Shettima with a Christian Northerner in 2027 to balance religious representation on the ticket.

Former House of Representatives Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, is reportedly being considered, although no official announcement has been made.

The party now faces the task of managing internal divisions as it prepares for another round of national elections.

• * Ribadu, DG SSS speak on security challenges, media’s role

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) is set to hold its Biennial National Convention in Enugu from June 26 to 29, 2025, with a theme ‘’Building A Secure And Cohesive Nigeria: The Role of Dialogue, Inclusion And The Media.”

In a statement signed by its President, Mr Eze Anaba and the General Secretary, Dr Iyobosa Uwugiaren, the NGE said that the convention will bring together over 400 editors, including prominent figures such as Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu, Publisher of Vanguard; Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, former Presidential Spokesman; Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman/Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY/Arise News Channel, and Dr. John Momoh, Chairman of Channels Television.

The convention will be declared open by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi.

The Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, will serve as the Chief Host, while Dr. Momoh will chair the convention.

Prince Amuka-Pemu, Chief Osoba, and Chief Ugochukwu have been assigned roles as Fathers of the Day.

The Director-General of the State Security Services (SSS), Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, will deliver the keynote address, titled ‘’Nation’s Security Future: Harnessing Diversity for Peace/Stability and the Media’s Role.’’

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, will also be at the national convention as Special Guest.

On the importance of the theme, the NGE emphasized that a nation’s security and stability can be enhanced by leveraging its diversity, and that the media plays a crucial role in promoting this goal.

The Guild noted that diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation, and that inclusive governance ensures that all segments of society are represented and included in decision-making processes.

The NGE highlighted the media’s social responsibility in promoting diversity, tolerance, and understanding, while also highlighting the importance of national security and stability.

‘’The media can achieve this by highlighting diverse perspectives and experiences, combating hate speech, misinformation, and stereotypes, and fostering dialogue and understanding among different groups’’, the statement added.

The three-day convention will also witness the election of new executives who will pilot the affairs of the professional body for the next two years.