Gunmen abduct RCCG pastor in Nasarawa

A pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, or RCCG, named Faturoti Olaniyi, was abducted by gunmen in Karu, Nasarawa State. 

Early on Wednesday, June 24, 2025, the gunmen stormed Olaniyi's home at the Redeemed Christian Church of God property near Bristol Academy, Federal Housing Authority (FHA) in Karu, and kidnapped him. 

Zagazola Makama, a security analyst, stated that the attackers entered the building at around 1:30 in the morning, fired several shots, and then took the victim away to an unidentified location. 

According to source, residents fled for their lives as the gunmen operated for several minutes without encountering any immediate opposition, causing panic in the area. 

A manhunt was initiated in response to the incident by joint teams of police, local vigilantes, hunters, and other security personnel. They blocked suspected escape routes and searched the surrounding hills and bushes for the kidnappers. 

The victim is still in captivity, and search and rescue efforts are still underway as of the time this report was filed.

Davido gifts his PA, Lati, a Range Rover as a birthday present

Davido has gifted his Personal Assistant, Lati, a Range Rover as a birthday present.

Lati who has worked for the singer for years, turned a year older and he was treated to a birthday dinner attended by Davido, Cubana Chief Priest and others in Paris. 

Davido shared a photo of the Range Rover as well the keys on his Instastories as he wished Lati a Happy birthday.

Chelsea striker, Nicolas Jackson hit with two-match ban for Club World Cup red card against Flamengo

FIFA have slapped Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson with a two-game ban for the straight red card he received in Chelsea’s Club World Cup loss to Flamengo on Friday, June 20.

 

The 24-year-old received an automatic one-match suspension, ruling him out of Tuesday's final group-stage clash against Esperance Sportive de Tunis which Chelsea won 3-0.

 

He was sent off for a nasty studs-up challenge on Ayrton Lucas, his second red card in his last four matches in all competitions.

 

 

However, Fifa's disciplinary committee reviewed the incident and deemed it serious foul play, and extended the ban.

 

“The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed the following sanction on Chelsea's player Nicolas Jackson who was sent off as a result of a direct red card during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between his team and CR Flamengo...” FIFA said in a statement as quoted by ESPN on Tuesday.

“(A) 2-match suspension for breach under article 14 paragraph 1 e) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code. This decision is final and binding and cannot be appealed.”

 

Jackson apologised for his actions on social media after the match. He will miss Chelsea's round of 16 game against Benfica.

 

Rules say the standard punishment for a red at this tournament in the United States is a one-match suspension. However, FIFA reserves the right to increase it if they see fit.

Gunmen abduct passengers in Benue

Gunmen intercepted a commercial bus along the Eke axis in the Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, abducting an unspecified number of passengers on board.

 

The incident occurred around 6:30 PM on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

According to community sources, the gunmen targeted a vehicle belonging to the Benue State Transport Company, known as Benue Links. They robbed the passengers and subsequently took them away.

 

The spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, DSP Udeme Edet, confirmed the attack on Monday. He stated that combined security forces are conducting searches in the nearby bush to rescue the kidnapped victims.

“We are investigating a suspected kidnapping where a Hummer bus with registration number 14B-43BN was parked by the road in Ugbokolo, (Okpokwu LGA,” the PPRO stated. 

"On receipt of the information, police tactical teams,military and Benue State Protection Guard arrived at the scene.

"They combed the bush and rescued one Paul Terna who escaped from the hands of the suspected kidnappers.

“Additional reinforcement has been sent to locate other passengers as soon as possible."