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Buhari Reacts To Death Of Ex-PDP National Chairman, Ogbulafor

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Vincent Ogbulafor. In a statement on Saturday signed by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, President Buhari said Ogbulafor will be remembered for his role in the development of the nation’s democracy and unity. The President also commiserated with leaders and members of the PDP, the Olokoro Royal family in Umuahia, and the Government and people of Abia State over the loss of the former minister.

Chadwick Boseman's Hometown Is Holding a Public Memorial Service

When is Chadwick Boseman's funeral service? Details about the memorials being held in the 'Black Panther' actor's honor. Source: Getty ImagesAs fans young and old continue to post tributes to Chadwick Boseman following his shocking death at the age of 43, details about funeral services for the Black Panther legend are slowly being released. The SAG Award winner died on Aug. 28 following a four-year battle with colon cancer, which he kept hidden from even his closest co-stars.

Fulani Also Suffer Abduction, Bandit Attacks

Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State has said that Fulani indigenes are also victims of kidnapping and attacks from bandit terrorists in the North. During an appearance on Channels Television on Thursday, Bagudu stated that not all Fulani herdsmen are involved in attacks leading to mass abduction of people. The Kebbi governor said most Nigerians do not hear the experiences of the Fulani who are also kidnapped and their cattle rustled, before attributing violent crimes to them.

Gunmen Kill Miyetti Allah Chairman In Abuja

Some yet to be identified gunmen have reportedly killed a chairman of the Miyyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Abuja, Naija News reports. The sad development was confirmed to newsmen on Sunday by the Secretary of the herders’ union, Mohammed Usman. Usman told the Nation that Adamu Aliyu who chairs the Gwagwalada Area Council chapter of the union was murdered on Thursday by the unknown assailants. The MACBAN secretary further explained that Aliyu was killed alongside four others near Daku village in Dobi ward of the council.