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Eight Killed, Homes Razed in Fresh Attack on Plateau Community

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1 year ago

June 12, 2025

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At least eight people have been confirmed dead and several others injured following a deadly night attack by gunmen on Chicim community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Eyewitnesses said the attack occurred around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, taking residents by surprise as many had already retired for the night.

A local resident, Nankus Habila, recounted that the attackers stormed the community and began firing indiscriminately, triggering panic and a desperate attempt by villagers to flee.

The violence reportedly spread to the nearby Gyenbwas community in Langai District, where several houses were set ablaze during the assault.

Efforts to obtain an official response from security agencies proved unsuccessful as of press time. Calls to the spokesman of Operation Safe Haven (OpSH), Major Samson Zhakom, went unanswered, while the phone number of Plateau State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Alfred Alabo, was unreachable.

The latest incident has heightened tension in the area, with residents appealing for urgent government intervention and the deployment of additional security personnel to prevent further bloodshed.

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Sovereign Trust, Guinea Insurance, 5 Others Join Verified List in Final Recapitalization Clearance

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32 minutes ago

August 14, 2026

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc and Guinea Insurance Plc are among seven additional underwriting firms officially cleared and verified by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) as compliant with the Minimum Capital Requirements stipulated under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025.

This final batch of approvals formally completes the nation’s insurance recapitalization exercise, bringing the total roster of fully capitalized operators in Nigeria to 48 insurance companies and two reinsurance companies.

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List of Additional Insurance Companies that Complied with the MCR Prescribed by NIIRA 2025

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Investors sue Selena Gomez alleging fraud tied to her mental health startup

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36 minutes ago

August 14, 2026

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Singer and actress Selena Gomez and her mother are being sued over their mental health startup, Wondermind. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit say they invested nearly $1.2 million in the startup, and are accusing Gomez of securities fraud and breach of contract.

They allege that the startup failed to deliver on its commitments without informing investors, and Gomez failed to market the startup after promising to do so. The news was first reported by Forbes.

Wondermind launched in 2021 and aimed to offer daily mental health resources to users. The lawsuit alleges that investors were unaware of the company’s troubles until a September 2025 story from The Cut uncovered them.

“Gomez purported to sign a contract obligating her to perform and then ignored it,” the complaint reads. “The partnerships did not exist. The initiatives never materialized. The app was never built. And for three years, while the Company quietly collapsed around them, not one of its founders, officers, or directors said a word to the investors whose money was funding the collapse.”

The investors allege that Gomez and Wondermind misrepresented the company’s finances and overstated the extent of Gomez’s involvement. The plaintiffs are seeking to recover their investments and legal fees.

Wondermind did not respond to our request for comment.