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Nigeria cannot keep bleeding’ — CAN reacts to Palm Sunday attack in Jos North

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has condemned, in the strongest possible terms, the horrific attack that took place on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The attack happened in the Angwan Rukuba, Gari Ya Waye area of Jos North, Plateau State.

CAN noted that Palm Sunday is meant to be a day of peace, hope, and reflection, but instead it became a day of bloodshed for the people of Nigeria.

DAILY POST reports that innocent Nigerians, men, women, and children, were hunted and killed in cold blood. CAN added, “Let us be clear: this is not just tragic; it is unacceptable.”

Armed men, reportedly in significant numbers, moved into a civilian community disguised in uniforms resembling those of security forces and opened fire on defenceless people.

Lives were cut short in minutes. Families have been shattered. A community has been traumatised.

“We mourn. We grieve. But we must also speak the truth. How did we get here? How is it that people can no longer feel safe in their own homes? How is it that, even on a sacred day, communities are left exposed to such terror?” a statement signed by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN President, said.

It added, “Nigerians are tired of mourning. Nigerians are tired of statements. Nigerians want to see action. Those responsible for this atrocity must be found, arrested, and made to face justice swiftly and decisively. Anything less will only deepen the sense that life in our country is no longer protected.

“The use of fake or imitation military uniforms by these attackers is particularly alarming. It strikes at the very heart of public trust and must be thoroughly investigated. Our security institutions must not only respond; they must stay ahead of these threats.

“We acknowledge the efforts of the Plateau State Government so far. But let it be said clearly: temporary measures are not enough. The people of Plateau, and indeed all Nigerians, deserve lasting security, not periodic reassurance.

“To our Christian faithful across the nation, I speak to you as we walk through this solemn Holy Week. Be prayerful, but also be vigilant. As you prepare for Good Friday solemnities and the Stations of the Cross (in some denominations), and as churches gather for Easter Eve vigils and night services, take deliberate steps to protect yourselves and your congregations. Stay alert. Work with security agencies and local authorities. Look out for one another.

“Faith must remain strong, but it must also be paired with wisdom. We will not allow fear to silence our worship. But neither will we ignore the dangers around us. Holy Week reminds us that light will always overcome darkness. Yet, let us be honest, Nigeria is passing through a dark and painful moment. This must be a turning point.

“A nation cannot keep bleeding like this and expect to move forward. We owe the dead justice. We owe the living protection. And we owe our future a country where no community wakes up to gunfire on a sacred day.”

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Italy Calling! — Buruj Midfield Stars Raheem Salaudeen, Fawas Adeleke Shortlisted by European Scouts After Stunning U-20 Tournament Performances

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Buruj Football Club’s rising stars Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen and Fawas Ayomide Adeleke have taken another giant step toward international football after emerging among the shortlisted players selected by European scouts during the prestigious Italian Consulate General U-20 Football Tournament Cup 2026.

The talented midfield duo produced outstanding performances throughout the competition, dazzling spectators and scouts alike with their creativity, composure, intelligence, and attacking brilliance in midfield.

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Their performances did not go unnoticed.

Following the conclusion of the scouting phase of the tournament, both players were officially identified among the competition’s most promising young talents and are now being considered for a potential football development opportunity in Italy.

The tournament, organized to create international pathways for talented Nigerian footballers, has become one of the most important youth football showcases in the country, attracting scouts and football development partners from Europe.

For Buruj Football Club, the recognition of Raheem and Fawas represents another major breakthrough in the academy’s growing reputation for producing elite young talents capable of competing on the global stage.

A major highlight of the initiative is the opportunity for selected players to travel to Italy for a two-week football trial programme, where they will further showcase their abilities while gaining international exposure and professional development experience.

The Grand Finale of the competition is scheduled for 7th June 2026, where participating teams and exceptional players will receive awards and recognition for their performances during the tournament.

Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, already regarded as one of the academy’s leading young prospects, continues to strengthen his profile with consistent performances, leadership qualities, and national youth team experience.

Fawas Ayomide Adeleke has also continued to attract attention with his technical quality, attacking vision, and ability to influence games at crucial moments.

Together, both midfielders are becoming symbols of Buruj Football Club’s ambitious football project and its commitment to producing future Nigerian and international stars.

For Buruj Football Club, Italy may just be the next chapter in a rapidly growing success story.

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OpenAI unveils Lockdown Mode to protect sensitive data from prompt injection attacks

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OpenAI announced a new feature that it says will provide additional protection from prompt injection attacks, where malicious chatbot instructions are hidden in webpages and other content sources.

Among other things, Lockdown Mode will disable live web browsing (so you can only access cached content), the retrieval and display of images from the web (you can still generate images), deep research, and agent mode.

The company says that even with Lockdown Mode turned on, ChatGPT could still be vulnerable to prompt injections — which could, for example, “appear in cached web content or in an uploaded file, and could still affect the behavior or accuracy of a response.”

But the goal is to reduce the likelihood that sensitive data gets shared in the process.

“Lockdown Mode is not intended for everyone,” OpenAI says. “It is designed for people and organizations that handle sensitive data and want stricter protection from data exfiltration risks related to prompt injection.”

The company says it’s currently rolling Lockdown Mode out to self-serve ChatGPT Business accounts, as well as eligible personal accounts.

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