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Northern Senators Forum Condemns Bokkos Killings, Calls for Decisive National Action

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The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has strongly condemned the recent attacks on five communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, which left at least 50 people dead, many injured, and others missing.

In a statement issued Monday in Abuja, Chairman of the Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, described the killings as a tragic reminder of the insecurity plaguing parts of the country and called for immediate national action.

“The death toll, which has risen to about 50, with many more injured and missing does not represent the values we stand for as a nation. This tragic incident is a stark reminder of the insecurity that has plagued some parts of our country, and we cannot afford to let it become the new norm,” the statement read.

The forum extended condolences to the families of the victims, the people of Plateau State, and the state government.

“We wish to commiserate with the families of the victims, the Plateau State Government, and the people of Plateau State over this tragic incident,” it stated.

The senators also commended Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State for his proactive efforts to restore peace and prevent retaliatory violence between ethnic groups.

“His leadership is a beacon of hope in these trying times, and we urge him to continue on this path,” the Forum continued.

Reaffirming its dedication to enhancing national security, the forum expressed its readiness to collaborate with both federal authorities and security agencies to develop a sustainable framework to protect lives and property across the North and beyond.

The forum also renewed its commitment to working with the government and security agencies to develop a robust security framework that protects the lives and property of our citizens. “We cannot afford to fail in this endeavor,” the forum added.

Calling on all Nigerians to unite against the forces threatening national peace, the forum said the attack should serve as a wake-up call.

“We must come together to build a safer, more secure future for ourselves and future generations. We owe it to the victims of these senseless attacks to act decisively and ensure that such incidents do not recur,” the senators said.

The forum concluded with thoughts and prayers for the grieving families, urging them to find strength during this period of mourning.

“May the bereaved families find comfort during this mourning period,” it said.

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Trump shares video of Nigerian cleric Dachomo at mass burial for terrorist attack victims

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President Donald Trump on Saturday posted footage of Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Plateau State, conducting a mass burial for victims of a terrorist attack, while calling on the United Nations and the United States to stop the killing of Christians in Nigeria. 

Mr Trump posted the video on Truth Social without adding any text. 

In the video, Mr Dachomo, a cleric known for speaking out against alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria, is seen lamenting as he buries his church members killed in attacks in a mass grave. 

“Look at it today. Is there any Muslim here?” Mr Dachomo said, pointing to scores of corpses piled in a mass grave as he conducted the mass burial. 

Calling on the international community to stop the alleged killing of Christians in Nigeria, Mr Dachomo said: “United Nations, I know you are watching me. American Senate, I know you are watching what I am doing here. Please tell Trump to save our lives in Nigeria. They are killing Christians in Nigeria. They are massacring Christians.” 

Mr Trump’s posting of the video comes a day after U.S. and Nigerian forces eliminated ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Manuki and his fighters in an airstrike. 

The government of Mr Trump had said that the execution of Mr Al-Manuki and his foot soldiers on Nigerian soil was a reminder that American forces will go after enemies of the country and those killing Christians around the world.

“So, for months, we hunted this top ISIS leader in Nigeria who was killing Christians, and we killed him — and his entire posse,” U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on X, praising American and Nigerian forces for the successful operation. 

He added, “Operations like last night’s demonstrate the exceptional lethality, patience and skill of U.S. forces, amplified alongside willing and capable partners, to address shared threats. This should serve as a reminder that we will hunt down those who wish to harm Americans or innocent Christians, wherever they are.” 

The killing of Mr Al-Manuki comes five months after Mr Trump ordered airstrikes against terrorists in their enclave in Sokoto State on December 25, 2025, following a months-long campaign over alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria. 

Though the Nigerian government has repeatedly denied allegations of a Christian genocide in the country, it confirmed that it collaborated with U.S. forces to eliminate Mr Al-Manuki. 

Mr Trump had also redesignated Nigeria as a country of particular concern last year, warning of continued military action against terrorists in Africa’s most populous country. 



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The haves and have nots of the AI gold rush

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The vibes around the current AI boom aren’t great, even in the tech industry, according to a lengthy social media post from Menlo Ventures partner Deedy Das. 

Das described San Francisco as “pretty frenetic right now,” as “the divide in outcomes is the worst I’ve ever seen.”

Using a “back of the envelope AI calculation,” he projected that there are around 10,000 people — founders and employees at companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia — that have “hit retirement wealth of well above $20M,” while everyone else worries “they can work their well-paying (but

Plus, “layoffs are in full swing,” and “many software engineers feel that their life’s skill is no longer useful,” leading to confusion about the best career paths and “a deep malaise about work (and its future),” Das said. 

This prompted some eye-rolling on X, with entrepreneur Deva Hazarika arguing that “most of the people in this post” are “incredibly fortunate and can simply make a choice to be happy.”

Another user suggested it’s “pretty damn novel & also kinda nasty” that in the current cycle, “the same technology is both the lottery ticket & the thing eating your fallback.”

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