@kokorokonews: BREAKING: Scores Killed in Benue | INEC Extends 2027 Deadline | APC Sweeps Edo LG Polls Fresh violence has erupted in Benue State as suspected armed herders reportedly killed several people in Otukpo, prompting the traditional ruler to order all herders out of the kingdom. In this bulletin, the Nigerian Army uncovers foreign terrorist trainers after killing an ISWAP cameraman in Borno, while police confirm the death of notorious Zamfara bandit Sani Yellow. The Coalition of Northern Groups also urges President Tinubu to rescue abducted Borno schoolchildren following the successful rescue of the Oyo pupils. Also, INEC extends the deadline for political parties to submit candidates for the 2027 elections, APC wins all chairmanship and councillorship seats in the Edo State local government election, Bishop David Oyedepo urges Nigerians to obtain their PVCs, the Oluwo of Iwo warns against profiling Islam over banditry, and Sheikh Ahmad Gumi calls for peaceful coexistence across Nigeria. In sports, Stanley Nwabali returns to Chippa United, Senegal parts ways with coach Pape Thiaw, and FIFA considers expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams. Subscribe to Kokoroko Nigeria News Updates for credible, balanced, and timely news on politics, security, business, and sports from Nigeria and around the world. #NigeriaNews #BreakingNews #Benue #Tinubu #INEC

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