Evening recap: Peter Obi’s convoy blocked in Benue, Tinubu mourns media aide, other top stories

Peter Obi's convoy was blocked in Benue State on Tuesday while he was visiting to condole with victims of killings in the area. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, Obi's convoy was allegedly blocked by suspected thugs led by an aide to the Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, who were armed with dangerous weapons. The youths chanted "Peter Obi, go back" as they prevented him from gaining access to Yelwata community, where over 270 people were reportedly massacred.

The Benue State government has reacted to the incident, with Commissioner for Information Solomon Iorpev accusing Obi of looking for trouble. Iorpev stated that Obi ought to have formally notified the state government ahead of his visit, describing the action of the former governor as a breach of protocol.

In other news, President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of Assistant Director, Media, at the State House, Abuja, Mr Peter Chijioke Onwubuariri, who died after a prolonged illness. Tinubu described Onwubuariri's demise as a painful loss to the Presidency, the media community, and the nation. A suspected child trafficker in Oyo State, Adejoke Popoola, has also confessed to selling her own babies and stealing 19 children, according to Punch Nigeria.

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