A Nigerian senatorial candidate was on Wednesday shot dead and his body burnt by attackers while on his way from a campaign rally in the southern state of Enugu.
The death of Oyibo Chukwu of the Labour Party happened three days before Saturday’s general elections – which is being described as the country’s most competitive polls in 24 years.
His aides who were with him were also shot dead before their car was set ablaze with the bodies inside, local outlets report.
“Our party members are being targeted for assassination by political parties that felt threatened by the rise of the Labour Party in the state and are afraid they may lose the Saturday’s election.” said Chijioke Edeoga, a candidate for the governor’s seat in the state.
The Labour party has not commented on the attack, but its presidential candidate Peter Obi has been urging supporters to vote ” correctly, peacefully, and hopefully”.
In a recent episode of the Be Transformed Podcast, The Catalyst, Lanre Olusola, explores how to build meaningful relationships in a time when connection is…
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/wild-turkey-spotted-near-montreal.jpg?id=55567483&width=600&height=600&coordinates=272%2C0%2C273%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>Winter in Montreal brings its fair share of challenges — slushy streets, snowplows and those ever-confusing parking signs. You can also add turkeys to that mix. And no, we're not talking about the kind you pick up at the grocery store.<br/></p><p>Lately, social media has been lighting up with sightings of wild turkeys roaming the city, adding an unexpected twist to Montreal's winter landscape.</p><p><span></span>One clip, captured in late December, shows the big bird crossing a city street as police officers look on in confusion.</p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1873119652118970658">
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p>Earlier this month, someone on X caught a trio of turkeys making their way across boulevard Lacordaire in Saint-Léonard.</p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1878203977222807717">
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p>One of the more memorable sightings came from a Reddit user who shared a hilarious clip of two fearless turkeys chasing them down at the corner of rue Saint-Jacques and avenue Girouard.</p><p>Luckily, they got away unscathed. </p>
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<p>Meanwhile, an NDG resident has taken the role of unofficial turkey correspondent, regularly sharing updates on their neighbourhood's growing turkey population.</p>
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<p>So what's the deal with this addition to Montreal's wildlife scene?</p><p>Wild turkey sightings have become more common in recent years. The gobbling birds, which nearly went extinct in Canada in the early 1900s, typically feed on fruit, vegetables, seeds, nuts and insects — meaning the city's milder winters and urban food sources are likely attracting them. </p><p>As their numbers grow, <a href="https://montreal.ca/en/articles/wild-turkeys-how-to-coexist-these-birds-25510" target="_blank">the City of Montreal website</a> has shared tips on how to coexist with these creatures.<br/></p><p>The city advises residents not to approach or feed wild turkeys. Instead, you can scare them off by making noise or using an object like an umbrella or stick to keep them at a distance — just don't hit them. </p><p>Keeping turkeys at bay starts with limiting their access to food. Make sure garbage, recycling and compost bins are securely closed, and switch to bird feeders designed to prevent seeds from scattering — or temporarily remove feeders altogether if turkeys are hanging around. </p><p>During the warmer months, consider protecting your vegetable and berry plants with netting. Since turkeys prefer walking to flying, installing a fence around your yard can also be an effective way to keep them out.</p><p>By making small adjustments, Montrealers can learn to live alongside these unexpected visitors — without becoming the stars of the next viral chase video.</p>
