Nigeria, June 16 -- Hello and welcome! In today's trending news stories;

1. President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to stop the ongoing killings in Benue State, following the death of over 100 people in an attack in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area. His spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said senior officers have been sent to the state to take charge of operations. The President also asked Governor Hyacinth Alia to bring together community leaders, farmers, and herders for dialogue aimed at ending the violence. He warned that those who encourage conflict through their actions or words would be held responsible.

Pope Leo XIV also spoke about the attack, calling it a "terrible massacre" and praying for those affected. He noted th...