People&Politics

By Okerafor Athanasius, Jalingo Chairman of Taraba State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Matthew Eluid Jen, has stressed the importance of unity and sacrificial lifestyle among members to achieve desired goals Jen stated this while delivering a keynote address on the occasion of a press conference to sensitize members and the general public on activities lined up for NUJ's Press Week. The media conference held at the Oyakhire Press Centre Jalingo, the state capital. Jen lauded the efforts of the Press Week Organizing Committee, saying they have done well, despite lean resources. He said celebrating the union's…

At least 51 people were killed by gunmen in the early hours of Monday in Nigeria's northern Plateau state, residents and Amnesty International told Reuters , two weeks after deadly clashes in another part of the state left dozens dead. Last week, the national emergency agency said gunmen had killed at least 52 people and displaced nearly 2,000 others over several days of attacks in Plateau, which has a history of violence between farmers and cattle herders. On Monday, residents said 51 bodies had been recovered in the Zikke and Kimakpa villages in Plateau's Bassa district, while several more were…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia has revealed the readiness and commitment of his administration to align with the national agenda of economic diversification and inclusive growth. Speaking on Monday, April 14, while delivering an address at the opening of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) visit held at Government House, Makurdi, the Governor underscored prize strategic partnerships with the private sector and development finance institutions, insisting that the state was ready for bankable, well-structured, and impact-driven investment opportunities. Governor Alia who emphasized the state’s agricultural potential, noted, among other things, that Benue's arable lands…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu To foster regional and continental collaboration, Nigeria's Raw Materials Research and Development Council’s (RMRDC) has hinted that it has concluded plans to organize the African Raw Materials Summit in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, from May 20-22 this year. "This landmark summit will bring together policy makers, investors, industry leaders, and experts from across Africa and beyond to explore strategies for unlocking Africa’s vast raw materials potential and advancing industrial growth through sustainable value addition," the body stated. Director General/Chief Executive Officer (DG/CEO), RMRDC, Professor Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, disclosed this during the organization's Special Day at the ongoing 36th…

By John Bassey, Gusau Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed a deadly bandit attack in Banga village, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Two lives were lost while several persons were abducted during the attack. Police spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent (DSP) Yazid Abubakar, said investigations were ongoing to determine the exact number of those abducted, while efforts were being made to rescue them. Eyewitnesses told our correspondent that the assailants struck around midnight on Sunday, firing sporadically and causing panic among residents. The attackers killed an elderly man and an 18-year-old girl. A joint security counter operation, supported…

By John Bassey, Gusau Executive Chairman, Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB), Professor Nasir Garba Anka, has expressed gratitude to Senator Ikra Aliyu Bilbis for his proactive efforts in advancing educational infrastructure in the state. Professor Anka acknowledged the Senator’s recent initiative to sponsor the construction of a block of three classrooms at Ibrahim Gusau Junior Secondary School,Samaru,in the North-West state. The development is a significant step towards enhancing the educational environment for students in Zamfara Central Zone,the ZSUBEB boss noted. Professor Anka emphasized the importance of collaboration between education stakeholders and government representatives in fostering a robust educational…

A notorious bandit kingpin and 100 of his suspected followers have been killed in a joint military operation in North-West Nigeria, authorities said. Gwaska Dankarami was said to have been a high-value target who reportedly served as second-in-command to an Islamic State-linked leader. The alleged gang leader had been hiding in the Munumu Forest, with authorities reporting that several other criminal hideouts were also destroyed across the state on Friday, BBC reported. His apparent death comes after bandits kidnapped 43 villagers and killed four others in a deadly attack on a village called Maigora in northern Katsina State earlier this…

Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has urged calm in Rivers State as the contentions over the state of emergency in the South-South continue. He spoke on Friday during a visit to Governor Siminalaye Fubara's Port Harcourt residence. Following a private meeting with Gov. Fubara, Senator Dickson, who represents the Bayelsa West Senatorial Zone, made a passionate plea for calm and urged President Bola Tinubu to personally intervene to de-escalate tensions in the state. The visit follows weeks of intense political manoeuvring, with Gov. Fubara's political future stalled due to a bitter power struggle involving his predecessor, now Federal Capital Territory (FCT)…