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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 Sam Tyav, Makurdi Director General (DG), Benue State Public Procurement Commission (BSPPC), Engr. (Dr.) Akwonya Comfort Adadu, has dispelled the allegation bordering on inflation of contract sum for the Wurukum-Airforce Base Road dualization project in the North-Central Nigeria state. Addressing the legislators during plenary at the State House of Assembly, Dr. Adadu said that the contract was approved for approximately N28 billion, contrary to media reports suggesting a N68 billion valuation. Her appearance and explanation before the Assembly became necessary following a summons to address public concerns over some ongoing state projects. Media aide to the DG, George Nder,…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Some leaders of the Fulani community in Oyo State, South-West Nigeria, have decried the arrest of their kinsmen alongside their cattle by the state's Rule of Law Enforcement Agency. The Fulani leaders expressed their displeasure at a press conference held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday. The Seriki Fulani of Oyo State, Alhaji Yakubu Bello, and the Liaison Officer of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Oyo State chapter, Mr. Adam Abdukadir, who addressed newsmen at the conference, alleged that some herders were illegally arrested by the state Rule of Law Enforcement Agency alongside…

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…

Government Secondary School (GSS), Kubwa, one of many under the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Secondary Education Board (SEB), has received a generous donation from its 2004 alumni aimed at improving sanitation and supporting indigent students. The donation, which comprised 15 50-litre trash bins, was officially presented to the school by Mr. Ifeanyi Pius on behalf of the alumni. Receiving the items, the Director/Principal of GSS Kubwa, Dr. Anderson Kolawole Oseh, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the gesture. He described the donation as timely and impactful, noting that it would significantly enhance sanitation efforts within the school and foster a culture of…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area (LGA), Enugu State, staged a grand reception to formally welcome the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2023 general election, Hon. Chijioke Edeoga -a development the PDP State Chairman, Dr. Martins Chukwunweike, described as the end of opposition in the South-East state. This was even as the Council Chairman of Isi-Uzo, Barrister Obiora Obeagu, empahsised that Edeoga’s return had presented the LGA and the State a common front for development. The colourful homecoming, which held at Ikem, headquarters of Isi-Uzo LGA, was also marked by a…