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[ad_1] Governor of Benue, Hyacinth Alia, has alleged that those responsible for the recent wave of violent attacks are armed herders who enter the state without cattle.He stated this on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television, following an attack by armed invaders on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of the State. Daily Trust had reported how no fewer than 100 people were killed during the attack.SPONSOR AD Subsequently, the youth of Yelwata blocked the Lafia-Makurdi highway, protesting the killings.The protest continued Sunday morning in the capital city of Makurdi with police firing teargas to disperse the protesters.When…

[ad_1] The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has kicked against Dangote Refinery’s move to distribute its petroleum products to outlets nationwide.Dangote Refinery announced during the weekend that it was getting ready to expand its fuel distribution across the nation. In a statement on Monday, signed by PETROAN’s national public relations officer, Joseph Obele, the association said this could lead to a monopoly in disguise.SPONSOR AD The association said the development could also pose a significant job loss threat to Nigeria.The statement reads: “The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has raised concerns about…

[ad_1] The brutal murder of Hafsoh Lawal, a young student lured and killed through social media in Ilorin, has triggered renewed calls for coordinated action against Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence (TFGBV) in Kwara State.The call was made during a high-level dialogue themed Break the Silence: Say No to Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence, organised in Ilorin by the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI). The event brought together civil society actors, religious leaders from both Muslim and Christian communities, women and youth groups, persons with disabilities, and other critical stakeholders who gathered to chart a united response.SPONSOR AD Supported…

[ad_1] Ilorin’s Grand Mufti, Sheikh Sulyman Faruq Onikijipa, has revealed that the late Sheikh Isiaka Sulaiman Ajimati, elder brother to the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, once told him he had prayed earnestly for his brother’s rise in national affairs.Speaking during the fidau prayer at the Sulaiman family house in Oke-Leru, Ilorin, Sheikh Onikijipa, said the late cleric wished his younger brother would attain greatness, including becoming a governor. Ajimati, who died on June 11, was a respected Islamic scholar known across Cotonou, Abidjan, Lagos, and Ilorin.SPONSOR AD A 1987…

[ad_1] Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving access to clean water and sanitation across Adamawa State. His administration has executed numerous urban and rural water projects, significantly enhancing water infrastructure and service delivery. Below are some of the key projects implemented under his leadership:1. Construction of 7 modular water schemes in Madagali. 2. 4 km pipeline expansion and replacement of solar surface pump in Gulak.SPONSOR AD 3. Upgrade of the Michika water supply system, including 13 km of reticulation.4. Provision of solar-powered boreholes, 200m³ Ground Water Tank (GWT), 150m³ Elevated Water Tank (EWT), and pipe…

[ad_1] The administration of His Excellency, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, through the office of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has made significant interventions across key socioeconomic sectors in Adamawa State. These interventions are not only improving the quality of life for the people but are also strategically addressing developmental gaps, especially in underserved and remote communities.Under the leadership of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor and Focal Person on SDGs, Muhammad Alfa Raji, the projects and programs implemented are fully aligned with the state’s development agenda. They are designed to tackle pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges, in line…

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[ad_1] The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has officially ordered the withdrawal of the founder of PRNigeria, Yushau Shuaib, from the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47, citing “misconduct and disregard for constituted authorities.”In a letter addressed to the public relations institute that nominated Mr Shuaib for the course, the Director General of NIPSS, Ayo Omotayo, stated that the decision, approved by its management, followed a disciplinary committee’s recommendation to expel Mr Shuaib over alleged breaches of confidentiality and institutional guidelines. The withdrawal letter signed by Muhammad Suleiman on behalf of the Director General did not specify the…

[ad_1] The Emir of Lere, Engineer Suleiman Umar, has harped on the need for unity and tolerance amongst the people to foster peace and development in the country.Speaking at the turbaning ceremony of Malam Ahmed Idris as the 6th Madakin Lere and nine others in Kaduna over the weekend, the Emir called on the new title holders to continue to promote peaceful coexistence among the people of Lere. According to him, “The sons of Lere being turbaned are people who have the interest of Lere at heart and their being honoured shows that they are of good conduct. This is…

[ad_1] Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmad Bamalli, has broken his silence over the Zazzau Emirate crisis, saying the ex-Wazirin Zazzau, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad-Aminu, had absconded from duty seven months to the termination of his appointment.The royal father made this known during a courtesy visit by officials of Media Trust Group led by Yusuf Jidda Jama’are, Kaduna Regional Head and Bashir Rabe-Mani, Kaduna Zonal Manager for the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the Emir’s Palace in Zaria. Bamalli said the ex-Wazirin Zazzau stayed away from the palace for seven months before being officially sacked by the state government.SPONSOR AD He…