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Hausa, Igbo, others pledge peaceful coexistence in Osun
The non-natives, Hausa, Igbo, Fulani, Igede, Ebira, Tiv and Igala, made the pledge during a programme organised by the Osun Civic Engagement Agency on Monday in Osogbo.
FUAM: Governing council unveils institution’s new name
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the University, Abba Alkasum has formally unveiled the new identity of the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi (FUAM) as Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JSTUM).
Nasarawa governor: Herder-farmer violence may overwhelm my administration
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State yesterday warned that his administration might be overwhelmed if the unwarranted killings and wanton destruction of property among others were not stopped by warring Fulani herders and Tiv farmers in the state.
Benson Abounu: My 2023 governorship ambition in hands of God, Governor Ortom, Benue people
The deputy governor, of Benue State, Benson Abounu has said that three factors will determine if he should join the 2023 governorship race in the state.
Nasarawa: Nine farmers shot dead by gunmen
Nine farmers in Ajimaka community, a Tiv settlement in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, have been killed.
Gunmen ‘kill’ 9, injure scores in Nasarawa
Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, at the early hours of Saturday killed over nine persons and injured scores in Ajimaka, a Tiv settlement in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
CSO demands total ban on smoking in Nollywood scenes
As more youths take to smoking cigarettes, a Civil Society Organisation, CSO, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, Thursday, demanded total ban on smoking in Nollywood movies as they, directly and indirectly, advertise products of tobacco companies.
Group faults plan to confer Tiv titles on Rivers, Sokoto governors
Tiv people of Benue State under the aegis of Tiv Rebirth Network has kicked against plans by their paramount ruler, the Tor Tiv, HRH James Ayatse, to honour Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike and his Sokoto State counterpart Aminu Waziri Tambuwal with Tiv titles.
Benue traditional rulers assures governor of adequate protection
The Chairman of Benue State Traditional Council and paramount ruler of the Tiv tribe, Tor Tiv His Majesty, Prof. James Ayatse has assured Governor Samuel Ortom of adequate protection by the Tiv Traditional Council despite threat to his life by a Fulani group.
Benue governor: Nigeria sitting on keg of gunpowder
Speaking to State House correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Governor Ortom also warned the political class to preoccupy themselves on how to solve the worsening security situation that was threatening the unity of the country and forget about the 2023 election.
Benue governor: Nigerians must unite against criminals
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja met behind closed doors with the Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue, who escaped attack by gunmen while on inspection of his farm.
Reps deputy speaker: Nigerians living abroad can’t submit petitions
The deputy speaker of the house of representatives, Idris Wase, has questioned the eligibility of Nigerians living abroad to submit petitions.
Archbishop Kaigama: Nigeria’s insecurity, corruption will be over if…
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Grace, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has said Nigeria’s problems of insecurity and corruption would be over should the people observe the laws of Islam and Christianity.
Rivers governor urges media practitioners to report objectively
Gov Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Tuesday urged media practitioners to be more circumspect while reporting issues that could further polarise the country.
Former Benue governor’s brother shot dead
Terkula Suswam, the older brother of former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, and the Chief Executive Officer of Ashitech Group of Companies, has been murdered.
Man castrates self to curb his libido
A man has cut off parts of his genitals in Benue State to curb his insatiable appetite for female flesh, The Nation learnt.
MUTUK caution Bauchi governor over unguided utterances
The Mutual Union of Tiv in the United Kingdom, (MUTUK) has said that the primary responsibility of the government as enshrined in the constitution is the protection of lives and properties, anything short of of these basic responsibilities is a call to anarchy
Bauchi governor blames Samuel Ortom for Fulani’s negative perception
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has blamed his Benue State counterpart, Governor Samuel Ortom, and his ‘lack of foresight’ for the negative perception of Fulani herders in the country.
Nnamdi Kanu: Blind political patronage denies Nigerians opportunity to see their common enemy
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has alleged that blind political patronage has denied many Nigerians the opportunity to clearly see the one common enemy threatening the country, which he described as killer herdsmen, suspected to be mostly Fulani’s.
Benue to teach vernacular in schools
President General of Mdzough U Tiv, a socio cultural organization of Tiv people worldwide, CP Iorbee Ihagh, (retd.) made this known while addressing journalists at the weekend in Makurdi.
Governor Wike: Nobody can rename Rivers State
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has vowed that nobody can rename any part of the state
Governor Wike: Benue massacre strengthens calls for restructuring
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said the age-long relationship between the people of Tiv ethnic nationality and the State emboldens them to support each other when such situation arises.
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Hausa, Igbo, others pledge peaceful coexistence in Osun
The non-natives, Hausa, Igbo, Fulani, Igede, Ebira, Tiv and Igala, made the pledge during a programme organised by the Osun Civic Engagement Agency on Monday in Osogbo.
President Buhari sends delegation to Ghana over Nigerian traders’ plight
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that a ministerial delegation be sent to Ghana to resolve the prolonged conflict between Nigerian traders and Ghanaian authorities.
Edinson Cavani extends Manchester United contract
Edinson Cavani has signed a contract extension at Manchester United that keeps the Uruguay striker at the club until June 2022.
Katsina governor inaugurates conflict resolution centre
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina on Monday inaugurated a Community Conflict and Dispute Resolution Centre to reduce the burden and workload of conventional courts in the state.
UNIJOS absolves professor of examination malpractice after five years
After five years, the Management of the University of Jos has absolved Professor Benedicta Daudu of the institution’s Faculty of Law from wrongdoing saying the allegation of examination malpractice leveled against her was unfounded.
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2023: Offa community declares support for Kwara governor’s second term
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