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                  Sheikh Gumi Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi on Monday, said that the current military onslaught on bandits in Zamfara State and other parts of the North-West would not yield the desired results. Gumi also warned against poor handling of the situation so that it would not go the way of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Rather, the cleric, in a statement on his Facebook wall, titled, ‘Zamfara: The flaring crisis,’ noted that the Federal Government should handled the matter just the way it did to the EndSARS protesters or the Niger Delta militants. Gumi also stated that the Federal Government should grant amnesty to bandits in the North just the way the administration of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua did to the Niger Delta militants before his demise. According to the controversial cleric, military actions in the past have worsened the situation, causing herdsmen resistance. “Any more action will push them closer to religious fanaticism. It gives them prot

...Describes the legislations as satanic, obnoxious The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), on Monday, appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Assembly to do everything possible to stop governors from implementing the anti-open grazing laws enacted in some states, describing the laws as satanic and against their age-long tradition. Recall that the Southern Governors Forum at their meeting in Asaba, the Delta State capital, four months ago, announced a ban on open grazing of cattle across states in the region. The governors also met later and instructed states in the region to enact anti-open grazing laws in their domain latest September 1, 2021 to curb incessant clashes between herders and farmers. Consequently, a number of states in the region have enacted anti-open grazing laws while others are in the process of getting such laws enacted. MACBAN Secretary-General, Engr. Alhassan, made the request during a press conference in Abuja on Monday

Activist Deji Adeyanju has urged churches to ensure couples conduct a DNA test on their child before coming for child dedication ceremony. He also advocated for DNA test to be promoted as a national policy. He tweeted, “Abegiii my correct brother. DNA is a must. Let us promote it as national policy. Churches should make it mandatory for child dedication.” Adeyanju’s post comes amid the marital drama between popular comedian and OAP, Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, and his estranged wife Uzoma Ohiri. The OAP’s wife had taken to social media to accuse him of domestic violence which he denied. In his rebuttal on social media, Nedu accused her of infidelity, adding that a DNA test revealed that he’s not the biological father of their first son. His post read in part, “Our marriage was one plagued with a lot of issues. One of which was continuous infidelity from her side that led to me conducting a paternity test on our kids which led to the revelation that our first son is not my biological son even

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was in his home Adamawa State on Saturday to receive defectors into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking at a reception for the new PDP members in the state capital, Yola, Atiku said Nigeria made a mistake putting the All Progressives Congress (APC) in power in 2015 and have a chance to remove the party come 2023. Insisting that the ruling APC is Nigeria’s biggest mistake, Atiku said, “We have done a big mistake before by floating a party called APC. But from today, I’m calling on you Adamawa people to leave your parties and join PDP because it is the future and the masses party. ”It was PDP that gave back life to Adamawa State after it was slain by the APC and usher it to its present state of development. “Our schools are now better and our health institutions are in superb shape. I pray that this event will mark the beginning of the internment of the party (APC).”

.. . Inspect Bridge Constructions  In Shendam  Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has commended members of the APC in the State for their peaceful conduct during the exercise, describing their maturity as a great assest for the fortunes of the party.  Lalong was speaking in Shendam, his Local Government during the conduct of the exercise at the Shendam Youth Centre where all the officers emerged via consensus.  The Governor said what transpired in Shendam was a good example of political maturity and dialogue where individual interests are harnessed for the common good and the strengthening of the party in the State and nation at large.  He assured the members that their sacrifices and considerations will be rewarded as the party continues to wax stronger, ready to win the forthcoming Local Government elections.  He charged those elected to do justice, be always available for the people, and never allow individual interests to override the wishes of the people.  Hon. Nuru Rangmen

      Late Olajide Sowore  Olajide Sowore, the younger brother of Sahara Reporters editor, Omoyele, has been killed by suspected herders, according to the activist. Omoyele Sowore said his brother was killed on Saturday morning while traveling from Benin to Ondo by armed men suspected to be herders by witnesses. He was a pharmacy student at the Igbinedion University, according to Sowore, who described his brother’s death as a big loss for his family and friends. On Saturday morning, a spokesman for the Akure police did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Peoples Gazette. The development happened as southerners pushed for a regional ban on herdsmen’s activities. Ondo became the latest state to pass laws that prohibit open grazing on Thursday, when Governor Rotimi Akeredolu signed the measure into law.

The Federal Road Safety Corps says it is illegal to receive or make telephone calls while driving, regardless of any wireless gadget used for such communication. The FRSC Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, explained that driving required apt attention so any bit of distraction wouldn’t be condoned. Hence, said drivers who make or receive calls behind the wheels with AirPods, EarPods or any form wired or wireless earphones and handsfree mode risk six months in jail. The officer also added that, according to the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2012, it is illegal to make calls or receive same while driving. He said, “It is illegal. Driving entails 100 per cent concentration so you cannot be distracted. It is there in the regulation. “It is clear from the provisions of Reg 166 (1) that it is illegal to make phone call using EarPods earphone or whatever means. “Anything that will distract you while driving must be avoided. When we do public enlightenment, we even discourage drivers

               Bishop David Ayedepo ... Oyedepo Fumes over the attack, warns presidency. Bishop David Oyedepo, President and Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has claimed that the Fulani herdsmen are being sponsored to unleashed mayhem on unsuspecting citizens of the country. It would be recall that unknown gunmen had during the weekend attacked a branch of his church in Kogi State and abducted at least three worshippers. It was gathered that the kidnapers stormed the church’s premises at Osara community, along Lokoja-Okene road in Adavi Local Government Area  of the state when some of its members were rehearsing. According to reports, the assailants were shooting sporadically before whisking the victims to unknown destination. Reacting, in a video making the rounds on social media, Oyedepo declared that “any gang up against this church crashes within one hour”. He said, “Fulani herdsmen have become a menace, they are sponsored. I know it. There are things you think in your roo

                   IGP Usman Federal Government has approved the recruitment of 20,000 policemen in an effort to resolve the security situation of the country. Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Baba Alkali disclosed this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Dutse at his Palace. He said the aim of the visit was to seek the collaboration of all stallholders in addressing the insecurity situation of the country. “Federal Government has approved the recruitment of police and provided all the necessary logistics to do the recruitment” ” The recruitment is in line with the Federal Government directives to recruit 10,000 policemen every year and for 2020 we will match with 2021 which will increase the strength of the police by 20,000″ The IGP, however, urged the traditional rulers to take part in the recruitment process to ensure those recruited are of good character and indigenes of their local governments. He said those trained will also be deployed to their respective communities f

The signing of the Anti-open grazing law by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has been rejected by the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN). Recall that the governor had on Tuesday signed the anti-open grazing bill into law to prohibit the open grazing of cattle in the state and to curb insecurity in the state. Akeredolu said he assented to the bill in line with the resolution of the Southern Governors’ Forum at its last meeting in Lagos where the governors set September 1st  as the deadline for signing of the Anti-Open Grazing Bill into law. But in an interview on Thursday on Arise News, MACBAN Secretary-General, Usman Baba-Ngelzerma, accused the Ondo State House of Assembly of not following due processes in making the anti-open grazing law. He stated that none of the MACBAN members was invited for a public hearing and to make inputs to the law before it was signed by the governor. “In most of the states, none of our members has been invited for a p

The Federal Government has threatened to show a red card to television and radio stations in Nigeria for alleged breach of broadcast ethics. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made this known while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Sal Island, Cape Verde. The Age reports that the National Broadcasting Commission recently invited presenters of Channels Television and threatened to sanction the broadcast station over an interview with Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom. He said any station that violated the broadcast code and ethics would be “shown the red card. “We agree that there are challenges but the government is doing its best in addressing insecurity, banditry, insurrections, and fixing the economy. “What one expected from these leaders at this trying period is support and encouragement.

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has signed into Law the Anti-Grazing Bill passed by the State House of Assembly. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, said the Governor Akeredolu signed the bill into Law in his office on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He said the move is in line with the resolution of the Southern Governors’ Forum at its last meeting in Lagos where September 1st was set as the deadline for Governors in Southern Nigeria to sign the Anti-Open Grazing Bill into law. The statement reads “This is worthwhile and a very laudable development aimed at stemming needless instances of skirmishes, conflicts as well as infractions on the enviably peaceful disposition of the good people of Ondo State. “It is very pertinent to aver and indeed, reiterate that the Law shall rather, engender a more cordial, mutually benefiting relationship amongst residents of the State irrespective of ethnicity, religion or creed. For emphasis, no particul

T he Plateau State Stakeholders has unanimously pass a vote of confidence on Governor Simon Bako Lalong over good leadership and his pursuit for peace and security on the Plateau. They also commiserate with the Government and people of the State over the recent attacks which led to loss of lives and properties. They commended the Governor for his doggedness in handling the situation and restoring normalcy. The motion was moved by Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly Hon. Naanlong Daniel and seconded by Hon. Philip Dasun, Chairman House Committee on Information. Photos by Josiah Jenvulu.

The Federal Government has declared a former Navy Commodore, Kunle Olawunmi, wanted over his revelations on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ breakfast programme last Wednesday. He had claimed Boko Haram terrorists mentioned names of current governors, senators and Aso Rock officials as sponsors during interrogation but the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has demonstrated an unwillingness to go after the high-profile politicians for reasons best known to him. Olawunmi, a Professor of Global Security Studies, had said, “You remember this Boko Haram issue started in 2012 and I was in the military intelligence at that time. We arrested those people. My organisation actually conducted interrogation and they (suspects) mentioned names. I can’t come on air and start mentioning names of people that are presently in government that I know that the boys that we arrested mentioned. Some of them are governors now, some of them are in the Senate, some of them are in Aso Rock

Plateau state House of assembly on Friday strongly called on citizens of the state  to practically stand up and defend themselves and their communities, as the conventional security design is no longer guaranteeing the safety of the citizens. Addressing Journalists on Friday at the NUJ Press Center Jos on the topic, “PRESENT STATE OF INSECURITY IN PLATEAU STATE PRESENTED BY PLATEAU STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, the Lawmakers sympathize with the Government and People of Plateau State on the barbaric and dastardly killings that have been taking place in different communities of Bassa, Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, Jos North, Jos South, Mangu, Riyom, University of Jos Community and recently that of Yelwa Zangam.  Speaking through, the  legislative’s house committee chairman on information, Philip Dasun and deputy Majority Leader and  member representing Langtang,  Daniel Nanbot, condemned all the killings in totality. The text reads this:  ” We commend the youths on the Plateau for sustained coordinate

In view of the incessant attacks in Jos and It's environs,The Youth Groups in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state frowned in a brutal way innocent people are continuously attacked and maiming innocent people, in a Press Statement which issued in Jos, read thus:  THE GENOCIDE IN    JOS NORTH AND THE URGENT NEED FOR SELF DEFENCE. BY THE AFIZERE,ANAGUTA AND BEROM YOUTH (AFIANABER) JOS NORTH LGA. We, the three indigenous Ethnic groups of Jos North LGA, that's the Afizere,Angatu and Berom. wish to categorically rise against the killings, maiming and massacring of innocent of our brothers and sisters in cold blood within Jos and it's environs. We frown at this heinous act of killing innocent citizens regardless of their faiths and where they come from. Within the period of two weeks alone,over one hundred people loss their lives in Jos North LGA ranging from Attacks and counter attacks.  The Recent skirmishes resulted to the killing of innocent people including the s

BREAKING: APC Announces Zoning Arrangement Ahead Of 2023 General Elections  The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a zoning arrangement ahead of the 2023 General elections.   The APC also announced its National Working Committee zoning arrangement. The zoning arrangements were announced on Wednesday by Mai Mala Buni, Governor of Yobe State and the Chairman, APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee. APC 2023 Presidential Ticket Zoning And National Working Committee President – (South) Vice President – (North) Senate President – (South) Deputy Senate President – (North) House of Reps Speaker – (North) House of Reps Deputy Speaker – (South) APC National Working Committee Zoning National Chairman – (North) National Secretary – (South) National Treasurer – (South) Financial Secretary – (North) Legal Officer – (North) Welfare Officer – (South) Auditor – (North) National Youth Leader – (South) National Woman Leader – (South) Publicity Secretary – (South) Per

GOVERNOR LALONG LEADS PLATEAU DELEGATION TO 3RD DAY PRAYER FOR LATE SENATOR MANTU  Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has described the late Deputy Senate President Senator Nasiru Mantu as one of Nigerian's most pragmatic and peace loving politicians who used his influence to bring people together and promote the good of the society.  Governor Lalong was speaking at the third day prayer for the late politician held at his residence in Asokoro, Abuja where he led the political class in Plateau State comprising of former Governor David Jang, Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Idris Wase, past and serving members of the National Assembly, Minister of Women Affairs Paullen Tallen and others former Ministers, as well as other political office holders.  Lalong said "we have lost a gaint in the political arena of Nigeria as the late Senator Mantu was a mentor, proactive and versatile politician who embraced people from all backgrounds and touched their lives positively. Ma

The National Institute For Cultural Orientation (NICO) in collaboration with United the Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has organised a 3 day Natonal conference on Culture, Peace And National Security. The event took place at Crest Hotel with the the theme "The Role of Women And Youth" amidst pomp and pageantry. While declaring the 3 Day National Conference open, the Executive Governor of Plateau State Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, ably represented by his deputy, Prof. Sonni Gwanle Tyoden appreciated the participants for having confident in the peace process of Plateau State. He added that culture is an important element in promoting peace and the role of Women and Youth is vital to achieving peace. The Governor condemned the recent resurgent of attacks in some communities in the State and assured that the security agencies will do all within their power do deal with criminals in the state. The Minister for Information and Culture Alhaji Lai

  A Political think-tank, the PKK  Political Credibility Group, on Wednesday said that   the Federal  House of Representatives  Member representing  Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke   constituency of Plateau State  Hon  Yusuf  Babayo Adamu  Gagdi deserves to be   re-elected  because of his giant strides in the socio-economic and infrastructural development of his constituency . ",Yusuf  Babayo Adamu  Gagdi is an assent to the people of PKK and should be supported by all  to ensure that he wins his second term bid ." "He has been able to better the lives of the  people of PKK and we believe that his return to the House of Representatives  for  second term  would bring more dividend of democracy to his people.   "With the experience he has  garnered in so far he would be able to do more for the people of the area and the state if re elected ." The group also appealed to the Federal  lawmaker  to  re- contest as they are solidly behind him . "Yusuf  Babayo Adamu  Gagdi