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Gunmen Kill Nine in Plateau Attack
By Asile Abel, Jos
Nine individuals have been confirmed dead following a brutal attack by gunmen on Adu village in the Kwal district of Bassa Local Government Area in Plateau State.
A press statement, released by Mr. Davidson Malison, the spokesperson for the Irigwe leadership, expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence and attempts to eradicate the Rigwe ethnic group by criminal elements.
The statement went on to describe the events of Sunday, October 1, 2023, as a tragic day that the nation will remember as ‘Black Sunday,’ marked by mourning and tears across the entire country.
The armed assailants, described as non-militia groups, reportedly descended on the community at approximately 8:10 PM, mercilessly opening fire on innocent people while they slept, resulting in several fatalities and injuries. At least eight people were killed, with five others sustaining injuries, now receiving treatment at undisclosed hospitals.
The Rigwe Nation expressed deep sorrow and heartache over this horrific incident, given the community’s history of peace and hospitality. The Rigwe Traditional Council, Irigwe Development Association (IDA), and Irigwe Youth Movement (IYM) condemned the attack in the strongest terms and pledged to work tirelessly to end the bloodshed in the region.
“We cannot allow these marauders to continue wreaking havoc in our land. Our ancestral land is a God-given heritage, and its people cannot be evicted. We will do everything in our power to protect, secure, and preserve it for future generations,” affirmed the leadership.
The perpetrators’ extreme cruelty was underscored by the fact that children aged 9 and 11 were among the victims, painting them as heartless individuals unfit to coexist with decent society.
The leadership called upon law enforcement agencies to promptly apprehend those responsible for this heinous act and ensure they face the full force of the law.
Additionally, the leaders called upon Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Mutfwang to take immediate action by deploying security personnel to vulnerable communities within the chiefdom, with the aim of restoring peace and calming the situation.
In conclusion, the leaders appealed to the Rigwe people to remain peaceful, law-abiding citizens, as they have been known, while increasing vigilance and security awareness to report any suspicious activities.
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6 Kano Central Senatorial Aspirants Withdraw for Senator Ibrahim Shekarau
Six Kano Central senatorial aspirants have withdrawn for Senator Ibrahim Shekarau in the forthcoming 2027 general election.
One of the senatorial aspirants and a former Kano State Head of Service, Alhaji Usman Bala Muhammad, stated this while addressing journalists at Aminu Kano House in Abuja.
Those that Withdraw for Malam Ibrahim Shekarau are Dr Muhammad Zango,Alhaji Danyaro Yakasai,Usman Bala Muhammad ,Shaaban Ibrahim Sharada and Shehu Isah Direba.
The aspirants have already purchased their nominations forms and submitted to APC secretariat before they were called for a consensus by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
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Obi Thunders at NDC Convention: ‘Rethink Now, Tyrants! Nigerians Will Reclaim Power in 2027!
By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa
The presidential hopeful of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, vowed today at the party’s national convention in Abuja to reclaim power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) with the support of Nigerians.
In his words: “To the beneficiaries of democracy who have now turned themselves into agents of destruction, depriving Nigerians of the democracy they enjoy—who think we will not have a free and fair election in 2027—let them rethink now, because we are going to have a free, fair, and credible election.”
The party’s convention today officially unveiled the NDC as the country’s second most vibrant opposition platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.
With both Mr. Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in the NDC, and Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Hayatu-Deen in the ADC, the political atmosphere is set for a power play in 2027.
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INEC Monitors NDC Convention, Confirms Due Process as NWC Members Sworn In
By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa
At the national convention of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) today, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were present to monitor the electioneering process of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).
The presence of the Commission’s officials has put an end to the debate over whether the NDC followed due process in its registration as a political party.
Furthermore, the officials’ presence has boosted the morale of Nigerians seeking a credible platform to wrest power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 general elections.
At the end of the convention, the elected NWC members of the party were sworn in right there, in the presence of the officials.
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