boundary disputes
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The boundary conflict between Isu and neighbouring communities, including the Utuma, Ito, Umoh clans, and Mbiabong Ukwa, has caused a severe crisis in the Abia/Cross beachline areas and surrounding neighbourhoods. This ongoing dispute has led to the killing of several people, the destruction of properties, and the extermination of many communities and villages of Isu.…
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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has affirmed a disconnect between the people and government, acknowledging hunger and Nigerians’ displeasure against bad governance. He said although it is not time for buck passing, the governor stated that the failure of the Federal Government is equally the failure of subnationals and local councils. Mohammed, who addressed the…
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There was calm in Kaduna metropolis yesterday, following the 24-hour curfew imposed by the state government, as residents stayed indoors, while several markets and roads were deserted. Armed soldiers, police and other paramilitary personnel were seen patrolling various locations to enforce the restriction. A lot of residents in the suburbs were also seen discussing in…
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Residents of Minna, the Niger State capital, have lamented persistent phone snatching, housebreaking and other crimes. The Guardian learnt that many residents are being attacked on the streets of Minna daily. Many have been injured, killed or had their properties stolen. Shop owners and residents are usually the victims. The criminals have reportedly stolen laptops,…
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The Grooming Endowment Trust (GET), in partnership with Kick-off Africa, has announced the launch of the third GETAccelerated programme, dedicated to nurturing innovation and driving economic growth. Building upon the success of the previous two cohorts, which supported 20 startups with over N150 million in funding and resources, this year’s program aims to mentor and…
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The Federal Government, recognising the fact that New Bussa, as a resettled town, has unique challenges despite the presence of several federal parastatals and military outfits in the area yet lacking basic amenities, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, commissioned a much-needed water project in New Bussa, Borgu local government area of Niger State, as a…
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Following a two-day civic space protection training organised by the Niger Delta Budget Monitoring Group (NDEBUMOG) at Umneak Hotel, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, stakeholders in the civic space have come up with a set of resolutions to protect the rights of Nigerians. The event was held between Monday July 29 and Tuesday 30, 2024, with…
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Nigerian singer, Rema, was recently spotted dining with the players of the Spanish football club Barcelona. Pictures of Rema enjoying a meal with the Barcelona football players were posted on the club's official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday. Some of the players that were captured in the photographs having dinner with Rema were star…
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Mr Emmanuel Olowu, Chairman, Democracy Vanguards in Osun, has announced the suspension of the nationwide protest in the state to give room for a peaceful celebration of the Osun-Osogbo festival. Olowu disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Osogbo on Tuesday. NAN reports that the festival, which had quietly…
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The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children's Education (NCAOOSCE) has expressed concern over children's participation in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria. While acknowledging the fundamental right to freedom of assembly and expression, the Commission raised the alarm that children's involvement in the demonstration would expose them to harm and violence. This is coming…
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It was a disappointing outing for Team Nigeria in the women’s 200 metres final of the Paris Olympic Games on Tuesday as Favour Ofili’s missed out on a podium finish. Running in lane nine, the 21-year-old finished in sixth place in a time of 22.24 seconds, which was not enough to land her a medal.…