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  • Police ban naked women protests in Nasarawa

    Police ban naked women protests in Nasarawa

    The Police Command in Nasarawa has banned all forms of protest in the state with immediate effect.

    A statement by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) on Sunday in Lafia, said the ban was based on security report.

    “The general public should be aware that all forms of protest have been banned throughout the state,” the stated quoted Nansel as saying.

    It added that protests under any guise were now prohibited in order to prevent the breakdown of law and order.

    He explained that based on intelligent and security reports, the police cannot longer allow any form of protest in order to sustain the existing peace in the state.

    “Consequently, parents and guardians are advised to ensure their children and wards do not violate this order as anyone caught shall be arrested and prosecuted accordingly,” he added.

  • Nasarawa Gov Election: Women strip naked to protest against Governor Sule’s victory

    Nasarawa Gov Election: Women strip naked to protest against Governor Sule’s victory

    Some women in Nasarawa State, North Central Nigeria, have stripped themselves completely naked to protest against the outcome of last Saturday’s governorship and State Assembly elections in the state.

    The angry women said they did not vote for Governor Abdullahi Sule who was declared winner of the governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) amid controversies.

    The protesters who displayed placards with various inscriptions accused Governor Sule of rigging himself to power and forcing himself on the people. They, therefore, hurled curses at everyone who participated in denying them what they described as their mandate.

    Hurling curses at politicians whom they accused of rigging Governor Sule into power, one of the angry protesters said, “I came here stark naked the way I came into this world to fight for my emancipation.

    “Should there be my own compatriots who colluded with them to steal our mandate, I stand here today to curse and declare that may the ground open up and swallow them all.”

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) had reported that following the announcement of the election results, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of conspiring with officials of the INEC and security agents to manipulate and alter the governorship election results in the state.

    The party alleged that the stolen results were taken to various locations including the Government House and the Federal University, Lafia, where APC agents altered and manipulated the figures in favour of the party.

    The State Returning Officer for the governorship election, Professor Tanko Ishaya, declared that Governor Sule of the APC polled 347,209 votes, to beat his closest rival, David Ombugadu of the PDP, who had 283,016 votes.

  • NNPC Ltd. to begin oil drilling in Nasarawa State March 21

    NNPC Ltd. to begin oil drilling in Nasarawa State March 21

    The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) will begin drilling of the first oil well in Obi/Keana Nasarawa State on March 21.

    Malam Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., made the disclosure when he led Management of the Company on a courtesy visit to Gov. Abdullahi Sule on Thursday in Lafia.

    Kyari said that the company began exploration activities in the State in 2010 and has technically found petroleum environment in the State.

    “We have seen a great potential for finding hydrocarbon in Nasarawa State and to confirm this, we are going to start drilling on March 21.

    “We are very optimistic that it would be a successful exercise. It will not end there, once you find oil, you do further works to develop it not just for the benefit of the community around it but for Nasarawa State and the Country,” he said.

    Kyari pointed out that the exploration would not be limited to the current Obi/Keana location.

    “Once we test this prospect, it opens new roads and we have seen other great prospects across many parts of the State. This will herald history and bring value to all of us,” he added.

    The Group CEO thanked the government and people of Nasarawa State for the cooperation and support so far and called for its sustenance.

    “Peace and cooperation is essential in oil exploration and we have seen enormous cooperation in this respect – we have seen no danger, no risk to our operation from all stakeholders in our area of operation and we thank them for that,” he said.

    He said the company would continue to do its best to bring immediate value to the host community and ultimately to the wider society when oil was found in commercial quantity.

    Responding, Gov Sule thanked the NNPC Ltd. boss and his team for the visit and for what they were doing in the State.

    He also appreciated the people in the area for their support so far, while urging them to sustain the peace in the area and across the state.

    Sule identified insecurity as a major challenge to oil exploration in the country, calling on the people of the state to ensure they maintain peace and support the company for the project to succeed.

    He expressed optimism that the drilling of the oil well, named “Ebenyi-A” would be the first in the North Central zone of the country and would bring lots of benefits to Nasarawa State.

    In his remarks, Emir of Lafia, Retired Justice Muhammad Sidi-Bage, reassured the NNPC Ltd. on behalf of the people of utmost support towards the success of the project.

    “On behalf of our people, we want to say that you will find peace, we have been known for being peaceful, kind and loving. You will not have any reason to feel otherwise within the period of your operation in the state,” Sidi-Bage said.

    Also speaking, Sophia Mbakwe, Managing Director, NNPC Energy Services Limited, said the assurances from the government and stakeholders in Nasarawa State was critical to the operation of the company.

    “For the right to operate, we need the cooperation, support and blessing of the Governor and the community, and that we have gotten today.

    “The intent is that it’s going to benefit both parties and we want to go there to ensure no harm to people, no harm to the environment and be able to commence drilling as planned on March 21,” she said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Mr Muktar Zanna, Executive Director, Frontier Exploration Services of the company had led a team other Executive Directors of the Company on courtesy visit to various Taditional Rulers in the area with hydrocarbon prospects in the State to get their support.

    Some of the traditional rulers visited included Alh. Aliyu Dangiwa-Orume, Osuko of Obi; Alh. Abdullahi Agbo, Osana of Keana; Alh. Umar Apeshi, Osoho of Olosoho (Agwatashi), as well as Retired Justice Muhammad Sidi-Bage, Emir of Lafia.

    All the Traditional Rulers gave assurances of the peoples’ commitment to peace towards the operations of the company in the state.

  • How Nasarawa governor, Abdullahi Sule lost first son, Hassan

    How Nasarawa governor, Abdullahi Sule lost first son, Hassan

    The governor of Nasarawa state, Abdullahi Sule is bereaved after losing his first son late last night.

    The deceased ,Hassan Sule,  was aged 36 years, he passed away in the late hours of Thursday after a brief illness.

    It was gathered that  Hassan Sule got married in June 2022 but died few months after at  Lafia, the Nasarawa state capital.

    The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Addra, confirmed the passing on Friday Morning.

    A statement by the spokesperson on Friday noted that the death was “sudden”.

    Hassan will be laid to rest in Gudi, Akwanga Local Government Area this morning in line with Islamic rights.

  • Governor of Nasarawa state, Abdullahi Sule’s son dies at 36

    Governor of Nasarawa state, Abdullahi Sule’s son dies at 36

    Governor Abdullahi Sule, of Nasarawa state, has lost his son, Hassan Sule, to the cold hands of death, in the late hours of Thursday, in Lafia.

    The deceased who died at 36 was the eldest son to the governor.

    Disclosing the information, the chief press secretary to the state governor, Ibrahim Addra, said; “His Excellency, Abdullahi A. Sule, the Governor of Nasarawa State, on behalf of his family, announces the sudden demise of his son, Hassan Sule, whose sad event occurred on Thursday January 26, 2023.

    “Hassan died at the age of 36.

    “The late Hassan will be laid to rest in Gudi, Akwanga Local Government Area today, Friday at 10am.”

    Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman of Akwanga Local Government Area, Safiyanu Andaha, has expressed deep shock on the passing of the governor’s son and commiserated with his family over Hassan’s demise.

    “On behalf of my family, Akwanga LGA and the people of Mada land, I wish to extend our deepest condolences to Governor Abdullahi Sule, his family and the entire Gudi traditional council for this irreparable loss.”

  • Alleged campaign billboard destruction: Sule approves suspension of MD

    Alleged campaign billboard destruction: Sule approves suspension of MD

    Gov. Abdullahi Sule has approved the suspension of Alhaji Mohammed Wada-Yahaya, the Managing Director of the Nasarawa State Urban Development Board (NUDB) over alleged destruction of campaign billboards.

    The suspension is contained in a letter signed by Malam Muhammed Ubandoma-Aliyu, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) on Friday in Lafia.

    The letter added that the MD is on suspension without pay until the conclusion of investigation on the matter.

    ”There has been series of complaints regarding the indiscriminate destruction of billboards erected by politicians and their supporters; for the purpose of canvassing for votes in the 2023 general elections, including the ruling party.

    “The action of the MD of NUDB was taken without recourse for permission from constituted authority and it depicts insensitivity on the need to conduct the elections under an atmosphere free from acrimony and rancour.

    “The unwarranted destruction of the billboards was tantamount to negligence, insubordination and misconduct,,” the government said.

    It further said that in the interim, upon the receipt of the letter, the managing director is to strictly comply and handover the affairs to the most senior director in the board with immediate effect.

    Nigerian standard reports that on Tuessay, the state government querried Wada-Yahaya over the alleged destruction of campaign billboards.

    “The attention of the government has been drawn to the fact that, you are destroying billboards of some political parties and other politicians who are vying for offices in the forthcoming election.

    “As an appointee of government, this is least expected of you because your action at this time is inappropriate, knowing full well that elections are already at hand,” the government said.

  • Police find 9-year-old missing boy in Lafia

    Police find 9-year-old missing boy in Lafia

    The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it has found a nine year old missing boy, Hassan Mallam Tsalha in Lafia.

    This is contained in a statement signed by DSP. Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer in the state on Wednesday in Lafia.

    Nansel said the boy was found wandering around 2:30am in Kwandere road in Lafia on Monday.

    According to the Police spokesperson, the boy claims to hail from Hadeja in Jigawa State.

    The spokesman said that all efforts to get across to the boy`s family proved abortive.

    Nansel appealed to anyone with useful information that would lead to the family of the boy to visit Ombi 1 Police Division in Lafia or any nearest Police Station.

    He said information could also be related through the following numbers: 08071614049, 08037461715 and 08112692680.

  • JUST IN: NSCDC Commander’s wife, Victoria Dandaura rescued

    JUST IN: NSCDC Commander’s wife, Victoria Dandaura rescued

    Wife of DCC Appollos Dandaura, the head of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad, Mrs Victoria Dandaura, who was taken away forcefully inside her living room has been rescued at about 9.20 pm on Friday, 4th November 2022, in Lafia, Nasarawa State.

    She was rescued unhurt after a successful joint operation by a combined tactical component comprising of the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’S SIS), NSCDC Counter Terrorism Operatives (CTU) and NSCDC Special Female Squad (SFS) in collaboration with the Nigerian Army (NA), Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

    Recall that Mrs Dandaura was kidnapped at her residence in Gidi-Gidi, around Cattle market, Lafia, Nasarawa State on Wednesday, 2nd November, 2022 at about 7pm in the evening by unknown gunmen who stormed the residence and were shooting sporadically in the air before whisking her away forcefully at gunpoint.

    His younger brother, ASC1 Ezekiel Dandaura Samu, a personnel of the Corps serving in Nasarawa State Command who sustained gunshot injuries in the cause of the attack is still receiving treatment in a hospital facility and is in a stable condition.

    The Commandant General, NSCDC, Ahmed Abubakar Audi appreciated the efforts, maximum support and cooperation of sister security agencies rendered in this rescue operation.

    He assured the general public that the Corps under his watch will continue to protect lives, properties and all Critical National Infrastructure in the country.

  • How NSCDC Commander’s wife was kidnapped inside her room

    How NSCDC Commander’s wife was kidnapped inside her room

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the kidnapping of one Mrs Victoria Dandaura, wife of the head of the Corps Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’SSIS).

    This is contained in a statement by NSCDC Director, Public Relation’s Office (PRO), Mr Olusola Odumosu, on Thursday in Abuja.

    The Spokesman revealed that the incident happened at the victim’s residence in Gidi-Gidi, around Cattle market, Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Wednesday at about 7 p.m.

    According to him, “unknown gunmen stormed the residence of Deputy Commandant, Apollos Dandaura, and took control of the environment by shooting sporadically in the air and thereafter whisked the wife away at gun point.

    “She was Kidnapped inside her living room and taken away without any traces for now.”

    Mr Odumosu said that DC Dandaura’s brother, a personnel of the Corps serving in Nasarawa State Command, ASC1 Ezekiel Dandaura, was shot during the attack.

    “He sustained gunshot injuries in the cause of the attack and is currently receiving treatment in a hospital facility,” the spokesman said.

  • Nasarawa University defies ASUU strike, resumes academic activities

    Nasarawa University defies ASUU strike, resumes academic activities

    Some lecturers of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) have commenced academic activities  the ongoing strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

    Dr Samuel Alu, ASUU NSUK branch Chairman,Mr Abraham Ekpo, Information and Protocol Officer of the institution and Mr Najeem Gbefwi, President, NSUK Students Union Government (SUG) confirmed the development to newsmen at the institution in Keffi local government area of the state on Thursday.

    A correspondent who monitored the situation also went round the lecture halls and confirmed that lectures took place at the Faculty of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences among others.

    The resumption of academic activities is in line with the directive of the institution via a statement issued recently calling on students to return back to school for academic activities but ASUU NSUK branch condemned the move.

    The union in the institution vowed to continue with the ongoing strike by the national body till the Federal Government and the national body reach an agreement on its demands.

    Speaking on the development, Ekpo described it as a win for all and a return to normalcy for the school, especially students who had been patiently waiting for a resolution to the crises.

    “The information we have is that lectures have started across board but you know this thing is gradual. We have departments that just released their timetable yesterday.

    “So it’s natural for attendance during the first week of resumption to be low. I am sure by next week, you will see a large turnout and academic activities will become more regular,” he said.

    Also speaking, Gbefwi, the SUG President, also confirmed the resumption of academic activities adding that lectures had  commenced in some departments but with low attendance.

    “Lectures have been holding. Students in some departments were even given assignments and they are working on it. So academic activities have commenced and we pray to have a smooth semester.

    “Even in the midst of the ASUU strike, a lot of lecturers have shown willingness to teach and to make that sacrifice,” he said.

    He however, affirmed that there was still low turnout of students hence the call for a general congress to be held on Friday to further inform students on the need to resume.

    However, ASUU NSUK branch Chairman, Alu expressed disappointment over the development, saying that the union would not be deterred  by the actions of the lecturers who had chosen to resume.

    Alu said the Union would continue with the strike till a logical conclusion was arrived at by the federal government and the national body of the ASUU.

    “We met just one person in one of the faculty violating what we had agreed on. So we went further to take note of the strike violator and we are processing his query.

    “We are hoping he will get the query before the end of today. We expect him to reply before we process further. That is not to say much is happening.

    “I was thinking by today the institution would have been flooded with students and academic activities would have overtaken the whole system but the campus is still a shadow of itself,” he said.

    He reassured that no amount of threat will force members of the union to jettison their resolution and resolve to execute the national strike to a logical conclusion.

    “For those who are already lecturing, I understand there were some inducements here and there. I wouldn’t know why any member of the union would want to break the strike.

    ”However we are calling on our members to remain resolute,” he said.