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FCT Natives Protest Land Takeover By Estate Developers

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Some natives of the Federal Capital Territory on Friday protested the illegal takeover of their ancestral land by foremost property developers, First Rotech Group of Companies 

Daily Trust Saturday gathered that the land, which is about 250 hectares has been earmarked to be used for multi-billion-naira Abuja Airport Garden City, along Idu-Gousa village of the FCT.

Speaking on behalf of the natives, the youth leader of Karmo community, Musa Abdullahi, said the developers have taken over the land without paying anything as compensation, adding that the affected farmers are from different communities including Gwagwa, Karmo, Idu, among others.

He said: “The property developers are treating us as if we are not indigenes of the FCT and Nigerians by extension as they had earlier agreed to pay a compensation fee of N5m and later settled for N4.5m. However, they now reneged on the agreement to say that they are now paying FCTA fee of N750,000.

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“This has been our ancestral land, which has been here for over 100 years; we have planted our crops for the rainy season, which they destroyed in preparation for building. They have also brought soldiers and police to intimate us,” he said.

Speaking further, he called on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, the Inspector General of Police and President Tinubu to intervene and ensure that they are compensated before construction work begins on their land, especially now that their crops have been destroyed.

Also speaking, another native whose farmland was affected, Fagashekwo Habakkuk, frowned at the deployment of military personnel and police officers to clear their ancestral land without compensation. 

He called for urgent intervention by relevant authorities as the farmland is their only source of income and living.

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EMPOWERMENT! Senator Manu doles out N2.5m to support constituent’s fashion design business(Photos)

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Senator Manu Haruna of Taraba Central Senatorial District has made a significant impact on the life of a constituent by empowering him with over 2.5 million Naira to enhance his fashion design business.

This initiative aims to support local entrepreneurship and encourage vocational skills development within the community.

The delegation representing Senator Manu included Hon. Aruwa, the Taraba State Commissioner for Science and Technology, alongside Hon. Abubakar Baffa Nanu, Chairman of Gassol Local Government Council, and Alhaji Raubilu Umar, Hon. Ubale Gambo. They presented the cash to Falalu, who is commonly referred to as Sarkin Yakin Manu in a gathering held at the residence of Alhaji Raubilu Umar in Jalingo.

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Falalu Sarkin Yakin Manu expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Senator Manu for this generous support, highlighting how the funds will significantly boost his tailoring business and provide better services to the community.

This empowerment initiative reflects Senator Manu’s commitment to fostering skills development and economic growth in the Taraba Central Senatorial District.

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Citizenship for sale as Trump announces “Gold Card” Immigration Plan, $5M

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration “Gold Card” that will be sold to immigrants for $5 million.

The Gold Card is a premium version of a Green Card, according to Trump, and will provide immigrants with a pathway to citizenship.

“We’re gonna be selling a gold card. You have a green card, this is a gold card. We’re gonna be putting a price on that card of about $5 million and that’s gonna give you green card privileges plus…”

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“It’s gonna be a route to citizenship. And wealthy people will be coming into our country by buying this card.”

“They’ll be wealthy and they’ll be successful and they’ll be spending a lot of money and paying a lot of taxes and employing a lot of people.”

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SAD! Lady Loses 3-Year-Old Son Hours After Allowing Father Take Him for Weekend Visit

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to share the heart rending story of how she lost her three-year-old son hours after allowing his father to take him for the weekend.

The sad mother, who had single-handedly raised her son after being abandoned during pregnancy, expressed deep sorrow and regret over her decision to let his father back into their lives.

According to her, the child’s father had denied responsibility when she was pregnant and made no effort to be part of their son’s life until he returned from abroad, got married, and sought forgiveness. In an attempt to foster a relationship between father and son, she allowed him to take the boy for a weekend visit—an act she now deeply regrets.

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Tragically, less than nine hours after leaving with his father, the little boy drowned in a deep well. The devastated mother, who had just returned from work, was met with the shocking news that her only child was gone forever.

In a post, she poured out her grief, questioning why such a tragedy had befallen her innocent child.

“Junior was only 3; he didn’t deserve to leave this world so soon. God, why?” she lamented.

May the soul of the little boy rest in peace.

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