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Reps Demand Swift Action Against Plateau Killings, Want Additional Military Base

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By Gloria Ikibah
The House of Representatives has called for swift action against killings and kidnappings in Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency of Plateau State.
The House also urged the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa to establish two military bases in Kanam, Gun-Gagdi and Garga axis respectively in the Federal Constituency.
The lawmakers also urged on the Inspector-General of Police and Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to deploy additional personnel to the affected areas in Gun-Gagdi, Garga, Pankshin and Kanke.
The House further want the Director, Department of State Security to conduct a security operation in the area to flush out bandits and Boko Haram members.
This was sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance by Rep. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi on Wednesday at plenary.
Debating the motion, Rep. Gagdi who is also the Chairman House Committee on Navy, noted that there are several documented incidents of deliberate threats, kidnapping and assaults targeting members of Panskshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency of Plateau State.
He recalled that an APC Publicity Secretary, Sylvanus Namang was shot in the head at Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State and he died as a result of the injury sustained from the attack.
The lawmaker therefore lamented that the lifeless body of one of a former member of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Sunday Muchen, whom we they served together was found in Bokkos forest in Plateau State.
He expressed sadness over the kidnapping of a priest and alleged involvement of the financial secretary of the church and other members in that act as well as the abduction of lecturers of the University of Education Pankshin, amongst others.
The Chairman House Committee on Navy further expressed concern that Kanam’s forest has now  become a safe haven for bandits and Boko Haram terrorists as a result of influx from other states that are affected by banditry and Boko Haram activities.
“Also Concerned that attacks in the forest of Panskshin/Kanke/Kanam and kidnappings of local farmers have been going on unabated.
“Worried that the members of these communities are highly vulnerable due to inadequacy of Police, Civil Defence and other security personnel in these areas.
“Disturbed that reports of diverse acts of violence have been made with such frequency that a failure to address them portend serious danger,” he argued.
The House adopted the motion,
observed a minute silence to honour the souls of the slain APC Spokesperson, former Plateau lawmaker and all the departed and condoled the families of the deceased.
The lawmakers urged the Federal Government to provide relief materials to the victims of various attacks who are in IDP camps and mandated the relevant Committees to ensure compliance.
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SAD! Roman Catholic Oldest Priest Monsignor Thomas Oleghe dies at 103

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The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, most Rev. Dr. Gabriel Ghieakhomo Dunia announces the passing unto eternal glory of Rt. Rev. Monsignor Thomas Oleghe, at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral Auchi, during the solemnity of Christ the King

Rev. Monsignor is the oldest Catholic Priest in Nigeria.

Monsignor Oleghe death is very remarkable as the centenarian died during the feast of Christ the King.

The demise of the priest of the order of Melchizedek should be best described as (TRANSITION TO GLORY)

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NECO accredits more foreign schools for SSCE, BECE

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The National Examinations Council (NECO) has given accreditation to more foreign schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

The Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Mr. Azeez Sani, disclosed this in a statement.

The newly accredited schools are in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea.

“NECO Accreditation Team visited the Schools to assess their readiness to write the SSCE and BECE.

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“The Accreditation Team inspected classrooms, laboratories, libraries, computer laboratories, workshops, examination halls and sport facilities to determine their adequacy and suitability for NECO Examinations.

“After a thorough evaluation and comprehensive assessment, the schools were granted full SSCE and full BECE accreditation status,” the statement said.

The statement added that the accreditation of additional foreign schools is a testament to NECO’s commitment to providing quality education and assessment beyond the shores of Nigeria.

“With its expanding global presence, NECO is poised to become a leading examination body in Africa, offering opportunities for students worldwide to benefits from its expertise, thus contributing to the advancement of education in Africa and beyond.”

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In another development, the statement disclosed that candidates are participating in the on-going NECO SSCE External in Diffa, Niger Republic.

“The UNHCR School, Diffa, Niger Republic is the first NECO SSCE External Centre outside Nigeria.”

NECO examinations are now written by candidates in Benin Republic, Togo, Cote’ d’Ivoire, Niger Republic, Equatorial Guinea and Saudi Arabia.

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Guardiola suffers worst defeat of career as Tottenham hammer Man City 4-0

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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, suffered the worst defeat of his managerial career as they lost 4-0 to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday night.

The Premier League champions were already on a run of four consecutive defeats ahead of the visit of the North London side.

James Maddison scored twice in the first half to set Spurs on their way to a sensational win.

Pedro Porro drilled in a third, before Brennan Johnson got on the scoresheet late in the game.

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The result leaves City in second place with 23 points. They could go eight points behind Liverpool by the end of this Game Week.

Guardiola takes his men to Anfield next weekend.

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