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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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Jubilation as Senator Manu links Gunduma to national grid, commissions, power project (Photos/Video)

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…provides another transformer for Emir’s Palace and environs

Finally, after 15years of blackout, Senator Manu Haruna of Taraba Central Senatorial District has officially commissioned the Gunduma Ward Electricity Power Project.

Senator Manu during the electioneering period had promised to link Gunduma to the national grid.

It’s indeed a promise well fulfilled as his constituents Jubilate.

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This marks a historic moment for the community, which has been without electricity for the past 15 years. This transformative initiative underscores Senator Manu’s commitment to addressing critical infrastructure challenges and improving the lives of his constituents.

During the commissioning ceremony, former Federal Lawmaker of Taraba Central, Senator Dahiru Bako, commended Senator Manu for his dedication and vision in delivering this essential project.

Hon. Musa Chul Member House of Assembly Gassol II,Constituency TRHA described the achievement as a monumental milestone, emphasizing its potential to significantly enhance economic activities and improve the standard of living for the residents of Gunduma Ward.

The Gunduma Ward Electricity Power Project represents a significant step towards infrastructural development in Taraba Central and reflects Senator Manu’s proactive approach to governance and service delivery.

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Manu also presented a new Transformer with specifications of 300KVA Valtage CL: 35KV and standard TS:EN60076-1 to the His Royal Highness Alhaji Justice Sani Sulaiman Duna the Emir of Mutum-Biyu for the Mutum-Biyu Environs.

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Allegations by Niger Republic attempt to incite northerners against Tinubu – Presidency

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The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, says claims by the military leader of Niger Republic, Abdourahamane Tchiani that Nigeria is colluding with France to destabilise his county are despicable propaganda.

He declared that the claims were aimed at inciting Northern Nigeria against President Bola Tinubu.

Bwala said the military leader deliberately chose a local language in the North.

The media recalls that Abdourahamane Tchiani, military leader of Niger Republic, made the claims in an interview on Wednesday.

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Tchiani, who spoke in Hausa, alleged that France is negotiating with terrorists in Nigeria to destabilise his country.

According to him, France made a substantial payment to President Bola Tinubu to establish a military base in Nigeria.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, shortly afterwards, dismissed the allegations and described them as baseless.

Reacting to the allegations in a video posted on his X page on Friday, Bwala said the claims are baseless propaganda, designed to create chaos and incite bad blood in northern Nigeria against Tinubu.

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“Yesterday I came across a video, a despicable propaganda piece by the military head of state of the Niger Republic against the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and this is what you often see with military interregnum,” he said.

“The honeymoon is over; he has not been able to address economic situations in his country; everything is turning against him, and in the desperate gasp for breath, he decided to resort to cheap false lies and propaganda against Nigeria.

“The choice of words used by the military leader is quite insultive for what his intentions are; probably in cohoot with politicians in Nigerians; you never know.

“But the whole idea is to create chaos and bad blood in Northern Nigeria against the President,” he added.

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Bwala explained Nigeria’s longstanding leadership role in West Africa and its commitment to fostering bilateral relations with neighbouring countries.

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Police deny investigating VeryDarkMan’s missing N180m NGO funds

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has said it is not investigating the claim by online personality, Vincent Martins Otse aka VeryDarkMan’s that N180 million meant for his non-governmental organisation, NGO, has gone missing.

Vanguard reported, Friday, that VDM had alleged that over N180 million was stolen from his NGO’s account after it was hacked.

In October, Otse launched the Martins Vincent Osei Initiative, raising over N35 million in donations within hours. Shortly after, he announced receiving a N100 million contribution from music producer Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy.

Otse further explained that he had to shut down the NGO’s app for maintenance to prevent further breaches and promised to provide updates on the situation.

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VDM has in the video claimed that he had reported the matter to the police and he was also travelling to Jos because one of the hackers had been found.

According to reports, the FCT Police Command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, clarified that the command was not involved in the matter.

She said, “The FCT Police Command has no information regarding any missing funds involving VDM, nor is there any ongoing investigation into the matter. The individual concerned should be contacted directly for details on where the case was reported, as we have no record of such a case with our command.”

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