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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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Just in : Dangote Refinery reduction in petrol price, now N970 per litre

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The Dangote Group has announced a reduction in the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N970 per liter.

This was contained in a statement issued by Anthony Chiejina, the Group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, on Sunday.
Chiejina stated that the refinery has lowered its petrol price for marketers from N990 to N970 per liter, providing them with a N20 discount per liter.

Furthermore, he emphasized that despite the price reduction, the quality of the company’s products remains uncompromised.

The statement regarding the price adjustment reads:

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“Dangote Petroleum Refinery has effected a reduction in the prevailing price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N990/litre to N970/litre for the marketers.

“As the year comes to an end, this is our way of appreciating the good people of Nigeria for their unwavering support in making the Refinery a dream come true. In addition, this is to thank the government for their support as this will complement the measures put in place to encourage domestic enterprise for our collective well-being.

While the refinery would not compromise on the quality of its petroleum products, we assure you of best quality products that are environmentally friendly and sustainable.

“We are determined to keep ramping up production to meet and surpass our domestic fuel consumption; thus, dispelling any fear of a shortfall in supply.”

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Insecurity! Bandits k!ll 7 farmers, burn 50 bags of maize in Niger state

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Bandits have k!lled seven farmers, including a vigilante, and burnt 50 bags of maize inside a truck in Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State.

Sources on Saturday, November 23, told Daily Trust that the victims had gone to bring the harvested maize home from their farm when the bandits ambushed them, k!lled all the occupants in the truck and set the truck.

Bandits have killed seven of our farmers who had gone to farm to bring the maize they had harvested home. The attackers hid and waited until after the victims had loaded the 50 bags of maize into the truck and were about to take off to return home when they opened fire on them. After k!lling the victims, they also set the truck and the 50 bags of maize already loaded ablaze,” a source said.

He said it was difficult for farmers in Mariga to harvest their crops this year due to k!llings and kidnappings by bandits.

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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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