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Plateau: Another village chief murdered in Bokkos

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2017 0

A community chief in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State was on Tuesday murdered at his home in Tarangol Village. According to multiple sources, the chief, known as ‘Madakin Garam’, Mr. Amos Marit was trailed to his house in Fakkos village in the late hours of the day by

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Lead Poisoning: Over 1,500 Residents Evacuated in Niger

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2015 0

At least 1,500 residents of Assara village in Rafi Local Government area of Niger State have been evacuated from their homes after the death of 28 children from lead poisoning. The state also shut down the illegal mining sites within and around the village, which were found to contain more leaded ore. The chairman of […]

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Agatu Killings: Who Will Stop the Bloodshed?

Ihesiulo Grace 2 April 2015 0

A roadmap to peace between warring Fulani herdsmen and Agatu people of Benue State may be in the offing at last. FREDDIE ADAMGBE in Makurdi reports that a recommendation that will give herders a right of way in the community if implemented is before the State Government. The recent attack on Egba Community in Agatu […]

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Presidential Election: Security Agents in Show of Force in Delta

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2015 0

Ahead of the March 28 Presidential election, security personnel were over the weekend deployed in a show of force exercise around council areas in Ughelli, Delta state. The exercise is aimed at assuring residents of preparedness of security agency to protect lives and properties of citizens during and after the election. The combined team of […]