Stakeholders from Jukun and Tiv communities in Taraba state have applauded the state government for initiating a peace committee saddled with the responsibility of achieving peace in the flash points of Takum, Wukari and Donga. Chairman of the Committee, Chief John Mamman confirmed that the visit to the warring local governments by the committee has […]
The Tiv Youth Council Worldwide (TYWC) says the recent visit by the Benue Traditional Council led by Prof. James Ayatse (Tor Tiv V) to congratulate President Muhammadu Buhari, after election Tribunal victory was a sign of good things to come. A statement signed by Mr Mike Msuaan, President of the Council, on Monday said the […]
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria to immediately pay the sum of N8 billion to Tiv communities in Benue state invaded by soldiers sometime in year 2001. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the money was awarded in favour of the communities in Logo, Ukum, Kwande […]
The paramount ruler of Tiv nation, Tor Tiv, Professor James Ayatse, has said necessary steps are currently being taken to curb rural-urban migration by making farming attractive to youths in his domain. Ayatse said yesterday at a press conference in Makurdi to herald his visit to South Africa for the purpose of bringing investors in […]