Abia Govt sets up panel to probe crisis in Okon-Aku community
The Abia State Government has set up a special panel to investigate the crisis in the Okon-Aku community. The decision followed rising tensions and complaints from residents over violence, destruction of property and a breakdown of peace in the area. The government said the aim is to find out the real cause of the crisis […]
Ekiti govt mediates to save monarch from deposition, begs angry subjects
The Ekiti State Government has stepped into a growing community crisis in a bid to prevent the removal of a traditional ruler and restore peace in the area. The intervention followed rising anger among residents who had accused their monarch of actions they considered unacceptable. Government officials met with community leaders, youths and elders, urging […]
Cross River: Gov Otu orders security agencies to beef up security in restive community
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has ordered security agencies, including the state police command, to strengthen security in Iko Esai community, Akamkpa Local Government Area. This follows violent clashes that led to the deaths of over 10 people and the destruction of homes, vehicles, and cocoa farms. The conflict reportedly started over control […]
Abia monarch accuses Bishop of destabilizing community
In Abia State, the traditional ruler of Okai Item, Eze James Ogbonnaya, has called on Governor Alex Otti to intervene in what he describes as a looming crisis in his community. Speaking to journalists in Umuahia on Tuesday, Eze Ogbonnaya, along with his Prime Minister, accused supporters of Rt Rev Sunday Onuoha, the Methodist Church […]
Land Dispute in Niger State Ends in Tragedy: Immigration Officer Killed
A recent land dispute in Niger State has escalated into a tragic incident, with the death of an immigration officer named Isah Mohammed. The confrontation occurred on August 14, 2024, in Lavun Local Government Area, which has been embroiled in a prolonged conflict between the Doko and Kupafu communities. Details of the Incident: Isah Mohammed, […]
Tragic Incident: Final Year Student Killed Over N150 in Bayelsa
In a heartbreaking incident on Monday, a final-year student of Niger Delta University (NDU), Francis Palowei, was killed by some local youths in Amassoma, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The tragic event occurred at a popular relaxation spot known as the sand dump, where students frequently gather to unwind and climb the […]