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Crude oil discovery: Commission tasks Bauchi, Gombe states on peaceful coexistence
Crude oil discovery: Commission tasks Bauchi, Gombe states on peaceful coexistence
The Director-General of National Boundary Commission (NBC), Mr Adamu Adaji, has called on Bauchi and Gombe States not to allow the discovery of crude oil in the Kolmani River region to cause rivalry between them.
Adaji spoke at a parley with newsmen to mark the end of the commission’s activities for the year 2022 in Abuja.
“I want to appeal to Bauchi and Gombe States to avoid any move that would destroy the already peaceful coexistence between them before the discovery of crude oil in their border communities.
They should know that boundaries are created for administrative conveniences and not separation. Bauchi and Gombe use to be same before the creation of Gombe State; and I feel they are still one and same.
“It would not be good if the two states start fighting each other because of the oil resources that have been discovered in the Kolmani River Region.
“However, let it be clear that the NBC’s mandate do not extend to management and distribution of mineral resources between border communities,’’ Adaji warned.
He appealed to the Governments of Bauchi and Gombe States to sensitise their indigenes residing in the border communities to embrace cooperation and peaceful coexistence.
Adaji said they should continue to enjoy peace that they had long before the creation of Gombe State and they should also learn to enjoy their resources together as brothers and sisters.
According to the NBC boss, there are about 86 interstate boundary issues across the country, out which 40 had been resolved.
“However, we have fixed pillars to demarcate most of the borders where discrepancies have been resolved. We are still making effort to resolve more.
“But one of the challenges we are facing is the lack of cooperation from some states in the country.
“I want them to understand that we do not create boundaries, but rather work on already existing documents and evidences to ensure that boundaries are demarcated without bias.
“Governments should sensitise their border communities to imbibe the spirit of peace and cooperation. This will make our work of demarcating the borders easier,’’ Adaji said.
On the issue of Bakassi Peninsula, the NBC boss said that the commission, with the Nigeria-Cameroon mixed Commission, has implemented the rulings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
He, however, said that there were three areas of disagreement between Nigeria and Cameroon that the mixed commission would take back to the ICJ soon to get more clarifications.
Adaji said that his commission collaborated with International Seabed Authority to build capacity of African countries in the exploration of the seabed mineral resources.
“We are grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari for funding the Commission to deliver on its mandate. We also collaborate with the Office of the Surveyor General to achieve our mandate.
“We have always encouraged international border cooporation with countries like Niger Republic, Chad, Benin and Cameroon, including interstate border communities in the country,’’ Adaji said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the media parley was attended by management and staff of the Commission.
Crude oil discovery: Commission tasks Bauchi, Gombe states on peaceful coexistence
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BREAKING NEWS: 3 killed And 3,000 displaced as Devastating Fire Sweeps Through Kalari Settlement in Konduga, Borno State
By: Zagazola Makama
A catastrophic fire has torn through the Kalari settlement in Konduga Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, claiming three lives and displacing over 3,000 people. The blaze, which erupted at approximately 1:00 PM, engulfed three villages, reducing more than 1,500 thatched houses to ashes.
Zagazola Makama gathered that In response to the disaster, the military, along with the Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF), mobilized swiftly to provide emergency assistance. Personnel from the 222 Battalion rendered first aid to the wounded and transported the injured to Maiduguri Specialist Hospital via Army ambulances.
The timely intervention of key local officials, including the Chairman of Konduga LGA, a Member of the House of Assembly, and the Commissioner for Environment, ensured immediate relief efforts for the affected families.
This incident comes on the heels of severe flooding that devastated Konduga LGA in September 2024, following the collapse of the Alau Dam. The flash floods from the dam’s collapse also affected Maiduguri and Jere LGAs, displacing an estimated 240,000 people. Many residents are still recovering from that catastrophe, and the latest fire disaster has further intensified the region’s humanitarian crisis.
An Official of SEMA, said the Borno State Government has made an urgent appeal for humanitarian aid to support the thousands affected by both the recent fire and previous flood disasters. Efforts are underway to provide shelter, food, and medical care to those impacted by these successive calamities.
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Six Die in Taraba Boat Mishap, Nine Rescued
By: Zagazola Makama
A boat accident on the Jole River in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State has claimed six lives, while nine other passengers were rescued alive, the Taraba State Police Command has confirmed.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
According to police sources, the boat was conveying 15 people when it capsized midstream. Rescue efforts led to the recovery of nine survivors, while the bodies of six passengers were later pulled from the river.
The deceased have been identified as Dadi Mallam Dotti (30), Mubarak Abdu (21), Bappa Mallam Dotti (20), Adamu Yayagardi (30), and one Madugu (22), all from Badabdi, Funakaye LGA of Gombe State, of the Terawa ethnic group. The sixth victim was Umar Gambo (34), of Zaura Ward, Damban LGA, Bauchi State, of the Karakare ethnic group.
The boat driver is currently at large, and efforts are ongoing to locate him.
The police sources said that search and recovery operations were conducted in collaboration with local divers and community volunteers.
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Teenager Dies After Ritual Experiment by Native Doctor in Edo
By: Zagazola Makama
The Edo State Police Command has arrested two men in connection with the death of a 14-year-old boy, Okonkwo Obina Emmanuel, following a failed ritual performance in Iyamon Village, Illushi, Ubiaja.
Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident was reported on April 2, 2025, by the deceased’s elder brother, Okonkwo Onyenbushi. According to the report, a self-acclaimed native doctor, Amechi Edozunor, in collaboration with one Kelvin Ugru, allegedly performed a charm ritual on the victim to make him “invulnerable to bottles.”
During the ritual, the suspects reportedly struck the boy’s head with a bottle in an attempt to prove the charm’s effectiveness, leading to a fatal head injury.
The victim was rushed to Wisdom Hospital and later referred to Ogbeide Hospital, where he died on April 5, 2025.
The sources said his remains have been deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy, while both suspects are currently in police custody pending further investigation.
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