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FG Expresses Displeasure Over Numbers of Nigerian Sites on World Heritage Sites
FG Expresses Displeasure Over Numbers of Nigerian Sites on World Heritage Sites
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has expressed worries over the few number of Nigerian Cultural heritage on World Heritage Sites.
This was echoed at the Netherlands Fund-In-Trust Supported Project to support the implementation of the World Heritage Decision to Protect Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove.
The two heritages have a recent recognition with Sukur Cultural Landscape listed on the world heritage sites in 1999, while Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove was listed in 2005.
According to the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) record, only Osun-Oshogbo Sacred Grove in Osun and Sukur Cultural Landscape in Adamawa are presently known in Nigeria.
At the occasion, the Head of Office, UNESCO Abuja Regional Office, Mr. Abdourahamane Diallo promised that he would promote the further enlistment of new sites to the World Heritage List and the continued protection and conservation of those sites in Nigeria already on the list.
Abdourahamane said among the objectives “are the further enlistment of new sites to the World Heritage List and the continued protection and conservation of those sites in Nigeria already put on the list.”
“This is also the place for me to congratulate myself on the quality of the collaboration between the Culture Team in Abuja Office and the Nigerian culture ecosystem, especially with CSOs such as TechSAH and the People and Culture Protection Initiative,” he buttressed.
In the same vein, the Minister of Arts, Culture and Tourism, Hannatu Musa Musawa said at the event that the number of heritage sites in Nigeria is quite few and unacceptable.
She said: “The fact that Nigeria only has only two sites; Sukur Landscape and Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove on world list, is too minimum to me; it is not enough for a country like Nigeria that has many expressions of culture.
“Certainly, we have to work in tandem with UNESCO to ensure that within the next couple of years, we expanded exponentially to ensure that Nigeria has a number of sites recognized on the UNESCO list. She said.
Also, Dr. Lateef Olagunju, Secretary-General, National Commission for UNESCO, Nigeria, said the event was essential because it address cultural dynamics and development in the society. He said.
“They are the priceless assets we have which connect us to the past and the future,” he said
However, the Project Lead, Technological Support for Aiding Humanity TechSAH, Mr. Chinedu Gbulie, appreciate the quality of the collaboration between the Culture Team in Abuja office and the Nigerian culture ecosystem, especially with CSOs such as TechSAH and the People and Culture Protection Initiative. He thanked UNESCO for its support in investing in the cultural sector in Nigeria.under the project. He said TechSAH visited the states to explore ways to protect and preserve the cultural heritage sites.
Chinedu said through the project, the capacity of the security agencies in the country had been improved on protecting these assets.
“We have opened their eyes to how to track and prevent moving cultural heritage outside Nigeria,” he said.
FG Expresses Displeasure Over Numbers of Nigerian Sites on World Heritage Sites
JNIM terrorists clashes with rival factions in rare encounter in Nigeria’s Kebbi state
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected clash between rival terrorists factions has been reported in Kebbi State, raising fresh security concerns in the North-West region.
Sources said the incident occurred on April 4, when a group identified as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) claimed it engaged a rival faction described as “Khawarij”.
The group alleged that one fighter was killed and another captured during the encounter, while three motorcycles and about N10 million were recovered.
However, the identity of the opposing group has yet to be independently verified.
Preliminary indications suggest the rival faction may be linked to Boko Haram or one of its splinter groups, though this remains subject to confirmation.
Security sources said the development could represent one of the first reported inter-jihadist clashes in the region.
JNIM terrorists clashes with rival factions in rare encounter in Nigeria’s Kebbi state
Troops foil mob attack, rescue suspected terrorist in Danmusa in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have foiled an attempt by a mob to lynch a suspected terrorist and burn down a police station in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on April 5, 2026, when troops deployed at Combat Team 1 in Danali village responded to a distress call from a Nigerian Police outpost in the area.
The police had reported that a large crowd attempted to set the station ablaze and attack personnel after a suspected terrorist was brought into custody.
Troops were immediately mobilised to the scene and successfully prevented further escalation of the situation, restoring order in the area.
During the intervention, police personnel reportedly fired tear gas to disperse the irate crowd, which led to injuries sustained by one civilian.
The injured victim was evacuated to a medical facility for treatment.
Security sources said calm had since returned to the area, while troops continued to maintain presence to prevent a resurgence of violence and ensure stability.
Troops foil mob attack, rescue suspected terrorist in Danmusa in Katsina
Plateau: troops launch manhunt after armed robbery attack in Bassa LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have launched a manhunt for suspected armed robbers who attacked three civilians along the Jebbu–Miango–Rewienko road in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 8:55 p.m. on April 5, 2026, when the victims were reportedly ambushed by armed men who dispossessed them of their motorcycles before fleeing the scene.
Troops of Sector 3 Operation Enduring Peace were immediately mobilised following the distress call but arrived after the attackers had escaped.
Efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects, while patrols have been intensified in the area to prevent further criminal activity.
Plateau: troops launch manhunt after armed robbery attack in Bassa LGA
JNIM terrorists clashes with rival factions in rare encounter in Nigeria’s Kebbi state
Troops foil mob attack, rescue suspected terrorist in Danmusa in Katsina
Plateau: troops launch manhunt after armed robbery attack in Bassa LGA
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