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Gov. Yahaya plans to establish first Africa Holiday Village in Kogi – NANTA
Gov. Yahaya plans to establish first Africa Holiday Village in Kogi – NANTA
The National President, National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), Susan Akporaiye, has commended the move by Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi to build the first Africa Holiday Village in the confluence state.
Mrs Akporaiye, in a statement she issued, described the plan as noble and credible.
Mr Bello had concluded plans to build the village in Lokoja , as he sets up a nine-man Cultural Tourism Advisory Committee Chief Olusegun Runsewe to actualise the mandate.
Mrs Akporiaye, who is at the forefront of Inter-African tourism collaboration among selected African airlines, noted that the realization of the project would internationalise Kogi cultural tourism endowment.
She pointed out that local communities would also be empowerment by the establishment of the tourist village.
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She also praised Runsewe, who is also the Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture, NCAC, for leading the Kogi tourism project.
Mrs Akporiaye said Runsewe’s leadership and organisational pedigree was unequalled.
“We believe Gov. Bello got the right man for the job and we are convinced that the eight-point cultural tourism revival agenda for Kogi will move its cultural tourism offerings into Africa’s top destinations list and also have local industry players buy in and support the move,” she said.
On Kogi’s rising profile as one of the most secured frontiers in Nigeria, Akporaiye lauded the governor for taking Kogi out of the black spots of insecurity and banditry.
She said it was a feat deserving national replication.
“It is amazing how he has put to flight banditry and secured his people, no wonder Kogi has become attractive to businesses and investors.
“It is an added advantage to his efforts to rebuild tourism infrastructure in the state and with what his advisory committee led by Chief Runsewe has rolled out, Kogi, no doubt, will rebound economically, provide rural tourism jobs and be a safe haven for holidays in Nigeria,” she said.
NAN
Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested six suspects following a clash between farmers and herders in Waduku, Lamurde Local Government Area, which resulted in injuries to a villager and 11 cattle.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on April 2 when some herders allegedly trespassed into a rice farm and caused damage to the crops.
In retaliation, angry youths from the village attacked the herders, injuring their cattle and wounding one person identified as Righteous Boti from Nzumoso Village.
Security personnel visited the scene and held an emergency meeting with local stakeholders to prevent further escalation of violence.
The arrested suspects include Rabo Buba, 31; Ahmadu Adamu, 20; Stephen Pwagwadi, 17; Shadrach Simon, 19; Lot Gad, 20; and Righteous Boti, 27.
The injured individuals received treatment at the Tingno Primary Health Care Clinic and have since been discharged.
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Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected thief in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has died after being beaten by a security officer following his apprehension on April 2.
A Police sources said that a distress call was received at Karu Division about a suspected thief seen around Supreme Quarters in Karu at approximately 1:00 p.m.
The suspect was approached by security personnel who believed him to be involved in theft. When questioned, the suspect attempted to flee but was quickly chased and apprehended by civilian security personnel.
Kola Oba, a Man O’ War officer, then reportedly took the suspect into custody and subjected him to severe physical abuse. The suspect later succumbed to the injuries sustained during the beating and passed away.
The sources said that the Police detectives were dispatched to the scene, and photographs were taken. The body was subsequently transported to the hospital mortuary for preservation.
The suspect’s identity remains unknown, and efforts are underway to locate his family. The officer involved has been arrested.
Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT
Sokoto: Man Arrested for Killing Woman in Domestic Dispute
By: Zagazola Makama
A domestic dispute in Sagera Ango Village, Gada LGA, turned deadly on April 2, 2025, when Ali Garba, during a heated argument with A’isha Araga, attacked her with a cutlass.
The altercation, which escalated quickly, resulted in Ali Garba inflicting severe injuries on A’isha’s neck and other parts of her body.
Security personnel, responded promptly to the scene and rushed A’isha to General Hospital Gada for medical treatment. However, she succumbed to her injuries while receiving care.
Ali Garba was immediately apprehended by the police and is in custody.
The case has been handed over to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department (DC CID), for further discreet investigation.
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