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KACRAN raises the alarm over illegal land allocations in Abuja
KACRAN raises the alarm over illegal land allocations in Abuja
By: Michael Mike
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has raised the alarm over alleged illegal land allocations and other violations by the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in Jikwoyi, Karu district of the Federal Capital Territory.
According to a statement issued by the National President of KACRAN, Honourable Khalil Bello,, the violations totally negate the recent commitment to uphold the original master plan of Abuja by the FCT minister.
The statement read: “With utmost respect and humility, KACRAN wishes to once again bring to the attention of the esteemed office of the Honourable Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council and public at large, a series of distressing incidents that occurred in the Dagona Area of Jikwoyi in the Karu District.
“Our association has received alarming reports of violations of the Land Use Act by the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) which totally negate the recent FCT Minister, His Excellency Bar. Hon Nyesom Wike’s commitment to uphold the original master plan of Abuja.
“To our dismay, we have been made to understand that the previous council Executive Chairman or the predecessors of the current AMAC chairman, illegally allocated plots within our members’ residential areas, contravening the Land Use Act’s stipulations. This Act acknowledges Nigerians who have resided in a location for over a century as rightful occupants of their residential areas.
“Compounding this issue, the council also moves to block the only solitary access road that connects our members to the FCT, causing severe disruptions to our member’s daily activities. This vital road, tarred by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in 2012, is particularly crucial during the rainy season and at all times.
“These developments have caused a significant amount of distress for our members who have enjoyed a peaceful existence in this area for over a century. Their deep-rooted ancestral heritage in this land, marked by the graves of their forefathers, makes this issue more than a mere inconvenience; it is a matter of their identity and heritage.
“We respectfully call on the Honourable Chairman AMAC and the concerned authorities to urgently; conduct an official visit to the area to assess the situation first-hand, revoke all illegal allocations made by his predecessors within our members’ residential areas, in the interest of equity, justice, and fairness.
“Ensure that no further attempts are made to block the access road that is vital for the daily movement of our members and their neighbours, allocate new plots in unclaimed land to the affected individuals, allowing them to develop these areas without infringing on the rights of others.
“We stand firm in our belief in the rule of law, which stipulates that all Nigerians are equal before the law. We are deeply concerned that our rights and livelihoods are being infringed upon. We trust that this matter will be promptly addressed to prevent potential conflicts and to maintain harmonious relations within our beloved Abuja and Nigeria at large.”
“In conclusion, we want to state that in our earlier submissions of complaint to Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), we attached the necessary supporting documents, including the signatures, places, pictures, and phone numbers of our members for AMAC and other copied authorities’ view and consideration.”
KACRAN raises the alarm over illegal land allocations in Abuja
Finally, DSS Arraigns Sowore on alleged Cybercrime Offences
By: Our Reporter
Judge bars him from inciting public, undermining national security
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday arraigned a politician and online publisher, Omoyele Sowore, before a Federal High Court in Abuja, for alleged cybercrimes, with the court barring him from further making statements that are detrimental to the peace and security of the country.
Justice Mohammed Umar, in a ruling, threatened to revoke the bail granted Sowore’ should he ever make such statements. The arraignment came after two previous attempts, with the politician’s lawyer introducing what the DSS lawyer, Akinolu Kehinde SAN, called legal obstacles.
On Tuesday, however, Justice Umar held that since there was evidence that Sowore was a presidential candidate in the country before and having also earlier been granted bail by the court, with his international passport still being held by the court, he was entitled to be granted bail on self-recognition.
The ruling was on a bail application argued by his lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, shortly after Sowore was arraigned on a five-count charge, in which he is accused of defaming President Bola Tinubu by referring to him as a criminal in his posts on X and Facebook.
When the charge, being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS), was read to him, Sowore pleaded not guilty.
In the charge, Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2019 and 2023 elections, is accused of contravening the provisions of the the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Amendment Act, 2024 and the Criminal Code Act by calling President Bola Tinubu a criminal
The two other defendants listed in the charge, marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/484/2025 are X Incorp (formerly Twitter) and Meta (Facebook) Incorp.
Details shortly.
Finally, DSS Arraigns Sowore on alleged Cybercrime Offences
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One killed, dozens abducted as bandits launch multiple attacks in Zurmi, Bungudu LGAs in Zamfara
One killed, dozens abducted as bandits launch multiple attacks in Zurmi, Bungudu LGAs in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have carried out a series of coordinated attacks across parts of Zamfara State, killing one person and abducting several others in Zurmi and Bungudu Local Government Areas, security sources have confirmed.
In the first incident, bandits invaded Tungar Tsamiya village in Moriki District of Zurmi LGA at about 10:40 p.m. on Nov. 30, shooting dead one resident and abducting 10 others.
Security forces launched a search-and-rescue operation to locate the victims.
Barely hours later, on Monday morning, another group of bandits attacked Doguwar Gona forest in the same Moriki District.
The assailants abducted 17 men and women who were in the area fetching firewood. Security personnel are tracking the movement of the attackers with the aim of rescuing the captives.
In a separate incident in Bungudu LGA, gunmen armed with AK-47 rifles stormed Makwa village in Kurar Mota District at about 12:15 p.m. on Dec. 1 and abducted an unconfirmed number of residents.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and police operatives, supported by local vigilante groups, have intensified efforts to rescue all abducted victims and restore calm across the affected communities.
Search operations are ongoing.
One killed, dozens abducted as bandits launch multiple attacks in Zurmi, Bungudu LGAs in Zamfara
NSA Ribadu visits Kontagora Bishop, pledges swift rescue of abducted Niger schoolchildren
By: Zagazola Makama
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, on Monday paid a sympathy visit to the Bishop of Kontagora, Bishop Bulus Yohanna, following the recent abduction of students of St. Mary Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.
The NSA, who arrived Kontagora by helicopter at about noon, was accompanied by the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Tony Ajayi; the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs; and senior officials from the Office of the NSA.
Ribadu and his entourage proceeded to the office of the Bishop at St. Michael Church, where they met with representatives of families of the abducted students, the school principal, and the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for the 19 Northern States, Bishop Joseph Hayap.
During the meeting, the NSA assured the community that the Federal Government was intensifying efforts to secure the safe release of the abducted pupils and staff.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ending attacks on schools and ensuring the safety of students across the country.
NSA Ribadu visits Kontagora Bishop, pledges swift rescue of abducted Niger schoolchildren
Finally, DSS Arraigns Sowore on alleged Cybercrime Offences
One killed, dozens abducted as bandits launch multiple attacks in Zurmi, Bungudu LGAs in Zamfara
NSA Ribadu visits Kontagora Bishop, pledges swift rescue of abducted Niger schoolchildren
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