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The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) Plateau State chapter, has condemned what it described as the senseless and unfortunate killing of nine cows belonging to innocent herders in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

According to report from the area, the cows died after consuming suspected poisoned oranges allegedly dumped in a grazing field in Rankum community on Saturday.

MACBAN therefore called on security agencies to immediately investigate the incident, identify and apprehend those responsible, and ensure they are brought to justice.

In a statement issued to newsmen in Jos on Sunday and signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, the association said the incident occurred at about 4:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Rankum community of Riyom LGA while the affected herders were engaged in what it described as lawful and peaceful grazing activities.

MACBAN noted that the destruction of livestock livelihoods is not only inhumane but also economically damaging to vulnerable pastoral families, and stressed that peaceful coexistence remains the only sustainable path forward for all communities in the state.

The association urged community leaders, youth groups, and other stakeholders in the affected areas to exercise restraint, adding that MACBAN remains committed to peace, dialogue and lawful engagement in addressing grievances.

It also appealed to the Plateau State Government and relevant authorities to take proactive measures to protect lives and property, and to prevent a recurrence.
“MACBAN remains committed to peace, dialogue and lawful engagement in addressing grievances,” the statement added.

MACBAN Speaks On Death Of Nine Cows In Plateau is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has confirmed that recent issues between Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, have been amicably resolved, declaring that external forces that attempted to escalate the situation have been defeated. The council made this known in a statement issued on Sunday by […]

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has bemoaned his players’ inability to take their chances as they lost 2-1 to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

The Gunners saw their six-point lead at the top cut in half with the defeat.

Erling Haaland scored the winner, after Kai Havertz cancelled out Ryan Cherki’s opener.

Arteta, speaking to BBC Match of the Day, said: “At the end it’s the result we came to conquer.

“We did a lot of things right to take the game where we wanted.

“We had the best chances in the game but we didn’t put them away and that’s the reality.”

On whether the belief is still there, he replied: “100%. I said to the boys we have to look in the mirror and the team we played in the moment, the history they have, to come back from a goal down.

“There’s a lot of things to take. The difference was in both boxes that’s for sure.”

EPL: Why Arsenal lost 2-1 to Man City – Arsenal

The Lagos State Government has unveiled a comprehensive set of cybersecurity guidelines designed to enhance digital safety for businesses, public institutions, and residents across the state.

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said the initiative represents a significant step in Lagos’ ambition to establish itself as a smart, secure, and globally competitive digital hub.

He noted that as one of Africa’s fastest-growing technology ecosystems, Lagos is increasingly exposed to cyber threats, necessitating stronger and more coordinated security measures.

Citing data from the National Information Technology Development Agency, Omotoso said Nigeria loses over $500 million (about N250 billion) annually to cybercrime, emphasizing the urgency of proactive interventions.

According to him, while the state’s transition into a smart city offers vast opportunities, it also heightens vulnerability to digital attacks.

“The guidelines, available online, provide practical and scalable recommendations for small businesses, large enterprises, and Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs),” he said.

He added that the framework aligns with key national regulations, including the Cybercrime Act (2024), the Nigeria Data Protection Act (2023), and the National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (2021).

Omotoso emphasised that the document is not intended as a regulatory instrument but rather as a resource to equip stakeholders with actionable and context-specific guidance.

He reiterated the state government’s commitment to fostering a secure digital environment that supports innovation, attracts investment, and strengthens public confidence.

The commissioner commended the Lagos State Cybersecurity Advisory Council, led by Prof. Fene Osakwe, for its contribution to the development of the guidelines, and also acknowledged the Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Tubosun Alake, for his support.

He added that the framework is expected to boost collaboration between the public and private sectors, enabling organisations, from small enterprises to multinational firms, to operate more securely.

Omotoso further noted that the guidelines would be reviewed periodically to keep pace with emerging threats and evolving technologies, stressing that cybersecurity remains central to Lagos’ digital transformation agenda.

Lagos unveils cybersecurity guidelines to strengthen digital safety

The mayor of a city in northwestern Louisiana, United States, has described the killing of eight children in a mass shooting at two homes as possibly the worst tragedy the community has ever experienced.

Mayor Tom Arceneaux made the remark while reacting to the incident on Sunday, according to AP.

Police in Shreveport confirmed that eight children were killed by a gunman in what authorities described as a domestic-related shooting.

According to a Shreveport Police spokesperson, Chris Bordelon, a total of 10 people, aged between one and about 14 years old, were shot during the incident.

Bordelon explained that the suspect later died following a chase with officers, who fired at him. The gunman had reportedly stolen a vehicle while fleeing the scene before being pursued by police.

Authorities have not released the identity of the suspect but confirmed he was an adult male.

Officials also disclosed that investigations were ongoing across multiple locations linked to the shootings, including two homes and a third site south of downtown Shreveport. Some of the children involved were said to be related to the suspect.

“This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen,” Bordelon said.

At a news conference held outside one of the affected residences, officials appeared visibly shaken as they appealed for patience and prayers from the community while piecing together details from the scenes.

“I just don’t know what to say; my heart is just taken aback,” Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said. “I cannot begin to imagine how such an event could occur.”

Reacting to the incident, Arceneaux said, “This is a tragic situation — maybe the worst tragic situation we’ve ever had. It’s a terrible morning.”

Mass shooting: Worst tragic situation we’ve ever had — US mayor on killing of eight children

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The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), the apex socio-political youth group in the South East geopolitical zone, has described the former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as a distinguished figure in Nigeria’s political landscape. In a statement issued on Sunday by the President General (PG) of COSEYL, Comrade Goodluck Ibem, […]

In continuation of his consultations with party leaders in the state, the governorship hopeful under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has shifted his visits to traditional rulers and key stakeholders in the state. Starting with the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Aremu Osuolale Akiolu, Hamzat […]

The Federal Government says it has so far disbursed over N18.7 billion to 751 million vulnerable families in Akwa Ibom State in three tranches of the Household Prosperity and Empowerment-Cash Transfer Programme (HOPE-CT).

The amount is out of the N60 billion earmarked for the South-South region under the programme.
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Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, who disclosed this over the weekend in Uyo, the during a Stakeholders’ Engagement and Interaction with Beneficiaries of HOPE-CT, said Akwa Ibom was the highest recipient.

Doro said the ministry intentionally organized the interface with beneficiaries and other stakeholders to obtain genuine feedback and ensure that accountability was upheld.

He added that government has to assess whether the support is reaching intended households and improving livelihoods, or otherwise.

According to him, “The essence of this visit is to personally engage beneficiaries of the HOPE-CT programme and obtain firsthand feedback on interventions already delivered.

“The ministry is working towards a One Humanitarian One Poverty Response System where interventions are coordinated, transparent, and effective.”

He also urged the beneficiaries to speak out sincerely, saying their feedback will help to guide future policy decisions and strengthen programme delivery across the country.

‎Speaking earlier, the state governor, Pastor Umo Eno represented by the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Princess Emem Ibanga, thanked the minister for undertaking the tour personally rather than sending a representative, saying it demonstrates a deep commitment and genuine passion for matters concerning the vulnerable and underserved.

She described the Conditional Cash Transfer as a strategic social investment tool designed to lift the poorest households out of extreme poverty by providing direct financial support to vulnerable families and stimulating local economies through support for small businesses.

‎At the interactive sessions, the beneficiaries who were selected randomly to speak, thanked President Bola Tinubu for the lifeline but urged him to ensure the sustainability of the program as well as increase of the N25,000 transfer.

Abel Enang, one of the beneficiaries said given the impact of the stipend to vulnerable homes especially in setting up of small scale businesses, it would be ideal for the program to be sustained so that more poor families would be captured.

He said he had received a total of N75,000 for the three tranches which he invested in vegetable farming adding that increase in amount would help beneficiaries to do more.
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Akwa Ibom receives N18.7bn FG’s Cash Transfer

Nigerias political landscape is gradually heating up ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yet, beyond permutations of power, recent personal encounters have exposed a deeper concernhow dangerously our national discourse is drifting toward divisive narratives of religion and ethnicity. Recently, I confronted a disturbing social media post by a purported Northern Muslim denigrating Jesus over […]