The Deputy Spokesperson of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State on Thursday allegedly escaped an assassination attempt. He was attacked in Igumale, the headquarters of his local government area of Ado, during a constituency outreach organized to mark the Easter celebration, but was saved by personnel of ‘Operation Whirlwind’ of the Nigerian Armed Forces on a peacekeeping mission in the area. An eyewitness said some...

The Yobe State Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (known as Zauren Sulhu) has resolved 3,214 cases of various conflicts including farmers/herders’ clashes, communal disputes, marriage issues, and other forms of conflicts in the last three years. The committee which was inaugurated in 2021 has played a crucial role in resolving crises and clashes and currently working to prevent social vices like drug abuse that negatively impact the youth and children. Ustaz Babagana Malam Kyari, the Chairman...