Taraba: Ancestral claims dispute escalates Tiv-Jukun conflict

Tension has risen to boiling point in Taraba State as a dispute over ancestral claims has reignited longstanding conflict between the Tiv and Jukun communities. The spark came from alleged contentious statement attributed to the Jukun Youths and Cultural Development Association, JYCDA, targeting the Taraba State Tiv Cultural and Social Association, TCSA. The JYCDA’s statement,…

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Senegal: Politicians’ schemes can’t prevail over determined people – Ezekwesili

Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has sent a warning to political leaders, saying, “it is the people and not their politicians that own democracy, politics, government and governance.” Her statement followed the report that opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has emerged as favourite to win Senegal’s presidential election, after several rivals conceded. Sunday’s vote…

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NUC advocates continuous curriculum reform in Nigerian varsities

The National Universities Commission has called for collaborative efforts in initiating continuous curriculum reform in Nigerian universities. The acting executive secretary, NUC, Chris Maiyaki, made this known at the British Council Workshop on Enhancing Curriculum and Pedagogical Approaches in Nigerian Universities at the Continental Hotel on Monday. He emphasized the need for continuous curriculum reform…

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NDIC solicits return of depositors’ funds recovered by EFCC

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, has restated its commitment to ensuring that those who contribute to the failure of banks are properly investigated and prosecuted. The Managing Director of the NDIC, Bello Hassan, who gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Chairman, also tasked the anti-graft…

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Peter Obi advocates agricultural investment in Kebbi State

Former Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has urged the Kebbi State government and stakeholders to prioritize massive investment in agriculture. During his visit, Obi pointed out the vast agricultural lands in Kebbi and the entire North West geopolitical zone, comparing them to Ukraine, which recently donated grains to Nigeria despite having less cultivated…

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