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Fulani, Tiv Embrace Peace In Taraba, Benue
Peace will finally return to the local government councils of Takum and Katsina-Ala in Taraba and Benue states as the Tiv and Fulani ethnic groups, who have been at loggerheads, have unanimously agreed to embrace peace.
JomogNews Nigeria reports that the decision was today arrived at during a joint security meeting between the leadership of the two councils.
The meeting, which took place in Takum, was observed to have also brought together security chiefs, traditional rulers, stakeholders from the two ethnic groups, council chairmen of Takum and Katsina-Ala among others.
In their various submissions, they agreed to eschew acts capable of dragging the two councils as well as the states backwards.
Although all hands, including those of the security chiefs, were pointed at the direction of the Tiv youths as the major perpetrators of the vices bedeviling the areas, the need for all parties to go back to the drawing board and caution their people on the need to abide by the resolutions reached, was said to be more important.
Takum chairman, Shiban Y Tikari, who could not fathom why the Tiv have refused to let sleeping dogs lie, said the persisting cases of kidnappings, armed robbery, killings by unknown gunmen in the council “has become a threat to lives plying the roads”.
Wondering why the incidents of kidnapping, armed robbery, killing and other crimes do not occur in other communities except in Tiv settlements, the need for the Tiv leaders to always expose persons behind such ill acts he said would help in flushing out criminals.
Agreeing with his Takum counterpart, the council chairman of Katsina-Ala, Ateral Alfred Avalumun, warned the Tiv youths to, as a matter of urgency, cease from ills capable of jeopardizing the peace of the two councils and the two states at large.
He also enjoined traditional rulers from the Tiv extraction to desist from shielding youths who engage in crime.
The leadership of the Operation Whirl Stroke and that of the police who said the much needed peace would have since been restored back to the areas but for the Tiv leaders, who they agreed always shield those perpetrating the crimes, urged the leaders to assist them to flush out criminals from both councils and the states at large.
Unanimously accepting to give peace a chance, speakers from both the Tiv and Fulani extraction, urged the security operatives not to go to bed pending when those behind the crimes are made to account for their evil deeds.
In a joint resolution, both parties, the monarchs and the two council chairmen, agreed that “as security is a joint responsibility, there is a need to contribute to the local peace committee in the border villages to liaise with security agencies.”
Both parties agreed to desist from sending negative messages to their fellow brothers stressing that “all should cultivate the habit of giving vital information to security agencies to ease their operations.”
Elated by the development, both the Tiv and Fulani who spoke with our correspondent expressed the belief that if stakeholders at the meeting stand by their words, the much desired peace will return to the states.
A new video has emerged showing two men reportedly kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, pleading for assistance to secure their release.
One of the captives, former Biu Local Government Area Chairman Hassan Biu Miringa, revealed that their abductors are demanding a $300,000 ransom.
Miringa said he and another individual were taken in December 2025 and have remained in the custody of the militants.
In the video shared by Zagazola Makama, Miringa introduced himself, saying: “I am Hassan Biu Miringa, former Chairman of Biu Local Government from 2020 to 2022. Four years after my tenure, we were kidnapped by the soldiers of Khilafa about two weeks ago. Alhamdulillah, we are still alive, but we urgently need help to save our lives.”
He added that negotiations with the kidnappers had been underway, with some preliminary agreements reportedly reached.
“We have engaged them on four separate occasions and reached an understanding. We appeal to our leaders, especially Borno State Deputy Governor Alhaji Usman Umar Kadafur, the National Assembly representative for Biu, Kwaya, and Shani Hon. Betera Aliyu, as well as our community leaders, to temper justice with mercy and assist us. We are their children and have been working together,” Miringa said.
He confirmed the ransom demand, explaining that each captive is expected to pay $150,000, totaling $300,000 for their freedom, and pleaded for urgent intervention to reunite with their families.
The video highlights ongoing concerns over kidnappings and insecurity in southern Borno State, which have persisted despite government efforts to curb insurgent activity in the region.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday visited Port Harcourt City Local Government as part of his “thank you” visit across Rivers State.
Upon his arrival, a group of women displayed a symbolic gesture of loyalty by spreading their wrappers on the ground for his motorcade.
The women and supporters of the Minister were in a jubilant mode as Wike drove on the wrappers.
Wike has been going around local governments in the state to appreciate them for their support while reeling out moves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In the course of his visits, the Minister had fired several salvos at political actors in the state, warning that their sudden support for President Bola Tinubu won’t secure them any ticket in 2027.
Wike also renewed rivalry with Governor Sim Fubara over the leadership control of the political space in the state.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially reaffirmed that the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, are ongoing and have not been suspended.
The Assembly said the process is still ongoing and is being conducted strictly in line with constitutional provisions.
This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Hon. Enemi George.
According to the statement, the impeachment process, which began on Thursday, January 8, 2026, remains on course in line with the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
The lawmakers disclosed that separate notices of allegations bordering on gross misconduct have been served on both the governor and his deputy in line with Section 188 of the Constitution.
“The notices of allegations of gross misconduct against the Governor and the Deputy Governor have been duly forwarded to them by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, and the House is awaiting their responses,” the statement said.
The Assembly maintained that it is constitutionally obligated to act in the interest of the rule of law and ensure that no public office holder acts outside legal boundaries.
Reacting to reports suggesting that the impeachment move had been halted, the House accused some individuals and media outlets of deliberately spreading misinformation to mislead the public and stir tension between the legislature and Rivers residents.
The lawmakers described such reports as false and insisted they would not succumb to intimidation, threats, or blackmail.
“We are aware of renewed attempts by certain persons and media platforms to misinform the public by claiming that the impeachment process has been discontinued. The public should disregard such falsehoods, as the process remains active,” the statement added.
The Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to democratic principles and constitutional responsibilities, stressing that it would not be distracted by what it termed “cheap propaganda.”
It also appreciated the people of Rivers State for their support and prayers amid the ongoing political developments and extended goodwill to Nigerians committed to the nation’s democratic journey.
JomogNews reports that during Thursday’s plenary session, presided over by the Speaker, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, formally read the notice of allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Fubara on the floor of the House.
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