News from Nasarawa
Nasarawa residents boo Ganduje, ask Tinubu to end spate of criminalities in Nasarawa
From Abel Abogonye, Lafia
Residents of Lafia yesterday booed the All Progressive Congress, (APC) national chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje on his one day visit to commission some projects constructed by Governor Abdullahi Sule.
Some of the residents expressed pain over prevailing insecurity, killings and criminalities that has plunged the state into apprehension.
A cross session of women lamented that it is ridiculous for the APC national chairman to come to commission 1.7km street and the residential lodge when insecurity leading to lost of lives has become the order of the day.
Residents of Lafia who expressed their disappointment with the poor development of the state since Governor Abdullahi Sule took over from Almakura, noted that the Sule’s accheivement is only lips service with nothing to show.
Mrs. Fatima Adamu lamented that the road construction that governor Sule is celebrating and bringing the Vice president, Shetima and the APC national chairman to commission is not up to 8km.
“Governor Sule should stop painting a picture that appear he has done anything serious in areas of infrastructure. Bringing the Vice president and the national chairman of his party to commission a less than 8km road after close to five years is ridiculous when other state governors are commissioning hundreds of kms of roads and other infrastructures.
“How can a Vice president come to a state to only commission a five km road and then he will commend the governor who has been in power for almost five years? We should not celebrate mediocrity”, Fatima lamented.
On the decamping of Senator Solomon Ewuga, residents who spoke with our correspondent in Lafia and Karu said that the former senator Ewuga does not have any political value but only looking for where he can find food to eat
David Adagazu, a youth leader in Karu said that “Ewuga is a political business man who only swing to where he could take care of his stomach infrastructure.
“How many people followed him to APC? All the people he contacted to follow him to APC declined, including some youths who are his ardent followers from his community.
Residents call on president Bola Tinubu to address the prevailing insecurity that has plagued the state in recent times leading to reckless killing of citizens by bandits rampaging the state.
News from Nasarawa
APC Chair Congratulates Newly Elected PDP counterpart in Nasarawa
By Abel Daniel, Lafia
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, Dr. Aliyu Bello, has extended his congratulations to the newly elected counterpart in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Alhaji Adamu Bako following his victory in the recent PDP elections.
In a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Otaru Douglas, Dr. Bello conveyed his warmest regards, stating, “On behalf of the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Aliyu Bello, and the entire executive committee of our great party, I extend my warmest congratulations to you on your well-deserved victory as the newly elected chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, Nasarawa State Chapter.”
Dr. Bello welcomed Bako to what he described as Nasarawa State’s “vibrant political landscape,” adding that Bako’s new leadership role is crucial in shaping a constructive opposition voice and offering meaningful critiques of government policies when necessary.
He expressed confidence that Bako’s expertise and vision would enhance good governance and support the state’s democratic progress.
“As a seasoned politician, we firmly believe your experience will be invaluable in promoting the principles of good governance, fostering popular participation in the political process, and building robust, competitive partnerships that will inspire the ruling party to deliver its best for the overall well-being of our citizens,” the statement read.
The APC Chairman also expressed appreciation for the outgoing PDP Chairman, Mr. Francis Orogu, recognizing his significant contributions toward fostering a spirit of political cooperation and peaceful competition during his tenure.
In closing, Dr. Bello urged the PDP to continue upholding democratic values through active citizen engagement. “As you assume duties as the new state chairman, you have a unique opportunity to build upon this legacy and inspire a new generation of leaders,” he added.
News from Nasarawa
Police in Nasarawa arrest Suspected Kidnapper, recover part of ransom money
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper, Abdulkarim Zakari, from Wamba Local Government Area, and recovered part of the ransom money allegedly obtained during a recent kidnapping incident.
According to a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, Zakari, a middle-aged man, was apprehended on Sunday as part of an ongoing investigation. Police operatives from 38 PMF Akwanga, working in collaboration with the Nasarawa Eggon Division, arrested Zakari in connection with the kidnapping of Ciroman Fulani, which occurred in Arugbadu village, Nasarawa Eggon LGA.
The police reported that during interrogation, Zakari confessed to his involvement in the kidnapping. He disclosed that his syndicate collected a ransom of five million Naira (N5,000,000), of which he received a share of one million and two hundred thousand Naira (N1,200,000). A sum of five hundred and forty-seven thousand Naira (N547,000) was recovered from him during the arrest.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Shehu Nadada, has ordered a manhunt for other members of the kidnapping syndicate still at large. He also commended the police officers for their ongoing efforts to combat crime in Nasarawa State.
News from Nasarawa
FG Resolves mining Dispute in Nasarawa
**State to get Over N1 Billion in FG Allocation from Solid Minerals
By Abel Abel, Lafia
The longstanding dispute between the Nasarawa mining community and two mining companies has been resolved by a federal government agency under the Ministry of Solid Minerals.
The resolution was announced yesterday in Lafia by the Ministry of Solid Minerals during a courtesy visit to Governor Abdullahi Sule at the Government House.
The Minister of Solid Minerals, represented by Mr. Obadiah Nkom, Director General of the Cadastre Office in Abuja, disclosed that the ministry had submitted a report on the conflict between the mining companies and the Nasarawa State government.
The report detailed the resolution, which included the allocation of 70 hectares of disputed land for mining activities, with 30.4 hectares allocated to the state government.
Mr. Nkom explained that the decision to share the site was made by a committee established to resolve the issue, and he expressed hope that all parties would adhere to the agreement to ensure peaceful coexistence.
Furthermore, Mr. Nkom announced that Nasarawa State has been chosen to host the 6th Council of Mining and Mineral Resources Development meeting in September this year.
The meeting, approved by the Federal Executive Council, is part of the roadmap for the growth of the mining industry.
It aims to engage stakeholders, significantly increase the mining sector’s contribution to the global GDP, and create a globally competitive sector capable of generating jobs and offering competitive shares to all stakeholders across the mining value chain.
The minister also acknowledged the achievements of Nasarawa State in the mineral sector, highlighted by the groundbreaking event of a Lithium Processing Industry in Nasarawa Local Government Area, the largest of its kind in the world.
He noted that the state is becoming an investment hub for mineral and other businesses, thanks to the business-friendly climate created by the current administration’s policies and programs.
As a result of these achievements, Nasarawa State has joined the ranks of four states earning over a billion naira from federal government allocations related to solid mineral royalties.
In response, Governor Abdullahi Sule commended the Ministry of Mining for resolving the conflict and assured that the 1.5 cadastre unit area allocated to the state would be used transparently to develop the host community.
He also expressed gratitude to the federal government for choosing Nasarawa State to host the 6th National Council of Mining and Mineral Resources Development meeting, noting that the event will attract more investors to the state, which is rich in mineral resources.
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