By Sabiu Abdullahi

A group representing Fulani pastoralists has accused the Plateau State Government of allegedly supporting repeated attacks on herders and the killing of their livestock in parts of the state.

The group specifically identified Barkin Ladi, Riyom and Mangu Local Government Areas as locations where it claimed Fulani herders had continued to suffer attacks despite not engaging in criminal activities.

In a statement addressed to the state government and shared on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama, the group alleged that its investigations had linked some of the attacks to security personnel operating in the state.

It also accused security agencies of failing to respond promptly to distress calls, claiming that officers sometimes did not arrive at the scenes or only appeared after attacks had taken place.

The group further alleged that some individuals arrested in connection with the incidents were released shortly after being taken into custody.

According to the statement, the group expressed concern over what it described as a possible attempt to drive Fulani pastoralists out of Plateau State, insisting that it would not accept such an outcome.

It called on the state government to distance itself from the alleged attacks, ensure the arrest and prosecution of those responsible and compensate families who had lost relatives and livestock.

The group also demanded lasting measures to protect Fulani herders and other communities across the state.

It warned that failure to address the alleged killings and ensure justice could compel herders to resort to self-defence, arguing that citizens have a legal right to protect themselves.

Describing its demands as an ultimatum rather than an appeal, the group urged the government to take immediate action.

However, the allegations against the Plateau State Government and security agencies have not been independently verified. Neither the state government nor the relevant security authorities had responded to the claims as of the time of filing this report.

The development comes amid persistent security challenges in Plateau State, where attacks, reprisals and disputes involving farming and pastoral communities have continued to raise concerns over civilian safety and peaceful coexistence.

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By Sabiu Abdullahi

Police in Bauchi State have arrested three men in connection with the killing of a woman identified as Khadija, popularly known as Nana, who was allegedly hacked to death with a cutlass.

The suspects were identified as Aliyu Musa, 25; Samsu Musa, 25; and Auwalu Kabiru, 22. They were arrested on November 2, 2026, following investigations into the incident.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Bauchi State, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the attack was reported last Saturday.

According to the police, the suspects allegedly conspired to attack Khadija, who was said to be a resident of Unguwan Gangare in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, inflicting severe injuries on her head with a cutlass.

Police operatives attached to the Zalau Police Out-Station reportedly rushed the victim to the General Hospital, Toro, for medical attention. However, a doctor on duty later confirmed her death.

Her remains have been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

The command said efforts were ongoing to locate and contact her family, while the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Bauchi for further investigation and prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the killing, describing it as a dastardly act and assuring residents that those responsible would face justice.

He urged members of the public to provide timely information to the nearest police station to assist security agencies in preventing and investigating criminal activities.

The latest incident comes months after seven people were arrested over alleged criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance and culpable homicide in Dass Local Government Area.

The arrests followed the September 4, 2026 attack on a 29-year-old commercial tricycle rider, who was reportedly intercepted at Tudun Wus area and attacked with cutlasses.

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By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini

The Kebbi State Government has begun moves to implement a ₦70,000 transport allowance for civil servants to cushion the effects of rising transportation costs and economic hardship.

Governor Nasir Idris announced this on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, during an interview with journalists in Abuja. He said a committee under the Head of Service had already been established to work out the modalities for implementing the allowance.

According to the governor, his administration recognises the economic challenges facing workers and remains committed to improving their welfare. He also commended the Federal Government’s approval of the ₦70,000 monthly transport intervention for public servants, describing it as a commendable effort to support workers amid the prevailing economic situation.

Idris further disclosed that his administration was considering additional adjustments to workers’ welfare, noting that the current minimum wage had been affected by the declining purchasing power of Nigerians.

The Kebbi State Government had earlier approved a ₦75,000 minimum wage for state workers, alongside an additional ₦17,650 for teachers. The governor reaffirmed his commitment to workers’ welfare, industrial harmony and improved living conditions across the state.

The proposed transport allowance is expected to provide additional financial relief to public sector workers once implementation arrangements are concluded.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The Ondo State Police Command has uncovered a suspected counterfeit currency production site in Odigbo Local Government Area, arresting one suspect and recovering three bags of suspected fake United States dollar notes.

The operation was carried out on October 29 at Kiniso Village, near Ajue, following a complaint by a businessman who allegedly received counterfeit dollars during a currency exchange transaction.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to the police, the complainant, identified as Yusuf Nasiru, reported that two men, Peter Desmond and Olami Toro, both residents of Ode-Irele, approached him at his shop on October 25 to exchange US dollars for their naira equivalent.

Nasiru reportedly handed over $6,000, estimated at about ₦8.6 million, to the men.

However, while waiting to receive the naira equivalent, the suspects allegedly returned the dollar notes, claiming they did not have enough money to complete the transaction, before leaving.

The complainant later discovered that the notes returned to him were counterfeit and subsequently reported the matter to the police.

Jimoh said operatives of the Okitipupa Divisional Police Headquarters launched an investigation and, through intelligence gathering and technical tracking, traced one of the suspects, Peter Desmond, to Kiniso Village.

Acting on information from residents, the operatives raided the suspected hideout, arresting one person while other occupants reportedly escaped through a perimeter fence.

A search of the premises led to the recovery of three bags containing suspected counterfeit US dollar notes and a small wooden box, which were taken into police custody as exhibits.

The police spokesman said the arrested suspect had provided useful information to assist the ongoing investigation.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, CP Felix Ohagwu, has directed investigators to intensify efforts to arrest other suspects allegedly connected to the operation and establish the extent of the suspected counterfeit currency network.

The command warned residents against suspicious foreign exchange transactions with unverified individuals, urging them to use recognised and authorised channels and authenticate foreign currencies before accepting them.

It also encouraged members of the public to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.

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By Sabiu Abdullahi

Gunmen have killed an 18-year-old vigilante member, Divine Dung Davou, during a midnight attack on Rachas Village in Heipang District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The attack occurred at about 12:30am on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, triggering grief and renewed fears over insecurity in the community.

The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the killing in a statement, saying the deceased was a member of the community’s local vigilante group.

He described the incident as devastating to the victim’s family and residents of Rachas.

A community leader, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Divine had volunteered to help protect the village because of the absence of adequate security personnel during the night.

The leader lamented that the young man was killed while carrying out his community protection duties and appealed to the government not to abandon the residents.

Another resident, Mrs Mary Chollom, said the gunshots during the attack left many people terrified and unable to sleep.

She called on the government to deploy security personnel to the area, expressing concern over the safety of residents, most of whom depend on farming for their livelihood.

Similarly, a youth in the community, Mr Dalyop Gyang, demanded the arrest of those responsible for the killing and called for stronger security patrols.

Reacting to the incident, the Berom Youth Moulders Association urged the Plateau State Police Command and other security agencies to investigate the killing, apprehend the attackers and strengthen patrols and intelligence gathering in vulnerable communities.

The association also called on the Plateau and Federal Governments to move beyond assurances and implement sustained security measures to protect lives and property, particularly in communities repeatedly targeted by gunmen.

Tengwong expressed condolences to the bereaved family and the people of Rachas, while urging authorities to take urgent steps to prevent further attacks.

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By Muhammad Abubakar

Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel has died at the age of 30, a day after suffering a serious injury following a collision with a goalkeeper during a Spanish second-division match.

De Miguel, a striker for CD Tenerife, was involved in the incident during Monday’s match against FC Andorra at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López.

The forward was chasing a long ball when Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono rushed out of his goal to intercept it. Owono’s knee struck De Miguel during the challenge, leaving the Tenerife player motionless on the pitch.

Medical personnel immediately attended to him before he was taken to hospital by ambulance. He reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest following the collision.

The match, which was tied at 2-2, was abandoned during stoppage time, while Owono received a straight red card for the challenge.

Tenerife confirmed De Miguel’s death in a statement on Tuesday, saying he passed away at 8:00 a.m. local time.

The club expressed deep sorrow over his death and extended its condolences to his family, friends, teammates and supporters.

Born in Madrid, De Miguel began his professional career with Leganés B in 2015 before playing for several Spanish clubs. He joined Tenerife in 2025 and helped the club secure promotion to the second division.

His death has prompted tributes from across the Spanish football community, including FC Andorra and several other clubs.

By Shamwil Ibrahim (Justice)

Dauda Kahutu Rarara, I have a question for you: after all your years in Kannywood, is Triple R really the best name you could come up with?

Creativity should mean more than having a popular name, a large following, or the ability to attract attention. It should also mean having the imagination to create something distinctive, something people can associate with your vision without immediately conjuring an established historical legacy.

The name Triple R Kannywood for Renewed Hope Initiative merits more than a passing glance. For anyone familiar with Nigeria’s history, the name immediately evokes the Three Rs introduced under General Yakubu Gowon’s government after the Nigerian Civil War: Reconciliation, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction.

Rarara, did no one on your team pause to consider the historical association before settling on this name? Was there no alternative that could give the initiative a more distinctive identity? Or has the standard for creativity in our entertainment industry fallen so low that a name only needs to sound appealing to be accepted?

That is what troubles me.

Kannywood is built on storytelling, music, imagination and expression. Its artists understand the power of words and the importance of creating work that captures people’s attention. Yet the name of this association has left the public asking why a concept so closely associated with an important chapter in Nigeria’s history has resurfaced in this form.

If you want people to take your initiative seriously, give them a reason to see it as something genuinely distinctive. Do not expect applause simply because your name is attached to it.

You have spent years building your reputation, Rarara. One would expect that experience to be reflected in the ideas associated with your name. Instead, the choice of Triple R raises an obvious question: why this name, when so many possibilities are available?

I am not claiming that the resemblance proves deliberate copying. I am questioning why a public figure with your experience would choose a name that immediately invites comparison with an established historical policy. That is a legitimate question, and it deserves a serious answer.

Unfortunately, public discussions in Nigeria sometimes confuse criticism with hatred. When a popular figure is questioned, some supporters rush to defend them without addressing the issue itself. That attitude does little to encourage accountability or improve the quality of ideas in our creative industry.

Popularity is not a substitute for originality. Influence is not proof of creativity. And fame should never put anyone beyond public scrutiny.

Kannywood needs people who can think beyond the familiar. It needs fresh identities, bold ideas, and individuals who understand that influence comes with responsibility. We should challenge our creative people to raise their standards rather than lower our expectations because they have become popular.

So, Rarara, what informed this choice? Was the historical connection considered? What makes Triple R the right identity for your association? And what distinguishes it from the concept Nigerians have known for decades?

These are fair questions. You may disagree with my criticism, but that does not make the questions themselves unreasonable.

My concern is not that you have established an association. My concern is that an opportunity to demonstrate originality has produced a name that invites an immediate comparison with history.

If we cannot question the choices of influential figures in our entertainment industry, then what exactly are we allowed to question?

Kannywood deserves creativity. The public deserves explanations. And those who occupy influential positions should be prepared to defend their decisions.

TRIPLE R. WHY THIS NAME? WHY NOT SOMETHING DISTINCTIVELY YOUR OWN?

Shamwil Ibrahim (Justice) can be reached via Ibrahimshamawilu@gmail.com.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Vice President Kashim Shettima has acknowledged the economic hardship facing Nigerians as a result of the Federal Government’s ongoing reforms but appealed to citizens to re-elect President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.

Shettima made the appeal on Sunday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally held at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar, Cross River State.

While defending the administration’s economic policies, the Vice President argued that although the reforms had imposed difficulties on citizens, their benefits were beginning to emerge and Nigerians should allow more time for the policies to deliver their expected results.

He compared Tinubu’s leadership approach with that of Singapore’s former Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, noting that difficult decisions were sometimes necessary to achieve long-term national development.

Shettima urged Nigerians to assess the administration’s performance in the context of the economic situation it inherited when it assumed office in 2023.

He also called on Cross River residents to support the re-election of Tinubu, Governor Bassey Otu, Deputy Governor Peter Odey and APC candidates contesting legislative positions in 2027.

Speaking at the rally, Governor Otu highlighted several federal infrastructure projects expected to benefit the state, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport and the proposed Gulf of Guinea Commission Secretariat in Calabar.

According to him, the projects could improve transportation, attract investments and create employment opportunities for residents.

Otu also cited the Nigerian Education Loan Fund as one of the Federal Government’s initiatives aimed at reducing the financial burden of tertiary education on families.

He urged residents to support the APC in the forthcoming general elections.

The rally was attended by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, members of the National Assembly, APC governors, party officials and other political stakeholders.

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By Sabiu Abdullahi

Suspected bandits have abducted 14 students of an Islamic school in Pandogari, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.

The students were reportedly kidnapped on Saturday while assisting their Mallam with maize harvesting on his farm in Tungan-Bako village.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the Niger State Command, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident on Monday, clarifying that the number of abducted students was 14, not 50 as claimed in some reports.

According to the police spokesman, preliminary information indicated that the students were helping their Islamic school teacher harvest maize when the gunmen struck.

He said joint security operatives had commenced rescue operations to secure the students’ release.

Abiodun added that further developments would be communicated as efforts to rescue the victims continued.

The abduction adds to concerns over the safety of students and residents in parts of Niger State, particularly communities exposed to attacks by suspected bandits.

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By Sabiu Abdullahi

The National Assembly has proposed creating 74 additional seats for women in the Senate and House of Representatives, alongside three reserved seats for women in each state House of Assembly, as part of efforts to improve female representation in Nigeria’s political system.

The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed this on Monday during the 2026 Law Week organised by the Ekiti State chapter of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA).

The event, held under the theme, “Justice in a Changing World: Responding to New Challenges Affecting Women and Children,” brought together lawmakers, legal practitioners and other stakeholders.

Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District and serves as Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, said the proposal was part of the ongoing constitutional amendment process.

Under the proposed arrangement, 37 additional seats would be created in the Senate and another 37 in the House of Representatives, with each state and the Federal Capital Territory entitled to one additional seat in both chambers.

The proposed seats would be reserved for women without affecting the existing constituencies or displacing elected representatives.

Bamidele further disclosed that the proposal included three additional seats exclusively reserved for women in each state House of Assembly.

He said the arrangement was designed to operate for 16 years, covering four electoral cycles, after which it would undergo a comprehensive review.

According to him, the temporary arrangement would provide women with greater opportunities to participate in legislative decision-making while encouraging a more inclusive political culture.

He explained that the National Assembly had begun the constitutional review process early to allow extensive consultations and consensus-building rather than rushing the exercise.

The Senate Leader stressed that the proposal was not a partisan political initiative but an effort to address the longstanding exclusion of women from political representation.

He, however, noted that the support of state Houses of Assembly was constitutionally required for the proposed amendment to become law.

Bamidele also called for stronger legal and institutional measures to protect women, children and persons with disabilities, particularly in accessing healthcare, education, social protection and justice.

He said victims of domestic violence and child abuse should have access to legal assistance, medical care and psychosocial support, while perpetrators must be held accountable in accordance with the law.

The lawmaker urged greater cooperation among the legislature, executive, judiciary, security agencies, religious and traditional institutions, civil society organisations and the private sector to strengthen the protection of vulnerable groups.

He also encouraged FIDA to continue engaging the National Assembly by identifying gaps in existing laws and proposing reforms that would improve the welfare and rights of women and children.

Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Professor Smaranda Olarinde, called for stronger legal frameworks to address emerging forms of abuse, particularly those facilitated by technology and economic vulnerabilities.

She identified cyberstalking, online harassment, deepfake images, impersonation and the exploitation of children through digital platforms as growing concerns requiring coordinated action.

The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, described Bamidele as well-positioned to address the issues and promote legislative reforms.

Earlier, the FIDA Ekiti State Chairperson, Ayobami Olowoyo-Richards, reaffirmed the association’s commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of women and children, urging stronger laws and institutions to ensure justice remains accessible and effective.

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