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2023 Elections: PPBA urge citizens to shun Ethno-Religious hatred in Plateau

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March 30, 2023

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The Plateau Peace Building Agency (PPBA) has called on citizens to shun all forms of Ethno-Religious hatred in the electioneering process which may undermine the successes or modest achievements recorded over the years in restoring relative peace in Plateau State.

Mr Joseph Lengmang, Director General Plateau Peace Building Agency stated this while addressing selected media creative stakeholders at the premises of the Agency Today, Thursday 30th March as the Plateau State Peace Building Agency (PPBA) held its monthly coordinated media meeting.

He acknowledged the role of citizens and all stakeholders for their efforts in ensuring a peaceful 2023 electioneering process in Plateau state while calling on the good people of the state to desist from any form of ethno-religious hatred and post-electoral violence.

“In every election there will always be one form of violent or conflict contestation and dispute over electoral outcome but generally the election was peaceful here in plateau state and we would like to commend the media on the coverage of the just-concluded elections.”

“We call on those who won to be Magnanimous and those who lost to show Grace in defeat. We need to collectively work together as it is no longer politicking but about governance. Discontented individuals and bodies should adapt institutional mechanisms to address violations and seek redress rather than inciting dispute and using ethnoreligious hatred, as it undermines the successes of the electoral process and creates unnecessary wages among citizens due to political differences.” He Said.

The Director General also disclosed that the meeting is aimed at strategizing and highlighting measures to manage the outcome of the just concluded election and measures to Mitigate conflict between herders and farmers as the wet season sets in Plateau State.

Speaking on the conflicts between Farmers and herders in the State Lengmang stated that the rainy season in Plateau usually bruce tension between both parties and measures to ensure peace needs to be put in place.

“As the wet season sets in the media has a role to play in dowsing tension between Farmers and herders in the state. So far the peace-building agency has done a lot in terms of training both parties and creating platforms for them to share ideas and express their disagreements to build consensus. It is important to consolidate this success by bringing to limelight success stories of the peace project, such as the joint building of a borehole by the Farmers and herders in Shandam as we continue to work towards improving peaceful coexistence in conflicting communities”

Lengmang also called on security, religious and other institutions to help in containing individuals trying to shortchange the efforts of the agency.

At the interaction, media creatives who were drawn from the print, electronic and new media were tasked with creating sustainable ideas for the Agency to sustain peace in post-election and among farmers and herders as the rainy season sets in.

Extending his condolence to a media colleague who lost his wife, the DG prayed the bereaved be left with lasting memories and the lost soul to rest in peace.

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President Federation Cup: Aluo charges NNL teams ahead Round of 16

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June 4, 2026

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Nigeria National League, NNL, Chairman, Mr George Aluo, has urged NNL clubs to push for quarter-final qualification in the 2026 President Federation Cup.

Four teams from the NNL have qualified for the Round of 16 of the competition.

They are Sokoto United, Adamawa United, Kada Warriors and Basira FC.

Sokoto United will face Adamawa United at the Abuja Area 3 Stadium, while Plateau United will take on Basira FC at the Abuja Goal Project.

The match between Kada Warriors and Wikki Tourists will hold at the Abuja Area 3 Stadium.

All the matches are scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Aluo urged the teams to give a good account of themselves, citing the strong record of second-tier teams in recent editions.

“It’s a thing of joy that, like the last three seasons, four NNL sides are in the Round of 16 of this year’s President Federation Cup, which is an indication of the quality of the second-tier league,” Aluo was quoted as saying by Newstap.

“And as they go into the matches on Saturday, I urge them to put in their best and maintain the momentum.”

DAILY POST recalls that NNL side Abakaliki FC reached the final of the competition last year.

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Rivers United Confirm Players and Officials Escape Serious Injury After Team Bus Accident

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June 4, 2026

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Rivers United FC have confirmed that members of the club’s contingent were involved in a road traffic accident while traveling to Awka, Anambra State, for their President Federation Cup Round of 16 clash against Nasarawa United.

Sports247 reports that according to a statement released by the club on Thursday, the incident occurred along the Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road on the outskirts of Port Harcourt shortly after the team departed from its camp en route to the crucial cup fixture.

While the accident caused understandable concern among supporters and stakeholders, the club confirmed that there were no fatalities or life-threatening injuries. Some players and officials sustained minor injuries and are currently receiving medical attention.

The club stated that all affected individuals are in stable condition and are being closely monitored by the team’s medical personnel.

In its official communication, Rivers United emphasized that the safety, health, and welfare of players and officials remain the club’s highest priority. Management is continuing to assess the situation while ensuring that everyone involved receives the necessary care and support.

The incident comes as Rivers United prepare for an important Federation Cup encounter, with the club now expected to review its travel and match arrangements in light of the accident.

The club also expressed gratitude to supporters, partners, and members of the football community for their prayers, concern, and messages of support following news of the incident.

Further information regarding the team’s travel plans and the status of the Round of 16 fixture against Nasarawa United is expected to be communicated by the club in due course.

The development serves as a reminder of the challenges often faced by football teams traveling across the country for domestic competitions. Fortunately, the absence of serious injuries means the focus can now shift toward the recovery of those affected and preparations for upcoming fixtures.

For now, the Rivers United family will be relieved that what could have been a far more tragic incident ended without loss of life, with players and officials expected to recover fully from the minor injuries sustained.

The thoughts of the Nigerian football community remain with Rivers United as the club navigates this difficult moment and looks ahead to its Federation Cup campaign.