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Don’t reintroduce violence to Plateau politics – stakeholder warns politicians

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Politicians in Plateau State have been tasked to steer clear of all acts that could induce violence ahead of the upcoming polls in February.

The admonition came against the backdrop of acts of violence that plague part of Shendam in the state.

A political stakeholder in the state, Gabriel Sabbanani, said for the nearly eight years that Governor Simon Lalong has ruled the state, citizens, and visitors have experienced a greater amount of peace and security.

“But today, we have seen how some are willing to trade away all that gains on the altar of politics not minding the consequences on the people of the state, the very people they are intending to govern.”

He said the caution becomes necessary following the violence that almost took place in the governor’s local government, where some youths alleged to be loyal to the Labour Party candidate in Plateau State, Patrick Dakum, were instigated into taking actions meant to embarrass the governor.

“They are yet to fathom how the governor with his appointment as the director general of the Tinubu/Shettima APC Presidential Campaign Council, has been able to whittle down the attempt at primordial politics to politics of issues and ideas and is set to deliver Plateau to the APC in the next general election.  But one is not surprised that they are doing what they are doing now because they have lost touch with the people and cannot campaign on issues as Lalong has covered every ground they would have tried to promise the people.

“Governor Lalong has achieved lasting peace and security in the state so candidates of other parties have nothing to say about restoration of peace which used to be a problem. The governor has also paid salaries and taken care of the welfare of workers so that too, which used to be a big issue with the past administration is no longer a campaign issue.

“Further to that, Governor Lalong has built several lasting infrastructures in the state and has put on ground legacy projects that are tested to serve the people of Plateau for the next 50 years.

“It is because of these that the opposition party candidates have resorted to dirty and bitter politics where name-calling, threats, brigandage, and thuggery rule the day. But Lalong has been a peaceful governor who made the return to peace a cardinal principle of his administration and cannot be pressured into such acts of desperation.

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Calvin Bassey Says Super Eagles Showed Promise Despite Poland Draw

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Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has described Nigeria’s 2-2 draw against Poland as a positive outing despite the disappointment of conceding late goals in both halves.

READ ALSO: Wilfred Ndidi Says Poland Friendly Gave Super Eagles Chance To Test New Ideas

Reacting after the friendly encounter, the Fulham F.C. defender explained that the game provided valuable playing time for several members of the squad.

“It was a good outing overall for the team,” Bassey said.

 

According to the Super Eagles defender, some players had limited time to properly train together before the match but still managed to deliver a strong performance.

“A few players did not have enough sessions together, but we still played well,” he implied.

Bassey also highlighted the absence of several important players within the squad but praised the team for competing strongly regardless.

“We were missing some key players, but the team still performed well,” he noted.

The defender admitted the late goals conceded ultimately affected Nigeria’s chances of securing victory against the Polish side.

“The late goals made it difficult for us to win,” he added.

Despite the result, Bassey stressed that the Super Eagles will continue working hard to improve in key areas ahead of future fixtures.

“We will keep improving as a team,” he stressed.

Nigeria remains unbeaten in normal time under coach Eric Chelle as the team continues adapting to new tactical ideas and player combinations.

“There are still many positives to build on,” many football observers believe.

The Super Eagles continue preparing for upcoming international matches with growing competition across the squad.

“The team is gradually becoming more balanced and competitive,” supporters continue to say.

For Calvin Bassey, the message is clear.

The Poland match offered valuable lessons.

The team showed positive signs despite missing players.

And improvement remains the priority moving forward.

Because strong teams continue learning and evolving through difficult matches and challenges.

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Lagos Police Arrest 4 Notorious Eiye Cultists in Egbeda Initiation Raid

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BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested four suspected notorious cultists linked to a series of violent crimes and cult-related activities within Alimosho and its environs.

The suspects, identified as 34-year-old Nurudeen Ganiu, 38-year-old Oluwaleke Fagbula, 41-year-old Emmanuel Silas, and 41-year-old Nurudeen Abdullahi, were apprehended during a midnight initiation ceremony in the Egbeda area of Lagos State.

Acting on credible intelligence, police operatives launched a covert raid that disrupted the ring and led directly to their capture.

During the successful operation, law enforcement officers recovered one locally made cut-to-size pistol, one English Beretta pistol loaded with ten rounds of live ammunition, and a jackknife.

Further investigation by the Command revealed that one of the apprehended suspects is a notorious gang kingpin who was rusticated from a university in Ogun State in 2022 due to his involvement in cult activities. Police findings established that the gang has been deeply involved in local thuggery and has consistently terrorized residents of Egbeda and neighboring communities.

The suspects confessed to being active members of the Eiye Confraternity, a notorious secret cult group. Their standard mode of operation involved using motorcycles to launch swift attacks on unsuspecting members of the public and disrupting social gatherings at gunpoint.

The Commissioner of Police for the Lagos State Command commended the operatives for their professionalism and swift tactical response during the midnight raid. Reassuring residents of the state, the Commissioner emphasized that the Command remains steadfast in its resolve to combat cultism and eliminate violent crimes across Lagos. Members of the public were urged to stay vigilant and continue assisting law enforcement by reporting suspicious activities through the Command’s dedicated emergency lines.

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