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Farmer Beheaded in Mangu as Insecurity Worsens in Plateau

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7 months ago

October 1, 2025

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Tension has heightened in Plateau State following the gruesome killing of a farmer, Ishaku Abalis, who was beheaded in Panyam District of Mangu Local Government Area.

National President of the Mwaghavul Development Association (MDA), Bulus Dabit, confirmed the incident on Tuesday, lamenting that it occurred amid what he described as “incessant attacks and kidnappings” in Panyam and Pushit districts.

“Abalis’ head was cut off and taken away by the killers. The local security outfits are aware. The Sector Commander in Mangu Council mobilised his men to the site and is aware of the sporadic attacks on our people. The Divisional Police Officer of Mangu is also aware of the incident,” Dabit said.

He renewed calls for the creation of state police, stressing that local policing would complement federal security agencies, stem the wave of killings, and better protect vulnerable communities.

Dabit further urged the deployment of more security personnel to flashpoint areas, insisting that visible patrols could deter attackers, restore public confidence, and safeguard residents.

He appealed to security agencies to intensify efforts in tracking down and prosecuting those behind the “heinous” crimes.

As of press time, spokespersons for Operation Enduring Peace, Major Samson Zhakom, and the Plateau State Police Command, DSP Alfred Alabo, had yet to respond to inquiries on the incident.

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Tesla brings its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston

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7 hours ago

April 18, 2026

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Tesla is expanding its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, according to a social media post from the company.

The post says simply that “Robotaxi is now rolling out in Dallas & Houston 🤠” and includes a 14-second video showing Tesla vehicles driving without human monitors or drivers in the front seat.

The company now offers robotaxi service in three cities, all of them in Texas, after launching in Austin last year and starting to offer rides without safety drivers in January 2026. In a February filing, Tesla said that its Austin robotaxis have been involved in 14 crashes since launch.

It also offers a more limited ride service with human drivers in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Tesla may not be running many vehicles in either of these new markets yet, with crowdsourced data on the Robotaxi Tracker website only registering a single vehicle in each city (compared to 46 active vehicles logged in Austin).

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VC Ron Conway says he has a ‘rare form of cancer’

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9 hours ago

April 18, 2026

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Longtime venture capitalist Ron Conway said Friday that he was “recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.”

In a post on X, Conway wrote that he “will be stepping back from some of my usual activities,” but he will “continue to support” founders backed by his firm SV Angel: “With a more focused and balanced schedule, I can prioritize treatments while helping SV Angel founders at inflection points like we always do!”

Conway also said SV Angel will be “unchanged,” as his son Topher Conway “has made all of our investment decisions for the better part of the last decade.” And he noted that another son, Ronny Conway, joined as a managing partner in 2024.

“They bring experience from nearly every major technology cycle in Silicon Valley and are now focused on partnering with founders building the future of AI,” Conway said.

He added that he’s not revealing “the specific type of cancer” in his diagnosis, because he doesn’t want “speculation” about the prognosis, but he said he remains “optimistic.”

“I am fortunate to have the best/amazing team of UCSF doctors in San Francisco, and as you know, I never back down from a fight,” Conway said.