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NGO trains 256 Plateau herders, farmers in peace building

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4 years ago

February 1, 2023

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A NGO Pastoral Resolve has trained 256 herders and farmers in sustainable peacebuilding in Plateau State.

For the past 10 years, the state had experienced violent clashes in different communities, especially among herders and farmers, which had led to the loss of lives and the destruction of properties.

The PUNCH reports that the organisation carried out the training in four Local Government Areas of the state including Bassa, Riyom, Bokkos, and Barkin Ladi in collaboration with the USAID and Mercy Corps.

Over forty communities participated in the training which lasted for four days.

A Senior Project Officer (Field Operations) of Pastoral Resolve, Jemila Abdul, told journalists in Barkin Ladi on Sunday that the program was aimed at deepening the peace process in the state.

According to her, the training also aimed to stem the tide of communal clashes and other forms of violence which had claimed many lives and destruction of properties in the affected communities.

Abdul said, “If you look at the participating communities, they are from areas that have had one issue of herder/farmer conflict or another other. And Plateau cannot afford to continue on the path of endless violence which has caused so much pain, destruction, suffering, and untold hardship to the people, and we have been trying to work out modalities for them to live in peace in the affected communities.

“And because of the ongoing electioneering process leading to the coming elections, if they allow forces to come in between them, it could destroy the peacebuilding progress already made. That is why we have organized this training activity for communities in Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, Riyom, and Bassa LGAs to ensure that there is sustainable peace before, during, and after the elections.”

Abdul further noted that the organization will continue to give priority to issues fuelling herders/farmers’ conflict and work with stakeholders to achieve lasting peace in Plateau State and other parts of the country.

She charged the participants to make judicious use of the knowledge and step down the training to their communities and villages for enhanced cordial relationships in their dealings with one another.

A participant and former chairman of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore in Barkin Ladi, Alhaji Shua’ibu Bayanna, commended the organisation for the training intervention among the communities in the state, describing it as timely.

He called on the politicians to keep to the rules of the game throughout the electioneering period in the interest of peace and development of Plateau State.

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NJC recommends new judges across five states, two appellate courts

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2 hours ago

November 6, 2026

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The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 28 candidates for appointment as judicial officers across five states and two appellate courts.

The recommendations were made at the council’s 112th meeting held on November 3, 2026, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by NJC’s deputy director (Information), Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe.

Of the 28 candidates, 24 were recommended for appointment as judges of the High Courts of Kano, Ebonyi, Edo, Adamawa and Ogun states.

One candidate was recommended for appointment as Grand Kadi of the Plateau State Sharia Court of Appeal, while another was recommended as Kadi of the Adamawa State Sharia Court of Appeal.

Two other candidates were recommended for appointment as judges of the Adamawa State Customary Court of Appeal.

The council also included Ijeoma Agugua in the shortlist of candidates for appointment as substantive chief judge of Imo State.

The candidates recommended for the various courts include Tijjani Zololo for appointment as Grand Kadi of the Plateau State Sharia Court of Appeal.

For the Kano State High Court, the recommended candidates are Hassan Nafisan, Ahmad Halima, Bature Abdullahi and Umar Musa.

Amaga Dickson was recommended for appointment as a judge of the Ebonyi State High Court.

The candidates recommended for the Edo State High Court are Osawaru Benson, Omoruyi Taiye, Adamaigbo Dorathy, Usiobaifo Festus, Oiwoh Pius, Amune Majebi and Imuekemhe Emile.

Those recommended for the Adamawa State High Court are Sa’ad Aminu, Musa Ibrahim, Giwa Sadiq, Mijinyawa Musa, Ibrahim Japhet, Bakari Aliyu and Ahmadu Yakubu.

For the Ogun State High Court, the recommended candidates are Oke Olakulehin, Obienu Adebimpe, Daudu Fatimat, Kadiri Rafiat and Osho Oludotun.

Ishaku Abubakar was recommended for appointment as Kadi of the Adamawa State Sharia Court of Appeal, while Dimas Elsha and Pembi David were recommended as judges of the Adamawa State Customary Court of Appeal.

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Nigeria Get Second Chance as CAF Reportedly Considers Flying Eagles for 2027 U-20 AFCON

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November 6, 2026

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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles could be handed a lifeline in their quest to qualify for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup following reports that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is considering including the team in the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

The development follows Ghana’s reported removal as hosts of the continental competition, potentially creating an opening for Nigeria to secure a place in the tournament.

Sports247 reports that CAF has informed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to keep the Flying Eagles on standby for a possible invitation to the 2027 U-20 AFCON.

Nigeria initially missed out on automatic qualification after suffering a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the final of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship.

Burkina Faso secured the region’s automatic qualification ticket, while Ghana were expected to occupy the second available place as hosts of the continental tournament.

However, Ghana’s reported failure to meet CAF’s hosting requirements has thrown the arrangement into uncertainty, with the continental governing body expected to appoint a new host.

The situation could work in Nigeria’s favour, with the Flying Eagles potentially considered for the place initially reserved for Ghana as tournament hosts, having finished runners-up in the WAFU Zone B competition.

Although CAF is yet to make an official announcement confirming Nigeria’s inclusion, the reported development has raised hopes of a second opportunity for the seven-time African champions.

The 2027 U-20 AFCON will carry additional significance as it will also serve as Africa’s qualifying competition for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

According to CAF’s qualification format, the four semi-finalists will represent the continent at the global tournament.

Nigeria’s possible inclusion would therefore provide the Flying Eagles with another opportunity to compete for continental honours and keep their World Cup ambitions alive.

The West African giants have a proud history at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, having finished runners-up on two occasions, in 1989 and 2005.

For now, Nigeria will await CAF’s final decision, with the reported development offering renewed hope after their disappointment in the WAFU Zone B final.