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Northern Senators Forum Condemns Bokkos Killings, Calls for Decisive National Action

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1 year ago

April 7, 2025

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The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has strongly condemned the recent attacks on five communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, which left at least 50 people dead, many injured, and others missing.

In a statement issued Monday in Abuja, Chairman of the Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, described the killings as a tragic reminder of the insecurity plaguing parts of the country and called for immediate national action.

“The death toll, which has risen to about 50, with many more injured and missing does not represent the values we stand for as a nation. This tragic incident is a stark reminder of the insecurity that has plagued some parts of our country, and we cannot afford to let it become the new norm,” the statement read.

The forum extended condolences to the families of the victims, the people of Plateau State, and the state government.

“We wish to commiserate with the families of the victims, the Plateau State Government, and the people of Plateau State over this tragic incident,” it stated.

The senators also commended Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State for his proactive efforts to restore peace and prevent retaliatory violence between ethnic groups.

“His leadership is a beacon of hope in these trying times, and we urge him to continue on this path,” the Forum continued.

Reaffirming its dedication to enhancing national security, the forum expressed its readiness to collaborate with both federal authorities and security agencies to develop a sustainable framework to protect lives and property across the North and beyond.

The forum also renewed its commitment to working with the government and security agencies to develop a robust security framework that protects the lives and property of our citizens. “We cannot afford to fail in this endeavor,” the forum added.

Calling on all Nigerians to unite against the forces threatening national peace, the forum said the attack should serve as a wake-up call.

“We must come together to build a safer, more secure future for ourselves and future generations. We owe it to the victims of these senseless attacks to act decisively and ensure that such incidents do not recur,” the senators said.

The forum concluded with thoughts and prayers for the grieving families, urging them to find strength during this period of mourning.

“May the bereaved families find comfort during this mourning period,” it said.

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Osun poll: ‘IGP ordered our party member’s detention’ — Accord Party alleges

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14 minutes ago

August 4, 2026

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The spokesperson for the Accord Party Governorship Campaign Council in Osun State, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has alleged that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mr Olatunji Disu ordered the continued detention of a party member, Popoola Alaba, despite investigators allegedly finding no evidence linking him to any offence.

Olajengbesi made the allegation during an interview on ARISE News while reacting to Alaba’s arrest amid political tensions ahead of the Osun governorship election.

According to him, the allegations levelled against Alaba, particularly claims that he was arrested with firearms, were not supported by investigators handling the case.

“Those allegations are embarrassing to the knowledge of the Nigerian Police. The man that was arrested was arrested with nothing. He was arrested at the point where he was sensitising his supporters,” Olajengbesi said.

He argued that if the police genuinely recovered firearms or any incriminating items from the suspect, such evidence should have been made public.

“The Nigerian Police should have ordinarily come out and shown to the public the evidence or whatever material they had relating to possession of firearms,” he added.

Olajengbesi further claimed that members of the campaign council met with officers handling the investigation, who allegedly informed them that there was no petition against Alaba and that nothing incriminating was recovered from him.

“We’ve met with the officers in charge of the investigation and they have said to us that there’s no petition against the man and nothing was found on him, but it is just very unfortunate that they have instructions from the Inspector-General of Police to detain him until further notice,” he alleged.

Describing the development as troubling, the Accord Party spokesman called on the Nigeria Police Force and the media to publicly disclose any evidence supporting the allegations against Alaba.

“That’s a sad experience we have today in Osun State and I challenge the Nigerian Police, and I challenge the press, to investigate or come out and show to the public the firearms or the unlawful possession they claimed they found with him,” he said.

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Rex Insurance Meets NAICOM Minimum Capital Requirement Under NIIRA 2025

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32 minutes ago

August 4, 2026

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Rex Insurance Limited has successfully met the new Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR) prescribed by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act, (NIIRA) 2025, reinforcing its financial strength, enhancing its underwriting capacity and reaffirming its unwavering commitment to policyholders and stakeholders.

The announcement follows NAICOM’s publication of insurance companies confirmed to have complied with the new capital requirement.

A statement released today by the company, said the achievement reflects the disciplined financial management, strong corporate governance, and strategic vision that have positioned Rex Insurance Limited as a resilient organization committed to delivering greater value to customers while supporting national economic growth.

“It also marks the beginning of a new phase in the Company’s journey, one focused on sustaining capital strength, accelerating profitable growth, enhancing operational excellence, and delivering superior customer value.

Commenting on the milestone, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Rex Insurance Limited, Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, said: “Meeting the new Minimum Capital Requirement is a significant milestone in our journey and demonstrates the resilience of our business as well as the confidence of our shareholders in our long-term vision. It also reinforces our ability to honour our commitments to policyholders while positioning us for sustainable growth in an evolving insurance landscape.”

She further emphasized “Our recapitalization marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Rex Insurance. It is not an end, but a strategic foundation for sustainable growth and long-term value creation. With a stronger capitalbase, we are well equipped to increase our underwriting capacity, elevate customer experience, and deepen our investment in technology, innovation, and operational excellence.

“This enhanced financial strength enables us to provide smarter insurance solutions that respond to the evolving needs of our customers, deliver greater value to our stakeholders, support the advancement of Nigeria’s insurance industry, and maintain our unwavering commitment to prompt claims settlement to our policyholders”

Rex Insurance commended NAICOM for its leadership in strengthening the insurance sector through the recapitalization exercise and remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote a more resilient, competitive, and inclusive insurance market.

The insurer expressed its appreciation to its shareholders, Board of Directors, employees, customers, brokers, and business partners for their unwavering support and confidence, which have contributed to this important achievement .

“As the industry enters a new phase of growth, Rex Insurance’s focus now shifts from achieving capital adequacy to sustaining capital strength through disciplined execution, profitable growth, continuous innovation, and exceptional customer experience.”

The Company remains committed to delivering reliable insurance solutions, honouring its promises to policyholders, and creating sustainable value for all stakeholders while strengthening its position as a trusted insurance partner

About Rex Insurance Limited
Rex Insurance Limited (Rex) is licensed by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to offer the full range of general and special risks insurance products to the insuring public. With decades of experience in the Nigerian market, Rex Insurance has an enviable reputation for technical competence and financial strength.
With a vision of being the “Preferred Nigerian Insurance Company”, our strategic direction within the next 5 years is to focus on growth and profitability with the aim of growing the company’s gross premium written and be amongst the Top-Top-Tier general insurance companies in the market.

Operating from twelve (12) business locations nationwide to ensure maximum outreach and
accessibility, we have an unwavering dedication to our core values of Resilience, Efficiency,
eXellence, Integrity & Teamwork (REXIT).

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