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Plateau Killings: 8 Persons Killed in Farin Lamba, Jos South LGA

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3 years ago

July 10, 2023

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In a devastating attack on Sunday night, gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen unleashed terror on Farin Lamba, Vwang District of Jos South Local Government Area, leaving eight people dead, including an eight-month-old baby. The incident adds to the escalating violence that has plagued several communities in Plateau State, namely Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Jos South, and Mangu Local Government Areas, since the conclusion of the 2023 General Elections.

According to reports, the assailants arrived at Farin Lamba in a Vectra vehicle and indiscriminately opened fire on the victims who were returning home after a day’s activities. Tragically, the eight-month-old baby and her father were among those who fell victim to the brutal attack while making their way back from the hospital.

Prior to this unprovoked assault, numerous communities in Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Jos South, and Mangu Local Government Areas had already witnessed the deliberate destruction of farmlands and the brazen grazing of over 300 hectares of land. Additionally, there have been daily ambushes and killings of innocent individuals on motorcycles after Ta-hoss village in Riyom LGA, along the Abuja highway, resulting in the loss of four lives and one person sustaining injuries.

The Berom Youth Movement (BYM), led by Solomon Dalyop Mwantiri, Esq., strongly condemns this attack and all other forms of provocations unleashed on innocent people in Plateau State since the conclusion of the 2023 General Elections. However, there is some hope as Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, the new General Officer Commanding 3 Armoured Division Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, recently announced his commitment to dealing ruthlessly with criminal elements and restoring peace to communities affected by attacks in Plateau State and the Joint Operation Area as a whole. This commitment brings optimism for lasting peace in the region.

The BYM extends gratitude to the federal and state governments for deploying Mobile Police Officers to communities that have been frequently targeted by bandits in Riyom and Mangu Local Government Areas. This deployment has significantly reduced the number of attacks in the past three weeks. However, the organization urges for further deployment of personnel to cover communities in Barkin Ladi and Jos South Local Government Areas to address the security challenges more effectively.

With the recent appointment of new Service Chiefs, the BYM anticipates the implementation of fresh strategies to tackle the security situation in the country, specifically in Plateau State. In light of these developments, the Berom nation is called upon to remain calm, abide by the law, and continue supporting all efforts aimed at bringing about peace in their communities.

The brutal attack in Farin Lamba serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for enhanced security measures and a comprehensive approach to addressing the prevailing security challenges in Plateau State. The government, security agencies, and the entire community must work together to restore peace, protect lives, and ensure the safety of all citizens.

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Benin Club’s Ladies Golf Captain Joy Omorogiuwa Reveals Factors Behind Glamour Of 31st BCGS Championship

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October 12, 2026

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The ladies golf captain of Benin Club in Edo State, Mrs Joy Omorogiuwa has revealed several factors that made their 31st BCGS championship a successful event filled with glamour, Sports247 reports.

Speaking during the well-attended competition’s final on Saturday, Omorogiuwa disclosed that it was made possible through sleepless hours of planning and combined efforts from all the members.

She thanked everyone who joined hands in organsing a highly successful 31st BCGS Ladies Open, which was eventually won by Ehis Igbinadolor, as she retained her Queen of the Greens trophy by carding 234 gross over 54 holes.

En route to clinching the prestigious title for the second year running, Igbinadolor beat a strong field of top female golfers, as she carded 80 gross on day one, played 78 and 76 gross on days two and three to top the leaderboard ahead of Diana Osmond.

However, Igbinadolor’s victory did not come easy, as Osmond kept swinging hard until the last put, but her 237 gross was only good enough for runner-up spot, three shots adrift, while Grace Ogeili had a late push with 245 gross to place third and Destiny Okoh hit 248 to take fourth spot.

Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) immediate past president, Evelyn Oyome carded 255 gross to finish fifth, Juliet Ogunwa placed sixth with 264 gross, as Love Okoho got 267 gross to complete the top seven, while Deborah Emifoniye won the hcp 19-28 category with a total gross score of 282 over three days.

Emigoniye warded off pressure from Angela Uwabor with 282 gross and Peace Irabor was third with 297, while BCGS captain, Stephen Ebaretonbofa got 86 gross to win the special guests and sponsors’ category, with the vice-captain, Victor Oriasotie second on 92 gross and Matthew Chadzimura third.

At the end of it all, Omorogiuwa thanked everyone for turning up and gave gratitude to God for the day’s huge success as well as for giving the organisers favourable weather throughout the long line of activities that began on Wednesday.

“The glamour and celebration is undoubtedly a reflection of hours of planning, coordination, sleepless night and self denial of comfort by the various committees. I am eternally grateful,” an elated Omorogiuwa stated.

Sports247 gathered further that this year’s BCGS Ladies Open had over 100 female golfers in attendance from all across the country, while also maintaining its status as one of Nigeria’s longest-running women’s golf competitions.

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Will the HomeView be Apple’s first smart home success?

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October 12, 2026

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Apple will announce a new smart home hub on Tuesday called the HomeView, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen multiple reports that Apple was working on a new smart home product, but now it seems the product has a name and a launch date. Gurman described the HomeView as a Siri-powered device with a display and an A18 chip, allowing customers to control their other smart home devices.

The HomeView will reportedly be available in two models — one designed for countertops and the other to be mounted on walls.

This would be Apple’s most serious bet on the smart home to date, after it failed to get much traction for its HomeKit software framework or its HomePod smart speaker.

Gurman reports that on Tuesday, Apple will also be unveiling updated versions of two other home devices, namely the Apple TV set-top box and the HomePod mini. Earlier this week, he said that Apple plans to announce a partnership with LG to create a smart lock, a thermostat, and a doorbell.