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Plateau: Reps Bagos express sadness, describes killings of 21 persons in Heipang as barbaric

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3 years ago

August 11, 2023

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In a grim turn of events, the tranquility of Heipang in the Barkin Ladi Local Government of Plateau State was shattered on Thursday morning as 21 lives were brutally extinguished in an act of violence that has left the entire community reeling in shock and grief.

The Honorable Dachung Musa Bagos, a dedicated representative of the Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, expressed profound sorrow over the tragic loss of life. As the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology, Rep. Bagos issued a poignant press statement in which he denounced the killings as barbaric and reprehensible. He emphasized the incomprehensible nature of innocent and peaceful Plateau citizens falling victim to such a horrifying fate while they were asleep. The Representative stressed that this senseless violence is an affront to the collective conscience of the people.

With an unwavering commitment to justice, Rep. Bagos called upon the state’s security agencies to swiftly take action and apprehend those responsible for this heinous act. The task of safeguarding lives and property rests heavily on these agencies, and Rep. Bagos insisted that the perpetrators must face the full force of the law

Tragically, the bloodshed in Plateau State has become an all-too-familiar reality, with innocent citizens facing daily attacks and loss of life, particularly in Barkin Ladi and Mangu, Riyom. Since the onset of May 2023, hundreds have fallen victim to the wave of violence that has swept the region. Vital agricultural activities have been disrupted, with villagers too afraid to venture onto their own fields. Displaced persons now crowd into camps, while the very land they once called home falls under threat and farmlands lay in ruin, portraying a chilling portrait of the dire situation.

Barely a week has passed since five lives were lost in Mangu, and today’s early morning hours brought yet another horrifying tragedy. Around 1:00 am, assailants descended upon unsuspecting constituents, leaving 21 individuals dead in an unprovoked assault that has been widely condemned as both tragic and barbaric.

In an impassioned plea for unity and vigilance, Rep. Bagos reiterated his call for all Plateau citizens to stand together against these violent aggressors. He emphasized the importance of safeguarding their cherished homeland and ensuring its safety.

The words of Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos echo as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for action and solidarity in the face of mounting adversity. As Plateau State mourns the loss of 21 lives, his resolute message serves as a rallying cry to protect, preserve, and ensure a safer future for all.

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CAF Champions League: Rivers United Hold San Pedro, Set Up Crucial Home Decider

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6 hours ago

September 5, 2026

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Rivers United have returned from Côte d’Ivoire with a valuable 1–1 draw against FC San Pedro in the first leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary-round tie.

The result gives the Pride of Rivers a strong platform ahead of the return fixture, with the Nigerian side now needing a victory at home to secure their place in the next qualifying round.

The draw is particularly encouraging for Rivers United after head coach Finidi George had stressed before the game that avoiding defeat in Abidjan would represent a positive outcome. He specifically identified a 1–1 draw as an acceptable result that would leave his side in a good position for the return leg.

Rivers United went into the continental assignment with confidence after opening their 2026/27 NPFL campaign with a 2–0 victory over Plateau United, while Finidi also highlighted the physical qualities of San Pedro and the youthful character of his own revamped squad.

Now, the equation is straightforward.

The two sides are level on aggregate, and Rivers United will have the advantage of playing the decisive second leg on Nigerian soil. The return fixture is currently listed for September 13, giving the Port Harcourt club the opportunity to complete the job in front of their supporters.

For a Rivers United side that reached the CAF Champions League group stage last season, the objective is clear: turn the away draw into qualification and keep Nigeria’s flag flying in Africa’s premier club competition.

A goal in Abidjan. A valuable draw secured.
Now, the Pride of Rivers must finish the job at home.

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Seattle Times and Newsday are the latest publications to sue OpenAI and Microsoft

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7 hours ago

September 5, 2026

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Two more news organizations are suing OpenAI and Microsoft over the supposed use of their journalism to train AI.

A lawsuit filed by The Seattle Times and Newsday argued that with the advent of AI, the journalism industry could become “broken beyond repair.” The lawsuit described generative AI as “a snake eating its own tail” that could “destroy the very organizations” that produce the content it’s trained on.

“AI products like ChatGPT and CoPilot are touted as producers of content, but in fact they are rapacious consumers, devouring human-authored content and delivering back to the world copies and derivative imitations of that same original content they consumed to achieve their commercial objectives,” the lawsuit said.

Back in 2023, The New York Times sued OpenAI and its partner/investor Microsoft over alleged copyright infringement; other publications have followed suit as the case continued. The Seattle Times’ lawsuit is particularly notable because Microsoft and OpenAI have funded some of the organization’s journalism projects and fellowships.

A Microsoft spokesperson told GeekWire that the company is “surprised by the lawsuit” but is “always happy to sit down and explore solutions to this type of dispute.”