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Plateau Youth Coalition Decry Incessant Attacks, Calls for Urgent Measures

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April 29, 2023

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The leadership of the Plateau State Youth Council (PYC), in Coalition with the Plateau State Indigenous Youths, and YOWICAN on behalf of all Plateau youths, has decried the renewed killings and Fulani attacks in Mangu, Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, Jos South, Riyom, and Bassa LGAs of Plateau State describing it as an attempt orchestrated to disrupt farming activities, displace populations, and grab lands in the affected communities.

Lot Sunday Adas, Chairman, of Plateau State Youth Council made this known in a joint press conference held at the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) secretariat on Saturday 29th April 2023.

Recall that from April 15th, 2023, to date, several villages and hamlets have come under attack, people have been killed, properties worth millions of Naira destroyed, and others have been displaced from their ancestral homes within the state.

According to the coalition, the attacks are strategies of war and terrorism aimed at disrupting farming activities, displacing people, and grabbing lands rather than isolated incidents or farmer-herder clashes. They also expressed disappointment with the response of security agencies, particularly Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), which has always come too late and too little to save lives despite early warning signals sent to them by members of the coalition.

Lot Sunday Adas stated that the victims of these killings and attacks are treated as second-class citizens in Nigeria, and this is totally unacceptable, unconstitutional, and repugnant to natural justice, equity, and good conscience. Therefore, the coalition has resolved that operatives of Operation Safe Haven should desist from giving the impression that the Fulani militias are unknown gunmen. They also demand an immediate end to these attacks and that the perpetrators be brought to justice.

He added that Operatives of Operation Safe Haven should desist from the ironical and wrongful arrest of victims rather than offenders as in the case of Kuru Station of Wereng in Riyom LGA, where two people were wrongfully arrested having themselves suffered crops destruction by the Fulani Herders.

Mr. Jatau Yakubu Kachai of Kuru station in Riyom LGA who was wrongfully arrested and continuously detained by Operation Safe Haven at its headquarters in Jos be immediately released unconditionally.

Operation Safe Haven-OPSH has been complaisant and has compromised on several occasions and therefore, should be substituted with the Mobile Police squadron in all the affected areas given their proactive and more effective response to distress calls.

Personnel of Operation Rainbow in Plateau State should be activated and deployed accordingly.

Adas called on the Plateau State Government to urgently provide succor to the victims and their families. They also urge the government to take proactive measures to address the root causes of the attacks and provide adequate security for the people of Plateau State.

“The coalition believes that the state government has a duty to ensure that every citizen is protected and secured in their own land. Finally, we call on all well-meaning citizens and organizations to lend their voice and support to end the incessant killings and attacks in Plateau State.”

Adas added that failure of the appropriate authorities to comply with the demands of the Coalition, Plateau Youths will be left with no option but to resort to self-help

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NWFL Championship Return to Calabar, Kick Set for July Kick Off

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June 26, 2026

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The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship will return to Calabar, Cross River State, for the 2026 edition, two years after the city hosted the second-tier competition in 2024.

In a statement on Thursday, the NWFL spokesperson, Samuel Ahmadu, confirmed this year’s Championship will hold from July 9 to 16, 2026, with 16 participating clubs set to battle for promotion to the NWFL Premiership.

The return of Calabar continues the city’s role in hosting major women’s football events, providing the platform for another competitive promotion race as clubs compete for a place among Nigeria’s elite women’s football teams.

Commenting on the development, NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Modupe Shabi, opened up on the schedule for second tier, with participating clubs, expected to arrive on Thursday, July 9, 2026, ahead of the commencement of activities.

Before then, Shabi also revealed that teams will be divided into four groups following a draw conducted on Monday, June 29, 2026, with full group details and access information communicated to the clubs.

The tournament schedule will begin with the pre-match meeting scheduled for Friday, July 10, before the competition officially kicks off on Saturday, July 11, with Matchday 1 featuring eight matches across two venues.

Following a rest day on Sunday, July 12, teams will return for Matchday 2 on Monday, July 13, with another eight fixtures across two venues.

The group stage will conclude with Matchday 3 on Tuesday, July 14, before another rest day on Wednesday, July 15, ahead of the decisive Matchday 4 play-off fixtures on Thursday, July 16.

At the end of the competition, the two best-performing teams will earn promotion to the NWFL Premiership, while the three lowest-ranked teams will drop to the NWFL Nationwide division.

The NWFL management has urged all participating clubs to strictly adhere to the competition regulations, schedules and directives as preparations continue for the 2026 NWFL Championship.

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NITDA, Meta partner to strengthen youth online safety

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June 26, 2026

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with Meta to promote responsible digital citizenship and protect young Nigerians online.

The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, disclosed the partnership at the Youth Safety Summit organised by Meta on Thursday.

At the summit, held in Abuja, Meta, in partnership with NITDA and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, also launched the Youth Online Safety Campaign and My Digital World 2.0.

The stakeholders at the summit, including government officials, civil society organisations, educators, and industry leaders, deliberated on strategies to create a safer digital environment for young people.

Represented by Ahmed Tambuwal, acting director of NITDA’s Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Department, Mr Inuwa said the agency remained committed to ensuring that young people enjoy safe, positive, and age-appropriate online experiences.

He noted that NITDA’s ongoing nationwide digital literacy programmes would receive a significant boost through its collaboration with Meta, particularly in advancing online safety education among young Nigerians.

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According to him, the partnership seeks to integrate online safety education into the school system, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and values required to use digital technologies safely, responsibly, and productively.

Stakeholders at the event emphasised the need for stronger collaboration among government agencies, technology companies, educators, and civil society groups to address emerging online risks and promote digital well-being among young people.

The initiatives are expected to enhance digital literacy, strengthen online safety awareness, and support efforts to create a more secure and inclusive digital ecosystem for Nigerian youths.