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Sen. Plang Alleges Foreign Armed Groups Behind Bokkos Killings

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10 months ago

August 12, 2025

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Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity, Senator Diket Plang, has alleged that foreign armed groups, in collaboration with local accomplices, are responsible for the recent wave of killings in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.

In a statement on Monday, Plang, who represents Plateau Central Senatorial District, described the attacks as “heinous” and a direct threat to the peace-loving people of the state. He said the violence has claimed lives, destroyed farmlands and homes in Mushere Chiefdom and other communities, and displaced thousands.

“It is evidently clear that the perpetrators of this heinous crime with dark objectives are trying to chase the people out of their ancestral homes for possible occupation, which has already happened in parts of the local government and other areas of the state,” Plang stated.

The senator said the armed elements have been active since April 2025, starting in Bokkos and spreading to other parts of the senatorial zone. He noted that despite engaging relevant government institutions and stakeholders, the attacks have persisted.

While commending security agencies for their efforts so far, Plang urged them to expand their operations and coordinate more effectively to prevent the attackers from gaining a foothold in any community. He also called for stronger collaboration between community leaders, vigilante groups, and residents, backed by active security support.

To address the crisis, Plang recommended:

Construction of road networks in affected areas to enhance troop mobility and aid farmers in Mushere.
Deployment of border patrols and establishment of permanent military outposts in strategic locations.

He pledged to leverage all legislative and diplomatic channels to ensure the safety of his constituents and support measures to restore peace to Plateau Central.

“I sympathise with the people of Mushere Chiefdom, Bokkos leadership, and the government of Plateau State in the face of the current circumstances,” Plang said. “I call on the National Emergency Management Agency, Red Cross, and all related organisations to address the mounting humanitarian issues caused by these security challenges.”

The senator’s remarks come weeks after Senator Pam Dachungyang, representing Plateau North, warned that ongoing attacks in his district were disrupting farming activities and threatening livelihoods.

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Unity Cup 2026 Brought Up Many Unforgettable Moments – Drew Uyi

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47 minutes ago

June 3, 2026

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As dust settles on the aftermath of this year’s Unity Cup in London, the event’s brand ambassador, Dr Drew Uyi has hailed the four-nation invitational competition for bringing forth many unforgettable moments.

Sports247 reports that Uyi, who is a globally-acclaimed corporate strategist, business instructor and FIFA-licensed agent, further hailed the 2026 Unity Cup for providing a glamorous spectacle of cultural excellence and unity.

Uyi further praised the quality of football that was on offer at Charlton Athletic FC’s Valley Stadium, where Nigeria defeated Jamaica 3-0 in last Saturday’s final, four days after they deflated Zimbabwe 2-0 in the opening match at same venue.

While noting that the Eagles snatched a fourth consecutive Unity Cup title, Uyi pointed out that the competition is aimed at fostering peace, community development and cultural harmony among participating countries, which he says were all achieved.

He waxed lyrical about the competition’s success in terms of social interactions, cultural connections and football artistry, all of which Uyi affirmed have huge potential to get better and bigger with the 2027 edition already in planning stage.

“We celebrate an incredible tournament that saw Nigeria crowned champions again. It was a celebration of football, culture and community, as the Unity Cup 2026 brought unforgettable moments and united fans from across the globe.

“We say thank you to all the players, supporters, partners and volunteers who made this year’s tournament such a success. Even as works have started to make Unity Cup 2027 better and bigger,” Uyi enthused confidently.

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Baywood Boss Backs NAICOM’s Digital Innovation

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2 hours ago

June 3, 2026

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Founder and Executive Chairman of Baywood Holdings Limited, Emperor Chris Baywood Ibe, has praised the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) for encouraging innovation and digital growth within the country’s financial services sector.

Speaking in Lagos, the Baywood founder, noted that the regulator’s forward-thinking approach recognizes digital ecosystems as the primary pathway to deepening insurance penetration and expanding access across Nigeria.

The commendation follows the recent deployment of an operational web aggregator license granted by NAICOM to CBI Partnering Insurtech Limited, a subsidiary of Baywood Holdings.

According to Ibe, this regulatory approval directly aligns with the Federal Government’s newly assented insurance policy, which is aimed at driving comprehensive financial inclusion through digital transformation.

He revealed that the company invested over a year into building a robust technological infrastructure before securing final regulatory approval.

Ibe stated that while the licensing process was stringent to acquire, it served as the final piece of the puzzle for the firm.

He emphasized that long before receiving the official nod, the company had invested heavily in building the technology and preparing for scale, operating on the principle that operational readiness must always precede market recognition.

Operating strictly as a technology-driven marketplace rather than a traditional insurance underwriter, CBI Partnering Insurtech plans to leverage its web aggregator status to bridge the gap between conventional insurance providers and the uninsured public.

The highly scalable platform is web-based, app-driven, and API-ready, specifically engineered to integrate insurers, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), corporate entities, SMEs, and individual retail consumers into a single, unified digital ecosystem.

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