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Waziri Mushere Urges Tinubu to Declare State of Emergency in Plateau Amid Rising Killings

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August 6, 2025

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A respected traditional and political figure in Plateau State, Da Yohana Margif, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state, citing ongoing deadly attacks allegedly carried out by Fulani militias in Bokkos Local Government Area.

Margif, who holds the title of Waziri Mushere and was the Labour Party’s governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, made the call during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

He decried what he described as a coordinated campaign to wipe out indigenous communities in Bokkos, revealing that seven villages had already fallen to armed assailants. According to him, residents have either been killed, displaced, or left to live in fear and uncertainty.

“The savage killings and destruction of homes continue even as of today,” Margif said. “Seven communities have been captured, and many lives have been lost. No one knows what will happen next. The people cannot sleep and are helpless.”

He described the situation as a humanitarian catastrophe, with displaced persons roaming their ancestral lands without food, shelter, or government support.

“Innocent villagers have been slaughtered, their homes burnt, and their ancestral lands forcefully taken over. Displaced families now roam as refugees in their fatherland,” he lamented.

Margif emphasized that declaring a state of emergency is the only realistic option left to halt the escalating violence and prevent further loss of life.

“The primary duty of any government is to protect lives and property. If it fails to do that, then it has no business being in existence,” he said.

He warned that unless urgent federal intervention is taken, more bloodshed will follow and entire communities in Plateau risk being completely wiped out.

Plateau State has faced repeated waves of violence in recent years, stemming largely from protracted conflicts between herder and farming communities. Despite security deployments and peace efforts, parts of the state remain volatile.

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Oshoala Scores as Al Hilal Cruise to 4-0 Away Victory Over NEOM

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1 hour ago

November 6, 2026

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Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala was on target as Al Hilal produced an impressive 4-0 away victory over NEOM, with fellow Nigerian international Christy Ucheibe also featuring in the convincing performance.

Sports247 reports that Oshoala continued her contribution to Al Hilal’s attacking campaign by finding the back of the net in the 65th minute, helping the visitors strengthen their advantage in a dominant display.

The Nigerian forward’s goal came during an impressive second-half performance from Al Hilal, who added three goals after the interval to complete a comprehensive victory.

Moroccan forward Ibtissam Jraidi opened the scoring in the 11th minute, giving Al Hilal an early advantage before the teams went into the break.

Oshoala doubled the visitors’ lead in the 65th minute before Manar Al-Anzi made it 3-0 just four minutes later.

Jraidi then completed her brace in the 88th minute, sealing the emphatic 4-0 result for Al Hilal.

Christy Ucheibe, Oshoala’s Super Falcons teammate, also played a part in the victory as the Nigerian duo continued to make their contributions to the Saudi Arabian club.

The result represents another important outing for Al Hilal, with the team’s attacking quality evident in the performance against NEOM.

For Oshoala, the goal provides another opportunity to demonstrate her goalscoring ability and importance at club level. The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year remains one of Nigeria’s most recognisable football exports, and her performances continue to attract attention.

The presence of both Oshoala and Ucheibe in Al Hilal’s squad also highlights the growing influence of Nigerian players in women’s football outside the country.

With the emphatic away victory secured, Al Hilal will look to build on the performance in their subsequent fixtures.

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November 6, 2026

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