Furuci Media According to Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT administration is stepping up its efforts to bridge the infrastructure gap between the urban center of Abuja and the rural areas surrounding it. On Saturday, while touring two rapidly expanding satellite towns under the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Wike made this … Read more
On Thursday and Friday, suspected herdsmen attacked towns in Logo and Ukum Local Government Areas, killing 55 people. Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia confirmed the news. This was announced by Governor Alia on Saturday during his visit to the areas hit by the attacks, when he assessed the damage firsthand. An “unprovoked invasion” was what … Read more
As a result of what the Sankera Peace and Development Forum (SAPPEDEF) calls Governor Hyacinth Alia’s (who is currently in his first term) delay and claimed inaccessibility, the security situation in Benue State has deteriorated. Saturday saw the release of a strongly worded statement from the Sankera-based non-profit peace advocacy group. The statement was signed … Read more