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Exclusive: Governor Mutfwang Reclassifies Plateau Violence as "Terrorism," Emphasises Federal Response (L-R); Gyang Bere Ph.d Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, Executive Governor of Plateau State, Kayode Akintemi, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief, News Central and Hon. Joyce Ramnap Commissioner for Information, Plateau state at a State House visit by News Central ahead of the Middle Belt Town Hall in Jos yesterday In a stark departure from previous administrative terminology, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has officially characterized the recurring attacks in the state as acts of terrorism. Speaking in an exclusive interview with News Central TV Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief Kayode Akintemi, the Governor asserted that the violence is no longer merely "communal conflict" but a calculated campaign of terror designed to destabilize the region. "What is happening are acts of terr...

Kebbi Police Command Arrests Suspected Bandits, Recovers Arms, Ammunition and Stolen Motorcycles Birnin Kebbi, May 4, 2026 –  The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Umar M. Hadejia, psc, MNIM, has reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining peace and combating violent crimes across the state following a series of successful operations carried out by police operatives. Addressing journalists at the State Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force in Birnin Kebbi on Monday, the Commissioner disclosed that since assuming office on January 12, 2026, the Command has intensified security measures through the establishment of the Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU), strengthened joint operations with sister security agencies, enhanced community policing architecture, and increased intelligence-led patrols across the state. CP Hadejia noted that these efforts were in response to persistent security threats, including armed banditry, cattle rustling, motorcycle snatching, a...

Section 83 and the Limits of Judicial Non-Interference in Party Politics — Ubani SAN Legal Practitioner and Policy Analyst, M.O. Ubani, has called for a constitutional re-examination of Section 83 of the Electoral Act 2026, warning against interpretations that suggest the judiciary has been completely excluded from adjudicating disputes arising from the internal affairs of political parties. Reacting to recent comments credited to Festus Okoye regarding the increasing involvement of lawyers in political party disputes, Ubani argued that the view that Section 83 absolutely ousts the jurisdiction of the courts is “overstretched and constitutionally unsustainable.” According to him, while Section 83(5) of the Electoral Act may appear, on a literal reading, to bar courts from entertaining disputes relating to party internal matters, such interpretation cannot override the constitutional powers vested in the judiciary under Section 6(6)(b) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). ...

Gay sex relationship speaks tension in Enugu/Aguata communities Nwaokeke Emmanuel Obumnene By: Cyril ozorhampo Tension in Enugu/Aguata communities following reports of mob attempts to lynch certain individuals over allegations of same sex relationship in the communities. Okeke Chukwuebuka Elijah Reports revealed that the messrs Nwaokeke Obumneme Emmanuel and Okeke Chukwuebuka Elijah  both of Aguata and Udi local government areas respectively engaged in same sex activities at different times in Enugu/Anambra states, Nigeria. Eyewitness account revealed that a group of youths mobilized after rumours spread within the areas, accusing certain residents of engaging in same-sex activity at odd hours in the locality. Both alleged individuals narrowly escaped harm, flee the communities as crowd gathered to allegedly lynch the suspects over bisexual relationship described as an abomination or taboo across communities in the states. All these attacks and molestations ...

LASTMA COMMENCES STRATEGIC IN-HOUSE TRAINING FOR SENIOR OFFICERS ON EMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE AND TIME MANAGEMENT. In a firm demonstration of its enduring commitment to institutional excellence and administrative efficiency, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today has initiated a well-structured in-house training programme for its Senior Officers, with particular emphasis on Emotional Management, Professional Etiquette and Time Management. The initiative designed as a strategic effort to strengthen operational discipline and improve service delivery, highlights the Authority’s recognition of the vital role of proper conduct, emotional intelligence and effective time utilisation play in modern public service. The training programme has been carefully developed to instill in senior officers a strong understanding of professional etiquette, including courteous interpersonal relations, strict adherence to established procedures...

LAGOS TASKFORCE INTENSIFIES MONITORING OF ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION EXERCISE In line with its statutory mandate to rid Lagos State of environmental infractions and public nuisances, the Lagos State Taskforce today undertook a statewide monitoring and enforcement operation to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Law of 2017. The exercise, which commenced in the early hours of the day, was led by the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Adetayo Akerele, who supervised operations across identified hotspots with a history of environmental violations. Areas visited during the monitoring exercise included Ikeja, Iyana-Ipaja, Abule-Egba, the Abattoir in Agege, Iyana-Oworo, Lagos Island, Lekki–Ajah Expressway, Ijora Causeway, Ijora Underbridge, Iddo, and other parts of the State. While there was notable compliance in terms of restricted vehicular movement and commercial activities, the Chairman observed that some residents failed to ac...