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Prioritize affordable housing – Gowon tells African leaders

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has urged African leaders to prioritise affordable housing as a key component of their sustainable development agendas. Gowon, represented by Prof. Suleiman Bogoro, former Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), made the call at the opening of the 19th Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) on
Prioritize affordable housing – Gowon tells African leaders

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has urged African leaders to prioritise affordable housing as a key component of their sustainable development agendas.

Gowon, represented by Prof. Suleiman Bogoro, former Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), made the call at the opening of the 19th Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) on Tuesday in Abuja.

DAILY POST reports that the event, themed “Re-imagining Housing Through Innovation, Collaboration, and Policy”, was convened by Festus Adebayo, CEO of AIHS.

Gowon noted that inadequate housing remained one of the most critical issues facing the continent, stressing that affordable housing directly influenced public health, education, and economic productivity.

He said it was imperative for leaders to promote sustainable urban development and inclusive policies.

He was quoted as saying that African governments must collaborate to ensure housing policies were not only effective but also equitable and inclusive.

He added that innovation, investment, and implementation were key to meeting the needs of Africa’s rapidly growing population.

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UK govt condemns killing of 38 hostages in Zamfara

The UK government has strongly condemned the killing of 38 abducted residents in Banga village, Zamfara State, despite the payment of a N50 million ransom. The Acting British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Lever, described the atrocity as an “unspeakable crime” that undermines mental and physical well-being and retards national economic progress. “It damages people’s
UK govt condemns killing of 38 hostages in Zamfara

The UK government has strongly condemned the killing of 38 abducted residents in Banga village, Zamfara State, despite the payment of a N50 million ransom.

The Acting British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Lever, described the atrocity as an “unspeakable crime” that undermines mental and physical well-being and retards national economic progress.

“It damages people’s mental and physical well‑being, retards economic progress and we must bring an end to this,” she said.

Lever extended condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Zamfara State, calling for urgent action against such violence.

The remarks were made during a briefing under the State Expansion Programme for the Anti‑Kidnap Fusion Cell, a collaborative security initiative between the UK government and Nigeria’s National Counter‑Terrorism Centre, NCTC.

Daily Post gathered that the killings in Banga village occurred after armed bandits led by a notorious kingpin, Dan Sadiya, abducted 56 residents. Despite receiving N50 million in ransom, the assailants released only 18 victims and killed the remaining 38.

Chairman of Kaura-Namoda LGA, Mannir Haidara Kaura, confirmed the incident and said the released victims were hospitalized.

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Kwara residents raise alarm over mysterious helicopter landings in Patigi forest

Residents of Patigi and parts of Edu Local Government Area in Kwara State have expressed growing concern over the frequent sighting of helicopters allegedly landing deep inside the expansive Patigi forest. Locals fear that these aircraft may be delivering arms and other supplies to kidnappers operating within the region. Mohammed Bana, a local vigilante leader,
Kwara residents raise alarm over mysterious helicopter landings in Patigi forest

Residents of Patigi and parts of Edu Local Government Area in Kwara State have expressed growing concern over the frequent sighting of helicopters allegedly landing deep inside the expansive Patigi forest.

Locals fear that these aircraft may be delivering arms and other supplies to kidnappers operating within the region.

Mohammed Bana, a local vigilante leader, described the situation as unsettling.

“We don’t know exactly what is going on. Most of the time, we don’t even see them coming. We just hear the sound of helicopters landing inside the forest, sometimes in the middle of the night. This has created serious fear and suspicion among residents,” he said.

A former member of the Kwara State House of Assembly from Edu Local Government, who preferred not to be named, also confirmed that the matter has been a recurring concern.

“This is not mere hearsay. The issue has been extensively discussed among community leaders and stakeholders,” he said.

However, the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, dismissed the claims, explaining that the helicopters observed by residents were part of official aerial surveillance missions.

“On the allegation of helicopters dropping arms to terrorists in Patigi, the truth is that due to the vastness of the Patigi forest, we have to deploy aerial surveillance to monitor and access certain areas,” the commissioner clarified.

He assured residents that the ongoing operations would soon produce tangible results.
“Some of these helicopters people are seeing are engaged in surveillance. In the next two or three weeks, the impact of these operations will become visible,” he added.

Kwara residents raise alarm over mysterious helicopter landings in Patigi forest