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Governor Alia lifts suspensions on SUBEB Chairman, Otukpo LG boss, one other

The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia has lifted the suspension earlier placed on three public office holders in the state, following the reversed decision of the state House of Assembly. DAILY POST recalls that the governor had upheld the resolution of the assembly to suspend Maxwell Ogiri, Executive Chairman, Otukpo Local Government Area, Grace
Governor Alia lifts suspensions on SUBEB Chairman, Otukpo LG boss, one other

The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia has lifted the suspension earlier placed on three public office holders in the state, following the reversed decision of the state House of Assembly.

DAILY POST recalls that the governor had upheld the resolution of the assembly to suspend Maxwell Ogiri, Executive Chairman, Otukpo Local Government Area, Grace Adagba, Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB and Mr Michael Uper, the Executive Secretary, Benue State Lottery Commission.

However, following the recent leadership changes in the assembly, the lawmakers reversed the decision, urging the governor to lift the suspension.

In a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the governor said he has acknowledged the latest decision of the assembly

“In compliance with the resolutions of the House, His Excellency hereby directs the immediate reinstatement of the affected officials.

“He reaffirms his respect for the constitutional roles of the legislature and reiterates his administration’s resolve to continue working harmoniously with all arms of government in the collective pursuit of peace, progress, and good governance in Benue State.

“He charges the reinstated officers to rededicate themselves to their duties, uphold the highest standards of accountability, and work diligently in the interest of the people.

“He appreciates the understanding and support of the people of Benue State and assures them of his continued commitment to building a transparent, responsive, and people-centered administration”, the statement added.

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CAN refutes El-Rufai’s claim of only 25% Christian population in Kaduna

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Kaduna has described the assertion by former governor, Nasir El-Rufai that Christians constitute less than 25% of the state’s population as blatant falsehood, contradicted by verifiable data from the Nigerian National Population Commission. The CAN state chairman, Rev Caleb Ma’aji Bawa on Monday, in a statement refuted the
CAN refutes El-Rufai’s claim of only 25% Christian population in Kaduna

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Kaduna has described the assertion by former governor, Nasir El-Rufai that Christians constitute less than 25% of the state’s population as blatant falsehood, contradicted by verifiable data from the Nigerian National Population Commission.

The CAN state chairman, Rev Caleb Ma’aji Bawa on Monday, in a statement refuted the claims which he described as a reprehensible and unfounded allegations made during his appearance on the Politics Today program on Channels TV.

He said, “As the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Kaduna State Chapter, I am outraged by Mr El-Rufai’s claims, which are not only a gross misrepresentation of facts but also a manifestation of deep-seated animosity towards the Christian community in Kaduna State.”

The chairman further explained that the former governor’s claim that Christian leaders in Kaduna State receive $20,000 for medical trips overseas is “a fabrication designed to malign and discredit the Christian community”.

According to him, “We take umbrage with Mr. El-Rufai’s disparaging remarks, which insult the dignity and integrity of the Christian community in Kaduna State. His comments betray a lack of respect and understanding for the significant contributions Christians have made to the state’s development.”

He said the Christian community in the state demands an unequivocal apology from Mr El-Rufai for his malicious statements, saying that they expect him to retract his claims and demonstrate a commitment to promoting interfaith harmony and understanding in Kaduna State.

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Plateau youths warn Fulani group, MACBAN against making inciting comments

A youth group under the banner of Concerned Plateau Youths Council, CPYC, has warned various Fulani groups and the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, against making inciting statements capable of further fueling crisis in the state. The CPYC, in a statement issued on Monday and jointly signed by its President, Kendrick Lawen
Plateau youths warn Fulani group, MACBAN against making inciting comments

A youth group under the banner of Concerned Plateau Youths Council, CPYC, has warned various Fulani groups and the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, against making inciting statements capable of further fueling crisis in the state.

The CPYC, in a statement issued on Monday and jointly signed by its President, Kendrick Lawen and Secretary General, Dung Luka, said the spate of baseless allegations by Fulani groups, who alter narratives to appear like victims when they are actually the aggressors in violent clashes across the state smacks on nothing but hypocrisy.

“It is quite worrisome that various Fulani groups will come out to claim innocence whenever their militias attack our communities.

“We wonder what they stand to gain by playing the victim card when we all know that they are perpetrators of these crimes against humanity, invading communities, killing innocent people including women and children, sacking and taking over villages and in the end, still claim they are the victims,” the group said in the statement made available to DAILY POST.

The CPYC also frowned at a recent statement by MACBAN where the body accused the Berom tribe of harbouring ethnic militias whose mandate is to track down Fulani herdsmen and systematically eliminate them.

“Any discerning person will quickly decipher that the statement and allegations were just a smokescreen by the respected body but for what purpose and intent?

“We want to caution MACBAN, and other Fulani groups to refrain from making such statements capable of fueling further crisis in Plateau State as well as set their people against ours. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH,” the CPYC said.

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Simon Ekpa: IPOB reacts to conviction of self-acclaimed Biafran leader by Finland

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has distanced itself from the recent conviction of Simon Ekpa in Finland, stressing that his activities have no connection with the group. The group accused the Nigerian government of launching a smear campaign to discredit its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Emma
Simon Ekpa: IPOB reacts to conviction of self-acclaimed Biafran leader by Finland

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has distanced itself from the recent conviction of Simon Ekpa in Finland, stressing that his activities have no connection with the group.

The group accused the Nigerian government of launching a smear campaign to discredit its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, IPOB described the reported attempt to link Ekpa to its movement as “a brazen fraud against truth and justice.”

The group said, “The world must know that the question of Simon Ekpa’s non-membership in IPOB is already judicially settled in Finland,” the group declared.

According to the group, it had, alongside Simon Ekpa, testified in a Finnish court where it was made clear that he had no ties to the organization.

“IPOB under oath in a Finnish court testified that Simon Ekpa has never held any position in IPOB or ESN. Ekpa himself under oath described himself merely as a ‘content creator,’ admitted he disowned IPOB, and boasted that he would destroy IPOB,” the statement said.

The group further accused Ekpa of creating parallel structures in contradiction to IPOB’s ideology.

“Ekpa created his own contraptions: ‘Biafra Government in Exile,’ ‘Biafra Liberation Army (BLA),’ and ‘Biafra Defence Force, BDF,’ all of which, IPOB repudiated and condemned,” it added.

It insisted that any attempt to associate Ekpa’s conviction with IPOB amounted to “deliberate misinformation — a calculated lie, knowingly repeated to deceive.”

IPOB alleged that the Federal Government was deliberately using Ekpa’s case as a diversionary tactic to influence judicial proceedings in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, whose no-case submission ruling before Justice James Omotosho has been adjourned until October 10, 2025.

“The Nigerian state is orchestrating this smear campaign as a diversionary tactic, timed precisely to contaminate the upcoming ruling on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s no-case submission.

“Why the unexplained delay in delivering judgment when the Federal Government has failed to establish even a prima facie case?

“The answer is obvious: they are buying time to inject irrelevant and extraneous narratives like Ekpa’s conviction, in a bid to corrupt judicial reasoning,” IPOB alleged.

It described the adjournment as “judicial hostage-taking, a weaponization of the courts to sustain persecution.”

The group also appealed to foreign governments and institutions, including the European Union, Finland, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations, to intervene in the matter.

“The Finnish court exonerated IPOB of any link to Simon Ekpa. We demand clarity be issued to Nigeria to stop this malicious misuse,” the group urged.

Addressing Western nations, IPOB said: “You have both condemned Nigeria’s extraordinary rendition of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya. If you are true to your principles, you must also condemn this latest charade — an attempt to derail a fair trial by importing lies.”

It further called on the United Nations to act, warning that “the Nigerian government is persecuting a self-determination leader in violation of the UN Charter. Silence in the face of a weaponized judiciary is complicity.”

Reaffirming its position, IPOB insisted that Simon Ekpa must bear his own burden.

“Simon Ekpa’s conviction is his burden and his alone. IPOB will never carry it. IPOB is a peaceful movement registered under international law, committed to lawful self-determination.

“This case in Abuja is not about IPOB’s legitimacy; it is about the persecution of one man — Mazi Nnamdi Kanu — for daring to demand freedom through peaceful means,” the group declared.

IPOB said Nigeria risked further damage to its image if it continued to misrepresent facts.

“Nigeria stands today at the bar of world opinion. Persist in this fraud, and you confirm yourselves a rogue state where the rule of law is dead,” it added.

Simon Ekpa: IPOB reacts to conviction of self-acclaimed Biafran leader by Finland