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Nigeria: Local Government Council battles snakebites
Jos – Residents of Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State have expressed joy as the Transition Implementation Committee Chairman of the Area, Mr. Christopher Wallat makes available basic infrastructure to ease difficulty in road transportation and ensure timely treatment in the case of snakebites in communities.
Qua’an Pan is one of the six local government areas in the Southern zone of the State, there is a prevalence of snakebites in the locality, the road network is very poor and criminal activities are high, though there has been a respite in recent weeks.
To address some of the problems, Mr. Wallat initiated 14 projects across different communities in the area and awarded contracts for their timely execution to ameliorate the plights of the people.
Inspecting the projects which include bridges to link Shindai, Jak, Bwall, Doemak, Namu and others to neighbouring local government areas, construction of a new structure at the Snakebite Hospital with a bigger capacity to cater for more patients, the building of a PHC in Pandam community among others, Wallat expressed the willingness to provide leadership that impacts positively on the people.
His words, “This is one major road that our people depend on, the old bridge is in total disrepair and is collapsing. The bridges on this road link Shindai, Jak, Bwall, Doemak, and other neighbouring local government areas to Namu but the bridges were washed away by flood.
“Vehicles don’t ply this road again, and it is harvesting time, economic activities should be able to kickstart. And such economic activities can not happen without these bridges to ease the movement of our people and goods into the market.
“Most of the cattle being brought to Namu market often come from this place and farm produce like yam, rice, and beans among others. Students find it difficult to go to school, especially in the rainy season. This is an agrarian area; these bridges will also help in terms of quick response to any security threats in these communities.
“Without these bridges, if there are any distress calls from communities across here, security personnel cannot cross to salvage the situation. This LGA used to be a kidnapping zone and robbery among other crimes. But people are sleeping with their eyes closed now, businesses are taking shape because of the cooperation that we are getting from the security agencies and our people, criminals cannot be hibernating among our communities.”
He added, “We have been having incidences of snake bites, the previous administration of Hon. Isaac Kwallu initiated the Snakebite Clinic project but it was in a temporary site. Because of the number of people that are coming from various Local governments and States for treatments because we have subsidized treatments here, we needed to expand.
“We initiated a permanent site for the snakebite hospital, we will continue to supply the anti-snake venoms because of the situation we have found ourselves, living with snakes… I have inspected about 14 projects that we awarded their contracts in Qua’an-Pan LGA. They are ongoing, we have six of them that are healthcare facilities to ensure that the environment is conducive for people coming from different locations to access medical services…”
He said, “A dose goes for N40,000 against N100,000 charged in private hospitals. We receive patients from other local government areas in Plateau as well as those from Nasarawa, Benue, and Taraba States. The challenges we are facing have to do with a shortage of manpower, and the space being compacted, staff, patients and their relations are not comfortable.
“The Council Chairman was here and we told him some of the challenges and he said a new structure will be built, and to the glory of God we are seeing it taking place, we are praying that this will be completed in the shortest possible time.”
A native of Qua’an Pan LGA, Rita Goewam, appreciated the intervention and stated, “We have been having so many difficulties until the Council Chairman stepped in and we are witnessing a remarkable transformation.”
The Long Pandam of Pandam II, o Miskagam Cyril Doegwai expressed commitment to protecting the facility in his domain and said, “We have been using a Zinc house as clinic before this government came into power, so, we went and pleaded with them to come to our aid and they promised to look into it and to God be the glory they are doing that.
“This facility is a Referral Centre, people from Pandam town, Aningo, Gong-Ass, Janta, Koprume, and Kopdogo all come for treatment at this Referral Centre. We appreciate what the leadership of Hon. Christopher Wallat is doing for us in this community.”
Wallat however urged investors to come because “The ease of doing business is not only applicable in the State capital. We have made it very easy for investors to come, we can provide land for you, we can give you a certificate and we can protect you and give you the security to have your business going.”
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Son of the late head of state and former Minister of Defence, Chief Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi, in a letter of remembrance and solidarity written on behalf of the Aguiyi-Ironsi family to the Fajuyi family, marking the 60th anniversary of his death, said July 29, 2026, will be a solemn occasion to honour a soldier they described as “a war hero who offered himself as a sacrificial lamb for the unity and integrity of the nation.”
The family recalled that Lt Col Fajuyi, then Military Governor of the Western Region, made the ultimate sacrifice in 1966 when mutinous soldiers abducted him alongside Maj Gen Aguiyi-Ironsi in Ibadan during the military counter-coup.
They stated that Fajuyi, in a defining moment of conscience, chose honour over personal safety and refused to abandon his guest and superior, a decision the family said reflected the highest ideals of loyalty, integrity, and military brotherhood.
According to the statement, his action transformed him into a national martyr whose legacy continued to inspire unity, courage, and selfless service.
The Aguiyi-Ironsi family also expressed sympathy with the Fajuyi family, acknowledging the enduring pain of their loss, while praying for continued strength, comfort, and peace.
The statement further stated, “He did not run. He did not hide. He chose to stand. In that sacrificial decision lay the essence of his greatness.”
The family called on government institutions, military authorities, and custodians of national memory to ensure sustained recognition and support for the Fajuyi family, stressing that his sacrifice remained a national responsibility to remember and honour.
It urged Nigerians to draw inspiration from his life and death, noting that his legacy continues to challenge the nation to uphold unity, courage, honour, and selfless service.
Fajuyi was killed on July 29, 1966, during the military counter-coup in Ibadan alongside Aguiyi-Ironsi.
By Okey Maduforo Awka
The emergence of Chief Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere as the Minority Leader of the Federal House of Representatives has been described as a vindication of the fact that the Action People’s Party (APP ) represents the collective interests of the Nigerian masses.
Recall that recently, Ugochinyere was elected as the Minority Leader of the party in a keenly contested election of the Federal House of Representatives.
According to a statement by the Chairman Anambra state chapter of the APP Chief Chijioke Okeke, Ugochinyere had been consistent in offering himself as the voice of the people and that of the voiceless.
“It did not come to us as a surprise that our great leader High Chief Ugochinyere became the Minority leader of the Federal House of Representatives because he has always been consistent and focus towards providing himself as the only vent for the masses at the Green Chambers”
“We know his pedegre as a politician as well as a leader and he has remained focus in ensuring that the voiceless are heard and this is also a vindication of our party’s unflinching desire to provide a veritable platform in a democratic process”
Okeke further stated that the fifth columnists who had attempted to deregister the party have been put to shame adding that the party shall continue to champion the interests of the Nigerian people.
“They made failed attempt at deregistering our great party but they lost sight of the fact that the APP is firmely rooted on ground and has all that it takes to drive the wishes and aspirations of the Nigerian populace and with this recent development our traducers have been put to shame and our party is on the path of further greatness “. Okeke noted .
By Okey Maduforo Awka
Six members of the Indigenous People Of Biafra IPOB have been declared wanted by the Nigerian Police .
The six persons led by Mr Chukwuebuka Ohaechesi, include Emma Okonkwo, Jude Uwa, Gentle Okoro, Uchenna Dike, and Emmanuel Nwankwo who are said to be at large.
The were said to have fled to neighboring states in the South East hence signaling the other four Police Commands in the geopolitical zone to assist in the manhunt for them
The Police accused them of executing protests against the detaintion of the leader of IPOB Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who is currently serving jail terms in Sokoto Correction Center.
According to a statement issued by the Abia Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eguavon Omokaro, the individuals are suspected members of IPOB who have allegedly participated in protests at various times and locations within the state.
The statement alleged that the protests were organised in connection with the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and demands for justice through the judicial process.
The Police Command further stated that these protests have allegedly resulted in breaches of peace and disruptions to law and order in Abia State. Consequently, the Police Intelligence Department reportedly concluded that the named individuals were among the principal organisers and coordinators of the demonstrations.
The statement further alleged that; ;
“It should be noted that on every 30th day of May, these men and their cohorts convene for the so-called remembrance of Biafra, holding clandestine meetings at various locations in the name of the emancipation of the Biafran Republic and the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.”
According to the police, the six individuals were invited on several occasions for questioning in relation to the allegations against them.
The statement indicated that the first invitation was issued on 18 December 2025, followed by a second invitation on 7 February 2026, and a third invitation on 3 March 2026.
The police alleged that the individuals failed to honour all three invitations.
The statement further asserted:
“These individuals were invited by the police on several occasions. Firstly, on 18 December 2025, they failed to honour the invitation. Again, they were invited on 7th February 2026 and failed to appear. Finally, they were invited on 3 March 2026, and they also failed to present themselves before the police.” It stated.
As a result, the Abia State Police Command announced that all six individuals had been formally declared wanted.
The police appealed to members of the public to provide any reliable information that could lead to their arrest and prosecution, stating that informants would be suitably rewarded.
The declaration of the six individuals as wanted persons is linked to allegations of their participation in pro-Biafra activities, demonstrations concerning the detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and their alleged association with IPOB, an organisation that has been the subject of extensive scrutiny and security operations by Nigerian authorities.
In a statement shared on social media, VeryDarkMan argued that Wike may not fully understand the pain and trauma experienced by parents of abducted children and affected teachers. He claimed that the minister’s children were educated abroad, away from the security challenges facing many Nigerian families.Nigerian entertainment news
The activist stated that insecurity, kidnapping, and attacks on schools remain serious national concerns and should not be dismissed or reduced to political issues. He stressed that the fears and frustrations of parents whose children face security threats deserve greater attention from public officials.
VeryDarkMan further warned that political power is temporary, urging leaders to remain accountable to the people and sensitive to the challenges confronting ordinary Nigerians.
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