A preliminary report by the Coalition of Human Rights Groups in Nigeria has revealed that Terwase Akwaza (Gana) was killed during a shoot-out with security operatives on Tuesday, 8th September 2020, along Makurdi-Gboko Road in Benue State. Recall that the deceased terrorist has been declared wanted by security operatives for his atrocities in the state.. […]
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Re- “A Time to Heal;” but Suswam, God does not work by your dictates!
By John Manwo The incumbent Senator representing Benue North-East Senatorial district in the National Assembly (NASS), Rt.Hon. Dr. Gabriel Torwua Suswam has stopped consternating me as a personality, anywhere in the mould of a leader. I have closely monitored Sen. Suswam in the last few years only to disappointingly discover he is a vicious undertaker […]
Gana: Investigate Suswam, Ortom’s links with erstwhile killer, civil rights group to FG
A civil society group, Coalition for Truth and Justice (CTJ) has called on the Federal Government to investigate Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State and his predecessor, Gabriel Suswam over alleged links to slain militia leader, Terwase Akwaza, popularly known as Gana. Akwaza, who terrorized Benue/Taraba axis, was killed at a roadblock mounted by the army along Gbese-Gboko-Makurdi […]
Group justifies killing of Gana, says nowhere in the world is amnesty granted more than once
The Middle- Belt Civil Rights Congress ( MBCRC) has added its voice to the debate on the killing of Benue criminal kingpin, Mr. Terwase Akwaza notoriously known as Gana. The group said the security agencies were right to have taken the necessary action that could prevent further threats to lives and property. Gana was said […]
My North-East experience and prayers for President Buhari
By Brown Adeyemi “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayer, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” 1 Timothy 2:1-2. I am excited about the happenings in North-East, […]
Deregulation: Nigeria to earn ₦1tr annually, create massive jobs – Minister
…Says conversion of petrol cars to gas begins October The federal government has explained its decision to fully remove subsidy from petrol, saying the country stands to rake in over ₦1 trillion annually which would be deployed to fund other critical components of the economy. Minister of state for Petroleum and Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, […]
Security: GAW assessment scores Buhari, military high over Adamawa
Following an assessment tour round the state, the Global Amnesty Watch has scored President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian military high in their quest to rid Adamawa of Boko Haram terrorists. In a townhall briefing on Thursday in Yola after transversing the entire state together with civil society groups, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders, the […]
Killing Gana: Group says Nigerian troops deserve commendation
The Benue Good Governance Crusade (BGGC) says the military deserves commendation for ridding Benue of its most-notorious militia leader, Terwase Akwaza popularly known as ‘Gana’. The Commander, 4 Special Forces Command, Doma, Nasarawa state, Monday Ali, told journalists on Tuesday that Gana was killed at a roadblock mounted by the army along Gbese-Gboko-Makurdi road following exchange […]
Jubilation in Benue over killing of crime kingpin, Gana
There were jubilation in several parts of Benue State following the reported killing of Terwase Akwaza known as Gana. Gana who terrorised several communities in Benue State was reported to have been killed by soldiers on Tuesday, September 8, three years after Governor Samuel Ortom-led government placed a N10 million bounty on information that could lead to […]
Buhari, North-East and the Uncommon Transformation
By Alexandra Amuta On the 28th of July, 2020, Nigerian governors elected under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his achievements in securing the lives and properties of Nigerians. This by no means is a significant development given its emphasis by the Constitution and how past administrations have […]