By Suleiman Yakubu

The Niger State House of Assembly has called on the executive arm of government to take proactive measures to end the annual clashes between the natives of the Beji community and Fulani herdsmen in Bosso Local Government Area.
This resolution was reached during the plenary session on Tuesday, following a matter of public importance raised by Abubakar Suleiman Gomna, the member representing Bosso constituency. Gomna expressed concern over the recurring clashes, which have resulted in the loss of lives and properties.
He urged the government to provide assistance to the families of those who lost their lives, as well as to those who lost farms, valuables, and sustained injuries during the recent crisis in the community.
To prevent such crises in Beji and other parts of the state, the legislators recommended that the executive arm organize a security summit to sensitize and analyze the frequency of insecurity in Bosso and other local government areas.
Additionally, the session, presided over by Deputy Speaker Hon Afiniki Eunice Dauda, established a 7-member committee chaired by the member representing Rijau Constituency. This committee, which includes members from Suleja, Tafa, Paikoro, Bosso, and Katcha, has been tasked with investigating the communal crises in Bosso, Agaie, and Katcha, and is expected to report back within three weeks.

By Suleiman Yakubu

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has inaugurated its newly elected executive members for Niger State. The ceremony took place on Monday at the conference room of the IBB University Guest House in Shango, Minna.
Comrade Mohammed Abdullahi Mohammed, the National Director of Political Affairs for CNG, presided over the inauguration. He emphasised that the event was a crucial part of CNG's tradition to infuse the organisation with fresh ideas and innovative leadership.
CNG, known for advocating for the majority in Northern Nigeria across various sectors, requires capable individuals to fulfil its mission. Comrade Mohammed, who also chairs the committee responsible for restructuring CNG in Niger, Kwara, Kogi, and Kaduna states, highlighted that CNG is a coalition of diverse civil society organisations, youth, and women groups dedicated to protecting the rights and welfare of Northern Nigerians.
In Niger State, CNG has made significant community contributions, including medical outreach programs. Currently, they are engaging stakeholders to address youth reactivity and thuggery in the state.
Comrade Mohammed called on all stakeholders and coalition groups to support the new executive team in achieving CNG's mandate and enhancing the welfare of Niger State residents.
Responding on behalf of the new executive members, Comrade Abdullahi Musa Erena, the Niger State Coordinator of CNG, pledged their commitment to fulfilling CNG's objectives. He assured that all member organisations would be included in their efforts, emphasising the need for collective support.
Comrade Erena urged his fellow executives to be proactive and innovative, moving away from the status quo and working towards the progress of CNG in Niger State and beyond.