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Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Former Benue State Governor, Dr. Samuel Ortom, has condemned the killing of former Secretary to the Benue State Government (SSG), Prof. David Salifu, describing the incident as tragic, painful and another grim reminder of the worsening security situation in the country. Prof. Salifu was reportedly attacked and…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Fresh violence has reportedly erupted in Benue State as suspected Fulani herders allegedly killed three farmers in Anyias community, Moon Council Ward of Kwande Local Government Area, reigniting fears over the worsening security situation in the area. The attack, which reportedly occurred at about 3:20 p.m. on…

Michael Olumide A political analyst and Chairman of the Ijebu North East Forum, Bayo Ayanga, has called on the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, to temporarily step aside from office pending the determination of the ongoing court case surrounding the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).…

Michael Olumide Ogun State Government has activated the Safe School Initiative in compliance with the Federal Government’s directive, unveiling a comprehensive security strategy aimed at protecting students, teachers and other school personnel from the growing wave of insecurity affecting educational institutions across Nigeria. The State Commissioner for Education, Science and…

Jeremiah Adeshina A security analyst and Convener of the Katsina Security Community Initiative, Bashir Kurfi, has called for a transparent investigation into allegations that some suspected bandit commanders travelled to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, with claims that some may have been sponsored by state governments. Kurfi, who…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa (SAN), has condemned the renewed attack on Saai Community in Mbajir Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, where several residents were reportedly killed by suspected armed attackers. Aondoakaa described the latest…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has ordered the immediate deployment of additional security personnel to Saai community in Mbajir Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area following a deadly attack that reportedly claimed several lives in the early hours of Wednesday. The governor expressed profound shock and…

Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori and Chairman, Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Chiedu Ebie, in Government House, Asaba, Delta State. By Jerome-Mario Utomi Development is most impactful when institutions work together with a shared vision. Across the Niger…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Former Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Effiong Bob, has defended his decision to petition the police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by lawyer Ewa Okpo, insisting that he merely exercised his constitutional right to seek legal redress rather than resort to personal confrontation.…

Michael Olumide National Vice Chairman (South East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, has expressed confidence that the far-reaching impact of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) introduced by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will significantly influence the political choices of many Nigerian youths ahead…