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Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has expressed deep shock and sadness over the killing of the state Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Ardo Risku, and his friend. Governor Alia described the incident as a tragic development and a…

Michael Olumide Twelve of Nigeria’s most promising engineering teams have qualified for the national stage of the 2026 Nigerian Engineering Olympiad (NEO) following the successful conclusion of the regional competition held across the country’s six geopolitical zones. The competition, which attracted 30 shortlisted teams from universities and polytechnics nationwide, showcased…

Emmanuel Agbo. Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed that former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa (SAN), remains the party’s authentic governorship candidate for the 2027 general election. State Chairman of the party, Rt. Hon. Ezekiel…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday presented a Certificate of Return to its Benue State governorship candidate for the 2027 general election, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa (SAN), at the party’s National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja. Aondoakaa, a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, received…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Dr. Samuel Ortom, has accused Governor Hyacinth Alia of allegedly diverting billions of naira in public funds to acquire landed properties in Abuja, his hometown of Ihugh in Vandeikya Local Government Area, and other locations for himself, associates and alleged…

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Civil Society Network on Migration and Development (CSOnetMADE) Southwest Zone has commended the Federal Government of Nigeria and the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) for the successful reception of 258 Nigerian returnees who arrived from Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 11, 2026.…

Michael Olumide President, Organization of African Unity–South Carolina (OAU-SC) and Grand Knight Emeritus, Sir Tonna Okei, has paid glowing tribute to Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie on the occasion of his 90th birthday, describing the revered cleric as one of the greatest influences in shaping his values of discipline, faith, and…

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo In a heartfelt birthday tribute, the Chief Executive Officer of Miyenturua Nigeria Limited, Chief (Dr.) Collins Tamaraumiyensinde Oturubo, has dedicated his new age celebration to the women of the Gbaramatu Kingdom, praising their courage, unity, and leadership in the peaceful advocacy that contributed to the implementation of…

Tony Okoh, Uyo President General of the Akwa Ibom State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers and Oku Ibom Ibibio, His Eminence, Ntenyin (Dr.) Solomon Daniel Etuk, has called for greater unity, peace, and inclusive development among the Ibibio people, stressing that visionary and selfless leadership remains central to sustainable progress…

Michael Olumide Newly installed Pro-Chancellor of Miva Open University, Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, has called for a fundamental transformation of Nigeria’s higher education system, insisting that quality education must be made accessible to all citizens regardless of geography, income level, or social status. He made the remarks at the maiden convocation…