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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…

Michael Olumide Chairman, Oron Advisory Committee on the Ibaka Deep Seaport, Engr. Okon Nkpubre has declared that the Ibaka Deep Seaport project is too important to be overlooked or politicised, urging the Akwa Ibom State Government to reconsider its decision to relocate the project from its originally approved site at…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Former Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has dismissed the report of the Commission of Inquiry set up by Governor Hyacinth Alia to investigate the income and expenditure of his administration, describing the exercise as a politically motivated witch-hunt aimed at tarnishing his image. In a…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Benue State Government has reaffirmed its determination to revive the long-abandoned Taraku Oil Mills Factory in Gwer East Local Government Area, describing the facility as a critical asset capable of stimulating economic growth and creating thousands of jobs across the state. Group Managing Director of the Benue…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Group Managing Director of Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC), Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, has disclosed that the company is sponsoring a bill aimed at establishing a startup law to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and accelerate entrepreneurship development in Benue State. Asemakaha made the disclosure…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday said Benue State occupies a special place in her heart as she commissioned 10 newly completed roads in Makurdi, the state capital, as part of the 45 projects executed by the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia within three years.…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is scheduled to visit Benue State, where she will commission major infrastructure projects and engage women groups as part of efforts to advance the Renewed Hope Agenda. The visit, according…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Prospective students from Akwa Ibom State seeking admission into Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, have received a major boost as the Member representing Oruk Anam/Ukanafun Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Uyime Idem, has partnered with the institution to provide scholarship opportunities for qualified…