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Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in partnership with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), has flagged off the distribution of relief materials to thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable households in Benue State as part of efforts to ease the hardship caused…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi A renowned philanthropist, Ukechir, has awarded scholarships worth ₦45 million to no fewer than 300 undergraduate students of the Federal University of Technology, Babura (FUTB), Jigawa State, in a move aimed at easing the financial burden of higher education and promoting academic excellence. The scholarship, implemented through…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has congratulated the female basketball team of Government Secondary School (GSS), Gboko, following their impressive victory at the 26th edition of the Nestlé Milo Secondary Schools Basketball Championship held in Lagos. The GSS Gboko girls, who represented Benue State at…

Tony Okoh, Uyo A media aide to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Venerable Richard Peters, has alleged that political opponents are sponsoring coordinated media attacks against the governor as part of efforts to weaken his administration ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Peters made the allegation in a…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Bishop of Akwa Ibom State Diocese of Christ Army Church (GBC), Rt. Rev. Dr. David E. Udonsek has called on religious leaders, policymakers and citizens to move beyond passive spirituality and actively participate in transforming society through responsible leadership, civic engagement and moral accountability. Speaking on Saturday…

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…