Governance

Tinubu Urges Armed Forces to Keep Nigeria as Africa’s Powerhouse

Abbah Umar - September 28, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has charged the Armed Forces to engage the nation’s adversaries with more military gallantry and sophistication, saying Nigeria must maintain its status as the giant of Africa. Tinubu gave the charge on Saturday in Kaduna at the...

Governance

Galadima: Kwankwaso Would’ve Been a Better Choice for Nigeria’s Presidency than Tinubu

Mfon Ekanem - September 28, 2024

Buba Galadima, a prominent member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), recently shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s current state and how things might have been different under a different leadership. He emphasized that Nigeria's presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso,...

Governance

Flood Crisis: IOM and Benue State Equip 200 Officers to Tackle Gender-Based Violence

Mfon Ekanem - September 28, 2024

Ahead of the anticipated flood, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and Benue State Government have trained 200 security personnel on handling Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. Ms Mediatrice Barengayabo, Head, IOM Benue Sub-Office, stated...

Governance

Tinubu, Akpabio, and other governors extend heartfelt condolences to Eno following the loss of his wife.

Abbah Umar - September 28, 2024

Yesterday marked a somber day in Akwa Ibom State as condolences poured in for Governor Umo Eno following the untimely passing of his wife, Patience Eno. The beloved First Lady and trained seamstress passed away at the age of...

Crime

N27 Billion Local Government Fund: Ex-Governor Arrested by EFCC for Alleged Misappropriation

Mfon Ekanem - September 28, 2024

In a significant turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Arc. Darius Dickson Ishaku, the former governor of Taraba State, over allegations of embezzling over N27 billion that rightfully belongs to local governments within...

Abbah Umar - September 28, 2024

The Federal Government has officially declared Tuesday, October 1st, as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria's 64th Independence Day Anniversary. This announcement came from the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, reaffirming the...

Crime

Court Approves Lawsuit Demanding Investigation of Former Governor Matawalle Over Banditry Claims

Emeka Udeh - September 28, 2024

The Federal High Court in Abuja has given the go-ahead for a lawsuit that seeks to force the Federal Government to investigate allegations linking Alhaji Bello Matawalle, the current Minister of State for Defence, to the ongoing banditry crisis...

Governance

Devastating floods in Kebbi result in the tragic loss of 29 lives, extensive damage of over 321,000 homes

Mfon Ekanem - September 28, 2024

A flood in Kebbi State has caused huge devastation, claiming the lives of 29 individuals and rendering countless families homeless. As the waters recede, the extent of the disaster becomes increasingly apparent, with a staggering 329,000 houses destroyed and...

Economy

Continued killings, kidnappings in Nigeria’s food basket raise concerns

A Effanga - September 2, 2024

Killings have continued unabated in Benue State despite pledges by both the government and the security agencies to end the decades of bloodshed. The situation remains dire, and the residents of Benue are caught in a seemingly endless cycle...

Governance

Arewa Youths Open to Dialogue Amid Protests

Emeka Udeh - August 8, 2024

The Arewa Youth Assembly for Good Leadership (AYAGL) has expressed their willingness to engage in dialogue with the federal government to address their grievances. However, they have issued a stern warning that if the governor does not initiate the...

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