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Alleged N3.1bn Fraud: Ex-Benue governor has case to answer, court rules
The ruling held that the evidence led by the EFCC was sufficient to warrant the defendants explanation.
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Electricity: FOCPEN raises concerns over proposed bill, urges collaboration
Last week, the senate commenced a legislative process to overhaul the Electricity Act, 2023, with the passage of the Electricity ...
We’re removing bottlenecks to food production in Nigeria, Tinubu says in Brazil
The president informed the Brazilian leader and delegation that Nigeria was already undergoing reforms to reposition the economy.
Still on Alia and the bloodied plains of Benue, By Arinze Anapugars
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State One of the most poignant examples in history of a leader who failed to ...
Democracy without voters: The origin of Nigeria’s insecurity crisis, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
The durability of Nigeria’s insecurity crisis is essentially a crisis of irresponsible political leadership. The security services can only implement ...
TRENDING: Who is Terry Waya, why is everyone talking about him?
Mr Waya has returned to the public consciousness, not through a party or a business deal, but through the echoes ...
EFCC arrests Benue governor’s aide for alleged sextortion, cyberbullying
The EFCC confirmed that Mr Aondona is in custody and will be charged in court soon.
Iyanya dedicates song to victims of Benue massacre
Lending his voice to the call, Iyanya has sent words of encouragement to victims of the attack via an untitled ...
Tinubu commissions ‘Greater Abuja water supply network’
During the commissioning ceremony on Airport Road, Abuja, President Tinubu led a moment of silence in honour of the victims ...
Benue Massacre: Resident doctors lament colleague’s death, insecurity in health sector
NARD noted that some health workers were caught in the middle of the attacks, and the violence has diminished the ...
Tinubu to visit Benue over killings
President Tinubu has rescheduled his visit to Kaduna for Thursday.
‘All stakeholders must come together, we need solutions’ – 2Baba condemns Benue killings
“It's annoying, I don't even know where to start expressing my sadness, my grief, my anger, my frustration”
‘I’ll ensure his light never dies’ – Natasha vows to sustain 2Baba’s career
“He (2Baba) is about to bring you a new face because he's 2face. It's a lot of work because he's ...
Ex-Gov Ortom lauds Tinubu, Wike on reforms, ‘transformative’ leadership
Mr Ortom acknowledged the challenges facing the nation but affirmed President Tinubu's commitment to national recovery.
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One third of HIV patients in Akwa Ibom unaware they have hypertension – Study
Akwa Ibom State, where the study was conducted, ranks third in Nigeria for the highest number of people living with ...
Insecurity: The fuss and force of self-defence, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
The government appears bereft of solutions. Experts are proposing alternative approaches based on models that the SSS boss observed as ...
INVESTIGATION: How Chinese, Nigerian firms destroy miners’ hopes in Benue
Chinese firms or businesses linked to them are not the only ones culpable for rights violations at Benue's mining sites.
How gunmen attacked two Benue LGAs, killed 17 people – Police
The attacks in Benue occurred four days after suspected armed herders killed dozens of people in communities in neighbouring Plateau ...
NPFL: Lobi Stars’ winless streak stretches to 13 games after dramatic draw with Remo Stars
With just six matches remaining, Lobi Stars are 14 points adrift of safety and appear destined for relegation unless they ...
Nigeria’s challenges lie less in federalism, more in fiscal responsibility – VP Shettima
“The real challenge, when carefully considered, lies less in the structure of our federalism and more in the deficit of ...
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Court orders Benue govt. to pay widow deceased husband’s N6m death benefits
Having served nearly 29 years in the Ministry of Lands & Survey, Mr. Otigbo passed away on 20 February 2016 ...
Tinubu appoints governing councils, principal officers for Iyin Ekiti, Otukpo federal varsities
President encouraged the appointees to leverage their extensive leadership experience and commitment to steer the institutions toward academic excellence, innovative ...
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Alia react to burning of council secretariat, palace by protesters in Benue
“While we empathise with the sentiments of our people, we advocate restraint and foresight in funneling this anger,” the governor ...
Efforts to rescue abducted Benue University students ongoing – Official
When contacted on Monday, the spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, Sewuese Anene, said she has previously confirmed the ...
Minister urges security agencies to free abducted Tarka University students
Reports indicate that the students were kidnapped on Tuesday night while on their way to study at the Aper Aku ...
