Lawmaker condemns Governor Alia’s ‘divide and rule tactics’
A member of the House of Representatives Terseer Ugbor has warned the Benue state governor, Hyacinth Alia against what he described as “divide and rule tactics,” saying it was inimical to the unity and interest of the state. Ugbor, who represents Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency of Benue State, stated this in Makurdi where he represented the […]
Many feared dead in Benue boat accident
Many persons, mostly women and children, are feared dead in a boat accident on River Benue near Ocholonya, in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The victims were reportedly returning to Doma in Nasarawa State after attending a market in Ocholonya village on Saturday when their wooden boat capsized. A resident of Ocholonya, identified […]
Power equation in Nigerian politics and the dynamics of Akume’s 2031 remark
By Stephanie Shaakaa Senator George Akume’s recent comments that the North should wait until 2031 for power to return to the zone sparked heated debates, not because it was new or surprising, but because it laid bare the uneasy truths of Nigerian politics. This was not just a statement, it was a mirroring of a […]
FG vows to achieve 30% maternal, child health targets by 2027
The Federal Government has pledged commitment to meet at least 30 percent of maternal, newborn, and child health targets by 2027. Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr Salma Anas made the pledge on Saturday in Abuja, at the 8th annual conference of the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ) themed, “Sector-Wide Approach Effectiveness […]
Governor Alia launches Benue State Civil Protection Guards
…Assures he will make the State safe for every Benue resident The Governor of Benue state, Hyacinth Alia, has assured the people of the state that his administration will ensure the safety of every Benue resident and create an environment where everyone will flourish. Alia gave the assurance at the IBB Square Makurdi, during the […]
