Doyin Abiola broke gender barriers, Tinubu mourns veteran journalist
President Bola Tinubu paid tribute to Doyinsola Abiola, the late wife of the winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, saying she was an icon in Nigerian Journalism who broke the gender barrier by becoming the first female editor of a national paper. Doyinsola Hamidat Abiola, died on Tuesday at the […]
Benue Assembly summons top govt officials over mining data, revenues
The Benue State House of Assembly has summoned the Executive Secretary, Bureau for Solid Minerals, Stephen Uta, the Acting Chairman, Benue Internal Revenue Service Joseph Kwaghgba, Managing Director of Benue Geo-Mining Company Nigeria Limited, Erdoo Mongol as well as the Accountant General of the State Theresa Nyitse to appear before the executive session of the […]
Benue Assembly demands suspension of SUBEB chairperson
By: Godwin Igber The Benue State House of Assembly has called on Governor Hyacinth Alia to suspend the Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Grace Adagba for a period of six months over lack of accountability and transparency. The lawmakers equally directed the Special Adviser, Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Denen Aondoakaa […]
FG voids suspension of Niger radio station
The Federal Government has challenged the directives by the Niger State Government to suspend the operations of Badegi FM, a radio station in Minna, the state capital. The Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris Malagi, made his submission on Saturday in response to the concerns raised by various stakeholders in the media industry […]
Governor Okpebholo vows to fix road projects abandoned by predecessor
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has vowed to fix abandoned road projects in Edo Central, which he inherited from the previous administration of by Godwin Obaseki. According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Fred Itua, the Governor disclosed the plans to fix the roads during an inspection of roads across Edo Central […]
NAF graduates 55 cabin crew, air traffic control assistants, base operations personnel
The Air Traffic Services Training Centre(ATSTC) of the NIgerian Air Force Kaduna, has graduated 55 Cabin Crew, Air Traffic Control Assistants and Base Operation personnel. Out of the figure, 19 were for Initial Cabin Crew 1/2025, 18 for A2-A1 Air Traffic Control Assistants and 18 for A3-A2 Base Operations upgrade course 8/2025. The ceremony was […]
Corruption: Benue Assembly demands suspension of Otukpo LGA Chairman
The Benue State House of Assembly has recommended the suspension of the Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Maxwell Ogiri for six months over alleged embezzlement of public funds and interference in the effective legislative proceedings at the local council. The House equally directed the immediate hand over of leadership affairs of the Local Government […]
Tinubu calls on youth to use media space for nation building
Tinubu on Friday called on young Nigerians active in the digital media space to harness their platforms as instruments of national progress. He urged them to build businesses that create employment, produce content that reflects unifying values, and serve as positive catalysts for societal development. He emphasised the critical importance of verifying information before amplifying […]
Foundation calls for coalition against human trafficking in Nigeria
The Executive Director of Adinya Arise Foundation (AAF), Mabel Adinya Ade has called for an international coalition against human trafficking to confront modern day slavery in Nigeria. In a statement to mark the 2025 World Day Against Trafficking, Ade said traffickers have grown more deceptive and sophisticated, using fake promises of education, employment, and care. […]
Governor Alia dissolves cabinet, appoints new Chief of Staff
The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia on Wednesday dissolved the State Executive Council, SEC. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula who made this known in a statement, said the Governor also appointed former two term Attorney General of the State and Commissioner for Justice, Moses Atagher as his new Chief of Staff with […]