February 2024
Benue State National Assembly Caucus Condemns Governor Alia’s Blame Game Amidst Security Concerns
By Oriri Peter The Benue State National Assembly Caucus has strongly criticized Fr. Hyacinth Alia, the Executive Governor of Benue State, accusing him of prioritizing blame-shifting over addressing the pressing security challenges facing Benue residents. The caucus condemned the ridiculous activity of the Governor, who spoke in vernacular that “It has been discovered that…
First draft constitution ready in August, final copy for presidential assent after NASS’ voting out in August, 2025-Kalu
…as C’mte calls for memoranda from Nigerians Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said that the first draft report of the ongoing review of the 1999 constitution would be ready in August 2025 just as the final clean copy for the presidential assent after the…
Benue: PDP Tasks EFCC To Investigate, Prosecute Officials Accused Of Corruption
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has called on the anti-corruption agencies in the country such as EFCC, ICPC and DSS to ensure that officials of the Benue State government who have been fingered in the alleged embezzlement of local government funds are brought to justice. The PDP which made the…
Sen. Ndume Receives Para-Soccer Award of Excellence
The Senate majority whip, Dst. Sen. Ali Ndume receives Para-Soccer FCT Team Award of Excellence as a mark of gratitude from the team for his consistent support for the team. The award which was presented to the Senator at a committee room in National Assembly yesterday, Wednesday 28th February speaks to the continued support…
DAILY HOPE DEVOTIONAL: FEBRUARY 29 A SECOND TOUCH SCRIPTURES: Mark 8: 22 – 33; Eph. 1: 18; Phil. 1: 6
When you come in contact with Christ, let nothing come between you and Him; stop seeing your past life, old religion, unbelief of other people. When you are alone with Christ, something will happen! There will be a transformation of God’s power into your life. Once you have come to Jesus, don’t allow doubt stand…
PRESIDENT TINUBU: I TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE NATION; SAYS,HIS GOVT. IS BUILDING AN EFFICIENT NIGERIA THAT IS INCLUSIVE AND FAIR TO ALL NIGERIANS
By Onwe Wisdom President Bola Tinubu says his administration is working to ensure that Nigeria is reformed for greater efficiency with a particular emphasis on systematically inculcating fairness and equity in all aspects of the national life. Addressing Afenifere leaders at the residence of Pa Reuben Fasoranti in Akure, Ondo State, on Wednesday according…
NCC SPEAKS TOUGH ON NIN-SIM LINKAGE DEFAULTERS
By Onwe Wisdom The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given directive to telecom operators for the disconnection of telephone subscribers who failed to linked their National Identification Numbers (NIN) to their SIM cards by February 28, 2024. The Executive Vice Chairman of the commission, Dr. Aminu Maida gives the directive when reiterating the important…
HOPE DEVOTIONAL: FEBRUARY 28 SEEK GOD FIRST Scripture: Matt. 6: 21-34; Psalms 27: 4
God is described in the Bible as the only God and the creator of all things. We worship Jesus because He is first above all rulers and authorities. And He alone is worthy of the number one position in our lives. Our God is good, He is love, everything about Him radiates with goodness, faithfulness,…
Salamatu-WOFAN: One Woman’s Ferocious Fight against Family Hunger and Poverty in Nigeria
By Prof. M.K. Othman Nigeria, as a developing country, has a pocket of rotten eggs but is endowed with kindhearted people who give a helping hand to people in need. Hajia Salamatu Garba is a benevolent personality who founded the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) to provide hope to the hopeless. The story of WOFAN…
Benue: Lawyers write Tinubu, DSS, invite EFCC to investigate missing N20bn LGs funds
A pro-democracy, anti-corruption and justice sector civil society organisation, Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN), has written a petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to arrest, interrogate and prosecute the Special Adviser to Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia on Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dennis Akura and others for alleged…