February 4, 2026
JUST IN:Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, Rejects Realtime Transmission of Results
Pan Afric Reporters The senate on Wednesday passed the Electoral Act amendment bill after a five-hour clause-by-clause deliberation. The bill introduces several changes to election timelines, technology, and penalties, while retaining certain existing provisions. Key Legislative Changes and Rejections 1. Electronic Transmission of Results (Clause 60) The Senate rejected a proposed amendment to make…
House Begins Comprehensive Review of Port, Airport Concession Agreements
The House of Representatives has Inaugurated a committee to commenced a far-reaching investigation into port and airport concession agreements amid concerns over infrastructural decay, expired contracts and alleged failure of concessionaires to remit due revenues to the Federal Government. The probe, being conducted by an Ad-hoc Committee on the Investigation and Appraisal of…
ADO COUNCIL CHAIRMAN, ENGR. OCHE COMMENDS GOVERNOR ALIA FOR IMMORTALISING CHIEF DAN AGBESE
By Onwe Wisdom, Pan Afric Reporters The Executive Chairman of Ado Local Government Area, Hon. Engr. Sunny Oche, has commended the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, for renaming the Benue Printing and Publishing Corporation (BPPC) after the late veteran journalist, Chief Dan Agbese. The Governor announced the decision…
BENUE AT 50 : THE COST OF MONOPOLIZED POWER AND THE FAILURE OF INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE
Benue State clocks 50 years today, a milestone that ought to inspire pride, reflection, and renewed commitment to collective progress. Sadly, for many citizens—especially those from the Idoma ethnic nationality—this anniversary evokes more pain than celebration. Since the creation of Benue State in 1976, political power has remained largely monopolized by one ethnic group…
Livestock Ministry Partners World Bank, AFDB For Climate Action
By Onwe Wisdom, Pan Afric Reporters The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has reaffirmed its readiness to partner with the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank (AFDB) to address climate change challenges in Nigeria’s livestock sector while unlocking opportunities for sustainable growth, resilience and inclusive development. The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Chinyere Ijeoma…
DAILY HOPE DEVOTIONAL: FEBRUARY 4 EARTHLY REFLECTION OF ETERNAL LIFE (1) Scripture: Mark 10: 17 – 21; John 3: 36; 6: 54a
The three series of “So That You May Know” tried to point at seeing the need to establish one’s eternal life on the earth before going to heaven. It is viewed very important to put this in another perspective for clearer understanding. After we become born again, heard Jesus and believed in Him, then,…