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By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Crises-ridden opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to lose its main power base, the South-East, except the party's national leaders urgently hearken to zonal chieftains of the country's once unshakable ruling party. At stake is the lingering matter of who occupies the seat of National Secretary at the party's Abuja national headquarters. The position is zoned to the South-East. The 'warring' PDP leaders include Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, who is the Leader of the party in the zone; Chairman, Board of Trustees of the party and former Senate President, Chief Adolphus Wabara; National Vice-Chairman…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State government has approved the sum of ₦4.5 billion as financial support to survivors and victims of the Bodija explosion which occurred on January 16, 2024. The decision was taken at the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting held at the Executive Chambers of the Governor's Office on Wednesday, May 14. The state Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, who gave the report, said this was apart from the over ₦200 million that the state government had expended on accommodation, feeding, hospital and security bills, following the tragic incident. Also, the Council approved the recommendation of…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi The security architecture in Benue State is being reworked to thoroughly fight --and possibly terminate --terrorism and other crimes, which have jointly claimed several lives recently and led to destruction of properties estimated at millions of Naira. In this wise, the Commander, Operation Whirl Stroke, Makurdi, Maj. Gen. M.K Gara has sought collaboration with the police and other security agencies in the state. The Commander said this during a courtesy visit to Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 4, Makurdi, Zacharia F. Achinyan. During the visit, Maj. Gen. Gara acknowledged the importance of the Police…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna In a feat underscoring its commitment to educational excellence, Girau International School (GIS), Kaduna, has been awarded the Authentic Primary School Of The Year 2024. The accolade was presented during the 10th Annual Authentic News Daily Awards and Lecture held at the Auditorium Hall of Arewa House, Kaduna,North-West Nigeria. Authentic News Daily, a multiple award-winning publication with headquarters in Kaduna, celebrated leaders, individuals, and educational institutions that have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the development of primary education in Nigeria. The event, which took place at the weekend, attracted dignitaries, educators, and community leaders, to honor the…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Executive Secretary (ES), Benue State Hospitals Management Board (HMB), Dr. Matthew Onojah has disclosed that the board has purchased six brand new X-ray equipment worth over N400 million as part of efforts to equip General Hospitals in the state. The ES disclosed this while interacting with newsmen in his office at the board's headquarters in Makurdi, the State capital. Dr. Onojah, who revealed his achievements to include decrease in taxes of civil servants in the board, prompt payment of salaries and arrears of 12 months as well as increase in salaries, also explained that the six…

By John Ekah, Gusau Factional members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have charged Governor Dauda Lawal to establish three Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in the state. They claimed the charge was necessary following what they described as the failure of his administration to fulfil one of its cardinal campaign promises to end armed banditry in the state. In a motion moved by Hon. Ibrahim Tudu Tukur, member representing Bakura State Constituency, he said Gov. Lawal has steadily allowed the escalation of insecurity in the state while abandoning displaced persons to roam the streets of towns begging for…