Felix Duru Mbah

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has lauded what it described as the proactive and unprecedented efforts of the Benue State Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia in advancing the health sector, citing the governor's adequate care for the welfare of medical doctors in the North-Central state. NARDS disclosed the position at the end of its May 31, 2025 Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) and Scientific Conference, held in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. A communique released at the end of the conference, and dated May 31, quoted the association as noting that Gov. Alia was the first…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Government has reacted to the arrest of the fleeing suspected ritualist and kidnap kingpin, Obi Levi Obieze, by men and officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) along the Badagry-Seme Road, Lagos State, South-West Nigeria, commending the vigilance of the personnel. The government, which also disclosed that the suspect’s mansions at his Umumba Ndiagu country home in Ezeagu Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, have already been demolished by the authorities on Tuesday, May 28, in line with the state's extant laws regarding property linked to kidnapping. Reinforcing this, a statement by the…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna It rained tears and sorrow today in Kaduna when the body of popular Pastor, Rev. David Ayuba Azzaman, who died in a car accident on May 24, 2025, was committed to earth. Mothers, fathers, sons and daughters, his widow, sisters and brothers, church members, friends and well wishers could not hold back tears as emotions rose high during remarks on Azzaman by some Christian clerics at the burial prayer service ceremony held in his church. Indeed, King Worship Chapel and Ministry, Sabon Tasha, his church, where he was the Assistant General Overseer, was filled to overflowing…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the dates for the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states. INEC fixed Saturday, July 20, 2026 for the election in Ekiti State, while Saturday, August 8, 2026, was announced as the date for the poll in Osun State. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made this known during the swearing-in of six newly-appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja on Friday, May 30. The RECs were recently confirmed by the National Assembly, after their presentation to the legislature by President Bola Tinubu. Professor Yakubu added that the electoral umpire…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has endorsed the State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, and his Deputy, Dr. Sam Ode, as sole candidates for the 2027 gubernatorial election in the State. Similarly, the party also endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima as the only presidential ticket of the party they would support in the state in 2027. The party took the decision on Thursday at IBB Square, Makurdi, the State capital, during the second anniversary in office celebration of Gov. Alia. A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the…