People&Politics

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has presented cheques for N72,259, 935 to the families of 30 deceased officers of the Benue State Police Command. Represented by the Commissioner of Police (CP), Benue State Command, Steve Yabanet,the IGP presented the cheques to 30 beneficiaries of the Police Welfare Scheme. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Benue State Command, Sewuese Catherine Anene, said the representative of the IGP lamented that the money could not replace their loved ones, but it was given to families of the deceased to cushion the effects of…

Sultan of Sokoto and President General of Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Dr Sa'ad Abubakar III, has declared Saturday, March 1, 2025, as the first day of Ramadan 1446 AH in Nigeria,reports the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a sacred period during which adult Muslims observe compulsory fasting from dawn to sunset for a complete month. The Sultan made the announcement in a nationwide radio and television broadcast on Friday, February 28, confirming the sighting of the new crescent of Ramadan in various parts of the country. He stated…

By our reporter The quarrel inside the Senate Chambers between female Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) and Senate President Goodswill Akpabio, has extended to the latter's household. This is because wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, has taken sides with her husband over the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by Sen. Natasha. Recall that in the wake of the Kogi senator's outburst on the Senate floor over changed seating arrangement as it affects her in which she accused Akpabio of discrimination, Sen. Natasha had today, February 28, accused him of making sexual advances towards her --an…

Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)'s Education Secretariat has reaffirmed its commitment to vocational training and entrepreneurship development. Speaking during the flag-off of the 3rd edition of Ladi Memorial Foundation National Sewing Championship in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, Permanent Secretary, Education Secretariat, Mrs Joy Okeke, said the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has been an unwavering supporter of vocational education and skills development initiatives in the territory as shown by his commitment toempowering the youth through practical and entrepreneurial skills. Mrs Okeke acknowledged the invaluable contributions of all stakeholders by their continuous investment in skills development, fostering innovation and promoting self…