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By Sam Tyav, Makurdi ‎Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, has matriculated 1,744 students into the institution for the 2025/2026 academic session. The number is part of the 2580 who applied for admission into the institution. Performing the ceremony, Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Henry Ojobo described the event as a defining moment which marks the students' official entry into the academic community of the polytechnic. ‎He disclosed that the successful 1,744 offered admission were on merit after a rigorous screening process, emphasizing that by taking the matriculation oath, the students had entered into a binding commitment with the institution and gaining…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, has congratulated Muslims across the state on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and celebration of the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr festival. In a goodwill message, Adeniran described Eid-el-Fitr as a moment of deep reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to the values of discipline, compassion, sacrifice, and unity demonstrated throughout the holy month of Ramadan. He commended the Muslim community for their steadfastness and devotion during the fast, noting that their spiritual exercise has contributed to the moral strengthening of society. Adeniran urged all Muslims…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has reaffirmed the critical role of journalists in promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance, describing them as indispensable partners in nation-building. The governor made this known during a special Ramadan Iftar with executives of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, alongside Chairmen, Secretaries, and Treasurers of the seven NUJ chapels in the state. He noted that both conventional and social media play vital roles in shaping public discourse, holding leaders accountable, and setting the governance agenda. Governor Aliyu, however, urged media practitioners to uphold the ethics of the…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi About 2108 civil servants in Benue State this week completed promotion interviews as part of another move by the state government to motivate its workforce through career progression. The interview was organized by the State Public Service Institute, Makurdi, in collaboration with Office of the State Head of Service. The promotion interview was for the years 2025, 2026 and the 2024 supplementary interview. Director General (DG) of the Institute, Professor Terkura Tarnande, who spoke before commencement of conduct of the interview, warned all invigilators not to do anything capable of compromising the expected high standards. The…