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‎‎By Sam Tyav, Makurdi ‎Taraku Mills Limited, which went moribund for more than three decades, is set to resume production in the next few days.‎‎This is part of efforts by the Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia to reposition the state by reviving moribund industries.‎‎Managing Director (MD) of Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC), Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, who disclosed this during an inspection visit to Taraku Mills in Gwer Local Government Area, revealed that at least one production plant would become operational within the next few days, explaining that the remaining plants would be activated in phases.‎‎The BIPC boss noted that…

*You Have Not Disappointed Me, He Tells Minister By Stephen Gbadamosi President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration is providing housing to judicial officers to reinforce the independence of the judiciary and fortify the vital pillar of Nigeria's democracy. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, stated this in Abuja while inaugurating 10 housing units for judges of the Federal High Court, in the newly constructed Judges’ Quarters, at Katampe District. The President said the project was a deliberate shield against vulnerability, a statement that Nigeria valued those who interpret her laws. “We are here not just to commission…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu A member of Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Okey Mbah said that he has paid Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and West African Examination Council (WAEC) examination fees for 250 students in his constituency. Mbah, representing Nkanu East State Constituency and Chairman of House Committee on Housing and Foreign Investment, disclosed this in Enugu. He said that the payment was made for the indigent students to ensure continuation of their academic pursuit within the three years he had represented them in the assembly. The lawmaker, who is also a first timer to the House,…

More than 17 million people across nine conflict-hit states in Northern Nigeria face severe hunger, the United Nations (UN) food ​agency said on Thursday, warning that violence and funding ‌cuts are driving food insecurity to its worst level in nearly a decade. The latest food security analysis showed the number of people facing crisis, ​emergency or catastrophic hunger had risen by almost two ​million from previous projections, the World Food Programme (WFP) said ⁠in a statement. The findings underline the deepening humanitarian cost ​of insecurity in Africa’s most populous country, where Islamist insurgents in ​the North-East and armed gangs in…