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17 New Commissioners Sworn-in In Benue (See Names Inside)

17 New Commissioners Sworn-in In Benue (See Names Inside)

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, on Monday swore in 17 newly appointed Commissioners charging them to remain loyal and accountable to the people. Performing the ceremony at Government House, Makurdi, the state capital, the Governor also urged them to maintain close ties with their communities, urging them also to be transparent in their activities to earn public confidence for the administration. The new commissioners include Dr Ortese Yanmar, Rev. Dr Fredrick Ikyaan, Michael Oglegba, Tiza Imojime, Alumo Orpin, Ugwu Odoh, Kunde Aondowase, Kwaghgba Amande, Joseph Ter Jir, James Dwem. Others are Dr Ornguga Yangien, Theresa…
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High Tension: Gov Openly Dares El-Rufai, Gives Final Warning

High Tension: Gov Openly Dares El-Rufai, Gives Final Warning

*Gives Blow-by-Blow Account of El-Rufai Govt's Alleged Misdemeanors *'He Wants To Turn State Back Into Killing Fields… Will Not Be Allowed To Happen' By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Tempers are rising in Kaduna State as Governor Uba Sani and his estranged political godfather and immediate predecessor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, are headed for a battle royale --in the public space for that matter. The State government today gave what it described as a final warning to El-Rufai, accusing him of plotting to cause mayhem across the North Central State in a desperate bid to "destabilize the state and drag it back into…
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Juju Scare Rocks FCTA Amid Head Of Service Death

Juju Scare Rocks FCTA Amid Head Of Service Death

*Inside Story Of Sordid Goings-on By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Despite the sudden demise this morning of Head of Service, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Mrs. Grace Adayilo, whose position is ranked third in the FCTA hierarchy -- behind only the FCT Minister and FCT Minister of State --, normal activities were seen going on at the Area 11, Garki, Abuja headquarters of the Administration today. The development came as staff members, regular visitors and other persons familiar with goings-on in FCTA expressed fear of an alleged emerging diabolical syndrome in the Administration. Mrs. Adayilo was sighted in a video obtained…
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3000 IDPs Enjoy ECOWAS Peace Fund, Ucare Nigeria Interventions

3000 IDPs Enjoy ECOWAS Peace Fund, Ucare Nigeria Interventions

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi About 300,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue State have benefited from the ECOWAS Peace Fund, in collaboration with a nongovernmental organization (NGO),UCare Nigeria. In a chat with Communications Officer of Ucare Nigeria, Mr. Paul Uche, he said the intervention was to bring relief to displaced persons. The communications expert said he was satisfied with what UCare Nigeria has done so far which he explained included the provision of free medical services, treatment of common illnesses, installation of solar lights, and building of state-of-the-art toilet systems designed to be accessible to persons with special needs. Other…
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Enugu Separates From Nationwide Hunger, Over 60,000 Benefit from Free Fertilizers, Inputs

Enugu Separates From Nationwide Hunger, Over 60,000 Benefit from Free Fertilizers, Inputs

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Food production and food security, veritable tools to eliminate hunger, received a big boost in Enugu State as over 60,000 farmers began benefiting from a fresh round of free fertilizer and agro-inputs distribution. State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, weekend, flagged off the exercise. The event, attended by thousands of farmers and stakeholders at Okpara Square, Enugu, the state capital, was described as another bold step towards food security, poverty eradication, rural prosperity, and the transformation of farming into a profitable venture in the state. Governor Mbah, who recalled that his administration distributed 12,000 bags of fertilizer…
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Jubilation In Benue Community As Notorious Suspected Fulani Kidnapper, 21 Colleagues Nabbed

Jubilation In Benue Community As Notorious Suspected Fulani Kidnapper, 21 Colleagues Nabbed

*He Was Allegedly Responsible For Horrendous Torture Of Victims By Sam Tyav, Makurdi A wanted notorious kidnap kingpin, identified as Yusuf Muhammed, has been arrested along with 21 others in Orokam, Ogbadibo Local Area (LGA) of Benue State. Muhammed was identified by his victims, particularly those he had tortured in captivity. Chairman, Ogbadibo LGA, Sunday Ajunwa, who confirmed these, said Muhammed has been responsible for several kidnappings in the area. The arrest, he disclosed, was facilitated by a combined team of Police personnel from Makurdi, the Benue State capital, and Enugu, as well as the efforts of a vigilante group.…
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Results Of Football Matches Played In Major Domestic Leagues Across Europe, Saturday, August 30

Results Of Football Matches Played In Major Domestic Leagues Across Europe, Saturday, August 30

ENGLAND: Premier League Chelsea - Fulham 2:0Manchester Utd - Burnley 3:2Sunderland - Brentford 2:1Tottenham - Bournemouth 0:1Wolves - Everton 2:3Leeds - Newcastle 0:0 FRANCE: Ligue 1 Lorient - Lille 1:7Nantes - Auxerre 1:0Toulouse - PSG 3:6 GERMANY: Bundesliga Hoffenheim - Eintracht Frankfurt 1:3RB Leipzig - Heidenheim 2:0Stuttgart - B. Monchengladbach 1:0Werder Bremen - Bayer Leverkusen 3:3Augsburg - Bayern Munich 2:3 ITALY: Serie A Bologna - Como 1:0Parma - Atalanta 1:1Napoli - Cagliari 1:0Pisa - AS Roma 0:1 NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie FC Volendam - Ajax 1:1Heerenveen - G.A. Eagles 2:2PSV - Telstar 0:2Excelsior - Twente 1:0 SPAIN: LaLiga Alaves - Atl. Madrid…
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SHOCKER! Your Tariffs Are Illegal -US Appeal Court Nullifies Trump’s Actions

SHOCKER! Your Tariffs Are Illegal -US Appeal Court Nullifies Trump’s Actions

A US Appeals Court ruled on Friday, August 29, that most of Donald Trump’s new tariffs are illegal, upholding a ruling from the Federal Court of International Trade that the President’s declaration of an economic emergency to justify sweeping tariffs violates a 1977 law and the US Constitution, which reserves taxation for the Congress. The New York-based US Court of International Trade previously ruled against Trump’s tariff policies last May, saying the President had exceeded his authority when he imposed both sets of challenged tariffs. The three-judge panel included a judge who was appointed by Trump in his first term.…
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GENEROUS MAN! Cristiano Ronaldo Blows Billions On Georgina Rodríguez In Secret Divorce Agreement (See Details)

GENEROUS MAN! Cristiano Ronaldo Blows Billions On Georgina Rodríguez In Secret Divorce Agreement (See Details)

As the spotlight prepares to shine on what is expected to be the wedding of the year, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are reportedly finalizing a prenuptial agreement involving extraordinary figures that only a select few in the world could command. Inside The Alleged Prenuptial Agreement According to reports from several Spanish outlets, Ronaldo and Rodríguez have reached an economic arrangement designed to cover every possible scenario in the event of a separation—placing particular emphasis on protections for her. Reportedly, the terms include: •$121,000 (about N185 million) per month for Georgina’s personal expenses. •$5.6 million (about N8.6billion) in properties, including…
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How Jay-Z, Beyoncé’s Husband, Became World’s Richest Musician

How Jay-Z, Beyoncé’s Husband, Became World’s Richest Musician

*Not By Music Alone *Invested In Uber, Others Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z and the husband of Beyoncé, not only climbed to the top of his professional career but also managed to amass an extraordinary fortune, becoming the richest musician in the world. Below are the details of his empire and how he built it. The Making Of Jay-Z’s Fortune According to Forbes, Jay-Z’s wealth has reached an estimated $2.5 billion, the result of years of strategic decisions and savvy business ventures in addition to his musical success. His journey led him to become hip-hop’s first billionaire in 2019…
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