Blog

May
15
2025
0 Comments
By Felix Duru Mbah
Oyo Okays N4.5b For Bodija Explosion Victims, Ready For Food Export

Oyo Okays N4.5b For Bodija Explosion Victims, Ready For Food Export

News
By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State government has approved the sum of ₦4.5 billion as financial support to survivors and victims of the Bodija explosion which occurred on January 16, 2024. The decision was taken at the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting held at the Executive Chambers of the Governor's Office on Wednesday, May 14. The state Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, who gave the report, said this was apart from the over ₦200 million that the state government had expended on accommodation, feeding, hospital and security bills, following the tragic incident. Also, the Council approved the recommendation of…
Read More
May
15
2025
0 Comments
By Felix Duru Mbah
Benue Bloodfest: Strong Inter-agency Cooperation Underway As Gov Debunks N300b Link To Suspected Terrorists

Benue Bloodfest: Strong Inter-agency Cooperation Underway As Gov Debunks N300b Link To Suspected Terrorists

News
By Sam Tyav, Makurdi The security architecture in Benue State is being reworked to thoroughly fight --and possibly terminate --terrorism and other crimes, which have jointly claimed several lives recently and led to destruction of properties estimated at millions of Naira. In this wise, the Commander, Operation Whirl Stroke, Makurdi, Maj. Gen. M.K Gara has sought collaboration with the police and other security agencies in the state. The Commander said this during a courtesy visit to Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 4, Makurdi, Zacharia F. Achinyan. During the visit, Maj. Gen. Gara acknowledged the importance of the Police…
Read More
May
14
2025
0 Comments
By Felix Duru Mbah
Enough Is Enough: End Amnesty, Empower The Military To Crush Boko Haram And ISWAP Now

Enough Is Enough: End Amnesty, Empower The Military To Crush Boko Haram And ISWAP Now

Opinion
By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi The time has come to draw a firm line in Nigeria’s protracted battle against insurgency. With thousands of so-called “repentant” terrorists surrendering, rehabilitated, and reintegrated into society, the recent resurgence of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorism in the Northeast demands a critical reassessment of the nation’s counter-terrorism approach, especially the controversial amnesty program. The recurring waves of violence suggest that leniency has been mistaken for weakness. Now is the time for Nigeria’s military to shift gears and pursue an uncompromising offensive against the insurgents. Enough is enough! Borno State, the epicenter of Nigeria’s decade-long insurgency, is…
Read More
May
14
2025
0 Comments
By Felix Duru Mbah
Kaduna School Wins Authentic News Award

Kaduna School Wins Authentic News Award

News
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna In a feat underscoring its commitment to educational excellence, Girau International School (GIS), Kaduna, has been awarded the Authentic Primary School Of The Year 2024. The accolade was presented during the 10th Annual Authentic News Daily Awards and Lecture held at the Auditorium Hall of Arewa House, Kaduna,North-West Nigeria. Authentic News Daily, a multiple award-winning publication with headquarters in Kaduna, celebrated leaders, individuals, and educational institutions that have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the development of primary education in Nigeria. The event, which took place at the weekend, attracted dignitaries, educators, and community leaders, to honor the…
Read More
May
14
2025
0 Comments
By People&Politics
Alleged N3.1b Fraud: Final Witness Testifies Against Suswam, Former Benue

Alleged N3.1b Fraud: Final Witness Testifies Against Suswam, Former Benue

Entertainment, News
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 presented the Ninth and last Prosecution Witness, PW9, Ape Sunday against the former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswan. The Commission is prosecuting Suswan alongside his then Commissioner of Finance, Omodachi Okolobia on amended 11-count charge, bordering on diversion of public funds to the tune of N3.1 billion (Three Billion, One Hundred Million) being part of the proceeds from the sale of the state government’s shares, held on its behalf by Benue Investment and Property Company Limited. During Wednesday proceedings, prosecuting counsel, A.O Atolagbe informed the court that the prosecution was presenting its ninth and the last of its witnesses, implying that it was closing its case with the testimony of the witness. The closing of its case with…
Read More
May
14
2025
0 Comments
By Felix Duru Mbah
Health Boost: Alia Govt Purchases N.4b X-Ray Gadgets For State’s General Hospitals

Health Boost: Alia Govt Purchases N.4b X-Ray Gadgets For State’s General Hospitals

News
By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Executive Secretary (ES), Benue State Hospitals Management Board (HMB), Dr. Matthew Onojah has disclosed that the board has purchased six brand new X-ray equipment worth over N400 million as part of efforts to equip General Hospitals in the state. The ES disclosed this while interacting with newsmen in his office at the board's headquarters in Makurdi, the State capital. Dr. Onojah, who revealed his achievements to include decrease in taxes of civil servants in the board, prompt payment of salaries and arrears of 12 months as well as increase in salaries, also explained that the six…
Read More
May
14
2025
0 Comments
By Felix Duru Mbah
Zamfara Parallel Assembly Flays Gov Lawal Over Alleged Insensitivity, Corruption

Zamfara Parallel Assembly Flays Gov Lawal Over Alleged Insensitivity, Corruption

News
By John Ekah, Gusau Factional members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have charged Governor Dauda Lawal to establish three Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in the state. They claimed the charge was necessary following what they described as the failure of his administration to fulfil one of its cardinal campaign promises to end armed banditry in the state. In a motion moved by Hon. Ibrahim Tudu Tukur, member representing Bakura State Constituency, he said Gov. Lawal has steadily allowed the escalation of insecurity in the state while abandoning displaced persons to roam the streets of towns begging for…
Read More
May
14
2025
0 Comments
By People&Politics
Is Abortion Really Bad?

Is Abortion Really Bad?

Opinion
By OREVA GODWIN This is one controversial topic, and you, my dearest readers, already know how controversial I can be. I'm a born-again Christian and yet a realist. I don't let my religious beliefs kill my reality. And I can never force my religious belief on someone or on the law. Sometimes, we need to look at things, not just from the religious angle but also from the human perspective. So let's keep an open mind as we talk about this topic, without being judgemental or throwing stones. It's an old-time practice that can never end. Am I here to…
Read More
May
13
2025
0 Comments
By Felix Duru Mbah
Benue Gov Assures Corps Members Of Safety

Benue Gov Assures Corps Members Of Safety

News
By Prosper Okoye Benue State Governor, Dr. Hyacinth Alia, has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state of their safety, regardless of their places of primary assignment. He gave the assurance during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Batch A Stream 1 orientation course, held in Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. “Let me assure you that there is no reason to entertain any iota of fear in your various locations across the state, as the government under my watch has put in place proactive security measures to ensure your safety…
Read More
May
13
2025
0 Comments
By Felix Duru Mbah
Silhouette Of US CPC Move: Northern Christian Leaders Meet Ribadu, Others Over Religious Tensions, As Groups Remember Deborah’s Murder

Silhouette Of US CPC Move: Northern Christian Leaders Meet Ribadu, Others Over Religious Tensions, As Groups Remember Deborah’s Murder

News
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Vexed religious issues in the North were at the core of a high-level engagement between leadership of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and Abuja with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, in Abuja today. Also at the meeting which held in Ribadu's office complex were the Director General (DG), Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, and the DG, National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed. The development came during the period of the third anniversary of the stoning to death of Sokoto College of Education student, Deborah Samuel,…
Read More