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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…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday, officially unveiled Senator Sharafadeen Alli as its governorship candidate for the 2027 Oyo State governorship election and announced Adesoji Adedeji as his running mate. The unveiling ceremony, held in Ibadan, the state capital, attracted party leaders, stakeholders, executives and loyalists from across the state. Alli emerged as the party's standard-bearer after defeating other aspirants, including the immediate-past Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; former Deputy Governor, Engr. Rauf Olaniyan; Barrister Akeem Agbaje; and Engr. Oyedele Alao, among others, in the party's governorship primary. In his acceptance speech, Alli described his…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Kano Region, in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has conducted a two-day sensitization programme for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) under the ongoing Mando–Rimin Zakara 330kV Quad Transmission Line Project. The programme, held on 25-26 June, 2026, at the Bayero University Kano (BUK) New Campus, engaged PAPs from Kiru, Rimin Gado, Kabo, and Tofa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kano State. As part of efforts to support livelihood restoration, the exercise featured the distribution of agricultural support packages to beneficiaries, including improved maize and bean seedlings as well as fertilizers, to enhance productivity…

Former Senate President, David Mark, and former governor of Osun State, Ogbeni (Engr) Rauf Aregbesola heaved a sigh of relief as the Federal High Court (FHC) sitting in Abuja today affirmed their leadership of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). The party is among those seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu in next year's election. Delivering judgment in the ADC leadership matter, Justice Musa Liman dismissed the suit filed by a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Leke Abejide, challenging Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as ADC's National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively, saying it lacked merit. Furthermore, Hon. Abejide…

‎By Sam Tyav, Makurdi‎‎Following the attack and killing of 10 residents of Saai community in Mbajir ward, Katsina Ala Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, the State Governor Hyacinth Alia has directed the relevant security agencies to launch a manhunt for perpetrators of the heinous crime. He said this is to ensure they are brought to face the wrath of the law and ensure the safety of farmers.‎‎The ugly incident occurred on Wednesday when the assailants, alleged to be herdsmen, visited the community, attacked and left 10 persons dead while many others sustained various degrees of injury.‎‎A statement by Chief…

By Tony Ezimakor, Abuja Ahead of the 2027 general elections and remaining off cycle gubernatorial election in Osun State, Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan has expressed grave concerns about the worsening voter apathy which he blamed on trust deficit between Nigerians and entire electoral process. Prof Amupitan spoke when he received the Director-General (DG) of!National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, who was on a courtesy visit at the INEC headquarters in Abuja, the nation's capital. The INEC boss observed that the trustdeficit among voting public has taken a huge toll on general turnout during…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu World Health Organisation (WHO), Enugu State Commissioner for Health Professor George Ugwu, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and community leaders have commended the Governor Peter Mbah administration for its huge investment in building and equipping 260 Type-2 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) and commitment to rural healthcare in the South-East state. The huge investment has recorded an increase in visits to the state's PHC facilities from 800,000 to 1.4 million, representing an 80 per cent rise, as well as a jerk-up in Penta-3 immunisation coverage from 78.5 per cent to 88.9 per cent, surpassing the national target…