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By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Paramount ruler of the Idoma nation, the Och'Idoma, Chief John Elaigwu, has called on leaders in various areas to acquire necessary skills in digitalization for better governance in Benue State, North-Central Nigeria. Speaking in his palace in Otukpo while receiving the management team of Benue Public Service Institute, the Och'Idoma noted that digitalization should start with leaders who would in turn train others. "Digitalization must start from the head down the ladder. Leaders have to be trained so that when memos or application are sent, they should be able to act on it on time," he…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The new transport system being introduced by the Governor Uba Sani administration in Kaduna State is designed to modernize public transportation, decongest city roads, and enhance overall quality of life for residents of the North-Western state of Nigeria. The project will also introduce a 24-km dedicated transit corridor from Kawo Bridge to Sabon Tasha, with well-structured bus stations and shelters strategically placed along the route. These were disclosed at a media briefing kick-starting the Kaduna Bus Rapid Transit (KBRT) project. Lagos State is renowned nationwide for its relatively successful BRT system. The briefing, titled: 'Governor Uba…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of Sokoto State University (SSU) has announced the suspension of its indefinite strike. The decision was made after a congress held on Thursday where the ASUU members reviewed the outcome of a conciliation meeting between the state government and ASUU leadership. ASUU SSU Chairperson, Saidu Abubakar, and Secretary, Hassan Aliyu, stated that following thorough discussions on the government’s proposal, its members voted to suspend the strike. The Union said the National Executive Council (NEC) of ASUU subsequently granted approval for the action, allowing academic activities to resume without delay. “All…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has distributed essential drugs and Mama-branded kits to all 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state to improve healthcare services for pregnant women and newborn babies. Speaking at the distribution ceremony in Sokoto, the governor emphasized that the health and well-being of mothers and children remain a top priority of his administration. He noted that the provision of the kits—which contain essential childbirth supplies such as antiseptics, sterile gloves, delivery mats, and baby care items—will help ensure safer deliveries, particularly in rural areas where access to medical facilities is limited.…

Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, March 6, 2025, ordered the final forfeiture of $1,426,175.14 ( One Million, Four Hundred and Twenty Six Thousand, One Hundred and Seventy Five United States Dollars, Fourteen cents)  linked to a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele. The order followed a motion filed by the respondent seeking to set aside the court’s final forfeiture order of June 25, 2024.  The court had given the final forfeiture order after a motion on notice filed and argued by Bilkisu Buhari, counsel for the EFCC, which…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Three female students from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM) who were abducted by gunmen, have regained their freedom, the Benue State Police Command said. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, Sewuese Catherine Anene, recalled that the female students were abducted on February 26, 2025 at the university premises by unknown gunmen. The statement added that subsequently, a team of police officers waa deployed for investigation during which it was gathered that the three students were being held hostage by their kidnappers. Following continuous trail of the kidnappers, the statement…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Tor Tiv, Orcivirigh Professor James Ortese Ayatse, has commended Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia for establishing the state's Public Service Institute to train civil and public servants. The envisaged training is to enable them effectively execute the administration's seven-point strategic development plan. Speaking in his palace in Gboko while receiving the Director General (DG) of the institute, Professor Terkura Tarnande and his management team, the Tor Tiiv counseled them to make the institute a strong Information Communications Technology (ICT) centre as well as equip those being trained with requisite tools, to realize the desired output from…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Nigeria’s first indigenous automobile manufacturing company, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVMA), has commended the Governor Peter Mbah administration in Enugu State on improved security and socio-economic infrastructure in the state. Founder/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the firm, Innocent Chukwuma, made the commendation while making a donation of four vehicles to the Enugu State Security Trust Fund (ESSTF) at Government House, Enugu, South-East Nigeria, on Wednesday, March 5. This is sequel to a recent fundraising dinner during which ESSTF raked in well over N3 billion in physical and online donations. Chukwuma, who commended Mbah’s huge investments in the…

We have become aware of a statement made by Senator Cyril Fasuyi during today’s Senate plenary, in which he alleged that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan had previously accused Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, of sexual harassment. We categorically state that this claim is entirely false. At no time has Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan—or anyone else, for that matter—ever accused Dr. Fayemi of such misconduct. It appears that the Distinguished Senator from Ekiti inadvertently misrepresented the facts, as no such allegation has ever been made against Dr. Fayemi. Consequently, there is no basis for Senator Fasuyi’s further assertion that…

By Felix Durumbah The man in the eye of the sexual harassment storm in Nigeria's National Assembly, Senator Godswill Akpabio, who is the country's Senate President, has flatly denied the allegations levelled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central). Speaking on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, during the resumption of plenary in the Senate, after a week’s recess, the former two-term governor of Akwa Ibom State stated that he has never harassed any woman at any time. Shortly after he made the pronouncement, Sen. Natasha presented a petition under Order 40 formally accusing the Senate President of sexual harassment. Obvious…