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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…

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…

*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.…

*'Three Loans in 2025 Alone' *Blasts State Assembly Leadership By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has raised the alarm over a fresh N300 billion loan allegedly obtained by State Governor Seyi Makinde, stating that the development signalled a problematic future for the state's economy as well as the people's welfare. The party raised the red flag in a statement made available to journalists by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, in Ibadan. "Sources informed that some members of the State House of Assembly were recalled from their annual recess by the Speaker, Hon. Debo…

*Demands Stronger Constitutional Guarantees For FCT Natives' Rights *More Inclusive Political Appointments *Economic Empowerment Initiatives *Institutionalization Of Traditional Leadership Structures Within FCT Governance By our reporter Seeking to strengthen indigenous voices in key government decision-making processes in the nation's capital, leading indigenous group, Abuja Original Inhabitants and Youths Empowerment Organisation (AOIYEO), organized a town hall meeting with key stakeholders to deliberate on strategies to accomplish this. The event, which took place in Gwagwalada Area Council of FCT, brought together traditional leaders, youth representatives, women groups, civil society actors, and community influencers to discuss inclusive governance, political participation, and the socio-economic…

*This State Different Now, Safer -Kanayo O. Kanayo By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu After over 30 years of dormancy, Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Thursday, unveiled Nigergas Company Limited, revamped and upgraded by his administration. Mbah said Nigergas had so far created direct employment for over 100 skilled and semi-skilled workers, and would further create over 5,000 indirect jobs across distribution, fabrication, transport and supply chain. He stressed that the revival of Nigergas, which was established in 1962 as part of the achievements of the high-performing administration of then Premier of Eastern Region, Dr. Michael Okpara, after decades…

*N.1m For 32-page Document With 5-year Validity *N.2m For 64-page Passport With 10-year Validity By our reporter From September 1 this year, the cost of acquiring the Nigerian passport will rise -like most items in the nation's commercial ecosystem in the last couple of years. It is now either N200,000 or N100,000 depending on the document's number of pages and validity period. The development followed Federal Government's upward review of fees for the vital document. Spokesman of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Akinsola S. Akinlabi, disclosed the hike in cost in a statement today, August 28. Akinlabi stated that the hike…

*'Tinubu Should Go Home, Be Content With One Term, Or…' By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan A cleric, President and Founder of Clear Revelation Ministry, Apostle Jeremiah Adeyeye, has declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan will emerge as the country's next president, if he throws his hat in the ring of the 2027 general elections. Apostle Adeyeye also advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be content with one term in office as President. The cleric, who had in September, 2013, predicted that Jonathan could be the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-elected last President, also recalled that he had prophesied, before, that former Oyo…

*Satisfied With Dedication To Performance Bond for Ministerial Deliverables *Academy's Directors, Heads Sign Bond By our reporter For the good work he is doing in delivering on President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Prince Adegboyega Oyetola, has lauded the Acting Rector of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Dr. Kevin Okonna. He particularly commended him for his commitment towards effectively implementing the Performance Management System (PMS) reform of the Federal Government in the nation's maritime institution. These were contained in a statement today by the Academy's Head of Public Affairs, Domo Umoekpe. Speaking during a two-day…

*Rescue 3 Minors Of Same Father, Nab Abductors By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Police in Kaduna State ensured a gang of kidnappers in the Northern political capital had a 'bad market' after they abducted three minors. Obviously licking their lips and eyeing a fruitful market day, the kidnappers hid the children and then placed a demand for a princely N50million ransom from the children's father. He was either to pay up or the unthinkable would be visited on his precious children. According to a statement issued to newsmen today and signed by Kaduna State Police Command spokesman, Deputy Superintendent (DSP) Mansir…