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May
16
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Ending Insecurity: Atiku Lectures Tinubu How Obasanjo Did It, Gave Service Chiefs Deadline To Deliver Or Quit

Ending Insecurity: Atiku Lectures Tinubu How Obasanjo Did It, Gave Service Chiefs Deadline To Deliver Or Quit

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*Accuses President Of Lacking Political Will, Insensitivity By our reporter Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential flagbearer in the 2023 presidential poll and former Vice President (VP) Atiku Abubakar has tutored the government of President Bola Tinubu on how the administration of then President Olusegun Obasanjo decisively fought insecurity. Abubakar, popularly known as Atiku, was VP under Obasanjo. Their administration ran from 1999-2007. His accusation came amid several assurances by the Federal Government, from time to time, that it was on top of the nation's security situation. Addressing a delegation of stakeholders from Kogi East Senatorial Zone, led by former Kogi…
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May
15
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
You Downplayed Horrific Benue Killings -MBF Tackles Ribadu

You Downplayed Horrific Benue Killings -MBF Tackles Ribadu

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By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has expressed deep concern over the comments made by National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, during his condolence visit, in April, to Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, in the wake of attacks by armed herdsmen, which left scores dead, several displaced and properties destroyed. The visit was directed by President Bola Tinubu following a 'black Friday' of murder of over 70 persons by suspected killer herdsmen. MBF is a regional socio-political group in Nigeria that seeks to promote the interests of the people of the Middle Belt region, an…
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May
15
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Abductors Of Ondo APC Chieftain, Seize His Ransom Bearers, Demand Higher Sum

Abductors Of Ondo APC Chieftain, Seize His Ransom Bearers, Demand Higher Sum

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By our reporter In a dramatic turn of events, armed men who abducted the Ward 5 Chairman, Mr Nelson Adepoyigi, of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Ose Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State, South-West Nigeria, and grabbed the N5 million ransom paid for his release, have equally held onto two persons sent to deliver the ransom to them. In a classic case of greed, the abductors, obviously having tasted the aroma of the successful ransom-taking, apparently developed a bigger appetite and are now demanding the sum of N30 million as additional ransom to free the trio. Both captured ransom…
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May
15
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Advantage Tinubu As South-East PDP Leaders Threaten To Quit Party En Masse

Advantage Tinubu As South-East PDP Leaders Threaten To Quit Party En Masse

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By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Crises-ridden opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to lose its main power base, the South-East, except the party's national leaders urgently hearken to zonal chieftains of the country's once unshakable ruling party. At stake is the lingering matter of who occupies the seat of National Secretary at the party's Abuja national headquarters. The position is zoned to the South-East. The 'warring' PDP leaders include Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, who is the Leader of the party in the zone; Chairman, Board of Trustees of the party and former Senate President, Chief Adolphus Wabara; National Vice-Chairman…
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May
15
2025
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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

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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…
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May
15
2025
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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

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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…
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May
14
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Kaduna School Wins Authentic News Award

Kaduna School Wins Authentic News Award

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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…
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May
14
2025
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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

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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…
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May
14
2025
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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

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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…
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May
14
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Zamfara Parallel Assembly Flays Gov Lawal Over Alleged Insensitivity, Corruption

Zamfara Parallel Assembly Flays Gov Lawal Over Alleged Insensitivity, Corruption

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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…
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