ALIA: WHEN THE GODS WANT TO DESTROY A MAN… By Dennis Agema It was Nigeria’s literary giant Chinua Achebe who wrote that “Those whom the gods want to kill, they first make mad”. The above statement is true about the current Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia who is fighting himself and everyone in sight….
One Year On, UBEC’s Template At Driving Renewed Hope Agenda BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. The Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC established two decades ago has played prominent roles in accordance with it’s mandate and developed Basic Education across the country. One year down the line of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and…
Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya, ex-Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (downstream), conveys heartfelt condolences on the demise of Mele Kyari’s daughter, CEO of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL. Ibrahim Umar, on behalf of his principal, released a statement to media outlets in Kano, offering condolences to the Kyari family following the loss of…
Navy Visits Attah Igala Palace, Commends Monarch’s Support BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF The Attah of Igala, His Royal Majesty Mathew Alaji Opaluwa Oguche Akpa 11, has assured continuous backing for the Navy and other security agencies operating within his domain, praising their fortitude and commitment to serving the nation, thereby fostering peace, unity, and progress. The…
Nasarawa Assembly amends 2025 budget, reduces it to N384.3bn The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has reversed the earlier passed 2025 Appropriation Bill of N402.5 billion to N384.3billion. The Speaker of the House Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, announced the passage of the reversed budget during an emergency sitting in Lafia today, Friday. “A Bill to…
Zulum commissions eye, dental hospitals, nursing college in Monguno …..Okays N3bn for construction of Specialist Hospital in Monguno …..To build 100 houses for health workers Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on wednesday commissioned three landmark projects, including eye and dental hospitals, and a nursing college, in Monguno town in the northern part of the…
Oborevwori Charges LGs on Performance, Security at Delta Councillors’ Forum Symposium Delta State Governor,vRt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has tasked local government chairmen and councillors across the state to seize the opportunities inherent in the prevalent principle of financial autonomy to drive sustainable grassroots development, tackle insecurity, and improve service delivery to the people. Speaking at…
Izeze Hails Ekedayen at Birthday, Describes Him as Pillar of Economic Insight, Leadership Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has paid glowing tribute to the Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as an outstanding technocrat, dependable colleague and a refreshing…
Why Delta ranks highest in oil production — Aniagwu The Delta State Government has said it has consistently taken strategic steps over the years to boost national revenue by ensuring peace and development in oil-producing communities across the state. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, stated this during…
The Ohinoyi of Ebira, His Royal Majesty, Dr. Ahmed Tijani Muhammed Anaje, has felicitate with Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the 1447 Ramadan fast. In a Press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulhakeem Onimisi Onuchi, the Ohinoyi urged Muslims to sustain the discipline, moral values and…