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Governor Alia immortalises late Murtala Muhammed, commutes sentences of 14 prisoners
By Kunle Sanni – Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has taken decisive steps to honour the state’s history while exercising clemency powers, as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations marking Benue’s 50th anniversary. Speaking on Tuesday during a statewide broadcast from the Government House in Makurdi, Alia announced that the late Head of State, General Murtala Muhammed, who…
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FCTA confirms anti-snake venom availability in all public hospitals
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has confirmed that anti-snake venom is readily available in all government-owned hospitals across the FCT, assuring residents of prompt treatment for snakebite cases. The confirmation was made on Monday by the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES) following the death of Ms Ifunanya Lucy Nwangene, who reportedly died from complications…
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FCTA workers resume as NLC, TUC seal truce with Wike
Following a late-night conciliatory meeting with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have directed all workers in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to resume work immediately. The directive was contained in a joint circular issued after hours of negotiations facilitated by the Senate Committee…
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Nine suspects remanded in custody over deadly Yelwata attack in Benue
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that nine individuals linked to the brutal June 2025 attack on Yelwata community in Benue State be remanded at the Nigeria Correctional Service facility in Kuje. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik made the order on Monday following the plea proceedings in the trial. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has…
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Ebonyi sponsors 92 more students for postgraduate studies in UK
The Ebonyi State Government has sponsored 92 more students to pursue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom under its scholarship scheme. The beneficiaries departed Nigeria on Monday from the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Ezza, marking another milestone in the implementation of the human capital development component of the state’s People’s Charter of Needs agenda. Speaking at the departure ceremony, Governor…
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Eno calls for calm, forgiveness after Pastor Yusuf’s apology
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has appealed to residents of the state to accept the apology tendered by the lead pastor of Household of Love Churches, Rev. Yinka Yusuf, over his alleged inflammatory comments against the state and its people. The governor made the appeal on Sunday at the February edition of the Government House Covenant Service held…
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FMC Abuja denies negligence in death of rising music star Nanyah
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, has dismissed allegations circulating on social media regarding the death of rising Nigerian music artiste Ms. Ifunanya Lucy Nwagene, popularly known as Nanyah, who passed away following complications from a snake bite. In a press statement released on Sunday, the hospital management said Nanyah died on January 31 due to…
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Suspects in Benue massacre to face court Monday – FG
The Federal Government has announced that suspects linked to the recent killings in Yelwata, a town in Benue State, will be arraigned tomorrow, Monday, February 2, before Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik of the Federal High Court, Abuja. The arraignment follows a thorough investigation and close collaboration among government agencies, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice said in…
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Zulum approves direct FAAC allocation to Borno local governments — Deputy governor
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the immediate commencement of direct payment of monthly statutory allocations to the 27 local government areas of the state. The approval was announced on Thursday by the Acting Governor, Alhaji Dr Umar Usman Kadafur, after he presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected local government chairpersons in Maiduguri. Kadafur…
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Ebonyi governor sacks Amasiri appointees, dethrones monarch over deadly attack
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has dismissed all government appointees from Amasiri community in Afikpo Local Government Area and dissolved its community development union leadership and village heads with immediate effect. He also withdrew the certificate of recognition of the community’s traditional ruler, effectively dethroning him. The governor’s action followed a violent attack on Okporojo Community in Oso Edda, Edda…
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