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By Adinoyi Ukpa As the horses trotted majestically through the streets of Ijebu-Ode and social media erupted in admiration of flowing agbadas, expensive beads, celebrity appearances and the splendour of the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival, a different Nigeria was unfolding far from the cameras. In the forests of Oyo State, schoolchildren and teachers abducted by…

By Keziah E. Mbohok Museums in the 21st century face various challenges, which when not properly tackled, could hamper the harnessing of the benefits there in. This is why government at various levels should rise to the challenge and address those inherent challenges promptly. The Challenges 1. Digital transformation: Museums must adapt to rapidly changing…

By Nicholas Dechi Dr Andrew Amine, Chairman, Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Benue Chapter, has urged Nigerians to heed veterinarians’ advice to avoid risking human lives and national safety. Amine gave the advice during the 2026 World Veterinary Day/Investiture of new officials on Wednesday in Makurdi. The chairman highlighted the dangers of ignoring the professionals’…

By Peter Amine A member of the Benue House of Assembly, Mr Peter Uche (APC/Guma I), has decried incessant attacks in his constituency that claimed many lives and destroyed properties. Uche, whose constituency covers Yelewata, where scores were killed in June 2025, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Makurdi that the…

By Bayo Onanuga President Tinubu’s itinerary for Thursday included two main engagements: receiving the Chadian President, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, and proceeding to Iperu, Ogun State. After Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s briefing, President Tinubu suspended the trip to Ogun. Overnight, the Presidential Villa made arrangements for the visit to Jos, with presidential assets quickly deployed. However,…

By Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa A defining political moment unfolded in Lagos as loyalists of NNPP founder, Boniface Aniebonam, converged at his Apapa office in celebration of a decisive court victory that has reshaped the party’s leadership structure. The ruling of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, which directed INEC to recognise the Agbo…

By Thompson Yamput Gov Ahmed Ododo’s Aide, Dr Suberu Yusuf, on Wednesday declared his interest to contest for Adavi/Okehi Federal seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) come 2027. Yusuf, who is the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Kogi Governor on Road Safety Matters, made his official declaration at Ege in…

By Admin Da Gyang Dudu-Dalyop Celebrates a Leader’s Legacy and a Life of Service of Sen Dr. Da David Jonah Jang at 82. Happy birthday to an extraordinary leader, Sen. Dr. David Jonah Jang, as he celebrates another milestone! On behalf of the Berom nation Myself and my family, I extend warmest congratulations to you…

By Emmanuel Antswen The Supreme Council of the United World Congress of Diplomats (UN WCD) has appointed Dr Magdaline Dakogol as the West African Regional Head for Women and Gender, Office of the Secretary General. UN WCD is a diplomatic organisation headquartered in Canada and the United Kingdom, with a global mandate to promote international…

By Thompson Yamput The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has tasked officers and men on upholding discipline and professionalism to have full control of Field Commands for adequate service. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Muhammed, gave the challenge while addressing the staff of RS 8.3 Kogi and its components command and control in Lokoja on Tuesday….