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BY Dan Nandom The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described President Bola Tinubu’s self-assessed two years of his economic policies as an honest portrait of the second anniversary of his administration. This, according to the group, is because he acknowledged that the pains of the reforms were necessary conditions for the forthcoming gains, which…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Wednesday extolled the exemplary and memorable leadership qualities of his predecessor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello as he celebrates his 50th Birthday. Ododo described Bello’s 50th birthday anniversary as a milestone worthy of honour and reflection in celebration of a man whose journey in leadership has been defined…

By Thompson Yamput The Federal Government says plans are underway for the production of military hardware and the establishment of a Defence Industrial Hub at Ajaokuta SteelComplex in Kogi. Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, Minister of Steel Development, made the disclosure in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Mrs Lizzy Okoji, on Wednesday…

By Peter Amine The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has presented essential relief materials to victims of June 13 attacks on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that scores were killed, houses were razed, and other properties were destroyed by the attackers. NEMA Director…

By Onyeje Abutu-Joel The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has on Tuesday flagged off the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme for Batch A Stream 2 corps members posted to Benue. Speaking at the flag off ceremony of the in-camp training at the NYSC permanent orientation camp in Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area, the…

By Agency report Iran is “one of the worst rogue states in the world,” German Education Minister Karin Prien said on Tuesday. Tehran “has explicitly and repeatedly threatened Israel’s right to exist for decades and does not recognise Israel,” Prien said in Berlin. “And if it really is the case that Iran now has a…

Peter Amine The Chairman, Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue, Mr Melvin Ejeh, has imposed an immediate and comprehensive ban on all forest logging activities in Agatu West. Ejeh, in a statement on Sunday, said that the declaration was another resolute effort to address the escalating security concerns that have beset the LGA. The…

By Admin Despite the country witnessing nearly three decades of uninterrupted civil rule, Nigeria’s democracy is still dangerously underdeveloped, former National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru M. Jega, has disclosed. Presenting a paper titled “Required Reforms for Stronger Democratic Institutions in Nigeria” at the Platform Nigeria: June 12, 2025 edition,…

By Thompson Yamput The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has engaged Chinese companies on modalities and strategies toward speedy reviving of Ajaokuta Steel in Kogi. A statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Mrs Lizzy Okoji, said the partnership was part of his continuous efforts to revive the nation’s steel sector….

By Thompson Yamput Mr Miller Dantawaye, Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, has charged senior police officers to maintain focus, discipline, and innovation in their security operations across the state. He made the call during a Command-Wide Strategic Conference on Wednesday at the Police Headquarters in Lokoja. In a statement signed by SP Williams Ovye-Aya,…