Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate suspension of Nigeria’s newly introduced tax laws, citing allegations that the versions gazetted into law differ from those passed by the National Assembly.
Atiku made the call amid growing controversy following claims by Abdussamad Dasuki, a member of the House of Representatives representing Sokoto, that the…
Airtel Africa has announced a landmark partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to deploy satellite-to-phone services across its 14 markets, including Nigeria, beginning in 2026. The initiative positions Airtel as the first major African mobile operator to roll out direct-to-cell satellite connectivity at scale, and is widely seen as a decisive move toward closing longstanding digital gaps…
In a world where the sky is the limit, one of our own has just rewritten that boundary.Gabriel Aker didn’t just study Aerospace Engineering at the prestigious Air Force Institute of Technology—he conquered it and walked out with a First Class.
This is brilliance sharpened by discipline.
This is the Benue spirit—resilient, relentless, and ready…
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 14.45 percent in November 2025, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
The figure reflects a slowdown in the pace of price increases, offering a measure of relief to households and businesses grappling with rising living costs over the past year. The moderation…
A prominent son of Benue State and a respected national figure, Dr. Solomon Akperekpe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aspam Group Limited, has been named among the 100 Top Strategic CEOs of Nigeria’s Most Transformative Companies for 2025.
The prestigious recognition places Dr. Akperekpe in the league of visionary business leaders whose strategic foresight,…
History has a way of pausing to acknowledge men whose works speak louder than proclamations. Such a moment has arrived for the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency, Reverend Father Hyacinth Iormem Alia, following the conferment of an honorific award by the Tiv Traditional Council — the highest custodian of Tiv heritage, values and…
Meet Lilian Tersoo.
On roads where tradition has long dictated who should sit behind the wheel, Lilian calmly takes her seat, adjusts her mirrors, and drives history forward.
She is a commercial long-distance Vehicle Transport Officer with Victoria Travels — a privately owned transportation company operating across Benue State and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.…
In a significant cultural ceremony that focuses on the rare qualities of honour, service and solidarity with the Tiv Nation, the Tiv Area Traditional Council (TATC) is set to bestow prestigious honorific chieftaincy titles on distinguished Nigerians today, Saturday, December 13. The event, which holds deep traditional and symbolic value, is being presided over by…
A United States congressional delegation led by Congressman Riley Moore has concluded a multi-day fact-finding mission to Nigeria and is now preparing a classified, high-level briefing for U.S. President Donald Trump before the end of the month.
The mission focused on escalating violence in parts of Nigeria and allegations of targeted killings that some…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit, unwholesome, and expired products valued at over ₦5 billion, in a major clampdown on illicit goods endangering public health.
The destruction exercise, carried out at a designated dumpsite in Nasarawa State, included a wide range of dangerous items such as fake…
December 12, 2025 — In a decisive move set to reshape the petroleum market and offer relief to millions of Nigerians, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a significant reduction in its ex-depot petrol price to ₦699 per litre, down from ₦828. The new price, representing a ₦129 cut, took effect on December 11, 2025.This…
In a major push to boost youth employment and modernize Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have announced the expansion of the AgriHub programme, targeting the empowerment of 30,000 young Nigerians.
The scaled-up initiative aims to equip young people with practical agribusiness skills,…
