Makurdi, Nigeria — The Governor of Benue State and Visitor to Father Adasu University, Makurdi, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has approved the appointment of Professor Emmanuel Ayangarumun Kenen as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution.
The appointment, which took effect immediately, was officially announced on Monday, November 3, 2025, following recommendations from the…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly’s approval to secure an additional ₦1.15 trillion domestic loan to finance part of the deficit in the 2025 national budget, as Nigeria continues to grapple with widening fiscal gaps amid ambitious public expenditure plans.
The President’s request was contained in an official…
Makurdi, Nigeria — In a bold and strategic move aimed at revitalising one of Nigeria’s most respected football institutions, the Benue State Government has announced a sweeping overhaul of Lobi Stars Football Club’s management structure. The decision, approved by the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, marks the beginning of a…
Standing at the podium at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, Norway’s star striker Erling Haaland offered clarity today on a subject that follows him wherever he goes: comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
“No, not at all,” Haaland said when asked if he considered himself on the same level as Ronaldo or Messi. “Far off.…
Nigerian music producer and Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, has once again captured public attention following his recent candid interview with television host Nancy Isime, where he opened up about his views on love, relationships, religion, and marriage — revealing why he still struggles with the idea of commitment.
In the tell-all conversation, Don Jazzy,…
Abuja, November 4, 2025 — The House of Representatives witnessed a dramatic and chaotic session earlier today as lawmakers clashed over a motion concerning alleged illegal land allocations at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex.
The motion, moved by Hon. Ademorin Kuye of Somolu Federal Constituency, Lagos State, sought an investigation into the alleged irregular…
The appointment, which took effect recently, was approved by the Executive Governor of Benue State as part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening the education sector and restoring standards across schools in the state.
Dr. Terna Francis, a respected academic and education administrator, brings to the role a wealth of experience spanning teaching, policy implementation,…
Some lives announce themselves with noise; others, with quiet purpose that endures long after the echoes fade. Prof. Innocent Achanya Otobo Ujah belongs to the latter. Born on November 6, 1954, in Aidogodo-Okpoga of Okpokwu Local Government Area, Benue State, his journey from a modest village boy to an international medical authority mirrors the tenacity…
In the pulsating heart of Nigeria's Middle Belt, where the Benue River carves fertile valleys that have long nurtured resilience and ambition, emerges a figure whose ascent embodies the unyielding spirit of her homeland. Dr. Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, OFR, is not merely a business magnate or philanthropist; she is a catalyst for transformation, wielding influence…
In a bold and unprecedented escalation of international pressure on Nigeria's ongoing security challenges, United States President Donald Trump has issued a direct ultimatum to the Federal Government, threatening potential military intervention if the killings of Christians—particularly in vulnerable regions like Benue State—do not cease immediately. Speaking on the heels of reports detailing escalating violence…
You all should meet a man who embodies the quiet revolution sweeping Africa's agribusiness landscape. Dr. Solomon Akperekpe, PhD, FICAD—Chairman and CEO of Aspam Group Limited—surveys his domain not from a glass tower in Lagos or Johannesburg, but from the dirt-streaked cab of a feed delivery truck, his sleeves rolled up, discussing yield ratios with…
As a concerned Benue citizen with an intense love for my dear state I pen this analysis with a profound sense of urgency and guarded optimism. Benue State—affectionately dubbed the "Food Basket of the Nation" for its bountiful yields of yam, rice, cassava, soybeans, and more—stands at a crossroads. Once the cradle of Nigeria's food…
