Russia is introducing controversial new health guidelines that will see women who indicate they do not want to have children referred for psychological consultation — a move that reflects the Kremlin’s growing anxiety about the country’s plunging birth rate and broader demographic decline.
Under updated reproductive health guidance issued by the Russian Health Ministry, doctors…
Nigerian troops have recorded a significant operational success in the North-East, repelling a major insurgent attack in Borno State and neutralising three senior commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), alongside more than 80 fighters.
Security sources indicate that the encounter followed a coordinated assault by the террорист group, which was effectively countered…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening its security collaboration with the United Kingdom, describing the partnership as vital to addressing the country’s evolving security challenges.
Speaking on Wednesday ahead of a high-level engagement, the President noted that Nigeria’s cooperation with the UK remains a strategic pillar in the fight against insecurity,…
Iran’s participation in the next FIFA World Cup has taken a geopolitical turn, with fresh reports indicating that the country is exploring the possibility of relocating its group-stage matches away from the United States.
According to statements from Iran’s embassy in Mexico, the nation’s football authorities are currently in discussions with FIFA over moving their…
The UEFA Champions League returns with high-stakes drama as Chelsea and Manchester City stand on the brink, both facing daunting first-leg deficits against European heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.
For two sides built on ambition and pedigree, the task ahead is clear: deliver a remontada worthy of Champions League folklore—or bow out under the…
Rabbit farming is one of the most lucrative and sustainable agricultural practices, offering both economic and nutritional benefits. In Benue State, with its favourable climate, abundant feed resources, and growing market demand, rabbit rearing presents a compelling opportunity for both smallholder and commercial farmers.
1. Why Rabbit Farming Matters
Economic Potential
Rabbits reproduce quickly and…
In a bold step to restore institutional discipline and strengthen governance, the Benue State Government has inaugurated a high-level committee to review the structure, mandates, and supervisory frameworks of its Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
The inauguration, which took place at Government House, Makurdi, was led by Deputy Governor Barr. Sam Ode, mni, representing Governor…
A distinguished son of Benue State, Professor Enoch Iortyom, has been appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology in Sierra Leone. The appointment marks another moment of pride for Benue, highlighting the steady contributions of the state’s sons and daughters who continue to make meaningful impacts both at…
Margaret Idoko has graduated with a First Class Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Hons) degree in Accounting from Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, Benue State, formerly known as Benue State University.
Her academic performance placed her among the top graduating students in the Accounting programme, a course known for its demanding coursework in financial…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to embark on a historic state visit to the United Kingdom on Wednesday, an engagement expected to deepen diplomatic, economic and cultural relations between Nigeria and Britain.
The visit, hosted by King Charles III, comes at a time when both countries are seeking stronger cooperation in trade, security and…
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has intensified efforts to strengthen practical agricultural learning in basic schools across Benue State.
This formed the focus of an Advocacy and Campaign Awareness Meeting on the Agricultural Education Training Programme (AETP), held Friday at the Fr.…
Along the wide, fertile stretch of the Benue River, where its waters cut through the savannah of North-Central Nigeria, lives a small but remarkable people whose story is rarely told in full — the Etulo. Their settlements lie mainly in Buruku and Katsina-Ala areas of Benue State, with smaller communities extending into neighbouring Taraba State.…
