Hon. Philip Agbese, Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, has dismissed speculations linking his recent political move to any governorship ambition in Benue State. Agbese, who represents the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency, made this clarification on Tuesday in Abuja shortly after announcing his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Labour Party (LP).…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally approached the National Assembly, seeking approval to secure a $5 billion external loan, a move that highlights his administration’s continued dependence on foreign borrowing to stabilise public finances and sustain economic reforms. The request, contained in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary, forms…

The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has formally resigned from office, marking a significant development in the state’s evolving political landscape. The resignation comes against the backdrop of mounting tensions within the state government and growing scrutiny from the Kano State House of Assembly. While the full details surrounding his decision remain…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit their membership registers to May 10, 2026, as part of early preparations for the 2027 general election. The extension was announced in a statement issued on Friday, March 27, 2026, by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of…

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…

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.…

In a moment that underscored the power of purpose-driven success, Benue-born businessman and President of the Peter Adejoh Foundation, Dr. Peter Adejoh, has been named Philanthropist of the Year by Daily Asset Newspaper. The award was presented on Thursday at the Conference Hall of Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, where leaders across sectors gathered to celebrate…

Medical professionals in Nigeria have warned that the country’s newly introduced tax reforms could significantly increase the cost of healthcare, placing additional strain on citizens already battling rising living expenses and limited access to quality medical services.Leading voices within the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and the Guild of Medical Directors (GMDs) say the new tax…