In a bold move that signals a new era of governance, the Benue State Government has taken a decisive step toward modernising land administration by introducing a fully digital system for the issuance of land titles and title transfers.
For decades, land administration across many states in Nigeria has been weighed down by bureaucracy, opaque…
A petrol price war is intensifying across Nigeria’s downstream oil sector as several fuel retailers have reduced pump prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) below the ₦739 per litre benchmark set by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
The development marks a new phase in the evolving competitive landscape of Nigeria’s deregulated fuel market, following Dangote Refinery’s…
When Akor Jerome Adams steps onto the pitch for the Nigeria Super Eagles, he carries more than the green and white jersey — he carries the hopes and aspirations of Benue youths and a growing generation of Nigerian footballers inspired by his remarkable journey. Though born in Kogi State on January 29, 2000, Akor’s roots…
Benue Links Nigeria Limited has rewarded one of its loyal passengers, Mr Frederick Ononuju, with a complimentary travel ticket in recognition of his consistent patronage of the company
.The reward was presented on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, as Mr Ononuju prepared to travel from Makurdi to Kaduna. It was reported that he has remained a…
The pride of Benue State has soared once again! Dooshima Dennis, a distinguished daughter of the state, has been promoted to the esteemed rank of Chief Superintendent of Fire.
The honour was marked by a rare and memorable decoration ceremony, graced by the first female Deputy Controller-General, DCG Ijeoma Achi Okidi, alongside her mother—a…
Nigeria is set to embark on one of its most ambitious broadband infrastructure programmes yet, as telecommunications operators prepare for a $2 billion national fibre-optic rollout under Project BRIDGE, a landmark initiative expected to drive the country’s digital transformation from 2026.
Project BRIDGE — Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth — is a federally backed…
A devastating fire has destroyed the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron 13 office and armoury in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, sparking concerns over security and safety in the area.
The inferno, which broke out in the early hours of Sunday, completely engulfed the Mobile Police facility, consuming administrative offices and the armoury. Eyewitnesses said…
The family of a missing Benue State University (BSU), now Fr Moses Adasu University graduate has demanded that the Nigeria Police Force either produce him alive or formally charge him in court, following weeks of uncertainty over his whereabouts after he was allegedly taken into police custody in Benue State.
The missing graduate, Achov Paul,…
The Nigerian military has identified Shariff Umar as the suspected ringleader of a suicide bombing network operating in the North-East, following a series of intelligence-led operations aimed at dismantling terror cells in the region.
According to military sources, the identification came after weeks of coordinated surveillance and analysis by security agencies, which traced multiple attacks…
Fresh details have emerged following the reported car accident involving British heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, in Nigeria, with a family member alleging that bystanders took advantage of the situation rather than offering help.
Speaking on the incident, Joshua’s uncle disclosed that in the aftermath of the accident, some individuals at the scene allegedly stole…
Canada has deported 366 Nigerian nationals in 2025 as part of a sweeping nationwide immigration enforcement exercise, placing Nigeria among the top 10 countries whose citizens face removal from the North American nation.
Official immigration figures indicate that an additional 974 Nigerians are currently on the removal list, awaiting various stages of deportation proceedings. The…
Nigeria experienced a widespread power outage on Monday following the collapse of the national electricity grid, plunging several parts of the country into darkness.Reports indicate that power generation dropped sharply from about 4,800 megawatts (MW) to an alarming low of 139MW, triggering the system collapse and disrupting electricity supply nationwide. The sudden decline affected homes,…
