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Dr. Solomon Akperekpe Named Among Nigeria’s 100 Top Strategic CEOs for 2025

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,…

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When Tradition Salutes Service: A Well-Earned Honour for Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia

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…

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Nigeria Killings: US Officials Prepare High-Level Briefing for President Trump

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…

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Okonjo-Iweala Celebrates Eighth Entry on Forbes’ World’s Most Powerful Women List

Nigeria’s Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has once again earned global recognition as she celebrates her eighth appearance on Forbes’ 100 World’s Most Powerful Women list for 2025 — a milestone that underscores her sustained influence on the global economic stage. The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), who has become a symbol of principled leadership…

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Former Benue PDP Spokesman Bemgba Iortyom Blasts Northern Security Setup.

Chief Bemgba Iortyom, a prominent PDP chieftain, former Publicity Secretary of the party's Benue chapter, and declared 2027 governorship aspirant, has sharply condemned the Northern regional security arrangement, calling it a "dangerous compromise" that overlooks Benue's acute threats from herder invasions and armed militias. Delivering his critique during a press briefing on Thursday, December…

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VIPs Move to Engage NSCDC After Recall of 11,000 Policemen

In the wake of the recent withdrawal of 11,566 policemen from individuals and private establishments nationwide, several high-profile Nigerians have begun making plans to seek alternative security arrangements through the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The directive—issued as part of an ongoing effort to redeploy police personnel back to core operational duties—has left…

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Nigerian Cyber Expert Charles Awuzie Calls for Radical Overhaul of Nigeria’s Security Architecture: “Democratise Security Like South AFRICA”

Prominent Nigerian cybersecurity expert, Charles Awuzie, has ignited a national conversation with a strongly worded open letter urging the Nigerian government and lawmakers to immediately liberalise and democratise the private security industry, using South Africa as a working model. In a viral post that has been widely shared across social media platforms, Awuzie drew a…

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NARD Faults Labour Ministry’s Claims, Insists Nationwide Strike Continues

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has rejected assertions by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment that the government has met the union’s demands, insisting that its nationwide strike remains firmly in force.In a statement issued late Monday, NARD described the Ministry’s claims as “misleading and premature,” stressing that none of the core…

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NIGERIAN SENATE PUSHES FOR 100,000 NEW MILITARY RECRUITS AMID SCHOOL ABDUCTION CRISIS

In a urgent bid to shore up the nation's defenses against a relentless wave of violence, the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday implored President Bola Tinubu to greenlight the recruitment of 100,000 fresh personnel into the armed forces. The resolution, adopted unanimously during a heated plenary session, comes on the heels of a deadly attack on…

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Seven Years After: Fresh Outrage Over the Death of 13-Year-Old Ochanya as Nigerians Renew Calls for Justice

It has been seven years since 13-year-old Elizabeth Ochanya Ogbanje died from the physical and emotional trauma allegedly inflicted on her by those who were meant to protect her. Yet today, her story burns anew in the national conscience — a haunting reminder of how justice delayed often feels like justice denied. Born in Benue…

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