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Sora Heights, Gboko: Where Aspiration Meets Discipline

On any given morning in Gboko, before the bustle of the town gathers momentum, a quieter transformation is already underway at Sora Heights. In neat uniforms and purposeful strides, students stream through its gates — not merely to attend classes, but to shape futures. In an era where education is both aspiration and lifeline, Sora…

HON. MAURICE ORWOUGH DIRECTS FREE JAMB REGISTRATION FOR GUMA STUDENTS

The Executive Chairman of , Hon. Maurice Orwough, has approved the sponsorship of free registration for the (JAMB) for eligible students across the local government. The initiative, described as part of the Chairman’s commitment to advancing educational opportunities in Guma, is aimed at easing the financial burden on parents and guardians while encouraging…

Kano Hisbah Arrests Nine for Allegedly Eating in Public on First Day of Ramadan

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested nine Muslims for allegedly eating in public on the first day of Ramadan. The Deputy Commander of the board, Mujahid Aminudeen, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. According to him, the suspects — comprising seven men and two women — were apprehended after being…

Okpebholo Appoints Mercy Johnson-Okojie as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy

In a move that underscores a strategic blend of governance and grassroots connectivity, , Governor of , has appointed celebrated Nollywood actress as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy. The appointment signals the administration’s commitment to strengthening communication between government and the people, leveraging influential voices to deepen civic participation and amplify…

‘Kindness Comes First’ — Nancy Isime Opens Up on the Man She Wants to Marry

Popular Nollywood actress and media personality, Nancy Isime, has spoken candidly about the qualities she desires in a life partner, emphasizing that kindness and good character rank far above wealth or social status. The actress made the revelation while sharing personal reflections on relationships and marriage, noting that emotional maturity, empathy, and genuine human decency…

Nigerian Nurse Loses Licence in Australia for Sleeping on Duty

A Nigerian-born nurse has been deregistered in Australia after a professional tribunal found that she repeatedly slept while on duty during night shifts at an aged care facility in Sydney. The tribunal ruled that the nurse’s conduct amounted to professional misconduct, citing multiple instances in which she was found asleep during shifts when she was…

FCCPC Begins Enforcement Against Non-Compliant Loan Apps, Signals End to Harassment and Abusive Lending Practices

Business and Economy, TrendingJanuary 22, 2026293Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commenced full enforcement actions against digital money lenders (DMLs) that failed to comply with Nigeria’s 2025 Digital Lending Regulations, marking a decisive move to rein in harassment, data abuse and exploitative lending practices across the country’s fast-growing fintech sector. The enforcement follows the expiration of the…

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

Benue Sons and Daughters, Top Stories, Tradition and Culture, TrendingDecember 14, 2025163Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Victoria Travels Commissions Its First Female Long-Distance Transport Officer

Benue Sons and Daughters, Business and Economy, TrendingDecember 13, 2025244Views 0Likes 1Comment

Meet Lilian Tersoo. On roads where tradition has long dictated who should sit behind the wheel, Lilian calmly takes her seat, adjusts her mirrors, and drives history forward. She is a commercial long-distance Vehicle Transport Officer with Victoria Travels — a privately owned transportation company operating across Benue State and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.…

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

Politics, Top Stories, TrendingNovember 20, 2025302Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

DR. AKPEM TERESE SHADRACH MAKES HISTORY

From the fertile valleys of Benue State—the Food Basket of the Nation and a cradle of exceptional talent—rises another shining star on the global stage. Dr. Akpem Terese Shadrach, founder of Vet Konect, has clinched Second Place at the prestigious inaugural Innovate for Impact Challenge Finals hosted by the World Food Prize Foundation in Des…

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