Author: Terhemen Mbachirin

Two important Federal roads in Benue State have been seriously ravaged by heavy downpours, leaving motorists and passengers stranded and denying them access for days. The two roads are the Gboko/Ugbema/Katsina-Ala and the Gboko/Lessel/Vandeikya roads linking Benue and Cross River State. NewsQuest reports that while the Gboko/Ugbema/Katsina-Ala road is a major route to Northern Nigeria, the Gboko/Lessel/Vandeikya Federal road links passengers through Benue State to the Southern part of the country. Eye witnesses told our correspondent that  commuters were made to sleep by the roadside for days before they could pass a distance of less than a kilometre from this…

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Governor Hyacinth Alia has expressed deep satisfaction with the performance of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), a feat that earned the organization a GovTech Public Service Award. The GovTech award event is organized by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms and designed to bring together government officials, technology innovators, industry experts, policymakers, and key stakeholders to discuss and promote digital transformation within the Nigerian government. SUBEB emerged victorious in the category of the Best State Universal Basic Education Board in Information Communication Technology (ICT) integration. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Benue State Governor Tersoo…

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Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa has assumed office as the new Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Nigerian Air Force (NAF).  The senior officer takes over from Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet who has been redeployed to the newly established NAF Civil-Military Relations Branch as Director of Coordination and Cooperation.  Speaking at a brief ceremony held at the NAF headquarters in Abuja, the new DOPRI expressed profound gratitude to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar for the confidence and thrust repossed in him. He said it was such a very great responsibility of managing the image…

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Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has charged the newly elected Local Government Chairmen in the State to always demonstrate accountability,  transparency, and fairness in service to the people. The Benue Governor while inaugurating the elected officials in Makurdi, the State capital described the event as a significant moment in the future of the local government administration in the State and urged the chairmen to immediately get to work diligently in providing strategic leadership. He said they must uphold the highest standards of governance without fear or favour. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Tersoo Kula in a statement said…

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the review of the existing Public Procurement Act as a deliberate step to instill fiscal discipline in government expenditures.  The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided by President Tinubu at the presidential villa on Wednesday deliberated extensively on aspects considered for the review and mandated the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi to commence the process, working with a special committee comprising the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Atiku Bagudu as well as the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr. Wale Edun.  President Tinubu directed all…

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The executive chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji on Wednesday continued his series of engagements with stakeholders local and foreign towards regaining confidence levels and trust in the operations of the tax agency for significant improvement in tax collection for the country.  Dr. Adedeji met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Khalil Suleiman Halilu in Abuja where critical issues of mutual beneficial interest were discussed.  READ ALSO: Benue establishes homeland security bureau A statement on FIRS’s official Facebook page confirmed that “The purpose of the meeting was to build and strengthen…

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The Federal Government has expressed deep satisfaction with the performance of the Benue State Universal Edecuation Board (SUBEB) debate team at international debate competitions in Indonesia and Singapore, calling for the young students to serve as critical thinkers for National development.   Minister of State for Educatikn Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu noted this when he received the award winning debaters from three states of Kwara, Benue and Katsina in Abuja.  A statement by the Information Officer of Benue SUBEB Emmanuella Akese said  Dr. Sununu who also praised the academic brilliance of the debaters emphasized the importance of critical thinking for National development…

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The Benue State government has launched a Rapid Response Fund (RRF), designed to swiftly tackle humanitarian crisis devastating communities and the lives of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the State. The RRF programme is being implemented in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Governor Hyacinth Alia who launched the scheme driven by IOM and funded by USAID-BHA (Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance) in Makurdi, said it is a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts of his administration to address humanitarian crises facing the state.  READ ALSO: Nigeria makes stronger commitment to biological weapons convention Represented by his Deputy, Dr. Sam…

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The management of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has approved the appointment of 23 new Local Government Education Area (LGEA) Education Secretaries in the State. A statement by the information officer of SUBEB Akese Emanuella said the newly appointed Secretaries whose appointments take immediate effect include; Mathew Oda Okore (ADO), Iyeluma Ejeh Yahaha (Agatu), Ameh Helen Atoko (Apa),  Chia Elizabeth Kumapunen (Buruku), Chia Samuel (Gboko), Jacob Aondoade Ukaha (Guma), and Adev Jeremiah (Gwer East). READ ALSO: Outpouring of support from tour of State excites Governor Alia Others are Ajebe Tyolumun Vincent (Gwer West), Kumbur Racheal (Katsina-Ala), Ngule Wergba…

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Benue State Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia is presently filled with excitement following an outpouring of support, endorsements, and further acceptance from millions of people, especially his ardent supporters as he embarks on a ‘Thank You Tour’ across Federal Constituencies of the State. According to Governor Alia, the tour affords him the additional opportunity for firsthand information on how to achieve the desired vision and dream of fixing Benue State while making life better for the people. The tour of the State is coming a year after the Governor was sworn into office on 29th May 2023.  READ ALSO: Outpouring…

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