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Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has declared that investments for the empowerment of women remain a moral imperative that fosters shared economic growth and peace. Governor Alia stated this during a high-level sideline event at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States of America, where he represented the Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazak of Kwara State. NewsQuest reports that back home in Benue, Governor Alia’s administration has implemented multiple initiatives to support women’s advancement, such as prioritizing women’s economic empowerment in the 2025 state budget through grants and soft loans, as well as…

Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, has provided empowerment support to youths, women, and vulnerable groups across Benue State with tools valued at hundreds of millions of Naira. The empowerment tools include five cars, 120 motorcycles, 120 sewing machines, 120 grinding machines, 150 irrigation pumps, communication gadgets, and other gadgets. Minister Utsev who distributed the items to the beneficiaries during the event held in Makurdi on Saturday, said President Bola Tinubu, was appreciative of the youths for voting massively for him in 2023, and for also distancing themselves from the planned protests in the country last year.…

By Jude Zoho Introduction In today’s literature, which looks at complicated feelings and social issues, Dr. Cynthia Obiorah’s Rough Diamond stands out as an interesting story that shows the hardships and victories of its characters. This essay will provide a detailed review of Obiorah’s work, focusing on the themes and writing choices that mark the novel. The story is set against personal and social challenges, as Rough Diamond explores identity, resilience, and the chase for dreams in a tough world. In this masterpiece, Obiorah’s deployment of a literary technique such as suspense and skill in creating deep character growth alongside…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja, to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, holding in New York, United States of America. Shettima is representing President Bola Tinubu at the global summit and will deliver Nigeria’s national statement during the General Debate scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, 2025 between 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm New York time. NewsQuest reports that this Shettima first participated and addressed world leaders at the 79th session of the UNGA in September 2024 Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity Stanley Nkowcha in a statement said, Shettima…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has publicly recognized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike as leader after the lifting of the six-month emergency rule in the State by President Bola Tinubu. Minister Wike on his part recently also confirmed speaking with Governor Fubara ahead of Fubara’s return to Rivers State after the suspension of the emergency rule. “Our Leader, His Excellency, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and I, as your Governor, have all accepted to bury the hatchet and embrace peace and reconciliation in the best interest…

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo on Wednesday announced that Nigeria is set to receive a dry-leased aircraft on October 6, marking a milestone after 20 years, achieved through his significant personal risk and sacrifice. The Minister stated this during the groundbreaking ceremony of Air Peace’s maintenance hangar at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. NewsQuest reports that this dry lease is expected to reduce operating costs significantly compared to the previously common wet leases, benefiting consumers through lower ticket prices and overheads. Minister Keyamo said that the first dry lease will arrive in Nigeria by virtue…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday ended the six Months emergency rule in oil rich Rivers state, declaring that democratic leadership in the state will official resume midnight of today.  NewsQuest  reports that the President declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, as a result of ongoing political turmoil and governance paralysis in the state, which suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all members of the state House of Assembly for six months, placing the state under the administration of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) to restore order and governance continuity. “It therefore gives me…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have renewed commitment of closer collaboration for strengthening Nigeria’s tax compliance framework and safeguarding public revenue. Executive Chairman of the FIRS Dr Zacch Adedeji, while on a visit to the headquarters of the EFCC said inter-agency cooperation was critical to sustaining financial stability and building trust in the country’s revenue system. NewsQuest reports that the partnership is part of President Bola Tinubu’s renewed effort to boost non-oil revenue, enhance fiscal discipline, and build public trust in tax administration by combining enforcement with preventive measures to reduce…

Chairman of the  Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Professor Taiwo Oyedele on Wednesday insisted that President Bola Tinubu has not introduced any new taxes despite reforms by the government carefully reeled out to overhaul the nation’s tax landscape, which have yet to take effect. Oyedele stated this at a one-day training workshop organized by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on the Nigerian Tax Act (2025), for the State House Press Corps (SHPC), journalists accredited to cover the presidential villa. “I am not aware of any new tax that this Tinubu’s administration has introduced. I am serious,…

The newly sworn-in Commissioner for Marine and Blue Economy in Benue State, Denis Ter Iyaghigba has begun the inspection of strategic operational sites along the River Benue, in a move to facilitate effective planning and implementation of critical projects in the sector. Iyaghigba is among 17 commissioners recently inaugurated by Governor Hyacinth Alia and has been charged to drive the newly created Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, as a deliberate step by the government to harness the economic potential of Benue’s waterways and promote sustainable development. NewsQuest reports that Iyaghigba’s inspections is expected to serve as a guide in…