3 d. ago It’s pure blackmail, Wike’s aide debunks another land allocations allegation to minister’s children 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, has again denied allegations that land has been allocated to the children of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike reaffirming that the claims are unfounded, politically motivated and pure blackmail. In a statement […] The post It’s pure blackmail, Wike’s aide debunks another land allocations allegation to minister’s children  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Wike’s aide debunks malicious falsehood on land allocation to son

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Federal Capital Territory minister, Lere Olayinka, has refuted claims circulating online that the Minister, Nyesom Wike, allocated a sprawling 2,082 hectares in the high-brow districts of Maitama and Asokoro to one of his sons, labelling the allegations as another falsehood […] The post Wike’s aide debunks malicious falsehood on land allocation to son appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago EU, UNICEF To Support Rehabilitation Of Benue’s Yelwata IDPs

The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have pledged to support the Benue State Government in rehabilitating, reconstructing, and resettling over 4,000 displaced persons attacked by armed herdsmen two weeks ago at Yelwata Community. This is even as Governor Hyacinth Alia commended the EU, UNICEF and other development partners for their […]

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9 d. ago Barbaric, unacceptable – Benue gov fumes over killing of two Kano indigenes

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia said the killing of two Kano indigenes, Barhama Suleiman and Jamilu Ahmad, in the state is barbaric and unacceptable. The governor condemned the killing, which occurred in Agan settlement in Makurdi, in a Tuesday statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula. […] The post Barbaric, unacceptable – Benue gov fumes over killing of two Kano indigenes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 11 Months, Zero Payment: NYSC Members Tackle Gov. Alia Over Broken Allowance Promise

Corps members deployed to Benue State under the NYSC Batch B Stream II have cried out over the non-payment of their state-promised allowance for nearly a year. In an open letter addressed to Governor Hyacinth Alia, the corps members expressed deep frustration over the unpaid N15,000 monthly stipend, which they say has accumulated to N165,000 […] The post 11 Months, Zero Payment: NYSC Members Tackle Gov. Alia Over Broken Allowance Promise appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue gov suspends aide arrested by EFCC over alleged sextortion

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has suspended his Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Mr. Mkor Aondona, indefinitely. In a Sunday statement, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula said the suspension takes immediate effect. According to the statement, Aondona was suspended following his arrest by […] The post Benue gov suspends aide arrested by EFCC over alleged sextortion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue Gov Alia Suspends Top Aide Aondona Over ‘Sextortion, Cyberbullying’ Scandal

Benue State governor, Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of Dr. Mkor Aondona, his Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning, following his arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged involvement in sextortion, cyberbullying, and blackmail. In a press statement by the Chief Press […]

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1 week ago Follow President Tinubu’s roadmap to security in Benue – Ortom tells Alia

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The immediate past Governor of Benue state, Chief Samuel Ortom has advised the Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia to adopt the security roadmap that President Bola Tinubu personally crafted for him in solving the security challenges in the state. Chief Ortom made this call in a statement signed by his Media […] The post Follow President Tinubu’s roadmap to security in Benue – Ortom tells Alia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue insecurity: Allow LG chairs to control their resources, Ortom tells Gov Alias

Tribune Online Benue insecurity: Allow LG chairs to control their resources, Ortom tells Gov Alias According to the former governor, doing so will enable the chairmen to effectively mobilise security in their domains and also provide development for their people. Benue insecurity: Allow LG chairs to control their resources, Ortom tells Gov Alias Tribune Online

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1 week ago Benue Governor’s Aide in EFCC net over alleged sextortion, cyberbullying

Operatives of EFCC in Makurdi have arrested Mkor Aondona, Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning. read more Benue Governor’s Aide in EFCC net over alleged sextortion, cyberbullying

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1 week ago EFCC Nabs Governor Alia’s Aide Over Alleged Sextortion, Cyberbullying Of Female Students

Dr. Mkor Aondona, a Special Adviser to Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia on Documentation, Research, and Planning, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over allegations of sextortion and cyberbullying. The arrest, which took place on Friday in Makurdi, followed multiple complaints from female students accusing Aondona of sexual […] The post EFCC Nabs Governor Alia’s Aide Over Alleged Sextortion, Cyberbullying Of Female Students appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria’s first female fighter pilot wins top awards in Ghana

Tribune Online Nigeria’s first female fighter pilot wins top awards in Ghana Nigeria’s first female fighter pilot, Lt. Kafayat Sanni, has once made history at the prestigious Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC), Accra, as she emerged as the Best Allied Student and won the... Nigeria’s first female fighter pilot wins top awards in Ghana Tribune Online

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1 week ago Benue: Alia calls for unity of purpose to surmount security challenges

BIPC boss buries father From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has called for unity of purpose to overcome the challenges bedevilling the state. Governor Alia made this statement on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Tse Antor, Mbaduku in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, during the burial of Pa […] The post Benue: Alia calls for unity of purpose to surmount security challenges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago EFCC Arrests Benue Gov’s Top Aide Over Alleged Sextortion, Cyberbullying

Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Special Adviser to the Governor of Benue State on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Dr. Mkor Aondona, for alleged sextortion and cyberbullying. EFCC said Dr. Aondona was arrested on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, […]

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1 week ago Benue governor’s aide arrested for alleged sextortion in job recruitment

By Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Benue State on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Dr Mkor Aondona, for alleged sextortion and cyber bullying. He was arrested on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Makurdi following […] The post Benue governor’s aide arrested for alleged sextortion in job recruitment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago EFCC Nabs 19 Suspected Cyber Criminals In Akwa Ibom, Cross River

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have busted a cybercrime syndicate specialising in duping unsuspecting Nigerians and overseas’ residents of cash and other personal belongings through internet scam. The Head, Media and Publicity of the anti-graft agency, Dele Ojewale, who disclosed this to Journalists in Uyo, the […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu’s visit: Reactions trail Benue Gov Alia’s alleged ‘eye service’

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has faced criticism for promoting eye service after a viral video showed citizens cleaning roadside bushes ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the state on Wednesday. In a video circulating on social media, people were seen using machetes to trim overgrown vegetation along a major road, with the […] The post Tinubu’s visit: Reactions trail Benue Gov Alia’s alleged ‘eye service’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Comedian Efe Warriboy Condemns Gov. Alia’s Public Holiday Declaration To Honour Tinubu For Visiting Benue Over Massacre

Renowned comedian Efe Warriboy has slammed Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, for declaring Wednesday, June 18, a public holiday to welcome President Bola Tinubu, even as the state mourns the recent Yelewata massacre. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Deborah Ambe, who urged residents […] The post Comedian Efe Warriboy Condemns Gov. Alia’s Public Holiday Declaration To Honour Tinubu For Visiting Benue Over Massacre appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue: Bandits using guerrilla tactics, they strike, disappear – Alia

Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia has spoken about the modus operandi of the terrorists and bandits behind the mass killings in the state, saying they employ guerrilla tactics. Alia, who appeared on Focus Nigeria, a programme on African Independent Television (AIT), on Tuesday, stated that the situation in Benue has become more challenging. He disclosed that […] The post Benue: Bandits using guerrilla tactics, they strike, disappear – Alia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Akpabio’s Aide Petitions IGP Over Alleged Cyber Attacks By Rufai Oseni, Tunde Ednut

Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kenny Okolugbo has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun over alleged cyber attacks and coordinated defamation campaign against him by television presenter, Rufai Oseni and two other popular social media influencers. In a petition dated June 16, 2025, Okolugbo alleged that […]

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