23 h. ago Ogun 2025: Benue Governor Receives Torch Of Unity For Participation

In a symbolic ceremony held at Government House Makurdi yesterday, the Benue State governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, represented by the deputy governor, Barrister Sam Ode, received the Torch of Unity for the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival scheduled for Ogun State from May 16 to May 30, 2025. He received the symbolic torch […]

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46 h. ago Idoma diaspora group laments continued killings in Benue South

Tribune Online Idoma diaspora group laments continued killings in Benue South The group has expressed disappointment in the silence of Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia and Deputy Governor Sam Odeh, particularly as the latter hails from the affected region. Idoma diaspora group laments continued killings in Benue South Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Revitalisation Of McCarthy Stadium Will Elevate Sports In Benue, Says Commissioner

The Commissioner for Sports, Youth, and Creativity, Terkimbi Ikyange, has announced that the significant investment in sports infrastructure by Governor Hyacinth Alia will soon restore Benue State’s prominence in sporting activities again. During an inspection of the ongoing renovations at McCarthy Stadium, Ikyange revealed that the governor has increased the budget for sports and youth […]

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4 d. ago Tinubu’s bold decisions will benefit Nigerians – Ortom’s aide

By John Ogunsemore Terver Akase, media aide to former Benue governor, Samuel Ortom said President Bola Tinubu has made some bold decisions that his predecessors could not. He identified these decisions as removal of fuel subsidy and local government autonomy. Akase said that while fuel subsidy removal has brought deep pains to Nigerians, those will […] The post Tinubu’s bold decisions will benefit Nigerians – Ortom’s aide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago You have shown Benue considerable love, Alia hails Tinubu at 73

The Governor, Benue State, Hyacinth Alia on Saturday joined millions of Nigerians and world leaders to celebrate President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday anniversary. Alia, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, on Saturday in Makurdi, appreciated God for the gift of life and the strength granted to the President. Read More

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8 d. ago Governor Alia appoints Henry Ojobo as Benue polytechnic Rector

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia has approved the appointment of Arch. Dr. Henry Ojobo, as the substantive Rector of Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, for a single tenure of five years, effective from April 1, 2025. Dr. Ojobo, a highly respected academic, urban planner, and environmental sustainability expert, brings over 20 years of experience in architectural education, […] The post Governor Alia appoints Henry Ojobo as Benue polytechnic Rector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Driver Arrested For Allegedly Abducting Female Passenger In Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has detained a 30-year-old driver, Olayemi Yusuf, for allegedly abducting a female passenger. The suspect, working as a driver for Indrive car hire services, reportedly veered off the designated route and subdued the victim, binding her hands with two plastic wire clips. Omolola Odutola, the command spokesperson, confirmed his arrest […] The post Driver Arrested For Allegedly Abducting Female Passenger In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Tinubu launches unity torch for 22nd National Sports Festival

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday officially flagged off the Torch of Unity movement for the 22nd National Sports Festival, set to take place in Ogun State from May 16 to May 30, 2025. At a ceremony held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the President described sports as a unifying force […] The post Tinubu launches unity torch for 22nd National Sports Festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Call for emergency rule in Benue, display of political opportunism – Alia

The Benue State Government says there is no reason for people to call for the declaration of emergency rule in the state. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor. Benue state, Hyacinth Alia, Mr Tersoo Kula, said this in a statement, on Monday in Makurdi. Kula, who was reacting to the press briefing by the Centre Read More

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1 week ago Edo govt vows support as Niger Delta Sports Festival torch arrives Benin

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, on Monday, received the Unity Torch for the Niger Delta Sports Festival at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Shortly after, he led an entourage of torchbearers and sportsmen to the Government House, where he handed over […] The post Edo govt vows support as Niger Delta Sports Festival torch arrives Benin appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ogun Police Arrest Eight Secondary School Students Over Cultism

No fewer than eight students of Ifo High School have been arrested by operatives of Ogun State Police Command for allegedly engaging in cult related activities. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the suspects, identified as; Bennett Bolawatife, Aluko Taiwo, Kehinde Aluko while Omolaso Waris, Akinola Ifeoluwa, Azeez Hassan, Kilani Babatunde aka Soldier and Fasedemi Samuel. This […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Eight Secondary School Students Over Cultism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rider Dies After Motorcycle Catches Fire In Ogun Expressway Accident

A man, whose identity has not yet been revealed, has died in a solo motorcycle accident at Ibafo along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. Omolola Odutola, the state Police Command’s spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement issued on Friday. Odutola stated that an officer from the Ibafo Divisional Police reported the incident on Thursday. […] The post Rider Dies After Motorcycle Catches Fire In Ogun Expressway Accident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Passenger Dies In Ogun Accident After Motorcycle Collides With Lorry

A 22-year-old passenger, simply identified as Kabiru, has lost his life in a road accident near Bukky’s Court on Obafemi Awolowo Way in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, after sustaining a severe head injury. The incident occurred between a green and white lorry, registered LAGOS BS 385 KJA and transporting timber, and an unknown Bajaj motorcycle with […] The post Passenger Dies In Ogun Accident After Motorcycle Collides With Lorry appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Family sues Ogun over monarch’s selection, alleges imposition

Justice M A Akinyemi of the Ogun State High Court, Sagamu, has fixed May 21, 2025, for the hearing of the lawsuit filed against the Ogun State government by the Kankanbina ruling house of Ogere-Remo over the alleged imposition of the incumbent Ologere of Ogere-Remo, Oba James Obafemi Saliu. Others sued alongside Oba James Saliu Read More

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2 w. ago Family sues Ogun over wrongful selection, imposition of monarch 

Justice M A Akinyemi of the Ogun State High Court, Sagamu, has fixed May 21, 2025, for the hearing of the lawsuit filed against the Ogun State government by the Kankanbina ruling house of Ogere-Remo over the alleged imposition of the incumbent Ologere of Ogere-Remo, Oba James Obafemi Saliu. Others sued alongside Oba James Saliu Read More

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2 w. ago Gov Dapo Abiodun Mourns As Rainstorm Destroys Ogun School, Kills Student, Injures Others

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has commiserated with the victims of a rainstorm that destroyed the classrooms of Mayigi Community Comprehensive High School, Ilase, Ipokia Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that a 14-year-old JSS3 student, identified as Timothy Amosun, lost his life in the incident, while five other learners, two teachers, […] The post Gov Dapo Abiodun Mourns As Rainstorm Destroys Ogun School, Kills Student, Injures Others appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue gov denies defection rumours, says not joining El Rufai in SDP

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has debunked speculations that he is planning to leave the All Progressives Congress  for the Social Democratic Party . In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, in Makurdi, Alia described the rumours as baseless and the handiwork of mischief-makers attempting to create friction between Read More

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3 w. ago PFN charges members to embrace political participation, advocate national unity

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has restated its commitment to deepening the political education of its members, fostering national unity, and advocating for economic stability, emphasising its role as a spiritual body with national influence. Addressing journalists at a press briefing in Lagos yesterday, the National President of PFN, Bishop Francis […] The post PFN charges members to embrace political participation, advocate national unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Transforming Benue: Governor Alia’s Remarkable Journey Of Progress And Empowerment

  By Adnan Mukhtar It would not be an exaggeration to say that Governor Hyacinth Iornem Alia of Benue State has, within the past twenty-one months in office, made significant strides, especially in the areas of education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, humanitarian services, women and youth empowerment, as well as security among other critical sectors. Governor […]

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3 w. ago Benue: Alia condemns deadly attack, urges calm amid destruction

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has again decried the vicious and ferocious attack and murder of three members of the Civil Protection Guards who were on duty to protect locals at On-MbaAondo, Tsambe-Mbesev ward of Gwer-West Local Government. He stated that the inhuman act, carried out by […] The post Benue: Alia condemns deadly attack, urges calm amid destruction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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