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Omoleye Omoruyi September 20, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Bukky Shonibare’s #Mission2Makurdi

Bukky shonibare, a member #BringBackOurGirls group and Founder Adopt-A-Camp has concluded her humanitarian mission to victims of the recent flood disaster in Benue. The mission which took place between September…

Tolu September 12, 2017

Top 10 photos of natural disasters across the world

At this time in 2017, several countries in the world are currently being ravaged by unavoidable catastrophes that have left hundreds dead altogether and thousands more displaced. In Nigeria's Benue…

Omoleye Omoruyi September 11, 2017

Benue flood: IDP camp manager sacked over irregularities

The Deputy Governor of Benue, Benson Abounu, has confirmed the removal of James Iorhuna, from office as Manager of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp, International Market, Makurdi, The News…

Omoleye Omoruyi September 10, 2017

Dangote-led national relief committee donates N250m to victims of Benue flood

The Chairman, National Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation, Aliko Dangote says it has provided N250 million as relief assistance to victims of the flood in Benue. Dangote said on Sunday…

Samuel Okike September 7, 2017

The Big 5: Osinbajo visits Benue flood victims; Nigerian killed in South Africa; and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo visited the flood victims in Benue on Thursday, with a message from President Muhammadu Buhari. "I…

Omoleye Omoruyi September 7, 2017

FG promises to dredge River Benue, construct drainages in Makurdi

The Federal Government has promised to dredge river Benue and construct additional drainage systems to put a lasting end to the destructive flood being experienced in the state. President Muhammadu…

Omoleye Omoruyi September 6, 2017

Osinbajo visits Benue flood victims

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently in Benue, on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari. According to the Presidency, Prof Osinbajo will be visiting the victims of the flood and accessing…

Tolu September 6, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: 2Baba, Juliet Ibrahim donate to Benue flood victims; GUS3 winner, Hector Jobarteh’s murder had “something to do with cultism” | More stories

Catch up on the biggest entertainment stories you missed from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing this Wednesday morning. 2Baba visits Benue flood…

Editor September 5, 2017

The Late 5: Goodbye to recession, Trump dumps DACA, and other top stories

Hello, Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: Nigeria is officially out of recession, as the nation's GDP grew by 0.55 percent for Q2 2017,…

Omoleye Omoruyi September 5, 2017

Tuface, Annie Idibia arrive IDP camp for Benue flood victims in Makurdi

Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia known as TuFace, has arrived at the internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Makurdi, Benue. Tuface, a native of Benue State, arrived at 10:40 a.m. to…

Op-ed Editor September 4, 2017

Why the SDGs hold the key to rebuilding Benue after the flood

by Alexander O. Onkwue The Minister for State for Environment, Mr Ibrahim Usman Jibril paid a visit to the Benue State Governor as part of a delegation of the Federal…

Omoleye Omoruyi September 4, 2017

NAF begins medical assistance to victims of Benue flood

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Monday, inaugurated a medical assistance programme to meet the medical needs of the victims of the flood in Makurdi, Benue. The Director of Public Relations…

Editor September 4, 2017

The Big 5: Benue Flood, Buhari speaks on division, and other top stories

Good Monday morning. Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: The staff of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have threatened to embark on strike over the non-payment…

Omoleye Omoruyi September 4, 2017

NEMA set to go on strike as ultimatum expires

The adverse effects of the flood in Benue State and other distressed communities may worsen as officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have threatened to embark on strike…

Omoleye Omoruyi September 3, 2017

NEMA visits Benue, says relief materials arriving in 3 days

The director general National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Maihaja says the federal government is concerned about the plights of victims of the flooding in Benue state. It has been…