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Wike Must Also Demolish Aso Villa, Military Barracks – Bwala; PDP Hails Its 16 Years in Power as Nigeria’s ‘Golden Era’ of Democracy | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Wike Must Also Demolish Aso Villa, Military Barracks - Bwala Shettima Attributes Banditry and Kidnapping in Northwest to Poor Governance FG Shuts Down MMIA, Orders Airlines to Relocate by Oct…
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‘I’m Not Home’ – Davido Responds to Fan Who Biked for 8 Days From Benue Just to Meet Him
Imagine biking for eight days straight, covering over 400 kilometers, just to meet your favorite music idol. That's exactly what a dedicated fan named @emmiwuks on X (formerly known as…
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Ortom calls Fr. Alia’s comment on salaries and pensions in Benue ‘unfortunate’
In a recent interview on Arise TV, Governor Samuel Ortom expressed disappointment over comments made by Benue State governor-elect, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, about the state's salaries and pensions. During…
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Benue state Governor-Elect Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia outlines plans to tackle state issues
Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, the governor-elect of Benue State, has expressed concern about the state of affairs in Benue, stating that the life of civil service is in Intensive Care…
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NCC disavows leaked phone call between Obi and Oyedepo; Sanusi possible candidate for CBN governor under Tinubu presidency | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
NCC disavows leaked phone call between Obi and Oyedepo Ortom maintains resilience despite senatorial election loss DHQ reassures Nigeria's safety amid UN fighting vehicle sighting in Edo FPRO challenges individuals…
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Tinubu to hold prayers for Nigeria instead of 71st birthday colloquium; Super Eagles retaliate with a victory over Guinea-Bissau | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Tinubu to hold prayers for Nigeria instead of 71st birthday colloquium Super Eagles retaliate with a victory over Guinea-Bissau Tinubu has no capacity to run Nigeria – Bode George Ngige,…
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Tinubu defeats Obi by a margin of 2k votes in Benue
Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the presidential election in Benue state. The Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) returning officer, Faruk Kuta, declared the results on…
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I’m ready to sacrifice my senatorial bid for Obi’s victory – Ortom
The governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom, has stated that he is willing to give up his senatorial candidacy for Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate (LP). Ortom, who is…
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I have not seen any of the new naira notes – Ortom
In spite of his position, Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has admitted that he has not yet seen the new naira notes. He made the comment on Wednesday while supporting…
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Why we were not at Arise TV town hall meeting – Tinubu, Shettima; Tinubu more physically alert than other candidates – Fani-Kayode | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Why we were not at Arise TV town hall meeting - Tinubu, ShettimaAttendees reject Okowa's participation at the presidential town hallTinubu more physically alert than other candidates - Fani-KayodeAtiku promises…
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Atiku, Peter Obi present; Tinubu absent at NBA conference; Reps panel summons TCN boss over controversial $33 million Azura power deal | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Atiku, Peter Obi present; Tinubu absent at NBA conferenceReps panel summons TCN boss over controversial $33 million Azura power dealTwo children killed as building collapses in LagosFG introduces rotavirus vaccine…
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Popular markets to visit in Benue
The economic importance of markets cannot be overstated. In fact, markets are valuable institutions that facilitate trade. More trade means more production. More production means more employment and a higher…
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Governor Ortom, fasting & prayer is no substitute for good governance
We must have done something terrible as Nigerians to deserve the kind of leadership we have been subjected to over the last 21 years. There is no other logical explanation…
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The Late 5: ‘Dapchi schoolgirls refuse to resume due to security fears’; Donald Trump says summit with Kim Jong-un may be postponed and other stories
The Cardinal of the Abuja Catholic Diocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has called on Nigerians to rise above religious, political and ethnic divides to save the country from drifting into anarchy.…
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The Late 5: Former PDP spokesman, Olisa Metuh collapses in Court, Offa banks robbery suspects arrested and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said two principal suspects out of the four gang leaders declared wanted over the banks robbery…
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The Big 5: Reps increase 2018 budget to N9trn, FG releases N10bn to rebuild properties destroyed by crisis and other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: The 2018 budget has been increased to N9.1 trillion by the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives on Tuesday, announced…
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2019 Presidential aspirant, Kingsley Moghalu pays condolence visit to Benue
Professor Kingsley Moghalu, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and an aspirant in the 2019 Presidential race paid a two-day visit to Benue following the recent attacks…
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JAMB Question: Who is the human being that stole the N36 million?
We have laughed much and made the compulsory number of memes, widely broadcast on Whatsapp. There is now a Twitter handle, @NigeriaSnake cashing in on the subject. The topic has really…
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Is God venting his anger on Buhari through Tunde Bakare?
Sooner or later, Tunde Bakare, fiery preacher and founder of The Latter Rain Assembly, will be running for president. This may be 2019 or 2023; it may even be 2027.…
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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…
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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…
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Social media offensive causes underdevelopment in Benue – Commissioner
The Benue government Saturday, said incessant attacks on the state through the social media were painting the state in bad light and discouraging investors from patronising it. “The social media…
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“God showed me a vision in 1992 and I became governor” – Ortom
Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said that he would not seek for a re-election in 2019, until he sees another vision from God. Governor Ortom said that God would…
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Suswam’s arraignment stalled due to absence of witness
The trial of former governor of Benue state, Gabriel Suswam, was on Wednesday stalled at the Federal High Court, Abuja, due to the absence of a second defendant, Omadachi Oklobia.…
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Former governor, Suswam, arraigned on fresh charges
The Federal Government at a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, arraigned former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, on a fresh 32-count charge of fraud. The former governor…
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APC reportedly declared winner of Benue council poll without result
The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) has declared APC as the winner of the 23 local government chairmanship seats in the election held on Saturday. The Cable reports that…
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Opinion: All the unforgivable ways Governor Ortom has failed Benue state
by Ariyo-Dare Atoye There is a distinct lack of leadership right across all levels of the Nigerian society. There is really little or nothing to inspire hope under the present…
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Suswam only passed on witches, orgies, idols to me – Ortom
Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, has said that the Benue State government House was filled with witchcraft, idol worshipers before he became governor. The governor said this in his second…
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Opinion: 4 ways Samuel Ortom can save his disastrous governorship of Benue state
by Chris Tion Image Blues The past couple of weeks hasn't been the best for the image of my dear state, Benue. First, it was Governor Nyesom Wike calling…
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Suswam withdraws N10bn suit against DSS
by Omoleye Omoruyi A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ruled out a N10bn fundamental human rights enforcement suit filed by former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, against…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy