The African Society for Democratic Advancement has criticized the recent comments made by former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi for not verifying facts and attempting to involve the Lagos State Government in the controversy surrounding the demolition of a property owned by his brother. In a statement on his X account, Obi had expressed outrage […]
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CHIEF M.K. AONDOAKAA’S FOOTPRINTS AT 63: A TRIBUTE TO A DISTINGUISHED LEGAL ICON
As Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN, F-DRI marks his 63rd birthday, tributes pour in from across the state and beyond. One of the few lawyers from Northern Nigeria and the third Senior Advocate of Nigeria from Benue State, Aondoakaa has left an indelible mark on the sands of time. On Sunday, June 30, 2025, Aondoakaa […]
Ex-Minister of Niger Delta Orubebe, Boroh Bag PhD in Public Governance and Leadership.
Nigeria’s former Minister of Niger Delta, Peter Godsday Orubebe, and Brig. Gen. Paul Boroh (Rtd), a former Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, have both been awarded Doctoral Degrees in Public Governance and Leadership from University of Abuja. The duo achieved the significant academic milestone after successfully defending their theses on June 27, 2025, at […]
Group felicitates Sanwo-Olu at 60, pledges more support
The Good Governance Campaign Forum (GGCF) has warmly congratulated the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on the occasion of his 60th birthday, celebrated today, June 25, 2025, restating their continued support for the governor. The Forum made this known in a tribute on Wednesday through its Coordinator, Rahman Suleiman, praising the governor’s exceptional leadership, […]
FULANIS’ PERSISTENT THREATS AGAINST ORTOM: A CALL FOR ACTION
We have watched some disturbing viral videos on social media in recent days, posted by Fulani extremists threatening to eliminate the immediate past Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, for what the Fulanis claim to be Ortom’s “sins” against them while he served as governor of the state. This time, the Fulanis have come […]
Total Shutdown at Refugee Commission as Staff Revolt, Demand CEO’s Sack Over Alleged Corruption, Neglect
Operations at the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) ground to a halt on Monday as angry staff barricaded the Abuja headquarters, calling for the immediate removal of Federal Commissioner and CEO, Aliyu Ahmed. The protesting workers accuse Ahmed of gross corruption, deliberate neglect of displaced persons, and running the Commission […]
My Dear Beloved People of Benue
It is with a deeply broken heart that I write to you today. The darkness that fell upon our land on Friday following the merciless massacre of our people in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area, has left a scar on our conscience that time alone cannot heal. Over 100 innocent lives, mostly women and children […]
June 12: Recognise unsung heroes, activists, Coalition urges Tinubu
In commemoration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to recognise ‘Activists and Martyrs’, and others who fought and lost their lives in the struggle to sustain the nation’s democracy. This year’s Democracy Day celebration makes it the 32nd year after the then military government annulled the historic June 12, 1993, […]
Okpella Kingship: Ukhomunyio Leaders Storm Government House, Benin Palace, Reject Sado as Okuokpellagbe
In a powerful show of unity and resistance, traditional leaders, youths, women, and persons living with disabilities from the Ukhomunyio village in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, staged a major protest today against what they described as an illegal and undemocratic imposition of Michael Sado as the Okuokpellagbe (traditional ruler) of […]
Philanthropist Donates Hilux Truck, Other Items to Curb Insecurity in Benue Community
A philanthropist, Joseph Aondoana, has donated a Hilux truck, 5 motorbikes and a police station to Aondoana community in Gwer-West Local Government Area (LGA), of Benue State, as part of efforts to curb insecurity occasioned by herdsmen attacks. The donation of the items, including bags of Rice, maggi, salt and jars of palm oil to […]