Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has issued a stern warning, stating that he cannot guarantee the safety of any individual or group visiting the state without his prior knowledge. He also mandated that visits to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps require prior approval from the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA). The governor’s warning,…
A woman and a nine-month-old baby have lost their lives in a road accident in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The accident occurred on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the Uduma Junction area in Uburu community. It was gathered that the bus which was carrying about 25 people, including children, lost…
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has called for urgent and coordinated efforts to address the escalating impact of climate change on agriculture across Africa. Speaking on the sidelines of the 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage in Abuja on Monday, Mr Zulum said that Africa was at a crossroads between vulnerability and…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has clarified that the N300 million received from the Rivers State Government was a non-refundable gift, not a payment for hosting rights related to its Annual General Conference (AGC). This clarification comes in response to the Rivers State Government’s demand for a refund of the said amount, following the NBA’s…
An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, on Monday sentenced two ex-convicts to d3ath by hanging for armed robbery and kidnapping. The duo, Onileowo Rotimi (42) and Adetola Ayodele (42) were tried and found guilty on three count charge bordering on conspiracy, armed robbery and kidnapping. The court also jailed them for…
