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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s Mother, Professor Kamene Okonjo, Dies at 96
Professor Kamene Okonjo, a renowned sociologist, women’s rights advocate and mother of WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has died...
Benue Govt Official Accuses JED of Overbilling, Unlawful Disconnections, Demands...
Isaac Uzaan has accused Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JED) of alleged overbilling, failure to remit state taxes and irregular...
FG, Benue Plan to Expand Makurdi Flyover to dual Carriage as Construction Hits 69.87%...
The Federal and Benue governments plan to expand the Wurukum Flyover in Makurdi as construction reaches 69.87%, with the revised design...
JED Disconnects Electricity After Attack on Staff in Makurdi
Jos Electricity Distribution Plc has disconnected electricity supply to Makurdi following an alleged attack on its staff, leaving residents...
Jechira Council Seeks Prosecution of Four Suspects Over Repeated Burning of Ihugh...
The Jechira Traditional Council has called for the prosecution of four suspects over repeated burnings at St. Winifred Girls’ Secondary...
How $2.4bn Subsidy Fraud Probe Triggered My Mother’s Kidnap – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has revealed how uncovering an alleged $2.4 billion fuel subsidy fraud led to threats against her...
Tinubu Seeks Repeal of Indian Hemp Act
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to repeal Nigeria’s Indian Hemp Act and the existing NDLEA Act as part of a proposed overhaul of...
Over 17.9m Nigerians Fall into Poverty in Three Years — Report
Nigeria recorded the world’s largest increase in multidimensional poverty between 2021 and 2024, with an additional 17.9 million people...
Court Strikes Out Charges Against Fake Agency
The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out charges against Adeniyi Adeyemi, accused of operating a purported government agency, as the...
Benue Justice Ministry Opens Reporting Desks in IDP Camps Over Sexual Abuse
The Benue State Ministry of Justice has established reporting desks in IDP camps across the state to improve access to justice for victims...
NAF Commissions Solar-Powered Market in Okpoga
The Nigerian Air Force has commissioned a solar-powered mini-modern market in Oklenyi, Okpoga, as part of its community-focused...
Zaki-Biam Massacre: Court Stops CBN From Paying N4bn Promissory Notes
A Federal High Court in Makurdi has restrained the CBN from paying a N4bn tranche of promissory notes linked to compensation for victims of...
EFCC Chairman Olukoyode reveals maximum amount recoverable from stolen funds
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyode, has said that only 60 percent of stolen funds can be...
National Assembly Plans to Translate Nigerian Laws Into Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba
The National Assembly says it plans to translate Nigerian laws into Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba and other local languages as part of efforts to...
Benue Assembly Passes Bill for Free Snakebite Treatment
Benue Assembly Passes Bill for Free Snakebite Treatment The Benue State House of Assembly has passed a bill providing for free treatment...
Army activates new formations in Birnin Kebbi, Yauri and Kaoje
Commanders say the additions are intended to improve response to security threats in the state.
