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From Aviashima Toom, Abuja The Defence Headquaters have confirmed the killings of 5 Soldiers of Troops of OP UDO KA deployed at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Areas adjourning Aba metropolis in Abia State. The Military also confirmed dead of six civilians during cross fire. In a statement signed on Friday by the Director Defence Media Operations, DMO,  Major General Edward Buba in abuja said troops deployed to enforce peace in  the area and protect the citizens were massed attacked by the IPOD/ESN terrorist.  According to him, the terrorist in 3 tinted Prado Toyota SUVs and others from builtup areas surrounding the checkpoint, sprang a surprise attack on the checkpoint.  "The attack sadly took the lifes of  5 personnel of the armed forces killed in action "The armed forces mourns the death of these troops as each and every soldier lost in battle is a terrible loss. Meanwhile, investigation are ongoing concerning the attack". He said.

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja Setting out from your home on a journey, or even when going to work or visiting your friends, the Nigerian road user is besieged by a cocktail of uniformed men, wielding anything from Ak-47 to sticks and koboko. They could be soldiers, policemen without name tags right down to community boys in sundry khaki. Law and order, preventing crime are the furthest items in their minds. Obtaining money by any excuse imaginable is the sole purpose of all that shakara on our roads. State actors and non-state actors alike feel entitled to obtaining money or at least wasting the time of citizens who dare to leave their homes. Since 1993, effectively, since 1994, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), through the special purpose vehicle of Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), joined the business of extorting Nigerian depositors and all other prisoners of the financial system. The recent introduction of a 0.5 per cent charge on bank transactions by the CBN

…..Demands N1.5bn as damages By Our Reporter Former Chief Risk and Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President (SVP), Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS), Temidayo Adefemi Adekanye, has alleged that he was sacked by his ex-employer for raising the alarm over financial misappropriation in the company. He made the revelation in the Statement of Material Fact attached with a N1.5 billion damage suit slammed on NIBSS at the National Industrial Court, Lagos. He is praying the court to declare that termination of his employment by NIBSS on January 15, 2024, was unlawful, wrongful and unjustified. He sought an order of court “reinstating the claimant to his position as though he had never been terminated.” “An order of court directing the defendant to pay the claimant all his salaries, allowances and or other perquisites accruable to his office from the date of the purported termination until judgment is delivered. “An order of court that the claimant is entitled to

From Aviashima Toom Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has made History as the first African Governor to join United Nations (UN) Volunteer Full Funding Programme. The Governor, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Governor in Africa to subscribe to the UN Volunteer Full Funding Programme.  According to a statement Chief Press Secretary CPS to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula noted that the groundbreaking initiative underscores the Governor's unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and access to leadership opportunities, setting a new standard for leadership across the continent. He said the agreement, which went into full effect on February 14th, 2024, and became financially operational on April 16th, 2024, marks a historic moment in African governance.  "Through his subscription to the UN Volunteer programme, Governor Alia has demonstrated a visionary approach to governance, recognizing the pivotal role of young people in d

From Aviashima Toom Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has promised to continue to prioritize the welfare of the workers in the state, saluting them for their immense contributions towards the overall development of Benue, as they mark this year's May Day celebration.  Aligning with the theme of year 2024 Labour Day, which focuses on "Ensuring Safety and Health at Work in a Changing Climate," Governor Alia says, his administration is already working in line with the theme, having renovated the State Secretariat and also provided a dedicated 33KVA transformer to enable the workers have a healthy and conducive environment to operate. Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Sir, Tersoo Kula's Statement today issued and made available to journalist said his Principal, The Governor aside the prompt payment of workers salaries, his administration will continue to pay owed arrears, attend to issues of promotions and allowances, ensure training and retra

From Aviashima Toom Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has disclosed that the state government will soon launch its own local security outfit that will consist of ten thousand youths before the end of May, 2024, to complement the efforts of the other security agencies in tackling security challenges bedeviling the state. Governor Alia disclosed this on Tuesday, during the Stakeholders Meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at Government House, Makurdi.  A statement signed on wednessday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula in makurdi the benue capital. Accirding to him, The Governor who appreciated the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the security agencies in securing the country and the state, said the launch of the State owned security outfit will aid in securing Benue communities, enabling farmers to access their farm lands without fear.   He said his administration is already working towards procuring Hilux vans