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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja The  Commissioner for Finance in Benue, Dr David Olofu, has said all hope was not lost yet for the Idoma extraction of the state to produce governor come 2023. Olofu stated this while interacting with journalists on Friday in Makurdi. The commissioner said that with the nomination of Engr Benson Abounu as the Idoma consensus candidate in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) it was a pointer that the people were on the right track. "There has never been a time the Idoma people were as united and sincere in their agitation like this.  "Since 1999, this is the only time Idoma people unanimously produced a  one single candidate for PDP primaries.  "This is a good hope for us as a people and I pray it eventually ends in praise," Olofu said. He described as unfounded and mischievous the news making the rounds that he was working towards becoming the deputy governor of the ruling party the PDP as against the governorship aspiration of the

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja Corporal Matthew Isaac, a police officer serving with the Ebonyi State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has been arrested. The police officer was caught seen in a viral video, singing, dancing, and brandishing a rifle in praise of a particular cult group. In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja on Saturday, said that, the IGP Usman Alkali Baba condemned the unruly conduct of the police officer.  "The act of the officer in question, which is clearly calculated to portray the NPF negatively, is a discreditable conduct in line with the provisions of the First Schedule to Regulation 370 of the Police Regulations.  "His actions equally violated the provisions of the NPF Social Media Policy (SMP), penal laws, and other extant laws regulating the conduct and discipline of all Police officers," the statement read. IGP Alkali Baba therefore directed the State Commissioner to de

By Our Reporter Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has advised people of the state to commit themselves into rigorous research and document them into books that would serve even generations yet unborn. Ortom gave the advice during a public presentation and launching of a book titled "Fiscal Federalism and the Provision of Public Goods and Services by the Tiers of Government in Nigeria written by Barr Justin Gbagir on Friday in Makurdi. The governor who was repsented by the Commissioner for Justice, Barr Michael Gusa, said that through research a lot of things would be made bare and brought to limelight for the overall good of the society. He commended Gbagir for painstakingly putting together the all important book. He said that the book would be of great use today, tomorrow and in years to come. Mother of the Day, Dr Eunice Ortom, said that Gbagir would be remembered for generations because of the book, adding that he had done a rewarding thing. The Chairman and Chairlady of

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has declared his intention to run for the seat of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oshiomhole, while addressing supporters on Wednesday in Abuja,  said he will appropriately tax the rich to provide amenities for the poor. “It is in the interest of the rich to pay that tax so they can enjoy their wealth,” he said Stating that he will purchase the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination and expression of interest forms in the next few hours. “If we can subsidise petroleum products to the tune of trillions then we can subsidise education, agriculture etc.” Oshiomhole, who is also a former APC National Chairman, said if elected as President, he will insist that textile and automobile companies who want the continued patronage of Nigerians must relocate their factories to Nigeria to give jobs to the teeming youths of the country. He con

 By Aviashima Toom, Abuja A group under the aegis of Igede Progressive Movement (IPM) from the Oju/Obi Federal constituency of Benue state have obtained the APC senatorial form for a former federal Lawmakers representing Otukpo/ Ohimini federal constituency, Hon. Nelson Alapa This was in fulfilment of the promise the two local governments made to ensure the election to the Senate of Hon. Nelson Alapa because of his sterling performance and track record as former member representing Otukpo/Ohimini federal constituency Leaders of the group, Chief Ogbo Joseph Doglas, noted that they were convinced that former experience lawmaker has what it takes to win the Senate seat considering his past records when he represented the good people of Otukpo/Ohimini federal constituency. He said "We have confidence in him because while he was at the lower Chambers he developed our place, he constructs culverts and so many other projects. So he has shown that he is ready to se

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja Four choppers of the Nigeria Police Force NPF, have been deployed to embark on enhanced aerial surveillance and patrol to support its operational men who have been deployed to intensify patrol and ensure adequate security for all and sundry across the country.  A statement on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in abuja said the IGP in furtherance of his directive and commitment to continually provide security, released funds and required logistics to facilitate the operations.   "We urge Nigerians to remain calm, go about their lawful businesses and celebrations and render necessary help to our officers and men on duty while we continue and sustain our patrols. We are available to serve you, even, better at all times". It added

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja Chairman of the Compensation and  Consumers Protection Tribunal (CCPT), Hajia Saratu Shafii, has urged Muslem women to continue to put more efforts despite challenges encounter in their daily activities. Shafii, also admonished them to be supportive of their spouse in order to amiliorat suffering they may have be going through. She stated this during the last weekly Ramadan lecture organization by Al- Habibiyya Islamic society in Abuja called on women to take practical steps towards building peace in their heart and homes. She described women as an integral part of human development which she said must be empowered. "woman is a huge support to the house when she is entrepreneur, if she has money the stress on the husband is less and a huge support to the husband.  "A lots of women are becoming widows, men having heart related problems due to financial stress. So if a woman is supportive as part of religious worship to the husband without b