Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state has signed the Benue State Electricity Law, describing the legislation as a major step toward transforming the state’s power sector, attracting investment, creating jobs and improving electricity supply for residents and businesses. The governor assented to the bill on Monday at the Old Banquet Hall of Government House, Makurdi, saying the law provides a legal framework for electricity generation, transmission and distribution within the state, in line with ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s electricity sector. According to Alia, the legislation is designed to stimulate private sector participation, encourage competition, strengthen consumer protection and expand access…
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By Becky Miana The Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), Gombe State Chapter, has commenced a quarterly tracking of nutrition budgets across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as part of efforts to promote increased investment in nutrition programmes in the state. The exercise is being implemented under a UNICEF-supported project and focuses on key nutrition financing issues, including the timely release of nutrition funds, the establishment of dedicated nutrition budget lines across MDAs, and advocacy for the extension of paid maternity leave from the current period to six months. Speaking on the initiative, the Gombe State Coordinator of…
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno state, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to reopening the waterway linking Baga in northern Borno State to the Republic of Chad, describing the initiative as crucial to restoring trade, commerce and regional cooperation. Zulum made the declaration on Saturday during a visit to Baga, where he held high-level security meetings with military commanders in Baga and Kukawa. The discussions centred on modalities for clearing the water routes, which have remained largely inaccessible due to years of insurgency in the Lake Chad region. Addressing journalists after the meeting, the governor said the engagement with the…
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have recorded major operational successes in separate missions across the North-West region, including the interception of a suspected arms courier, recovery of a large cache of ammunition, and the disruption of a cattle rustling operation. According to a statement issued on June 5, 2026, by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, troops of Sector 2 OPFY deployed at a checkpoint in Kaura Namoda intercepted a civilian vehicle heading towards Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara state. A thorough…
Borno state governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed the completion of the state’s multi-billion naira 400-bed capacity Kashim Ibrahim University Teaching Hospital within 60 days, expressing confidence that the facility will soon commence operations. The governor issued the directive on Friday during an inspection visit to the hospital as part of his ongoing assessment of major infrastructure projects being executed by his administration across the state. Speaking to journalists after the inspection, Zulum disclosed that more than 90 per cent of the construction work had been completed, while all medical equipment required for the facility had already been procured…
The Oyo state police command has arrested six suspects allegedly linked to the recent school abduction in Ahoro-Esiele, Oriire local government council of Oyo State, as security agencies intensify efforts to dismantle the kidnapping network behind the incident. According to the police, the suspects were apprehended through intelligence-led operations and tactical surveillance that uncovered their alleged communication with the kidnappers responsible for the school abduction. Despite the arrests, official security reports indicate that the principal kidnappers operating within the forest area have not yet been captured and continue to evade security operatives. The police identified two of the suspects, Babangida…
The Adamawa state police command has intensified its ongoing campaign against crime and the growing menace of Shilla gangsterism with the arrest of a 19-year-old suspect allegedly found in possession of hard drugs and dangerous weapons. The suspect, identified as Haruna Yau, a resident of Jambutu Nafan in Yola North local government council, was apprehended by police operatives during a routine patrol operation along the Doubeli Bypass in Jimeta. According to the command, officers on patrol intercepted the suspect and conducted a search, which led to the recovery of suspected illicit substances, including Tramadol (100mg) and Diazepam tablets. Security operatives…
Troops of Headquarters 63 Brigade/Sector 1 Joint Task Force, South South Operation DELTA SAFE, have recovered seven rifles and two motorcycles during a raid operation in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta state. The operation, conducted on June 4, followed credible intelligence reports aimed at disrupting criminal activities and enhancing security in the state. According to military authorities, the recovered weapons and motorcycles were discovered in an abandoned police station within the Ibusa community. The recovery is part of ongoing efforts by security forces to rid the area of criminal elements and prevent the proliferation of illegal arms.…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned a purported list of its senatorial candidates making the rounds on social media and some online platforms, describing the publication as fake and unauthorized. The party, in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the document titled “Concluded List of APC Senatorial Candidates So Far” did not originate from the party and should be disregarded. “The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to a purported ‘Concluded List of APC Senatorial Candidates So Far’ currently circulating on social media and some online…
Governor of Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue state, has officially launched the 2026 Fertilizer and Other Farm Inputs Sales and Distribution Exercise, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to food security, agricultural productivity, and rural economic development. The flag-off ceremony, held on Thursday, 4 June 2026, took place at the Benue Fertilizer and Chemicals Company, Industrial Layout, Naka Road, Makurdi, and drew government officials, agricultural stakeholders, traditional rulers, development partners, and farmers from across the state Speaking, governor Alia described the programme as more than a seasonal intervention, saying it reflects his administration’s determination to strengthen food production, improve farmers’ livelihoods, and…