…Promises Accelerated Infrastructural Development By Dooyum Naadzenga The Governor of Benue State, His Excellency Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has pledged renewed vigor in delivering transformative development that will inspire generations, throughout his tenure. He made this commitment during a Holy Mass and thanksgiving service at St. Martha’s Catholic Church, Anongo, Mbajor in Vandeikya Local Government Area (LGA). The event, organized in his honor by Onov Mbera Worldwide—a support group of progressive men and women backing the governor—drew widespread acclaim. Gov. Alia emphasized that his administration remains people-centered, crediting the electorate for his mandate. “I was elected to serve…
Author: Humsi
Easter offers a profound reminder of sacrifice, renewal, hope, and love – virtues that lie at the heart of the National Youth Service Corps. As we celebrate this sacred season, I encourage you to reflect these enduring values in your daily conduct and interactions as proud members of the NYSC family. Let us continue to stand firm in our commitment to national unity, selfless service, and mutual respect, drawing strength from our diversity. Through our collective resolve and shared sense of purpose, we can further advance the cause of a more peaceful, united, and prosperous Nigeria. May the spirit of…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede has urged Nigerians to wholeheartedly embrace and take ownership of the fight against terrorists to ensure a safe society. In his Easter message, the CDS encouraged all personnel of the Armed Forces to remain united, vigilant and steadfast in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities. General Oluyede said that Easter was a sacred season that symbolised sacrifice, courage, hope and the triumph of good over evil, which are values that resonate deeply with the calling and responsibilities of the military profession. Here’s A Full Text Of The CDS Message:…
By Miriam Humbe In a proactive move to prevent further escalation of the ongoing crisis in Jos North, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE, initiated a comprehensive stop-and-search exercise across the Jos metropolis on Friday. Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. Operation Enduring Peace said that the move was a strategic intervention and part of a broader mandate to restore absolute normalcy and ensure the safety of lives and property within the State. The heightened security presence yielded immediate results as troops successfully intercepted and…
The attention of 8 Division Nigerian Army and Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, has been drawn to a misleading social media post circulating on Facebook, which falsely reported an armed attack on the residence of His Lordship, Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Bishop of the Sokoto Catholic Diocese and the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral. We categorically debunk these unfounded claims as there was no such attack in Sokoto State. The safety and security of Bishop Matthew Kukah and the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral remain intact. Bishop Kukah is currently fullfilling his Easter duties without any disruption. The Division, in collaboration with other security…
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City, covering Delta and Edo States, AIG Salman-Dogo Garba, extends warm Easter greetings to the good people of Delta and Edo States as they join Christians across the country and the world in celebrating this joyous occasion. The AIG urges all residents to embrace the virtues of love, sacrifice, peace, and unity which the Easter season symbolizes. He further calls on citizens to use this period for reflection, tolerance, and harmonious coexistence in their various communities. In line with the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, and the directives of the…
By Miriam Humbe In a significant breakthrough aimed at restoring the desired peace in Plateau State, troops of Joint Task Force, Operation ENDURING PEACE achieved remarkable success in the late hours of Thursday during a targeted operation at Dutse Uku in Jos North Local Government Area. Media Officer, Joint Task Force, Operation ENDURING PEACE, Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh disclosed this in a statement. At approximately 11:45 pm, vigilant troops responding to a distress call on sporadic shooting at Dutse Uku general area intercepted and apprehended 2 individuals masquerading as security operatives. These impostors, dressed in tactical black uniforms, were caught…
By Miriam Humbe In a swift and decisive move to contain the escalating security situation in parts of Plateau State, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, NAM, has approved the immediate deployment of additional troops to strengthen ongoing operations under Operation ENDURING PEACE. Media Officer, Joint Task Force, Operation ENDURING PEACE, Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh disclosed this in a statement. The reinforcement is aimed at supporting troops already on ground in de-escalating tensions and restoring law and order across affected areas of the State. While addressing troops at the Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE…
By Miriam Humbe A delegation from the Army Headquarters Department of Operations (AHQ DAOPS) on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, visited the North East theatre to assess operational activities and effectiveness of Operation HADIN KAI. Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement. The visit took place at the Headquarters Theatre Command Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) , Maimalari Military Cantonment, Maiduguri The Team was received by the Theatre Commander (TC), Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar.…
By Miriam Humbe A two storey building has collapsed in Jikwoyi, in the Abuja Municipal Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). A statement signed on Friday by Nkechi Isa, the Head of Public Affairs at Federal Emergency Management Department, (FEMD), said that rescue efforts are ongoing to ensure no person is trapped in the rubble. The building under construction collapsed around 11am today while workers were on site. FEMD Search and Rescue Team say that 17 workers were on the upper floor of the building when it collapsed injuring 5 workers and trapping a lone male who was…
By Miriam Humbe The Chinese government led by President Xi Jinping has been playing peace maker since the inception of the Iran-US-Israel war in the Middle East. China therefore intensified calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and adherence to the United Nations charter on peace among others. On 31 March 2026, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China H.E. Mr. Wang Yi and Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Senator…
By Dooyum Naadzenga Nearly three decades after Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999, the people of Makurdi and Guma Local Government Areas, which form the Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency in Benue State, continue to grapple with stagnation. What was once a vibrant hub of subsistence farming and agricultural livelihoods has eroded under the weight of rising input costs, declining yields, rampant insecurity, and limited access to farmland. Today, displacement, youth unemployment, and falling incomes have frayed the socio-economic fabric of these communities, leaving residents yearning for representation that delivers tangible change. Enter Dr. Iorwakwagh Apera, a seasoned development practitioner whose…