NATIONAL REPORTERS

 By Adesakin Adefemi  The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Benue State Axis has issued a strong statement denying endorsement of Hon David Olofu for Senator Benue South, describing a publication claiming such endorsement as "false and misleading". Comrade Anyebe Dominic, Stakeholders Chairman of NANS BENUE STATE Axis, stated that the organization has not endorsed any individual for any political position, including the forthcoming general elections, and is still consulting with stakeholders. The statement emphasizes that NANS Benue State is a united organization, operating under Comrade Dominic's leadership, and will not endorse any individual without proper consultation and consensus. The organization is committed to maintaining staff discipline and ensuring that it speaks with one voice. Advertising   The DSS, Nigeria Police Benue State Command, and other stakeholders have been alerted, and action is expected to be taken against the imposter. The stateme...

By: Nuhu Shehu, Abuja  Former Vice President, Arc. Mohammed Namadi Sambo, has reaffirmed his unwavering membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that he remains a loyal member of the party and will continue to be so throughout his political life. He also pledged his full support for the rebuilding and repositioning efforts of the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki–led National Working Committee (NWC). Sambo made this declaration while receiving members of the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party who paid him a courtesy visit at his residence in Abuja. Advertising   Earlier in his remarks, the National Chairman of the PDP, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, expressed appreciation to the former Vice President for the sacrifices he, alongside others in the Jonathan administration, made to sustain Nigeria’s democracy, particularly in 2015. He explained that the visit was to brief him on the prospects and challenges facing the party and to seek his support for the party’s rebuilding ...

By: Mike Akatu  - Abuja  Youth activist, Comrade Oche Alechenu on Friday publicly criticized Hon. Francis Ottah, the former Nigeria Parliamentarian who represented Ado/Ogbadibo/Okpokwu Federal Constituency in the 9th assembly, accusing him of "remaining stuck in the past" following his loss in the 2023 primary election. Posted on his Facebook handle, Alechenu put to Ottah in form of letter-address in quotes; "losing an election can feel like a punch to the gut, and sometimes the wound just wants to stay raw. It's okay to sit with that pain for a while, but you mustn't let it become your permanent guest". That Ottah's continued presence in the public eye with his consistent posts on social media allegedly targeted at Minority Leader of the Nigeria Senate, Comrade Abba Moro despite being out of office, reflects his inability to move forward and live his normal life. Alechenu continue that "it's still you who fought, failed and with heavy burden dr...

 By: Emmanuel Eche'Ofun Group Image with Senator Abba Moro  The senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Moro PhD, has continued to receive high-profile dignitaries and groups on condolence visits over the deaths of his sons. On Tuesday, 28th October, those who visited to condole the senator included Senate Minority Whip, Senator Osita Ngwu, representing Enugu West Senatorial District; H.E., Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, representing Sokoto South Senatorial District; Senator Khalid Mustapha, representing Kaduna North Senatorial District; Senator Khabeeb Mustapha, representing Jigawa South West Senatorial District; and Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe, representing FCT. Others included Dr. Mary Ogbe, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Regional Development; Former Permanent Secretary, Prof. Gabriel Nyitse; Former registrar, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Engr. Felix Atume, Mni; University don, Prof. S...

 By: Grace Agbo, Abuja  President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council have announced the scrapping of the Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of Sports Development. There will now be a ministry of regional development to oversee all the regional development commissions, such as Niger Delta Development Commission, North West Development Commission, South West Development Commission , North East Development Commission. Advertising   The National Sports Commission will take over the role of the Ministry of Sports.  The FEC also approved the merger of the Ministry of Tourism with the Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy.  The decisions were taken today at the meeting of Federal Executive Council in Abuja.

By: Grace Agbo, Abuja  Professor Ediga Bede Agbo has been appointed as the acting Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO).  The formal announcement was made through the University Facebook Social media handle and announced Prof. Ediga Agbo who emerged as the acting Vice Chancellor of the University. Advertising Prof Ediga appointment came during the special meeting of the Governing Council held on the 7th October, 2024 which was headed by the Pro Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of FUHSO, Engr. Ohieku Muhammed Salami. According to reports published, "the Pro Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council and Members, earlier, during the meeting suspended the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Innocent Ujah,  mni, OON, NPOM, for alleged gross misconduct and willful disregard to its authority", it was added.