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Nigerians Into S3x Work, 'Runs' To Reportedly Pay Tax From January 2026Federal Government.
30/09/2025

Nigerians Into S3x Work, 'Runs' To Reportedly Pay Tax From January 2026

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Governor Alia Makes New AppointmentsMonday, September 29, 2025The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has ap...
29/09/2025

Governor Alia Makes New Appointments

Monday, September 29, 2025

The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has approved the following appointments.

1. Orkuma Adzua Ikyur, Principal Special Assistant on Forestry and Logging

2. Onoja Michael Audu, Senior Special Assistant on Forestry and Logging.

The appointments are part of the Governor’s commitment to strengthening the administration’s ongoing reforms and ensuring effective management of the forestry and logging sector in the state.

The Governor congratulates the new appointees and charges them to justify the confidence reposed in them by bringing their experience and dedication to bear in the discharge of their duties.

The appointments take immediate effect.

Sir Tersoo Kula, mnipr
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue state.

TEREZVEE BEGINS 72-HOUR ROOFTOP COUNTDOWN FOR TIV UNITY IN WURUKUMA young Tiv woman identified as Terezvee has climbed t...
29/09/2025

TEREZVEE BEGINS 72-HOUR ROOFTOP COUNTDOWN FOR TIV UNITY IN WURUKUM

A young Tiv woman identified as Terezvee has climbed to the rooftop of the former Eco Bank building in Wurukum, Makurdi, where she has commenced a 72-hour rooftop countdown for unity among the Tiv people.

Dressed in full Tiv regalia, Terezvee began the symbolic act earlier today, declaring it as a call for solidarity and preservation of Tiv culture and identity.

Her action has attracted attention from passersby and community members, with many describing it as a bold move to draw focus on the need for unity within the Tiv nation.

The 72-hour rooftop stay is expected to run day and night, under varying weather conditions, until completion.

ARISE NEWS ANCHOR SOMTOCHUKWU MADUAGWU KILLED IN ABUJA ROBBERYThe Nigerian media industry has been plunged into mourning...
29/09/2025

ARISE NEWS ANCHOR SOMTOCHUKWU MADUAGWU KILLED IN ABUJA ROBBERY

The Nigerian media industry has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a vibrant anchor, reporter, and producer with ARISE News Channel, who was killed during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja.

Maduagwu, fondly known as “Sommie” among colleagues, was attacked in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025. She was just 29 years old.

Confirming the heartbreaking development, ARISE News described her as “a cherished member of the ARISE News family” whose engaging presence connected deeply with viewers. The station further called for a “speedy investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of the culprits.”

The Nigeria Police have since launched an investigation into the incident.

Born on December 26, 1995, Maduagwu was a trained lawyer before venturing into broadcast journalism, where she quickly rose to become a respected figure admired for her warm on-screen personality and professionalism.

Her colleagues and the management of ARISE News have extended their condolences to her family, describing her passing as a devastating loss not only to the station but also to the wider Nigerian media community.

EFCC Arraigns Man for Obtaining N32.4m by False Pretence in KadunaThe Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Finan...
29/09/2025

EFCC Arraigns Man for Obtaining N32.4m by False Pretence in Kaduna

The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Jande Michael Aondoaseer before Justice Darius Khobo of the State High Court, sitting in Kaduna State for fraud.

He was arraigned on a one-count charge, bordering on impersonation and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N32.4million.

The charge reads: "That you, Jande Michael Aondoaseer (M) with NIN 16972355458, while being the managing director of Lutojan Nigeria Limited, between July and August, 2024 at Kaduna within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, obtained the total sum of N32,400,000.00 (Thirty Two Million, Four Hundred Thousand Naira, only) from one Trappco Ranch & Resort Limited, when you falsely presented yourself as a vendor for Olam Nigeria Limited and in that assumed character, you claimed that you are capable of providing them with 90 tons of cassava chips, which pretence you knew to be false and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1(1) (b) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006 and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act.”

He pleaded “not guilty” to the charge when it was read to him, prompting the prosecution counsel, W.N. Igbadu to urge the court for a trial date while the defence counsel, S.E Makos prayed the court to grant bail to the defendant.

Justice Khobo granted him bail in the sum of N10 million with one surety, who must be owner of a landed property within the jurisdiction of the court and certified by Kaduna Geographic Information System, KADGIS. The surety must also deposit his passport with the court’s registry.

The matter was adjourned till December 2, 2025 for hearing, while the defendant was remanded in correctional centre pending the fulfilment of his bail conditions.

The road to Aondoaseer’s prosecution began when Clique Legal Consult petitioned the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the EFCC on behalf of Trappco Ranch and Resort Limited, alleging that sometime in August, 2024 the defendant approached their client to fund the supply of cassava chips from Olam Nigeria Limited with a promise of N9,472,500 return on investment. Subsequently, the petitioner allegedly paid him the sum of N32,400,000.00, following which he became incommunicado.

Credit: EFCC

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the theft of one of its official vehicles, a Toyota Buffalo Land Cruiser, from th...
29/09/2025

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the theft of one of its official vehicles, a Toyota Buffalo Land Cruiser, from the premises of the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

The vehicle, with chassis number JTELU71JX0B027126 and registration number NPF 5594 D, went missing on July 28, 2025.

Civilians have urged the Force headquarters and Police authorities to remain calm as they call on well meaning Nigerians nationwide to be on the lookout for the missing vehicle.

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TIV COMMUNITIES IN KADARKO CRY OUT OVER DESTRUCTION OF FARMS BY HERDSMEN.The tiv communities in Kadarko ward, Keana loca...
29/09/2025

TIV COMMUNITIES IN KADARKO CRY OUT OVER DESTRUCTION OF FARMS BY HERDSMEN.

The tiv communities in Kadarko ward, Keana local government of Nasarawa, have cried out over the destructions of farms and crops ongoing in Kadarko by herdsmen.

According to a source who speak on the condition of anonymity, herdsmen with their cattles have so far grazed over 100 farms, causing trauma to the poor farmers. He said that the Paramount rural of Kadarko have been informed about the development but nothing meaningful has been done by him to stop inhuman act.

He therefore, appealed to the Nasarawa state government and relevant authorities to come to the aid of the poor farmers in the areas.

The affected areas include: Alima, Gidan Mori, Tamen, Nguchi, Akpem among others.

Credit: Insiders

In as much as I have a beef with our Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, largely due to his poor performance in the...
28/09/2025

In as much as I have a beef with our Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, largely due to his poor performance in the area of Security of lives and properties of Benue people, I can't completely agree with Verydarkblackman that the governor is that so wicked to buy cars from the young vendor and refuse to pay him.

There's more to the story he is putting out there than is meeting the eye. And in my own opinion, VDM is working with a single story which we all know is very dangerous. Let him calm down and listen to the second story. Make VDM chill Abeg.🙏🙏

Calling out our governor in a way that is demeaning to his personality and casting him out to the entire world in bad lights, as a heartless person is not just unhealthy but it's equally painting black, the image of the good people of Benue State.

From the little knowledge I have about the case, there has been a change in leadership of the State House of Assembly as we all know. And the former Hon. speaker was responsible for the purchase of the vehicle in question.

The new speaker is barely a few weeks in office and trying to acclimatize himself with the system. He is still in the process of vetting what the former speaker did and where he stopped so that he will take it up from there.

The young man in question, needs to be patient. By the time that is done, his money will be duly paid to him. I don't buy the idea that Governor Alia is that so wicked and inhuman to that extent. The major problem here is the breach of communication.

Security-wise, his performance is zero, but in the welfare of the workers and infrastructurally he is giving his best and if the former Governors did little of what he is doing today as the governor, our state would have been better than what it is now.

I still maintain my stand that Governor Alia is the worst performing Governor in the Area of Security but not other aspects. I am wondering who he expects to use all the bridges and the road he is building, if Fulanis succeeded in k!lling all the Benue people. 🤷🤷

Governor Alia can do better.

Kamo, Engr. Tsekaa Friday Shuur ✍️ ✍️ ✍️ ✍️ ✍️

I don't write to impress anyone, but to defend my land, my people and our Heritage.

Fear Grips Lafia Community As Gunmen Kidnap FUTH Doctor***A medical doctor with the Federal University Teaching Hospital...
28/09/2025

Fear Grips Lafia Community As Gunmen Kidnap FUTH Doctor
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A medical doctor with the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia, Dr. Michael Anazodo, has been kidnapped by gunmen.

The incident, according to a colleague, occurred at Anazodo's residence in the Shabu area of Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, on Saturday, September 27, around 10:45 pm.

Palpable fear has now gripped neighbors and other residents of the area following the unfortunate incident.

Neighboring residential areas, notably Sabon Pegi Shabu, Ombi I and II, had reportedly witnessed multiple incidents of kidnapping in the past few weeks, with little being done by the government to curtail the menace and ensure adequate security of lives and property.

More details later...

Credit: Nassarawa Mirror

MAN ARRESTED IN WURUKUM OVER ALLEGED MOLESTATION OF MINORA shocking incident has rocked Wurukum, Makurdi, as a man was a...
28/09/2025

MAN ARRESTED IN WURUKUM OVER ALLEGED MOLESTATION OF MINOR

A shocking incident has rocked Wurukum, Makurdi, as a man was arrested for allegedly molesting a young girl — a heinous act that has triggered anger and condemnation from residents.

Eyewitnesses report that the victim began suffering serious health complications after the alleged assault. Outraged youths in the community wasted no time in apprehending the suspect before handing him over to law enforcement authorities.

Community members have described the act as barbaric, unacceptable, and a disgraceful assault on the dignity of the child. They have further called on security agencies to conduct a swift and thorough investigation, ensuring that justice is not only served but seen to be served.

As at the time of this report, the identity of the suspect has not been disclosed, while investigations are ongoing.

This appalling crime once again raises urgent questions about the safety of children in our communities and the need for stronger action against predators who prey on the innocent.

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HAUSA UNITY AND RESISTANCE AGAINST FULANI DOMINATION BY HABIBU YUSUF SODANGI We call upon all Hausas, irrespective of re...
28/09/2025

HAUSA UNITY AND RESISTANCE AGAINST FULANI DOMINATION

BY HABIBU YUSUF SODANGI

We call upon all Hausas, irrespective of religion, to rise in unison during this upcoming election. The time has come for our people to form a new political party that will truly represent the interests of the Hausa nation. We must not sit idle while others continue to dictate our future and suppress our voice in our own ancestral homeland.

The truth is clear: for too long, Fulani domination has persisted through deception and manipulation, using religion as a tool to enslave the very people who welcomed them. They are few in number compared to us, yet they have positioned themselves at the center of leadership while we, the majority, are reduced to beggars waiting for crumbs. This abnormality must end.

Let us not forget that the Fulani are not only strangers but also opportunists who have hijacked our land and resources. Their history is written in blood, treachery, and oppression. They call it tribalism when we speak the truth, but is it tribalism to demand justice in our own land? Is it tribalism to insist that KADUNA, KATSINA, KANO, KEBBI, SOKOTO, ZAMFARA, and JIGAWA belong to the Hausa people who built them?

Our ancestors cultivated this land, defended it, and built its civilization. Did the Fulani contribute a single penny to this heritage? Did their terrorist ancestors lay any foundation of progress here? No. Instead, what they brought was conquest, division, and enslavement. We must remember this history and never allow it to repeat itself.

The upcoming election must be used as a turning point. We cannot continue to rely on parties dominated by Fulani interests. We need a Hausa-driven political movement, formed within our territory, to safeguard our children and their children’s future. Without this bold step, we will remain perpetual servants in our own homeland.

The Fulani game plan is simple: to conquer our land, dominate our politics, and enslave us. If we are not vigilant, they will achieve this plan. But if we unite, deny them power, and cut off their access to leadership, they will become like fish out of water—helpless and powerless.

We must turn the tables against them. Deny them every chance at political control. Let them understand that they cannot survive without our tolerance, and that their era of deceitful dominance is over. The Hausa people must reclaim their destiny.

Let us not deceive ourselves: the Fulani have never had our interests at heart. Their loyalty is only to themselves and to their expansionist agenda. History has proven this, and present realities continue to confirm it. Why then should we keep entrusting our future to them?

Our dearest Hausa brothers and sisters, we must not allow history to repeat itself. In 1804, the terrorist campaign of Danfodio, ancestor of today’s notorious bandits and killers, swept through our land. The bloodshed, betrayal, and humiliation inflicted on our people remain a painful memory in every Hausa home, both at home and in the diaspora.

We cannot allow another Danfodio-like invasion to succeed under the disguise of democracy. The year 1804 was a dark chapter, but today we have the chance to rewrite history by standing firm and rejecting Fulani domination once and for all.

It is time to wake up from centuries of deceit. It is time to stop serving as pawns in a game designed to enslave us. It is time to build our own structures, our own party, and our own future without the shadow of Fulani manipulation hanging over us.

The world must know that the Hausa people are no longer silent. We are a nation of dignity, of heritage, of resilience, and of unmatched numbers. Let no one fool us again with promises of unity while robbing us of our inheritance.

Fulani domination is not just political; it is an evil cancer that eats deep into the survival of our people. It is a pandemic that has kept us in poverty, weakness, and confusion. The earlier we cut it off, the better for our survival as a free and noble nation.

Therefore, let us stand up with courage. Let us form our own party, contest under our own banner, and take back what rightly belongs to us. For ourselves, for our children, and for generations unborn, the Hausa nation must rise again.

Fulani are not saviors. They are not partners. They are a threat to our existence. Let this message ring in every Hausa community, in every Hausa home, and in every Hausa heart: Fulani domination is over, and Hausa freedom has begun.

✍️ Sign: HABIBU YUSUF SODANGI

BENUE STATE GOVERNMENT DISCOUNTS TRANSPORT FARES FOR PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 50%, PROMOTES INCLUSIVE TRANSPORT.The Be...
28/09/2025

BENUE STATE GOVERNMENT DISCOUNTS TRANSPORT FARES FOR PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 50%, PROMOTES INCLUSIVE TRANSPORT.

The Benue State Government has taken a considerable step towards promoting inclusivity in the transportation sector by directing Benue Links Nigeria Limited, the state-owned transportation company, to reduce transport fares by 50% for Persons with special needs (PWSNs). The General Manager of Benue Links, Comrade Alexander Fanafa, made the announcement over the weekend in Makurdi, highlighting Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia's commitment to supporting PWSNs.

According to Comrade Fanafa, "The Governor has been responsive and proactive in attending to the transportation needs of the people of Benue and beyond. As part of this effort, he has directed us to reduce our transportation fare for all persons with disabilities who travel with Benue Links. This move is a testament to the Governor's commitment to ensuring that PWDs are given a sense of belonging in society, particularly in the transportation system."

The company's General Manager emphasized that the 50% fare reduction is not just a gesture of goodwill but a demonstration of the government's commitment to promoting inclusivity. "PWDs will be granted preferential treatment when traveling with our vehicles and will only pay 50% of our transport fare. This instruction aims to give PWSNs a sense of belonging in society, particularly in the transportation system," he stated.

Comrade Fanafa also highlighted the company's achievements under the current administration, saying, "When the administration came on board, the company faced the challenge of a lack of vehicles. It was only the vehicles that people leased to us that were sustaining the company at the time. The Governor, in his magnanimity, donated 100 buses to the company in November 2023. And we have continuously sustained those 100 buses, bought 10 additional buses and 10 Sedan cars for taxi services to add to that fleet."

The General Manager noted that the company's competitive pricing and increased fleet size have had a positive impact on the transportation sector. "We've sustained the 100 buses donated by the Governor, purchased additional buses and cars for taxi services, and maintained competitive pricing, which has positively impacted the transportation sector. In fact, our competitive pricing has compelled private operators to lower their fares, benefiting all commuters," he added.

Comrade Fanafa expressed optimism that the 50% fare reduction for Persons with special needs would make an appreciable difference in their lives. "We believe that this move will go a long way in ensuring that PWSNs are able to access transportation services without facing significant financial burdens. We're committed to implementing this directive and ensuring that PWSNs receive the preferential treatment they deserve," he concluded.

By Orseer Fabian Mnzughulga

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