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03/02/2024

By-elections in Nigeria, an online user reacts in Benue

My observation and recommendations after Guma 1 by-election

The Guma 1 State constituency by-election result revealed that Rt Hon Dickson Tarkighir/ Hon Peter Uche of APC won with 5,289 votes and defeated Ex- Governor Ortom/ Hon Jimin Geoffrey of PDP who came second position and scored 4,134 votes.

Meanwhile,Governor Hycinth Alia/Hon Peter China of Labour Party came a distant third with 2,833 votes after allegedly spending over N500 million of tax-payers money .

Gov Alia's anti Party activities should never go unpunished,to serve as a deterrent to others.

APC should immediately commence disciplinary measures against Governor Alia and his appointees of Guma extraction including Guma local government caretaker Chairman who openly worked against APC.

Moving forward, APC should begin to watch carefully as Gov Hyacinth Alia clandestinely engages in the purposeful deconstruction of APC as is increasingly becoming evident.

©Oryina Tyo
Writing from Mbawa Council Ward, Guma Local Government.

08/11/2023

Motion moved on the floor of the Nigerian Senate, on the 7th November, 2023 by Benue North West Senator, Chief Sen Titus Zam , PhD

"Urgent need to ensure federal character principle, curb lopsidedness and emerging infractions in the recruitment and deployment of officers by the Federal Character Commission and other related agencies"

06/11/2023

PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS ISLAMIC SCHOLAR, SHEIKH YUSUF ALI

President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the death of foremost Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yusuf Ali, who died in the early hours of Monday, at 73.

The President sent a message of condolence to the family, students, and followers of the Kano-based scholar who held the position of Sarkin Malamai of Gaya Emirate.

President Tinubu described the death of the religious leader as one that reverberates across the country in view of the late scholar's wide network of followers, especially among the Tijjaniyya sect in Nigeria and beyond.

"As a teacher, poet, jurist, Islamic preacher, and herbalist, Sheikh Yusuf Ali has impacted a multitude of people throughout his life. His life was dedicated to the search and propagation of knowledge," the President said.

President Tinubu sympathized with the late Sheikh's family, his followers, the government and people of Kano State, and the Nigerian Muslim community over the loss. The President prayed for the repose of his soul.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
November 6, 2023

27/10/2023

Akpabio Elected Into Global Executive Committee Of The Inter-Parliamentary Union

••• Breaks 59 Year Old Jinx

History was on Friday made in far away oil rich country of Angola, when the President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Leader of Nigeria's delegation to the 147th Inter-Parliamentary Union General Assembly in Luanda, Angola broke a 59 year old jinx, by being elected into the Executive Committee of the global parliamentary body.

The last time a Nigerian was elected into the Executive Committee of the Parliamentary Union was in 1964.

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is the global organization of national parliaments founded in 1889, and dedicated to promoting peace through parliamentary diplomacy and dialogue.

It has grown over its 135 years into a truly global organization with 179 country members out of 193 countries in the world.

The IPU facilitates parliamentary diplomacy and empowers parliaments and parliamentarians to promote peace, democracy and sustainable development around the world.

A statement by the Special Assistant (Media/Communication) to the Senate President, Anietie Ekong said Senator Akpabio, was overwhelmingly voted for by delegates across the world to emerge as an Executive Committee member of the Parliamentary Union with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland for a three year mandate

The 147th IPU Assembly was held in Luanda, Angola, from 21st to 27th October 2023 and hosted by the National Assembly of Angola.

The Union in the week long Assembly deliberated upon important issues affecting nations across the world and considered actions to strengthen trust between people and governance structures, to make public institutions more effective, accountable and representative and to better equip parliaments to address the multiple interconnected geo-political, economic and environmental crises facing the world.

01/10/2023

BREAKING

Federal Government, Labour Unions Agree On The Following::

i) The Federal Government has announced N25,000 only as provisional wage increment for all treasury-paid federal government workers for six months.

ii) The Federal Government is committed to fast-tracking the provision of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to ease public transportation difficulties associated with the removal of PMS subsidy.

iii) The Federal Government commits to the provision of funds for micro and small-scale enterprises.

iv) VAT on diesel will be waived for the next 6 months.

v) The Federal Government will commence payment of N75,000 to 15 million households at N25,000 per month, for a three-month period from October-December 2023.

RESOLUTIONS:

In light of the discussions held during the meeting, the following resolutions were reached:

i) The issues in dispute can only be resolved when workers are at work and not when they are on strike.

ii) Labour Unions argued for higher wage award and the Federal Government Team promised to present Labour’s request to President Bola Tinubu for further consideration.

iii) A sub-committee to be constituted to work out the details of implementation of all items for consideration regarding government interventions to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal.

iv) The lingering matter of Road Transport Employees Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) and National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Lagos State needs to be addressed urgently and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who participated virtually, pledged to resolve the matter.

v.) NLC and TUC will consider the offers by the Federal Government with a view to suspending the planned strike to allow for further consultations on the implementation of the resolutions above.

Governor Abdulrazak Abdulrahman of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, participated virtually in the meeting, chaired by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.

Also in attendance were the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, the Minister of State, Labour, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.

The labour delegation was led by NLC President, Joe Ajaero, Dr Tommy Etim Okon, Deputy President, TUC, NLC General Secretary, Emma Ugboaja, TUC General Secretary, Nuhu Toro, among others.

Mallam Mohammed Idris
Minister of Information and National Orientation
October 1, 2023

24/09/2023

The Benue APC Youth Council Extends Heartfelt Congratulations to Governor Alia and Deputy Sam Ode on Tribunal Victory

24/08/2023

The Benue APC Youth Council is delighted to extend its warmest congratulations to the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia Ph.D, and his Deputy, Sam Ode Mni, on their resounding victory in the recent tribunal case. This victory comes in response to a petition filed by the People's Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the outcome of the 2023 Governorship election in Benue State.

The Council is deeply gratified by the outcome of the tribunal proceedings, which have unequivocally affirmed the legitimacy of Governor Alia and Deputy Sam Ode's mandate, granted to them by the people of Benue State. This ruling serves as a reaffirmation of the integrity of the electoral process and further highlights that the elections were conducted with the utmost fairness, transparency, and adherence to prevailing laws.

In the spirit of unity and progress, the Benue APC Council extends an earnest call to the PDP. Rather than pursuing protracted legal battles that could dustract the governor from the pressing needs of the state, we urge our political counterparts to demonstrate sportsmanship and embrace the leadership of the APC led leadership in Benue for the growth and development of the State.

The Benue APC Youth Council remains committed to supporting the government in its pursuit of the collective well-being of Benue people. It is the believe of the Council that it is by working together that remarkable progress and continued interests of the people of Benue State can be served.

© Benue APC Youth Council Media

21/09/2023

BREAKING NEWS

Police exhume Mohbad’s co**se, nurse arrested

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the exhumation of the co**se of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad on Thursday.

The police also arrested the nurse who reportedly injected the deceased before his demise on Tuesday, September 12, The PUNCH can confirm.

The PUNCH reports that the late musician, who passed away on September 12, 2023, was buried a day later.

Following his death, there have been calls for investigations to unravel the circumstances behind the musician’s death.

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, said on Wednesday that Omowunmi, wife of Mohbad, visited him to demand justice for her late husband.

Speaking with PUNCH Metro in Abuja, Falana noted that he visited the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Idowu Owohunwa, adding that he (Owohunwa) had been assured that investigation had been launched.

© Punch online

11/09/2023

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU SECURES LANDMARK DEAL WITH UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ACROSS SECTORS; VISA BAN ON NIGERIAN TRAVELERS IS LIFTED IMMEDIATELY

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday in Abu Dhabi, have finalized a historic agreement, which has resulted in the immediate cessation of the visa ban placed on Nigerian travelers.

Furthermore, by this historic agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines are to immediately resume flight schedules into and out of Nigeria, without any further delay.

As negotiated between the two Heads of State, this immediate restoration of flight activity, through these two airlines and between the two countries, does not involve any immediate payment by the Nigerian government.

In recognition of President Tinubu's economic development diplomacy drive and proposals today presented by President Tinubu to his counterpart, an agreed framework has been established, which will involve several billions of U.S. dollars worth of new investments into the Nigerian economy across multiple sectors, including defense, agriculture and others, by the investment arms of the Government of the United Arab Emirates.

Additionally, President Tinubu is pleased to have successfully negotiated a joint, new foreign exchange liquidity programme between the two Governments, which will be announced in detail in the coming weeks.

In conclusion, the President wishes to commend the UAE President, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for his unalloyed friendship and his determined effort to join hands with him to fully normalize and reset to excellence, the standard of relations between the two important countries.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
September 11, 2023

07/09/2023

Mohamed Ahmad posted on his Facebook

"Senator Ohere Welcomes APC Gubernatorial Candidate and High-Profile Officials Despite Recent Election Outcome

In a significant political gathering at the Nigerian Senate, a warm reception was extended to Hon. Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the APC Gubernatorial Candidate by Senator Ohere.

The event took place in the office of Senator Abubakar Ohere and was graced by the presence of distinguished officials, including Hon Barr. Momoh Abdulsalam Deedat the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and Hon. Evang. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information.

This gathering was held shortly after Senator Ohere's recent election loss at the tribunal to Natasha H Akpoti of the PDP, adding a layer of intrigue to the proceedings.

Despite this electoral setback, Sen. Ohere Sadiku Abubakar and the assembled officials engaged in discussions and shared insights on the future of Kogi politics.

Stay tuned for further updates as we delve into the implications of this meeting in the context of Senator Ohere's recent electoral challenges and its potential impact on the political landscape."

07/09/2023

Benue Deputy Governor, Barr. Sam Ode Mni, today received in the state former first Lady Patience Dame Jonathan in Makurdi ahead of the famous Igeda New Yam Festival (Igeda Agba) holding tomorrow at Oju Local Government area of Benue State.

23/05/2023

Edie Howe's Newcastle has secured a Champions League Football slot after 20 years of the team's wait. Magpies needing just a point to clinch the top spot held the foxes to a 0-0 draw that has kept the team at the desired level after the Leicester clash.

Edie Howe told Sky sports after the encounter; "So it's a big relief and an amazing night, to see the supporters and the reaction to what we've achieved"

How tides change easily, Newscastle last participated in the Champions league in 2003, but to think that when Leicester were winning the Premier League in 2016, Newcastle were being relegated is another thing that tells to the change that occurs in our structures and the amazing dynamics of life.

22/04/2023

VERY SAD NEWS

The House of Representatives member-elect for Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency in Taraba State, Isma’ila Maihanchi, is dead, The Nation has learnt.
The 37-year-old Maihanchi died at the National Hospital in Abuja.

He reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday after a brief illness.

He won his election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He defeated the incumbent House of Representatives member, Kasimu Maigari.

Before his election, he served as a Special Adviser to Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku. He had also served as the Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State.

14/01/2023

Woman and her partner arrested for allegedly battering her two children aged 5 and 2....see horrific photos of their battered bodies

The police in Lagos state have arrested a mother and her partner for allegedly battering her two children aged 5 and 2.

The woman identified as Busola Oyediran and her partner, Akebiara Emmanuel, were arrested on Friday, January 13, by the police following reports by neighbours.

The concerned neighbours had alerted the police of the consant physical abuse of the minors by their biological mother and her partner. Following the report, the police stormed the Egbeda/Idimu home of the couple and arrested them. The police later visited the hospital where the neighbours had taken the battered children for treatment.

When confronted, their mother claimed the children fell from a motorcycle and suffered serious injuries.

Confirming the arrest to LIB, the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Benjamin, said the couple is currently in detention and will be arraigned in court by Monday, January I6. He said the father of the children has been alerted.

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21/09/2022

MARK GBILLAH FACES DISQUALIFICATION AS INEC PUBLISHES FINAL NAMES OF NASS CANDIDATES

The member House of Representatives for Gwer/Gwer West Rt Hon. Mark Gbillah might be shown the way of the Senatorial contest for Benue North West district (Zone B)

This is coming from the background that the member appears to have sought for permission to contest the Senate seat under two different political parties in same constituency giving rise to multiple nomination.

Recall, Hon Mark Gbillah first won the election to represent the people of Gwer/Gwer West in 2015 under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC and was reelected for a second time on the ticket of Peoples Democratic party, PDP.

In pursue of a higher representation, Hon. Mark Gbillah after getting hold of the fact that the Senate ticket for the PDP was reserved for the Governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom who comes from same senatorial district with the honourable member. Hon.Gbillah had approached the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP for a slot to contest the senatorial election in the zone, a plea he was obviously obliged and nominated by the party.

Hon.Gbillah however abandoned the NNPP for reasons still unclear and picked the Labour Party ticket to represent the people of Benue North West Senatorial district also known as Zone B and has since commenced consultantion with other candidates of the Labour Party.

The lawmaker is in a serious dilemma having got his name published in two different political parties as a candidate for the senate seat, a circumstance that it position is clearly stated in the law.

The new electoral act as amended does not provide for multiple nomination and the law is explicit in this regard. Section 35 of the 2022 Electoral Act stipulates the Invalidity of multiple nomination.

The law categorically states; "Where a candidate knowingly allows himself to be nominated by more than one political party or in more than one constituency, his nomination shall be void"

The member now faces disqualification for outrightly violating the law and has to pay for his carelessness.

08/09/2022

FALSEHOOD AND BLACKMAIL DON'T WIN ELECTIONS, ALIA TELLS PDP

The Governorship candidate of All the Progressives Congress, APC in Benue, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has asked the Benue South PDP Senatorial Candidate, Sen. Abba Morro and the People's Democratic party PDP in Benue State to call their supporters to order, warning that “falsehood and misinformation will not win elections” for the party.

Alia in a chat with ALIALIZATION NEWSPAPER urged Sen. Abba Morro and the Benue PDP to caution their supporters and allow the election circle be about issues that will advance the growth and progress of Benue State.

He urged supporters of PDP to “desist from spreading lies, malice and denigrating other candidates as that was capable of creating unnecessary acrimony and enmity.

Father Alia further stated that Benue will be better and the electoral process will be enriched if the 2023 Governorship campaign sticks to issues of good governance that will lift millions of Benue people out of poverty rather than the dominated ravings of guttersnipes, by those who obviously do not wish the state well,".

He cautioned the Benue PDP after he read a fake report on an online media, the Idoma Voice, a news medium purely designed to discredit the APC and her candidates, which claimed that Fr. Alia asked his supporters to chase away Sen. Abba Morro during the Igede Agba festival celebration and that he referred to former governors, Aku, Adasu and Akume as looters.

"I did not ask my supporters to chase away Sen. Morro or any other person during the Igede Agba festival. Why will I do that?"

"It's also a lie that I called former Governors Aku, Adasu of blessed memories and Sen. George Akume looters when the record is there that these gentlemen left indelible marks on the sand of Benue history during their reigns".

" I think we have come to a point where it has become imperative to tell the PDP to show leadership by calling their supporters who are employing fake news and msinformation as deliberate tools to deceive and poison the minds of unsuspecting Benue citizens to order"

Alialization Newspaper gathered that trouble started when Fr. Alia left the venue of the Igede Agba festival in Oju and the Senator representing Benue South Senatorial district at the National Assembly, Sen. Abba Morro in his remarks asked the people not to vote for the priest. Angry supporters took time to lambast the Senator, a situation that led to the pandemonium which saw the former Minister of Interior whisked away by his security operatives.

Fr. Hyacinth Alia who is the Governorship Candidate of APC in Benue State is the most popular candidate who is loved by the Benue people.

08/09/2022

Ortom, Wike, Ikpeazu and Makinde absent during PDP meeting in Abuja yesterday night.

30/08/2022

AGGRIEVED STAFF OF LOBI STARS STORM GOVERNMENT HOUSE IN PROTEST OF IORFA OVER NON PAYMENT OF SALARIES AMONG OTHER ISSUES

30: 08: 2022

Aggrieved staff of Lobi Stars today stormed the Government House Makurdi in protest against Iorfa for non payment of salaries among several other allegations.

The aggrieved staff had yesterday 29th August, 2022 visited the House of Assembly and registered their grievances before the Chairman House Committee on Sports Hon Thomas Kwagh-Kudi and followed up to pass same to Governor Ortom today.

The aggrieved staff led by Coach John Onuh (Abacha) who are have not been paid since the assumption of office by Iorfa were addressed by the Chief Security Officer to the Governor ASP (RTD) Manasseh Orhena who assured them that the Governor was already aware of the issues in Lobi Stars but nevertheless their grievances will be properly explained to the Governor and should be expecting feedback shortly.

The aggrieved staff cited the following issues as of most concern to them.

1. Persistent non payment of Salaries.

2. Misappropriation of money meant for salaries in to buying matches instead of proving his egoistic expertise.

3. Arbitrary sack without due process of players and value added staff of the club.

4. Disbandment of the youth structure of Lobi Stars which is a statutory organ of the club and an enshrined pre-requisite in professional club licensing in Nigeria.

The aggrieved staff call on Governor Ortom to intervene in these issues and request documentary evidence of payment of Salaries like verified PVs and Bank Schedules from March 2022 up to date and compare with that of February, 2022 when his predecessor paid last.

The aggrieved staff further call on Governor Ortom to sack Dominic Iorfa and additionally remove the club from Deputy Governor's office to his own as his deputy has clearly compromised his position of supervising the club as chairman.

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Motion moved on the floor of the Nigerian Senate, on the 7th November, 2023 by Benue North West Senator, Chief Sen Titus Zam , PhD "Urgent need to ensure federal character principle, curb lopsidedness and emerging infractions in the recruitment and deployment of officers by the Federal Character Commission and other related agencies"

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