By Philip Annah Anger and grief have engulfed Gboko, Benue State, following the death of a 20-year-old woman, Ngohide Monkyegh, under circumstances residents describe as disturbing and suspicious. Community sources alleged that the deceased became pregnant after repeated abuse by a relative identified as her uncle, described as a religious figure.According to a source, efforts to conceal the pregnancy led... Read more
Day: April 28, 2026
FG Targets 20m Housing Deficit, Promises Affordable Homes Nationwide
By Sadiq Mayowa The Minister of Housing, Engr. Muttaqha Darma, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling Nigeria’s estimated 20 million housing deficit through the delivery of affordable homes. Speaking during his assumption of office in Abuja, Darma described his leadership approach as collaborative, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. “Let me start by saying that we... Read more
Bayelsa Police Parade 26 Suspects, Recover N145m Stolen Vehicle, Arrest Wanted Killer
By Samuel Awode The Bayelsa State Police Command has paraded 26 suspects linked to various crimes, including armed robbery, cultism, and illegal possession of firearms, while also recovering a stolen vehicle valued at N145 million. Commissioner of Police, Iyamah Daniel Edebor, said the arrests were part of intensified efforts to combat crime in line with directives from the Inspector-General of... Read more
Seven Feared Dead as Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Border Community
By Clement John At least seven persons have been killed and several others injured following a two-day attack by suspected armed herdsmen on a border community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack, which affected Channel One community along the Arufu–Wukari road, forced residents to flee amid widespread panic. A community leader said the assailants stormed the... Read more
TUC Demands 50% Tax Cut Amid Fuel Crisis, Urges FG to Act on Economic Emergency
By James Akinlade The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called for a 50 percent tax reduction for workers and manufacturing companies to cushion the impact of the ongoing global fuel crisis. The demand was part of resolutions reached at the union’s National Executive Council meeting in Abuja.TUC President, Festus Osifo, said the crisis, linked to global tensions, has... Read more

















































