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Its two years since Gov. Samuel Ortom took over at the helm of affairs of Benue state. The Governor met a state in total shamble, virtually all spheres of the state was in dire need of intervention, Civil servants owed several months salaries, the state owned university and other tertiary institutions all on strike, Fulani herdsmen constantly breaching peace and wrecking havoc beyond human comprehension in the southern Benue valley and other parts of the state, Infrastructure lying in total decayance and corruption in high places sailed una batted. When Ortom took over, of course the hopes of the Benue people was high, their aspirations, expectations surging up to the high heavens. It is on the records of the activities, actions and inactions of the Gov. Ortom Led administration that characterize our Benue story. After two years of APC stewardship, here is our story to the world. First, the strike embarked upon then by the state university was not sincerely taken care...

An unnamed agent of NairaBet, a sports betting platform, has killed himself after he could not pay a customer who allegedly won a N600k bet. The Punch reports that residents of Obadeyi Ajala woke up on Wednesday, May 24, to find the remains of the young man dangling from a rope in an uncompleted shop at Ajala bus stop, on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.  A resident, Monday Gabriel, told our correspondent on the telephone that the girlfriend of the deceased, who fainted the moment she saw his remains, gave an account of what could have prompted him to kill himself. He said: “I was going to my workplace around 8am when I saw people around three uncompleted shops in Ajala bus stop. On getting there, I saw the corpse of a young man in one of the shops dangling from a rope.  “As we wondered what could have made him to kill himself, a lady, who later identified herself as his girlfriend, arrived at the scene and fainted on sighting the corpse. We poured water on her. “When she r...

A fraudulent Nigerian blogger has landed in trouble after allegedly defrauding a UK-based activist the sum of N2.2million. A Nigerian blogger, Apeh Peterhot has been arrested by the Nigerian Police in Lagos, according to a report by DailyPost. The Benue born Blogger had allegedly opened a facebook pseudo account in the name of Queen Ann Ochoga and used it to defraud Mr. Philip Agbese, to the tune of N2.2m. Also, an innocent pregnant woman, Ann Johnson, was implicated in the said transaction after the blogger, while trying to cover his tracks cunningly used her bank account details, under the pretence that he had issues with his BVN. He was however caught after the pregnant woman turned herself in at the police station and made confessional statement. The culprit, who has been on the run for days, was arrested Tuesday afternoon, following a coordinated operation of civilians and undercover policemen, following a tip off. He is currently being held at Idimu Police Station, A...

Following the passage of the Open Rearing and Grazing bill into law by the Benue State House of Assembly on Thursday, May 4, Governor Samuel Ortom has, Monday 22 May, assented to the bill into law. Governor Ortom, who, at a stakeholders’ meeting in Makurdi, the Benue State capital on Monday, said the bill is a welcome development in the state and vowed to protect the state from intruders and criminals. According to the bill, “Nobody will be permitted to carryout open grazing outside the permitted ranches. “Any person who contravene this act shall be guilty and upon conviction be sentenced to 5 years imprisonment with a fine of 1 million. “Where damage is done to the crops the farm will be evaluated and the manager of the livestock be compelled to pay. “Movement of livestock on foot within the state is hereby prohibited. Any person who contravene this shall pay be sentenced to one year imprisonment or pay a fine of 500k. “Any livestock owner or manager who carries fire arms...

Big Brother Nigeria reality shows first runner - up , Bisola Aiyeola , has made her first big move into the music industry by signing a deal with creative agency powerhouse, Temple Management Company. The multi- talented artiste who emerged as one of the fans favourites at the just concluded reality TV show now aligns herself with ace Nigerian singer Iyanya and others at the TMC. Iyanya, the ‘Kukere ’ crooner, who joined TMC in 2016, took to his Twitter handle @ Iyanya to welcome Bisola . “ I’m excited to reunite with my sister. Welcome Sis .# TMC,” he tweeted . She came into limelight when she contested in the 2008 edition of MTN Project Fame , before contesting as a housemate at the 2017 Big Brother Nigeria reality show. Punch.

The Spanish La Liga season ended in disappointment for Barcelona but there was still some individual recognition for Lionel Messi . Real Madrid saw off Malaga 2 - 0 on the final day to end Barca’s hopes of a final day miracle. Luis Enrique ’ s men appeared to be set for a shock defeat against Eibar too , but fought back to win 4 - 2 . Messi scored twice late on, making it 37 La Liga goals for the season to take the Pichichi Trophy . He finishes eight ahead of teammate Luis Suarez and 12 clear of Cristiano Ronaldo . It is the first time Messi has won the Spanish golden boot in four seasons. His tally will also be enough to claim the European Golden Shoe ahead of Bas Dost and Pierre Emerick- Aubameyang, who both finished the season with 31 in the Bundesliga. Tottenham’s Harry Kane took the Premier League prize with 29 after a stunning final week of the campaign . Messi could have had four on the final day but missed a penalty and a gilt - edged chance at the Nou Camp after Eibar...

  British police said on Tuesday they had arrested a 23- year- old man in connection with a terror attack at a pop concert in Manchester which killed 22 people and injured dozens more. “ With regards to the ongoing investigation into last night ’s horrific attack at the Manchester Arena, we can confirm we have arrested a 23- year- old man in South Manchester, ” police said in a statement. Screaming fans , many of them teenagers , had fled the venue in panic after the bomb blast at the end of the concert in the northern English city of Manchester on Monday evening as their parents waited in anguish. “ The arena was scarily still for five or six seconds, which felt like a lot longer, and then everybody just ran everywhere ,” Kennedy Hill, a teenager at the concert , told AFP . Ambulances and bomb disposal teams rushed to the venue , as family members frantically searched for their loved ones , and residents opened their doors to stranded concert - goers after trains were canc...

Fast rising Music artiste, Meraba Magdalene popularly known as VIVA is at it again! This time she is back with a bang featuring melody in a love song titled: Back to you. The song was produced by the legendary Charles creation.

The online media has been set agog when a Man reportedly held funeral service for his dead chicken. Philemon “Hot Stepper” Murefu, a 38-year-old Mabvuku man reportedly conducted a funeral service for his chicken which he had been keeping as a pet. According to H-Metro, Philemon “Hot Stepper” Murefu is also known in the ghetto for dressing up his dogs as well as walking with his chickens on his shoulders. Two weeks ago, he made news in his neighbourhood when he invited friends and relatives for a funeral service to mourn his bird. In an interview, Philemon said he decided to conduct a funeral service for his chicken which he had stayed with for two years. Philemon said he had a special bond with the bird, prompting him to give it a ‘special’ send off. “When I was a young boy, my mother had so much passion for animals so I was raised in an environment where they were so many domesticated animals. “I am really affected whenever an animal which I would have kept dies, the same feel...

Nigerian international, Wilfred Ndidi, has been voted as Leicester City’s Young Player of the Year. At an award ceremony held on Monday night, Ndidi saw off his other contemporaries to emerge the top gun in that category. Ndidi won the prestigious award despite just joining the Foxes in January from Belgium. The Nigerian midfielder joined Leicester City from Genk in a deal worth £18 million and soon became a crucial member of Craig Shakespeare’s side. He made 15 appearances in the Premier League, scoring two wonderful goals. Speaking with Leicester City TV after receiving his laurel, Ndidi suggested that his other teammates were also deserving of the award bestowed on him. “It’s so great to be rated alongside Demarai Gray and Chiwell,” said Ndidi, whose goal against Stoke City was also nominated for the goal of the season award. “I believe if they had enough chances to play probably they would have won the award.” Meanwhile, Leicester honoured goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel with...

The Nigerian Professional Football league is back with mind blowing fixtures over the weekend! League leaders Plateau United will lock horns with katsina united, MFM take on Aka united and El-Kanemi warriors will be guests to ABS. See full fixtures below: 20.05.2017 Rivers United VS Nasarawa United 4PM 21.05.2017 Remo Stars VS Enyimba 4PM 21.05.2017 Sunshine Stars VS Lobi Stars 4PM 21.05.2017 Shooting Stars VS Ifeanyi Uba 4PM 21.05.2017 Kano Pillars VS Niger Tornadoes 4PM 21.05.2017 MFM VS Akwa United 4PM 21.05.2017 ABS VS El Kanemi Warriors 4PM 21.05.2017 Wikki Tourist VS Abia Warriors 4PM 21.05.2017 Enugu Rangers VS Gombe United 4PM 21.05.2017 Katsina United VS Plateau United 4PM Why not walk up to any Stadium close to you and catch a glimpse of some of the exciting moments ?

Reactions have continued to trail online after Distinguished Sen. Dino Melaye was caught up recently in a spelling error, the error which however did not go down well with many Nigerians was the talking point on the social media. Read tweets below.

The Department of Mass communication, Benue state University, Makurdi has been thrown into mourning after it lost a 400 level student. The student whose identity was given as Shimave David, close sources said he slept and couldn't wake up the next morning. He was found dead in the morning of 11th May. According to a statement released by his family states that the deceased would be laid to rest on 20th May, 2017. However, in a swift reaction, his colleagues had continued to eulogize their late fellow. ''May the Angels protect you, and the stars light your path in this lonely journey to the great beyond. Rest in Peace!

Reactions has continued to trail online after a Police officer, Inusa Saidu Biu has threatened to kill not more than 200 People if President Buhari dies in office. The ardent supporter of President Buhari who hails from Biu, southern Borno posted the threat on his Facebook timeline and part of it reads" After they poisoned him, God did not let him die,Buhari the cat with nine lives. Now they want him to resign so the can continue to steal our yam? No way, your enemies will continue to die before you like mosquitoes, including those commenting negatively. Shege yan buro uba, Zamu chi uwarku if Buhari die i promise to kill 200 people.

Hon. Sunday Onaji of the people's Democratic party (PDP), has emerged sole candidate for the forthcoming local government elections in Ogbadibo local government of Benue state. Hon. Sunday was earlier today presented as the party's flag bearer for the local government elections. Addressing newsmen after the event, a PDP stalwart and SSA to the EX governor of Benue state, Hon. Sunday Idoko, expressed confidence in the candidature of Sunday Onaji, he also called on all and sundry to join hands in making sure victory is achieved. "PDP still remains the party to beat, come June we shall seize power from the APC led administration. It will be recalled that Hon. Sunday Onaji is from the Olaochagbaha ward , and this is the first time the ward is given a chance to occupy the exalted office of the executive chairman of Ogbadibo local government since its creation from the old okpokwu local government.

The 1st Samuel Ortom National handball competition came to a close yesterday with Kano Pillars defeating Niger united 28:23 to clinch Gold in the male category. Also Edo Queens were winners in the female category after gaining 10 points in the competition. Also Defender babes won Silver and Safety babes bronze respectively. For the male category, here is the list of outstanding players during the tournament. Aminu Adamu-Highest Goal Scorer. (KANO PILLARS) promising player and best Goalkeeper-Michael(KANO PILLARS) most Valueable player Aminu Ali(Niger united). And for the female category, Most valuable- Faith Imegbedion Highest Goal scorer Adaobi Okoro Promising player and best Goalkeeper Emmanuella Annih. Meanwhile, winners of the various categories will represent the country in Morroco this month for the African handball championship. In a related development, the Benue state government has promised to host the competition for the next three years. This was made known by t...

Benue state university, makurdi held its 16th and 17th combined convocation ceremony today. The event which was held at the university's convocation square, had 7 students graduating with a first class degrees, and 10,248 others graduating with various categories of degrees. Also honorary degrees were conferred on some distinguished Nigerians, Late Dr. Althanasius Style Usugh, Doctor of letters-Posthumous, Alhaji (Dr) Abubakar Ibrahim Kumar Garba ( Al-Amin El-kanemi), CFR Doctor of letters, Dr. Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, CON, Doctor of letters,and Chief mike okibe onoja, CON, Doctor of letters. Also the first lady of Benue state, Mrs. Eunice Erdoo Orton was among the graduands with a PH.d in political science.

Sing aloud music competition is back with its season 2! Its an annual Gospel music talent hunt competition which will have contestants slug it out for amazing prizes in three category, rap, singing and group. The winner goes home with a brand new home theatre plus a whooping 50% discount on any recording, second runner up bags a double burner electric cooker plus 50% discount and a brand new headset for the third runner up. Forms are available at Steam fast and Lady p cafeteria, BSU. This might just be your chance to limelight!

An Air force personnel identified as Lieut Kali has allegedly shot his lover who also doubles as his colleague. The incident which occurred on Saturday at the Tactical Air command, NAF base Makurdi. The slain officer who hails from Badagry, Lagos state was identified as Oladipupo Solape. confirming the sad incident, the public relations officer at the Base, wing commander Emmanuel Iheoma said the case is under investigation. However, it was gathered that the killer Airman has been arrested and is in custody of Air Police in Makurdi. The deceased officer also called shomzy shomzy, celebrated her birthday two weeks ago.

Report from Maiduguri indicates that Four people and a Professor were killed and over 17 injured when suicide bombers attacked two mosques in the University of Maiduguri on Monday . The incident occurred around 5 am during Subhi prayers . A test message from the spokesman for the National Emergency Management Agency , AbdulKadir Ibrahim confirming the incident said, “ Twin Blast from suicide bombers reported at University of Maiduguri . A mosque near Gate 1 and one other location around Gate 5 were targeted during the early hours of today . Rescue and security officials are on site, triage and causality evacuation concluded . The incident occurred around 5 am during Subhi prayer at the mosque . 2 people and 2 suicide bombers were confirmed dead (total of Four ) and 17 injured at the time of response . ”