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Benue · BenueThe Benue State Government on Monday disclosed that the state ranked highest in tuberculosis (TB) cases among states in the North Central. The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Yanmar Ortese, who disclosed this at a press conference in Makurdi to mark this year’s World Health Day, said, “Our fight against tuberculosis is ongoing, with the state ranking sixth in the country and first in the North Central zone for TB cases.” Ortese stres…See the Story
Benue ranks highest in N/Central TB cases – Official - Daily Trust
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Military · BenueMany houses are on fire in Okuama, a community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, where 16 military personnel were killed on Thursday. The houses were burnt after residents of the coastal community fled to neighboring Ughelli for fear of a reprisal by soldiers who started patrolling the creeks an Army Commander, two majors, one captain and 12 soldiers, who were on a peace mission to neighbouring Okuoma community, were killed …See the Story
Delta Community where Majors, captain, others were killed on fire - Daily Trust
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Military · BenueHuman rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has advised military authorities to prosecute only those involved in the killing of military officers in Delta State. Falana’s statement on Saturday followed the March 14 ambush and killing of two majors, one captain and 12 soldiers of the 181 Amphibious Batallion in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, who were on a peace mission to Okuoma community by irate youths. Falana, who commended the milit…See the Story
Delta killing: Go after only those who murdered your men, Falana tells military - Daily Trust
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Benue · BenueIn a significant move towards enhancing Nigeria’s technological landscape, the National Assembly has passed a bill seeking to establish the Federal Artificial Intelligence Institute in Aliade, Benue State. Championed by Dr. Austin Asema Achado, the bill aims to address the pressing need for structured knowledge in artificial intelligence (AI) technology within the country. Background The bill, which seeks to amend the Federal Polytechnics (Estab…See the Story
National Assembly Passes Bill to Establish Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute in Benue State
Benue · BenueEight suspects, including one Cameroonian were arrested last week following a Joint Task Force (JTF) operation to clamp down on arms manufacturing in Benue State, Nigeria. Eight Beretta pistols under fabrication, one fabricated AK47 rifle, 10 AK47 live ammunition, five Beretta pistol ammunition, four welding gas cylinders and other fabricating materials were uncovered. The suspects confessed to exporting arms as well as selling arms to locals.See the Story
Arms Manufacturing Ring Uncovered in Benue State, Nigeria
Benue · BenueA socio-political group of young professionals and elite from the Zone A Senatorial District of Benue State, Zone A Voters League (ZAVL), has resolved to initiate the recall of Senator Emmanuel Udende from the 10th Senate. The group, in a communique signed by Pastor Saater Akaa, and six others, resolved to petition the National Security Adviser (NSA) to profile the Senator.See the Story
Constituents Move To Recall Benue Senator Over Insecurity, Palliatives
Benue · BenueThe House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review recently received a bill for an Act to make provisions for rotation of power among the geo-political zones, senatorial zones and federal constituencies in presidential, governorship and senatorial elections in Nigeria. This stems from cries of marginalisation by different regions of the country and some localities even within states. DAILY POST reports that the bill which was sponsore…See the Story
Constitution review: Stakeholders intensify calls for rotational presidency
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