Catholic Bishop tasks FG on even disbursement of N8,000 palliative By Aluta News The Auxillary Bishop of Abuja Archdiocese, Anslem Umoren, has urged the Federal Government to ensure even disbursement of the N8,000 palliative to the targeted beneficiaries to alleviate the suffering of poor and vulnerable Nigerians. Umoren made theContinue Reading
Expert canvass revamped school curriculum to include climate change By Aluta News The Executive Director, Development of Educational Action Network (DEAN-Initiative) Mr Michael Semiye says government must redesign and shift school curriculum from knowledge to skill base to combat unemployment in the country. Semiye made the call in Abuja inContinue Reading
Cleric tasks community leaders on protection of critical infrastructure By Bridget Ikyado The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) ,Bishop Henry Ndukuba has urged traditional and religious leaders to champion the protection of critical infrastructure in their locality. Ndukuba made the call in an interview with newsmen onContinue Reading
Ondo Govt, NIS collaborate on irregular migration, human trafficking By Bridget Ikyado Ondo State Government has pledged to work with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to mitigate irregular migration and human trafficking in the state. Prince Boye Ologbese, Commissioner for Regional Integration and Diaspora Relations made this known when heContinue Reading
World Bank commends Benue Govt.’s implementation of NG-Cares Programme By Bridget Ikyado The World Bank, has commended Benue State Government over the successful implementation of the Nigerian Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme (NG-CARES), in the State. This was contained in a statement signed by Sir Tersoo Kula, theContinue Reading
CSOs canvass improved reportage of NASS electoral tribunals By Aluta News A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged media practitioners to give ample coverage to the ongoing National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal (NAEPT) sitting across the country. The African Parliamentary Advocates and Reform Group (APARG) in collaboration withContinue Reading
Hoodlum Attack: Alia visits Ukum, sympathizes with Victims By Bridget Ikyado The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia Tuesday, July 11, 2023 visited Akpuuna village, Mbazun, Mbaterem, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State to sympathize with victims of the recent hoodlums attack. Recall thatContinue Reading
Guber polls: Kogi elders raise alarm over rising insecurity By Aluta News Kogi East Elders Forum (KEEF) has called on the Federal Government to pay attention to the growing insecurity in the state ahead of November 11, governorship election. A member of the forum, Amb. Ali Ocheni made the callContinue Reading
Benue Gov condoles with first Civilian Governor’s Family By Bridget Ikyado Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, expresses sadness over the death of Chief Akua Aku, whose sad demise occurred on Saturday, June 24, 2023. According to a statement by Sir Kula Tersoo,Chief Press Secretary to theContinue Reading
Alia congratulates Tinubu over his emergence as ECOWAS Chairman By Bridget Ikyado The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia has congratulated the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his emergence as the chairman, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). PresidentContinue Reading