There’s something about his persona that has defined his life and character. He’s being a fighter from birth. He’s refused to be drowned by circumstances or challenges. He has continued to make his way through odds to stay afloat. His name is Samuel Iorarernyi Ortom, the fifth democratically elected governor of Benue State. He’s clocked 59 years today, April 23, 2020. He was born on April, 23rd, 1961, and hails from Guma local government area of Benue. He understands and takes charge of his environment at all times. Governor Ortom was not born with a silver spoon, neither was there anyone…
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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned “the blatant intimidation, harassment and attacks on journalists and media houses by Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, and the illegal banning of the Correspondent of The Sun newspaper, Chijioke Agwu, and the Vanguard Newspaper, Peter Okutu, from entering Government house and Government facilities in the State for life.”The journalists and media houses have been reportedly banned over a report on the Lassa Fever outbreak in the state.Reacting, SERAP in a statement by its deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare said: “This action is a blatant violation of the right to freedom of expression…
A total of 64 tests have so far been carried out on persons believed to have had contacts with Borno’s index case, from which 50 persons have tested negative, while nine tested positive, Deputy Governor and chairman of the high powered response team, Umar Kadafur has said. He spoke at the Wednesday’s media update held in Maiduguri. He said 5 results were being awaited from the 64 tests carried out, while 11 additional samples have been collected from Pulka where the index case emanated from. The samples will be sent for testing. The nine positive cases, he noted, have been…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC has commiserated with President Mohammadu Buhari on the death of his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abba Kyari, describing the deceased as a dedicated and loyal aide.In a message released on Wednesday and signed by the Acting Director General of the SEC, Ms. Mary Uduk, she said the SEC received the news of the death of the former Chief of Staff with profound grief and conveyed the deepest condolences of the entire management and staff of the Commission to the President.According to her “It was with profound grief and sadness that we…
The U.S. Government on Wednesday announced an additional 270 million dollars (N101 billion) in foreign assistance to fight the coronavirus pandemic.This brings the total global financial aid by the U.S. since the outbreak of the virus to 775 million dollars (N291 billion), the Secretary of State, Mr Michael Pompeo, said in a statement.According to him, the new funding includes 170 million dollars (N63 billion) in humanitarian aid to support the preparedness and response of communities in most-at-risk countries to the pandemic.He said the balance of 100 million dollars (N37 billion) would go to governments, civil society and the private sector…
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, on Wednesday, imposed a 6 pm. to 7 am. curfew on the state until further notice, as part of measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) had, on Monday, confirmed five cases in Gombe.Yahaya, who said in a state-wide broadcast that the curfew would to take effect from 6pm on Thursday, told residents to stay indoors.He said that the decision was taken after due consultation with relevant stakeholders, adding “despite the proactive measures we took in order to prevent the…
Dr Albasu Kunini, Speaker, Taraba House of Assembly, has raised alarm over fresh attacks and killings at Bujum Waya community in Lau Local Government Area of the state.Kunini said in Jalingo on Wednesday that he was shocked by the killing of two brothers by unknown gunmen, barely 24 hours after a peace meeting between some natives and their Fulani counterpart took place in Jalingo.Kunini said that beside the dead, three other persons were injured during the attack.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the peace and reconciliation meeting between the Yandang community and their Fulani counterpart took place at…