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  • London-Lagos Solo Driver:UNILAG VC play hosts to Pelumi Nubi.

    London-Lagos Solo Driver:UNILAG VC play hosts to Pelumi Nubi.

    Victoria Menesi.

    The Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, Akoka, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, on Sunday, received the London-Lagos solo driver, Pelumi Nubi, on the campus.

    Nubi, a travel content creator, embarked on her solo trip in a car on January 30, 2024, and arrived at the Nigeria-Benin Republic border on Sunday morning.

    Ogunsola described 28years old Nubi’s feat as the resilience of an average Nigerian,in a reception hosted on behalf of her in Unilag.

    Ogunsola said “I welcome everyone and Pelumi the woman with the indomitable spirit. For Pelumi to live London and spend hours on the road, she went through 17 countries. She embodies the Nigerian spirit. She is the second person to do it.

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    “Nigerians are courageous. She was not afraid of racism and things that might be on the way. I want all of us here to know that there is nothing you cannot do. All that is stopping you is in your mind.

    “Queen Amina of Zaria took to war and conquered, Captain Chinyere Kalu was the first female pilot, among others. Pelumi has shown us that when the going gets tough, the tough gets going. Pelumi, we are proud of you!”she submitted.

    It will be recalled that Nubi’s father, Timothy Nubi, is a Professor in the Department of Estate Management, UNILAG; and the Founder/National Coordinator, Ideal Habitat Initiative.

  • Murder of 38yrs Ubanna: Activist hopeful justice will be served

    Murder of 38yrs Ubanna: Activist hopeful justice will be served

    By Joy Kalu, Owerri

    An advocate of protection of human rights who has been facilitating the case and the Executive Director of Grooming Leadership Network Amb Okey J-T Anyanwu informed that justice will be served.

    In a document presented to the Investigator news, he said, though he is not quite at home with legal interpretation of the No-Case Submission, however, he has every reason to believe that it means the Suspect has submitted himself guilty, as he has nothing to defend himself with.

    According to him, ‘I have great confidence in the Presiding Judge who has displayed intelligence and high wisdom since this case began, would certainly uphold justice. It is equally important to appreciate the judiciary as Social Architect that would not permit a criminal to escape unpunished or provide a clause which could promote criminality, especially with the prevailing and increasing level violent crimes in Nigeria in general and Imo state in particular’.

    Amb Okey further buttressed that marshalling out a deserved justice and punishment against crimes and criminals are surest deterrents to continuous and increasing spate of killings, kidnappings, and other violent crimes that have bedeviled our nation. It is a common maxim that Justice for One is Justice for All.

    It would be recalled that on Friday 15th of March 2024, the Owerri High Court in Imo State of Nigeria witnessed continued hearing on the murder of Late Engr. Ubanna Henry Iroegbu, the 38yrs graduate of Agricultural Engineering from Umuoma Onicha, in Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA of Imo State. It would be recalled from previous reports on this criminal matter that witnessed during the prosecution proceedings, informed the court how this promising Late Engr. Ubanna, a 2019 Agricultural Engineering graduate of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike was gruesomely shot to death on the 28th of December, 2021. On that ill-fated day, he was said to had gone to Umueleagwa in the same Onicha clan of Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA, following a distress call from his junior sister Mrs Ugomma Judith Aguwa- Nee Iroegbu complained of an attack and threats to kill her by one Chief Michael Ugorji Aguwa an in-Law (brother to Ugomma’s father-in-law).

    According to the police investigation report and confirmed by eye-witnesses’ account, Mrs. Ugomma Aguwa whose husband Mr. Celestine Aguwa is resident in United Kingdom, came home from her base in Port Harcourt for the 2021 Christmas celebration. In the morning hours of that 28th day of December 2021, Chief Michael Ugorji Aguwa, an uncle to her husband, attacked and further threaten to shoot her to death when next he sets eyes on her, for a yet to be justified reason.

    Late Engr Ubanna Henry Iroegbu, who went on an arbitration mission to Chief Michael’s house, ended up a dead corpse out of gun shot inside the suspect’s compound. Besides his earlier threats, eye-witnesses, including Chief Ugorji’s personal guest and his brother, clearly indicts him as the murderer. These accusing fingers are in addition to other accounts testifying of seeing Chief Michael Ugorji Aguwa openly shooting sporadically to scare away onlookers and sympathizers from apprehending him or rescuing the dying Engr. Ubanna Henry Iroegbu.

    “Following an earlier closure of prosecution to enable the suspect commence his defense, resumption of proceedings on that Friday 15th of March 2024 witnessed the Defense Counsel presenting and adopting a ‘No Case Address’. The Counsel insisted that the presiding Judge should discard and consider all accusations and witnesses against his client (Suspect) in respect of Late Engr Ubanna, Henry Iroegbu’s death as mere speculations”.

    “According to the Defense Counsel, who did not deny cross-examining the witnesses, the Suspect (Chief Michael Aguwa) being at the point and time of the incident with a gun and shooting as presented by the witnesses, implies no clear evidence that the suspect shot directly at Late Ubanna or was responsible for his death. It is therefore mere speculation that having a gun and shooting makes his client the murderer of the deceased, Defense Counsel submitted.
    The Prosecuting Counsel in his response, reminded the court the all accounts from eye witnesses as presented in the court during prosecution, clearly pointed accusing fingers on Michael Ugorji Aguwa as being responsible for Late Ubanna’s untimely death”.

    “According to the Prosecutor, this is with particular reference to PW-1 who was a personal guest to the suspect and was physically present in his (suspect’s) house when and where this murder was committed. This witness presented enough eye witness account to convince court that the suspect was the only person holding a gun within his premises and at the time of the incident”. He equally substantiated his witness by stated that he saw the suspect bring out his gun and from beside him (witness) shot. This position according to the Prosecuting Counsel is collaborated by other witnesses who saw the suspect with the gun and shooting sporadically to scare people away after the deceased has fallen from the gun shoot and was bleeding.

    “Further clear evidence was from Mr Edmund Aguwa a senior brother to the suspect, who personally admitted directing Late Engr. Ubanna Iroegbu to his younger brother’s house and heard his younger brother (Chief Michael Aguwa) ordering Late Ubanna to leave his compound or he (Michael) would shoot him (Ubanna) to death and nobody is capable of challenging his (Michael’s) action. Mr Edmund Aguwa further testified that the suspect has in the last decade being very notorious for brandishing his gun publicly and always when provoked to any slightest level, would threaten to shot someone”.

    “According to Mr. Edmund, he personally as his senior brother, has been living as a fugitive in his own compound after this his younger brother (Michael Ugorji Aguwa) has in December 2019, walked up to him (Edmund) before his (Edmund’s) wife, children and grandchildren and warned him to prepare himself and put his house in order, with a stern threat that he (Michael) would in December 2021 shot him (Edmund) to death and off-set the cost of the burial and would entertain no challenge from any quarter.”

    “Buttressing why the suspect has a case to answer, the Prosecutor reminded the court that the ‘No-Case Address’ by the Defense Counsel should be demised as derailing the cause of Justice, considering that it is tantamount to rubbishing all the testimonies from eye-witnesses against the suspect in the proceedings before the Judge”.

    “Equally, a No-case submission amounts to declaring that a civilian should freely possess gun, publicly use same to threaten and harass fellow citizen. This is most worrisome with the high level of insecurity in the country. Moreover, in this particular case there was an earlier threat to kill with a gun by the suspect according to witnesses, later this same suspect had a visitor die by gun shot inside his compound, there is therefore enough cause to the case for the suspect to answer before the law”.

    “This No-Case Address should vehemently be discarded as unacceptable, considering that there are no contradictions between the incident, witnesses and evidences presented before court”.

    The deceased was confirmed to have visited the suspect’s house on that 28th of December! 2021, died of gun-shot inside the suspect’s compound with only the suspect being in possession of a gun at that point and time of the murder. This is confirmed by with the witness accounts of two medical experts certifying that the deceased died as a result of gun shot through his scapula or shoulder’, the Prosecuting Counsel submitted.

    According to Amb. Anyanwu, the Presiding Judge at this point called for closure of further arguments, reminding both Counsels that they have all made written submissions that he (The Judge) needs to study. He therefore adjourned the matter till 6th of June, 2024 for further deliberation and ruling.

    The general public, Ahiara Mbaise Catholic Community, Onicha clan and other ardent followers of this high profile murder case, which has been on since January 2022 would patiently wait for further updates come June 6th, 2024. Certainly, so many questions would meet answers before the Presiding Judge when both the Prosecuting and Defense Counsels meet on the next adjourned date.

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    Meanwhile, when questioned on their expectation from the proceedings so far, the bereaved family expressed that this murder case is a very straight one, with the murder clearly identified and they have very strong faith in God to grant them justice.

  • Wrestling: Explosive Professional Storms Lagos, Friday 

    Wrestling: Explosive Professional Storms Lagos, Friday 

    Emmanuel Clement.

    In a what will be regarded as explosive, residents in Lagos State will be witnessing an explosive power tussles of Nigeria Professional Wrestlers from across Nigeria, engaging in a fierce battle among themselves on who will emerge victorious.

    The event which is slated for 5th and 6th of April,2024 by 4pm at the Big Apple Royal Hotel and Suites Lagos will witnessed professional wrestlers like Might man, Rasman Iron, Ali King, Mr. Sharpman, Strong Bone, Lady Famous, Alexandra Dequeen, Iron Lady Becky, Mighty Progress, Captain Dunga, Stylish J, Zion Lion and Power Vic,Great Mosendo, Squizzer, Phillip Tiger, Flying Danko, Super Rosco,Zion Lion, Mighty Progress, Mmasterio 619 and Rasman lron taking the ring for the wrestlemania.

    According to the President,Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation (NPWF), High Chief John Uche, stated that the explosive power tussles with the theme ‘Battle Ground’, featuring powerful professional Wrestlers from across Nigeria,will be unique because it is very rare to assemble such number of professionals at the same time, who will entertain the guests and at the same time engage in power tussle among themselves.

    Chief Uche went further to state that such events like this that is poised to promote wrestling has led to the discovery of great talents like late Mike Okpara, HRM James Oladipo, who made Nigeria proud both in Africa and indeed the world in the area of Wrestling Championship, noting that the event will assist in the promotion and management of wrestlers to enable them become great talents that will make Nigeria proud in future.

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    ” I want to assured you that this event will be exceptional because it was carefully planned not only to entertain the guests but also to nurture talents for the greater future of sports in Nigeria,as the best African Wrestling Stars, both men and women, are coming to showcase their talents and even the current African Light Heavyweight champion and the National Heavyweight Champion Mr. Sharp man of Nigeria and The Mighty man respectively, have all booked their appearance for the tournament.”he submitted.

    The Special Guests of Honour are the Honourable Minister of Sports, Senator John Owan Enoh,Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor, on Grassroots Sports Development, Mr. Adebanji Atewogboye Adeoye and His Excellency Mr Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State.

     

     

  • Otedola@92: Chief Aguene Solomon Describe Otedola as a Peacemaker.

    Otedola@92: Chief Aguene Solomon Describe Otedola as a Peacemaker.

    …. present master piece art work to her.

    Emmanuel lkpeama.

    The President Ohaneze Ndigbo Sociocultural Organization Lagos,Lord Mayor Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene has described Lady Doja ,wife of the Former Governor of Lagos State Micheal Otedola as a peacemaker and one who devote her time to the things of God.

    He stated this during the birthday celebration of Lady Doja Otedola,the mother of Femi Otedola as she clocks 92 at their Epe country home.

    Chief Aguene who is ambassador of peace noted that during the reign of His Excellency Michael Otedola, Lagos state witnessed a tremendous change as he contributed immensely to the economy and livelihood of many lagosians, particularly the lgbos in Lagos State.

    “Her Excellency is a peace maker,a mother who has touched so many lives, especially the husband,his Excellency when he was governor of Lagos state, the lgbos.are still celebrating him because of his impact,his relationship and contributions to the growth of various lgbo living in Lagos today.”

    “I was very young then when he was in power and my father told me of his impact especially in the lives of the lgbos and today l am the president of Ohaneze Ndigbo Lagos,that is why l have come to present this art work of Mary, the mother of all mothers who always pray for our sins and because Her Excellency has lived a wonderful life, praying for us,little wonder her children have been doing so well in their various capacity”he submitted.

    The Lord Mayor went further to appeal to Her Excellency to continue to stand in the gap, pray for the country and continue to make peace where necessary.

    Lady Otedola in her appreciation, describe Chief Solomon as a grassroots leader who also recalled the relationship between her late husband and the igbos in Lagos State.

    It will be recalled that celebrity billionaire Femi Otedola has taken to social media to celebrate his mother Lady Doja as she clocks new age today, April 3rd 2024.

  • Breaking News: Abure Escape Assassination, House Burnt Down .

    Breaking News: Abure Escape Assassination, House Burnt Down .

    Felicia Okon

    The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure early this morning allegedly escaped assassination attempt on him at his Abuja residence.

    This was revealed in a statement signed by the party’s National publicity secretary, Obiora Ifoh.

     

    According to a member of the family who narrated the incidence, the family was woken up by neighbours and security men living in the compound who raised the alarm at 1.AM while he and other members of his family were asleep.

    The report has it that the entire family were trapped as the inferno reached the staircase making it impossible for Abure and his family to escape.

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    However, it took divine intervention for the National chairman and his family to escape after neighbours and security men gallantly pulled down one of the windows upstairs making way for an escape.

    Men of the Fire Service arrived shortly after Abure and his family were evacuated.Abure and his family were rushed to a private hospital where they are presently receiving treatment. Their condition is however stable

  • ALLEN AND AN AILING NATION.

    Opinion:

    ONWUASOANYA FCC JONES

    Nigeria is sick. We might be feeling the pangs of a struggling economy and the discomfort of a dilapidated infrastructure and even the terror of insecurity, but those wouldn’t have arisen, if we were not sick of bigotry. Bigotry is Nigeria’s biggest problem, even though, our diversity was supposed to be our greatest asset, but the mismanagement of this asset has placed us in a precarious position as a nation, because instead of tapping into the gains of our wealth of talents, those at the helm fear that the talents inherent in a particular set of people in this country is a threat, hence, they work to suppress these talents and discourage the growth of our commerce.

    Allen Onyema is not the only Igbo businessman who is suffering because he is Igbo, but we hear about him, because he somehow manages to stay afloat even with all the obstacles placed on his way to growth. Did you not hear him complain about the unnecessary delay he had to bear before he could get the required documentations from Nigeria’s aviation regulators for what they call the Third Country Operators Permit and other bureaucratic obstacles he has had to endure in his years of running one of Nigeria’s most successful aviation firm.

    There is nowhere in the world where we do not have a problem of bigotry, ethnic bigotry, precisely. Even the freest parts of the world have this problem, so, it won’t be correct to say that this is peculiar Nigerian problem. In fact, when properly analysed, we may find out that Nigeria is one of the least ethnocentric nations in the world. I have not been convinced that tribalism is one of the reasons this country has not developed, but rather, the insensitivity, senselessness, myopia and corruption of the political class.

    The difference between Nigeria and most other countries where we feel that tribalism is less, is that while ordinary citizens could be racists, governments in those countries make deliberate and concerted efforts to discourage official tribalism and any form of discrimination based on race, colour of the skin, language, gender or even sexual orientation, but in Nigeria, it is rather the government and its operators who promote ethnocentrism.

    When President Bola Tinubu was campaigning for his Party’s nomination, he did not mince words in declaring that he was contesting the presidency, not necessarily, because he was better qualified than his rivals, nor because of any compelling altruistic vision for the benefit of the country, but because; it was his turn, and the turn of the Yoruba, to rule Nigeria. There were millions of Yoruba people who rejected that campaign message and went ahead to vote for the person whom they consider better qualified and who had better vision and motivation for seeking the office of the President of the Federal Republic, thereby, buttressing the argument, that the ordinary Nigerian, rarely cares about tribe or religion as we might have wrongly been made to believe.

    Since assuming office, President Tinubu has systematically Yorubanized the country. While he is gradually dismantling his predecessor’s Fulanised country, he has replicated Buhari’s obnoxious cronyism, by showing his apparent distrust or even disgust at other tribes of Nigeria, especially, the Igbos of the Southeast, who were, until, my Party took over the reins of federal power in 2015, an indispensable part of the Nigerian tripod. Tinubu is probably, the first Nigerian President since 1999, that has constituted the nucleus of his Economic team from his own tribe. This is not because there are no better heads from other tribes who could provide the much needed economic ideas to transform Nigeria and pull her out of the Golgotha, but because, the President probably, does not trust people from other tribes.

    When you read the trolls against Chief Allen Onyema, the Airpeace Chairman, ostentatiously, because he chose a garment design popularly known as the identity of his Igbo tribe, you do not understand it to be that ordinary Nigerians do not like the Igbo, but it is rather a manifestation of what the head of the government has inspired in some of his key supporters. These trollers of the Airpeace Chairman are not from a particular tribe, but mostly, blind supporters of my Party. I know of at least, three Igbo social media users, who joined in condemning Airpeace’ choice of clothes for their air hostesses. These Igbos who joined their colleagues in the unwarranted trolling, did not do this, because they hate their tribe, but because, the body language of our Party leader has suggested, an uneasiness with anything Igbo.

    Against what you might have been made to believe, Allen Onyema is not being trolled because he allowed his air hostesses to wear Isiagu materials, but certain powerful interests within Nigeria’s political and economic ecosystem wanted to register their frustration about the fact that with all the economic and political marginalisation meted against the Igbos, we continue to blaze the trail. It is disturbing to them that Omo Igbo, Allen Onyema, could be the one who achieved this feat, and not one of their own.

    If Nigeria wasn’t sick, Allen Onyema should have received great accolades from Nigeria’s President for his resilience and great business foresight. The Nigerian federal government could have designed a policy to empower him further to take over the skies of the world with Nigerian colours, by going into an agreement with him to resuscitate the moribund Nigerian Air.

    LET NIGERIA HEAL!

  • Kebbi State: Youths Storm Government Warehouse,Cart Away Food items.

    Youths numbering about 700 in kebbi State attacked a government warehouse at Bayan Kara area of Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, on Saturday night and carted away food items.

    The hoodlums, who defied security operatives stationed at the warehouse,also broke into some private warehouses, shops,a broken-down truck loaded with assorted grains meant for distribution in Birnin Kebbi and stole food items.

    This is amidst the cost of living crisis largely believed to have been caused by the petrol subsidy removal and the floating of the naira.

    Speaking to our correspondent yesterday, the Chairman of the food vendors association at Bayan Kara Market in Birnin Kebbi, Muhammadu Gwadangwaji, said some shops and warehouses of traders were also set on fire by some youths.

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    “They security agents fired gunshots and teargas into the air, but they (the youths) were not deterred. They forced their way in and looted the government warehouse and some of our shops,” he said.

    Reacting, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor,Ahmed Idris, described the incident as “unfortunate”stating that the hoodlums had earlier attacked the consignment of food items that was brought to the state for distribution to the people by Dangote before going to the government warehouse to loot it.

    According to him such incident has never happened in Kebbi before, noting that the food items they looted are part of the foodstuffs purchased by the state government for distribution to people of the state.

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    “Government has procured and distributed assorted grains worth over N5 billion in over 200 trucks. It is unfortunate those who broke into the warehouse had gone there to steal what belongs to people of the state”, he stated.

    Efforts to reach the police public relation officer of the state proved abortive

  • Air Peace Flight to London: Gov. Soludo Congratulates Barr.Allen Onyema.

    Air Peace Flight to London: Gov. Soludo Congratulates Barr.Allen Onyema.

    Emmanuel lkpeama.

    The Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed profound congratulations to Barr. Allen Onyema, the Chairman/CEO of Air Peace airline, on the monumental achievement of the airline’s successful inaugural flight from Lagos to London on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

    The Governor in his congratulatory message noted that Air Peace’s historic flight, carrying 260 passengers aboard a 274-seat capacity Boeing 777, marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s aviation industry.

    According to him, the resumption of flights by an indigenous carrier on one of the most lucrative routes from Nigeria since 2019 is indeed a historic event worth celebrating.

    Gov Soludo commended Barr. Onyema,who he described as a distinguished son of Anambra State, known for his exceptional entrepreneurial spirit and relentless pursuit of excellence, noting that the new achievement reaffirms Air Peace’s position as one of the most successful private airlines in Nigeria and underscores Barr. Onyema’s status as a trailblazer in the aviation industry.

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    He therefore urges Barr. Onyema to reinforce the confidence that a new Nigeria is possible especially when indigenous businesses such as Air Peace are led by visionaries and enjoy an enabling environment fostered by the government, stating that he would encounter more milestones of achievements as he continues to fly the flag of excellence for Nigeria.

  • Market leaders Celebrates Tinubu, Bamigbetan on their Day.

    Market leaders Celebrates Tinubu, Bamigbetan on their Day.

    …. Describe them as quintessential leaders.

    Emmanuel lkpeama.

    Members of United lgbo Market leaders/Traders Association of Nigeria have congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 72nd birthday celebration yesterday, describing him as a quintessential leader.

    The President Hon. Chief C.F.C Obi in a congratulatory message on Friday in Lagos described Senator Tinubu as a developmental democrat and bridge builder.

    He went further to state that Tinubu as a developmental democrat, he has over the decades demonstrated uncommon commitment in nurturing and instituting a firm foundation for democracy in Nigeria, like he did when he was governor of Lagos State.

    ” As a quintessential leader,a democrat, and a bridge builder,His Excellency President Bola Tinubu has always leads from the front.he has over the decades demonstrated uncommon commitment in nurturing and instituting a firm foundation for democracy in Nigeria.”

    ” So many errors have taken place before he became president of Nigeria, with patience,prayers,the renewed hope and plans of taking the country out the trenches will see Nigeria rising up again”.

    “This is exemplified in his developmental strides as governor of Lagos State and since coming on stream as the commander-in-chief and president of Nigeria, the country will excel,Your Excellency, may God give you the strength and wisdom to re-engineer and reposition Nigeria for today and posterity.”he submitted.

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    In the same vein Chief Obi who was the former President Ladipo Market Traders Association also extends his felicitations to the former local government chairman, Ejigbo LCDA,Hon. Kehinde Bamigbetan as he clocks 59years today.

    He described Bamigbetan as a true patriot, statesman and visionary leader who has made significant contributions to the transformation of Ejigbo local government and the state at large, noting that he is one who has on various occasions advocate for grassroot development,youth emancipation, welfare of the people and he is seen as a detribalized leader.

    While praying that God in his infinite mercy will continue to sustain them, give them more wisdom and grace to lead its people to the promise land.

  • LGA Autonomy:Gov. Alia Grants Financial Autonomy to LGA

    LGA Autonomy:Gov. Alia Grants Financial Autonomy to LGA

    ….as he appoints Rev Father as Provost College of Education.

    Esther Benge,Makurdi.

    Benue State Governor Alia Hyacinth Alia has granted full financial autonomy to all 23 local governments in the state.

    Gov Alia, while disclosing this on Tuesday at the opening of a two-day workshop organised by the Bureau of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, in conjunction with Timarage Nigeria Limited, for Chairman and members of the local government interim executives in the state, stated that his administration had mapped out strategic projects and programmes for the execution and implementation in all the local government areas of the state.

    He said “I am happy to state that my administration has given its full blessing to the autonomy of our local governments and funds meant for each local governments will be prompt. We are, therefore, committed to the growth and development of the system and have outlined adequate plans to open up the rural areas to enable rural economies to thrive,by the time the projects and programmes are completed, our rural areas in the state would completely wear a new look.

    The Governor, therefore appealed to all the LG committees to intensify efforts towards increasing their Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to boost their capacity to provide for the welfare of their people while urging them to ensure they remained close to their people and also to uphold accountability, integrity and transparency in their work.

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    In another development the Governor appointed Very Rev. Fr. Sylvester Onmoke as the Provost College of Education Oju, Benue State.

    Until his appointment, Fr Onmoke was lecturer in the school and once served as chaplain of institution.

    Gov. Alia urged Fr Sylvester  to make good use of this opportunity by transforming the College of Education into a real citadel of learning and a reference point to other higher institutions in the state and Nigeria as a whole. The appointment is with immediate effect.