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Latest Benue News Today, Friday, December 20, 2024
SUBEB Investigation:The Benue State House of Assembly has directed Dr. Grace Adagba, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), to step aside for investigations into primary school teacher recruitment. The decision, supported by a majority of lawmakers, was announced by Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh during Thursday’s plenary. Renaming of BSU:A bill to rename Benue…
Idoma-Born CSP Vera Ameh elevated to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police
Idoma-born CSP Vera Ameh-Akpa has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police. Ameh-Akpa is currently serving as the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for Ejigbo, Lagos State. The Police Service Commission (PSC) approved her promotion over Ameh alongside 77 senior officers as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the leadership structure within…
BREAKING: Dangote Refinery reduces price of petrol
Dangote Refinery has announced another reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. In a statement released on Thursday via the company’s official X account, spokesperson Anthony Chiejina revealed that the new ex-depot price for petrol is now N899.50 per litre, down from N970. Chiejina explained, “This new price of…
BREAKING: Governor Alia announces key appointments in Benue State
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has approved six key appointments and a structural reform aimed at enhancing governance and service delivery. The New Appointments: Prof. Daniel Amine – Director General, Benue Geographical Information System (BENGIS) Prof. Amine, a Mechanical Engineering expert with a B.Tech, M.Eng, and Ph.D., brings over 20 years of experience in…
Yahaya Bello heads to FCT High Court for fresh bail hearing over EFCC charges
Riding high on his recent bail victory at the Federal High Court, former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello is set to begin a new legal battle for bail this morning at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Bello, who faces charges of public trust violations by the Economic and Financial…
Liverpool beat Southampton, book semi-final spot in Carabao Cup
Darwin Núñez put Liverpool on course for victory over Southampton, helping Arne Slot’s side secure a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Núñez, breaking a six-game goal drought, and Harvey Elliott struck in the first half to give Liverpool a commanding lead. Southampton’s Cameron Archer later scored to reignite hopes for the hosts, but it…
Gabriel Jesus’ hat-trick fires Arsenal to Carabao Cup semi-finals
Mikel Arteta is hopeful that Gabriel Jesus’ Carabao Cup hat-trick will provide the “spark” needed to reignite his Premier League goalscoring form. The Brazilian striker netted three second-half goals against Crystal Palace, helping Arsenal come from behind to secure a place in the semi-finals. These goals were his first at the Emirates Stadium in a…
Nottingham Forest striker, Awoniyi sees €6 million drop in market value
The market value of Taiwo Awoniyi, the 27-year-old striker for both Nottingham Forest and the Super Eagles, has dropped by €6 million, according to the latest player valuations released on Monday by the football statistics platform Transfermarkt. Awoniyi’s value has decreased from €28 million to €22 million in just three months, marking a significant decline…
NBC confirms Limca zero-sugar mislabeling was accidental, challenges N190m fine
The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC) has admitted to the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal that the mislabeling of the zero-sugar variant of Limca Lime-Lemon was caused by a production error at its Abuja factory. The company confirmed to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) that the mislabeling was accidental, not deliberate. NBC…
Iheanacho set to leave Sevilla after disappointing six-month stint
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho is set to depart Spanish La Liga club Sevilla in January following a disappointing six-month stint at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium. Iheanacho, who joined from Leicester City last summer, has struggled to make an impact at Sevilla, finding himself behind Isaac Romero in the striker pecking order, despite Romero’s…
Tinubu makes 72 new appointments (Full list)
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the executive management teams for 12 River Basin Development Authorities under the Ministry of Water Resources. This was announced in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday. The reconstitution, which involves 72 appointees, is aimed at enhancing the efficiency…
NECO, 23 MDAs risk removal from 2025 budget over accountability issue
The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has recommended excluding the National Examination Council, University of Ibadan, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, and 21 other Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) from the 2025 budget. This recommendation follows the repeated failure of these MDAs to provide accountability for previous budgetary allocations and internally…
Prepare to justify budget allocations – Akpabio tells Ministers
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has urged ministers and heads of federal government agencies to be ready to defend their respective allocations within the 2025 budget proposal. Akpabio made this statement on Wednesday following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presentation of the ₦47.9 trillion 2025 budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly. In…
“I Am a Chosen”: Top 10 Nigerian slangs that took over social media in 2024
Nigerians are celebrated for their resilience and humor. They often transform life’s challenges into creative expressions that resonate across the nation. Each year, fresh slang emerges from viral moments, social media trends, and street culture. While some stick around, others fade almost as quickly as they appear. Here are the Nigerian slangs that defined 2024…
Dollar crashes as naira appreciates on Black Market
The naira strengthened against the dollar on the parallel foreign exchange market on Wednesday. Alhasan Abubakar, a Bureau de Change operator at Wuye Zone 2, Abuja, confirmed to NewsNGR that the naira traded at N1,660 per dollar, improving from N1,675 on Tuesday, marking a gain of N15. However, on the official market, the naira slightly…
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today 19th December 2024
This report is based on information gathered from black market FX operators. Specifically, the traders noted that they buy FX from customers at an average of N1650/$1 and sell for N1660/$1. However, they added that the rate could sometimes vary depending on the transaction, cash, or transfer form. that is to say, you will likely…
Niger Delta needs integrated strategies for safe environment – NDDC Director
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has emphasised the need for integrated strategies to ensure sustainable ecosystem restoration in the Niger Delta region. The NDDC Director, Environmental Protection and Control, EPC, Engr. Onuoha Obeka stated this during a one-day stakeholders’ engagement under the auspices of the Niger Delta Consultative Forum in Port Harcourt. Obeka said…
BREAKING: Over 20 children trampled to death in Ibadan christmas gift stampede
Over 20 children have reportedly lost their lives in a tragic stampede during a Christmas celebration organized for children in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The event, which was said to have been hosted by a popular broadcaster’s radio station, promised gifts for attendees. According to online reports, several children were rushed to the…
Full text of Tinubu’s address on 2025 budget to National Assembly
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday delivered the 2025 budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly. The full text of his speech during the budget presentation is provided below. PRESENTATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR OF THE 2025 BUDGET OF RESTORATION: SECURING PEACE, REBUILDING PROSPERITY TO A JOINT SESSION…
BREAKING: National Assembly approves extension of 2024 budget to June 2025
The National Assembly has finalised plans to extend the 2024 budget cycle beyond its scheduled timeframe, raising concerns about the timely passage of the 2025 budget. Due to the late submission and presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill by President Bola Tinubu, lawmakers may be unable to approve it before the end of the year.…