Titus Atondu

Lagos, Nigeria

Benue State Correspondent at Nigerian News Direct

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Benue Govt to demolish substandard schools by end of third term

Jul 13, 2024 | nigeriannewsdirect.com | Titus Atondu

By Titus Atondu, MakurdiThe Benue State Bureau for Education Quality Assurance (BEQA) and the Benue State Urban Development Board (UDB) have collaborated to demolish substandard schools in the state by the end of the 2023/2024 academic session. This decision was made to restore excellence in the state’s education sector and ensure the safety of learners.
Benue Assembly lauds Gov. Alia for quick intervention in Sankera violence

Jul 10, 2024 | nigeriannewsdirect.com | Titus Atondu

By Titus Atondu, MakurdiThe Benue state house of Assembly has commended the governor of the state Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia for his prompt intervention in restoring calm in the recent violent protest in Ukum local government area of the state. The house gave the commendation during Tuesday’s plenary following a motion by a member representing Ukum state constituency, Nyiyongo Ezra Mcsylawn.
I’ve forgiven those who worked against me in 2023 - Alia

Jul 8, 2024 | nigeriannewsdirect.com | Titus Atondu

By Titus Atondu, MakurdiBenue State Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia has disclosed that he has forgiven all those who worked against him during his ambition to become the Governor of the state in the 2023 Governorship election. Alia made the disclosure on Sunday at Saint Joseph’s Catholic church Korinya City during a Thanksgiving mass in his honour and classmates at the major seminary thirty four years ago of priesthood.
Tor Tiv condemns violence in Benue community, urges peaceful resolution

Jul 6, 2024 | nigeriannewsdirect.com | Titus Atondu

By Titus Atondu, MakurdiThe Tor Tiv, Orcivirigh Prof James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse CFR, has condemned the recent violence in Zaki Biam, Ukum, which resulted in the destruction of lives and property. In a press statement signed by Freddie Adamgbe, Special Assistant to Tor Tiv on Media and ICT, the Tor Tiv expressed his pain and disappointment over the incident, stating, “As the father of Tiv Kingdom, I am pained that the lives and property of my subjects in Sankera are destroyed.
Differentiate yourselves from street children - Benue Speaker tells students

Jul 6, 2024 | nigeriannewsdirect.com | Titus Atondu

By Titus Atondu, MakurdiAs Grassroots Support for Tinubu under the aeges of The 1019 Initiative released about 30million naira to the management of Benue state University for onward disbursement as scholarship to indigent students in tertiary institutions cut across the state, the honourable Speaker of the 10th Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.
Benue Govt to investigate Ukum protest, sets up commission of enquiry

Jul 5, 2024 | nigeriannewsdirect.com | Titus Atondu

By Titus Atondu, MakurdiBenue State Go Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyicenth Alia has disclosed that a commission of enquiry will be set up by the state government to investigate the remote and immediate causes of the violent protest that took place in Ukum local government of the state.
Alia urges Benue women to embrace Renewed Hope Initiative

Jul 2, 2024 | nigeriannewsdirect.com | Titus Atondu

As Benue speaker Dajoh hails Alia, Tinubu’sBy Titus Atondu, MakurdiBenue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia has enjoined Benue women to take advantage of the Renewed Hope Initiative from office of the First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu to improve the standard of their lives and families.
Alia urges women to embrace First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative for empowerment

Jul 1, 2024 | nigeriannewsdirect.com | Titus Atondu

…As project 774 Explode kick startsBy Titus Atondu, MakurdiBenue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has encouraged women in the state to take advantage of the Renewed Hope Initiative launched by the Office of the First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu. Governor Alia made the call on Saturday during the official flag-off of Project 774 Explode, an empowerment initiative by the Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Dr. Mary Idele Alile, at IBB Square in Makurdi.
Dajoh steers Benue Assembly to higher pedestal in one year

Jun 26, 2024 | nigeriannewsdirect.com | Titus Atondu

By Titus Atondu, MakurdiThe 31 members of the 10th Benue State House of Assembly (BSHOA) have unanimously decided to cue behind the humble, vibrant and goal-getting Speaker Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh turn around the fortunes of the assembly for the overall good of the people and the state at large. Hon.
Alia promises to revive Taraku Mills, boosts constituency’s economy

Jun 22, 2024 | nigeriannewsdirect.com | Titus Atondu

…20 sponsored PhD holders left institutionRauf Oyewole, BauchiThe Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of the Sa’adu Zungur University, Gadau (SAZUG), Bauchi State has lamented the absence of conditions of service 13 years after the establishment of the Institution. The lecturers who are angry and confused about the security of the jobs said that several attempts to get the Management and Governing Council to clearly define the pension scheme and staff exit policy have been failing.