Uja Emmanuel

3 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Uja Emmanuel |Alao Abiodun

In a decisive move to address persistent insecurity in Benue State, the Nigerian Navy has established its Special Operations Command (NNSOC) on the North Bank of the River Benue. The new command is set to become a critical component of Nigeria’s security infrastructure, aimed at curbing violence, banditry, and other forms of criminality in the area.

2 weeks ago | thenationonlineng.net | Jide Orintunsin |Dele Anofi |Uja Emmanuel |Bolaji Ogundele

President accepts ‘sole candidacy’, promises better daysPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday got the nod as the ‘sole candidate’ of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 race. The party leadership, the APC’s 22 governors and federal lawmakers gave the President a pass mark after his mid-term assessment and decided he should run for re-election. The President accepted the offer ‘gladly’ and pledged that greater and better days are ahead for Nigerians.

1 month ago | thenationonlineng.net | Bolaji Ogundele |Uja Emmanuel |Alao Abiodun

The federal government plans to roll out advanced technology in its bid to reclaim territories, particularly forests, from terrorists and bandits across the country, President Bola Tinubu has said. A coordinated response by all tiers of government to the menace of the gunmen is evolving, he said during a state dinner hosted in his honour at the Government House in Katsina on Friday night.

Feb 19, 2025 | thenationonlineng.net | Eric Ikhilae |Uja Emmanuel

House suspends 13 membersThe National Judicial Council (NJC) yesterday voided the suspension of the Chief Judge of Benue State, Maurice Ikpambese, by the House of Assembly. In a statement by its spokesperson, Kemi Ogendengbe, the Council said the decision was an affront to constitutional provisions on the disciplining of judges. NJC insisted that the powers to investigate and discipline any judicial officer rest solely with it.

Feb 5, 2025 | thenationonlineng.net | Uja Emmanuel |Alao Abiodun

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has made a profound commitment to empowering the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) by ensuring their registration to exercise their franchise in the 2027 general elections, thereby restoring their hope for a brighter future. He made this promise while speaking at the end-of-year party organized by the authorities of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), where deserving staff were honoured for their selfless service.