President General Of KUDA And His Wife Console The Family Of Akure

... Pray to God to grant the family the fortitude to bear their irreparable loss

By Terfa Naswem

President General of Kunav United Development Association (KUDA), Deacon Emmanuel Tor Yaji and his wife, Deaconess Dorathy Yaji expressed their deepest consolation to the family of Akure over the loss of Engr. Charles Terver Akure.

They eulogized late Akure as a man who made significant impact on countless lives at home and abroad in various ways of his financial, moral, physical and ideological abilities.

In the moment of grief, they prayed to God to grant the family, friends and associates of Akure the fortitude to bear his irreparable loss.

Engr. Charles Terver Akure passed peacefully in the early hours of August 10, 2026, Northwell Valley Stream Hospital, New York, United States of America, after a brief hospitalisation for pneumonia.

Born February 22, 1962 in Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria, to Baba Patrick Tyomgbaag Akure and Mama Tabitha Afanyo Akure. He educated at St. Mark's Anglican Primary School, Gboko (1968-1974), Government College, Makurdi (1974-1979) and School of Basic Studies, Makurdi (1979-1980) all in Benue State.

Seeking knowledge abroad, he studied at State University of New York (1980-1981) and transferred to Academy of Aeronautics, Vaughn College, Queens, New York where he graduated in 1984.

Charles dedicated his career to aviation in New York, serving at New York Helicopter, then Continental Airlines, and later United Airlines until his retirement in 2021.

In 1990, he met Meroline. They got married on July 27, 1991 and shared 35 beautiful years together. Though he lived most of his life abroad, his heart remained at home in Mbaduku. He is remembered as "Boi", a name of warmth, humility and love.

He died at age 64 and was buried on October 5, 2026 in his hometown at Akure Shar compound, Tsar, Mbaduku-Mbatyough, Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria.

Peace Eugene Still Missing After Five Months, Family Accuses Police Team of Investigative Failures

By Peter Dansu 

The family of Peace Chineyenwa Eugene, a 33-year-old chartered accountant who went missing in Abuja in March 2026, has called on the Inspector-General of Police to ensure a thorough investigation into her disappearance and allegations of misconduct by officers previously handling the case.

In a statement signed by Engineer Gloria Ijioma, the family alleged that the Police Investigative Response Team (IRT) in Guzape, Abuja, failed to pursue critical leads, properly handle evidence and account for the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of key suspects.

Peace, who worked with Los Angeles Event Centre and Mall in Abuja, reportedly left for work on March 13, 2026, but never returned home. Her disappearance was reported to the police on March 21.

The family said the recovery of two of her phones in March raised hopes of finding her, after the devices reportedly led investigators to phone dealer Toochukwu Iloani and other individuals. However, it alleged that investigators failed to follow the trail effectively, while Ifeanyi Okere, identified in the family's account as a person linked to the phones, remained at large.

The statement also raised concerns over the reported disappearance of Chimaobi Hector Okere from police custody, alleged interference in the investigation and purported inappropriate remarks by some officers. The family is demanding an investigation into these allegations and the conduct of the officers involved.

The family expressed appreciation to the IGP for approving a change of investigative team, saying the development had renewed its hope of finding Peace. It urged the police to secure all relevant evidence, trace everyone connected to the recovered phones and pursue every credible lead to establish her whereabouts.

The family stressed that its priority remains the safe return of Peace Eugene and called for accountability to ensure that the circumstances surrounding her disappearance are fully investigated.

Ajose Inspects Ongoing Canal Dredging at Esepe, Intensifies Olorunda Flood Control Efforts

By Peter Dansu 

The Executive Chairman of Olorunda Local Council Development Area, Hon. Ajose Peter Kumayon, yesterday, paid an inspection visit to the ongoing canal clearing and dredging operation at Esepe as the council intensifies efforts to tackle flooding across the LCDA.

The dredging operation, which commenced on Friday, is part of a broader flood control initiative by the Ajose administration to clear and open up waterways in communities identified as vulnerable to flooding.

During the inspection, Ajose assessed the progress of the work and reviewed the ongoing efforts to remove silt, debris and other obstructions that have restricted the free flow of water through the canal.

The intervention at Esepe is the starting point of a wider exercise planned by the council to cover flood prone communities across Olorunda LCDA. The administration said the objective is not merely to respond to flooding when it occurs but to take preventive measures that can reduce the risk of flooding in the future.

The canal clearing exercise is particularly significant following the drainage challenges experienced in parts of Olorunda during the recent rainy season. By opening up existing waterways and improving the movement of stormwater, the council expects to reduce waterlogging and improve drainage around affected communities.

Speaking during the inspection, Ajose reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to practical interventions that directly address the environmental challenges confronting residents.

He noted that regular maintenance of canals and drainage channels is essential to effective flood management, stressing that the council would continue to identify vulnerable areas and extend the exercise to other communities.

The ongoing operation is being coordinated by the Vice Chairman and Supervisor for Environment, Hon. Bolaji Adele, Supervisor for Works, Hon. Jimoh Amosu, and Special Adviser on Environment, Hon. Olonde Sunday.

The canal clearance and dredging exercise is part of the Ajose administration’s RE-SHAPE Agenda, with the council maintaining that proactive environmental management remains critical to protecting communities and improving the living conditions of residents.

From Esepe, the exercise is expected to move to other flood prone communities across Olorunda as the council continues its efforts to strengthen drainage infrastructure and prepare the LCDA for future rainfall.