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Appreciation To You All

Appreciation To You All


I am extremely grateful to all those who shared in my grieving moments in the loss of my wonderful mother, Mama Esther Maawasem Igbogo whose demise occurred on 14th May, 2025 and was buried on 6th June, 2025 at Igbogo Abo compound, Mbaimo, Mbawar, Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State.

My profound gratitude also goes to all those who made it to the final internment of my late mother and those who also contributed financially or materially to make the funeral to be hitch-free.

It is my fervent prayers that the infallible God will continue to guide and protect you all in your daily activities and grant you all your hearts desires through Christ our Lord.

Warmest regards,
Engr. Japheth Terlumum Igbogo, Mbawar, Konshisha, Benue State 
8th June, 2025.

I am extremely grateful to all those who shared in my grieving moments in the loss of my wonderful mother, Mama Esther Maawasem Igbogo whose demise occurred on 14th May, 2025 and was buried on 6th June, 2025 at Igbogo Abo compound, Mbaimo, Mbawar, Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State.

My profound gratitude also goes to all those who made it to the final internment of my late mother and those who also contributed financially or materially to make the funeral to be hitch-free.

It is my fervent prayers that the infallible God will continue to guide and protect you all in your daily activities and grant you all your hearts desires through Christ our Lord.

Warmest regards,
Engr. Japheth Terlumum Igbogo, Mbawar, Konshisha, Benue State 
8th June, 2025.

Suspected herdsmen strike along Otukpo-Adoka road, Benue State.

Suspected herdsmen strike along Otukpo-Adoka road, Benue State.



The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Sunday as the vehicle was en route to Otukpo from Abuja.

Eyewitnesses told DAILY POST that the attackers opened fire as soon as they sighted the vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and veer off the road into nearby bushes after being hit by a bullet and abducting all passengers on board.


The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Sunday as the vehicle was en route to Otukpo from Abuja.

Eyewitnesses told DAILY POST that the attackers opened fire as soon as they sighted the vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and veer off the road into nearby bushes after being hit by a bullet and abducting all passengers on board.

Mato Extends Her Deepest Condolences To The Family Of Gev, Fidei Polytechnic, Others Over The Demise Of Japheth

Mato Extends Her Deepest Condolences To The Family Of Gev, Fidei Polytechnic, Others Over The Demise Of Japheth


... Says he will be missed dearly and always remembered 

By Terfa Naswem 

The Co-Founder and Cultural Ambassador of Fidei Polytechnic, Gboko, Benue State, Rt. Hon. Mrs. Dorathy Mato extends her deepest condolences to the family of Gev, Fidei Polytechnic and others over the demise of Japheth Tersugh Gev.

Mato eulogized late Japheth as one of the extremely resourceful staff of the Polytechnic who was honest and dedicated to his responsibilities.

"Japheth as a staff in the Development of Mass Communication and the Public Relations Officer of the Polytechnic managed the image of the institution excellently and was always punctual in his responsibilities.

"He was redeployed from Public Relations Unit to Admissions Unit where he became the Polytechnic's Admissions Officer, and throughout the years he served before his demise, he set commendable and memorable records in students' enrollments, effective activities of the Polytechnic and created a smooth working relationship with Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and National Board For Technical Education (NBTE) that made the Polytechnic to operate effectively inline with the guidelines.

"I had a personal relationship with Japheth, his wife and family. He was such a humble and caring person who would go out of his way to put smiles on the faces of others. His family, Fidei Polytechnic, students, friends, associates and I will dearly miss him. 

"May God grant his soul eternal rest and console his family, Fidei Polytechnic, students, friends and associates for this irreplaceable loss through Christ our Lord," she said.

... Says he will be missed dearly and always remembered 

By Terfa Naswem 

The Co-Founder and Cultural Ambassador of Fidei Polytechnic, Gboko, Benue State, Rt. Hon. Mrs. Dorathy Mato extends her deepest condolences to the family of Gev, Fidei Polytechnic and others over the demise of Japheth Tersugh Gev.

Mato eulogized late Japheth as one of the extremely resourceful staff of the Polytechnic who was honest and dedicated to his responsibilities.

"Japheth as a staff in the Development of Mass Communication and the Public Relations Officer of the Polytechnic managed the image of the institution excellently and was always punctual in his responsibilities.

"He was redeployed from Public Relations Unit to Admissions Unit where he became the Polytechnic's Admissions Officer, and throughout the years he served before his demise, he set commendable and memorable records in students' enrollments, effective activities of the Polytechnic and created a smooth working relationship with Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and National Board For Technical Education (NBTE) that made the Polytechnic to operate effectively inline with the guidelines.

"I had a personal relationship with Japheth, his wife and family. He was such a humble and caring person who would go out of his way to put smiles on the faces of others. His family, Fidei Polytechnic, students, friends, associates and I will dearly miss him. 

"May God grant his soul eternal rest and console his family, Fidei Polytechnic, students, friends and associates for this irreplaceable loss through Christ our Lord," she said.

College Celebrates 42nd NCE And 13TH Degree Matriculation, Unveils Dual Mandate System — A New Era Of NCE And Full Degree Awarding Status

College Celebrates 42nd NCE And 13TH Degree Matriculation, Unveils Dual Mandate System — A New Era Of NCE And Full Degree Awarding Status



Federal College of Education, Obudu, Cross River State witnessed a historic occasion on Friday, April 25, 2025, as it held its 42nd NCE and 13th Degree joint matriculation ceremony at the prestigious Senator Greg Ngaji Lecture Theatre. The event marked a significant milestone in the College’s academic calendar, with a total of 875 students officially admitted into its academic community. Of this number, 565 students were admitted into the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programme, while 310 students were enrolled into the Degree programme in affiliation with the University of Calabar.

In his address, the Provost of the College, Dr. Richard Ugbaha Utubaku, warmly welcomed parents, guardians, and well-wishers to the auspicious event. He gave a brief yet inspiring account of the history of the College, emphasizing its role in shaping the futures of young men and women who are making meaningful contributions in various sectors both within and beyond Nigeria's borders. Dr. Utubaku reiterated the College’s commitment to maintaining high academic standards, striving continually to lead students on a path of discovery, growth, and personal transformation.

A notable highlight of his speech was the announcement of a groundbreaking development: starting from September 2025, the College will officially transition into a full-fledged degree-awarding institution. This development marks the beginning of a new era under the Dual Mandate System, wherein the College will operate both NCE and Degree programmes concurrently. Dr. Utubaku described the transition as a historic advancement and a testament to the College’s steady growth and academic excellence.

As an alumnus of the College himself, having earned his NCE from the institution, Dr. Utubaku passionately advised the new students to take full advantage of the recently introduced.


Federal College of Education, Obudu, Cross River State witnessed a historic occasion on Friday, April 25, 2025, as it held its 42nd NCE and 13th Degree joint matriculation ceremony at the prestigious Senator Greg Ngaji Lecture Theatre. The event marked a significant milestone in the College’s academic calendar, with a total of 875 students officially admitted into its academic community. Of this number, 565 students were admitted into the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programme, while 310 students were enrolled into the Degree programme in affiliation with the University of Calabar.

In his address, the Provost of the College, Dr. Richard Ugbaha Utubaku, warmly welcomed parents, guardians, and well-wishers to the auspicious event. He gave a brief yet inspiring account of the history of the College, emphasizing its role in shaping the futures of young men and women who are making meaningful contributions in various sectors both within and beyond Nigeria's borders. Dr. Utubaku reiterated the College’s commitment to maintaining high academic standards, striving continually to lead students on a path of discovery, growth, and personal transformation.

A notable highlight of his speech was the announcement of a groundbreaking development: starting from September 2025, the College will officially transition into a full-fledged degree-awarding institution. This development marks the beginning of a new era under the Dual Mandate System, wherein the College will operate both NCE and Degree programmes concurrently. Dr. Utubaku described the transition as a historic advancement and a testament to the College’s steady growth and academic excellence.

As an alumnus of the College himself, having earned his NCE from the institution, Dr. Utubaku passionately advised the new students to take full advantage of the recently introduced.

Nigeria's Delegation Arrives Vatican City

Nigeria's Delegation Arrives Vatican City



Nigeria's Delegation to the funeral of Pope Francis arrives Vatican City in Rome, Italy, on Friday.

On arrival, leader of the delegation and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, pays tribute to the departed Pope, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian People at the Lying-in-State of Pope Francis, inside St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, on Friday.

Credit: Facebook | Godswill Obot Akpabio


Nigeria's Delegation to the funeral of Pope Francis arrives Vatican City in Rome, Italy, on Friday.

On arrival, leader of the delegation and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, pays tribute to the departed Pope, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian People at the Lying-in-State of Pope Francis, inside St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, on Friday.

Credit: Facebook | Godswill Obot Akpabio

Yakubu Commissions Ogboji's Mikkyland Hotel And Suites, Says More Doors Will Open

Yakubu Commissions Ogboji's Mikkyland Hotel And Suites, Says More Doors Will Open


... Ogbogo, Chama, Nyor others grace the occasion 

By Terfa Naswem 

Senior Special Adviser to the Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Special Duties and Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs), Hon. Dr. Sule Yakubu on Saturday, 19th April, 2025 commissioned Mikkyland Hotel and suites in Makurdi, Benue State.

He commanded the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mikkyland Hotel and suites, Engr. Michael Ogboji for his penchant for job creation and economic development which motivated him to establish such a wonderful business irrespective of whether the prospects of making enormous profit favour him or not.

"What you have done today is a sign that more doors of progress in business will be open for you. You will continue to grow in your business exploration and the Almighty God who rewards hardwork will never forsake you ", he said.

In his speech, the CEO, Ogboji extolled Yakubu as a man of his words who is pertinacious in achieving set goals and has the alacrity to work with progressive-minded people who uphold the principles of love, peace and harmony.

He commanded him for honouring his invitation to commission his hotel in spite of his extremely tight schedule. "This show of love will never be forgotten", he said.

Ogboji commanded his friends, family and specially his wife for standing by him before and throughout the period he embarked on the hotel project which has been completed and commissioned for commercial services.

He was extremely grateful to all those who attended the occasion and prayed God to continue to bless them for their prayers for him to succeed in his business adventures.

The occasion was attended by Special guests such as Engr. Japheth Terlumum Igbogo, Chama Bitrus, Dr. Jude Teryima Nyor, former Senior Legislative Aide to Hon. Herman Iorwase  Hembe; Christian Alozie, Arome Samson Agbolo, Paul Okwoli, Ybits Okefa amongst others.

Mikkyland Hotel and suites is located at Plot 112, Ankpa Quarters Extension, Naka Road, Makurdi, Benue State. 

For enquiries or reservations, call: 09019403273, 07035154410.

... Ogbogo, Chama, Nyor others grace the occasion 

By Terfa Naswem 

Senior Special Adviser to the Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Special Duties and Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs), Hon. Dr. Sule Yakubu on Saturday, 19th April, 2025 commissioned Mikkyland Hotel and suites in Makurdi, Benue State.

He commanded the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mikkyland Hotel and suites, Engr. Michael Ogboji for his penchant for job creation and economic development which motivated him to establish such a wonderful business irrespective of whether the prospects of making enormous profit favour him or not.

"What you have done today is a sign that more doors of progress in business will be open for you. You will continue to grow in your business exploration and the Almighty God who rewards hardwork will never forsake you ", he said.

In his speech, the CEO, Ogboji extolled Yakubu as a man of his words who is pertinacious in achieving set goals and has the alacrity to work with progressive-minded people who uphold the principles of love, peace and harmony.

He commanded him for honouring his invitation to commission his hotel in spite of his extremely tight schedule. "This show of love will never be forgotten", he said.

Ogboji commanded his friends, family and specially his wife for standing by him before and throughout the period he embarked on the hotel project which has been completed and commissioned for commercial services.

He was extremely grateful to all those who attended the occasion and prayed God to continue to bless them for their prayers for him to succeed in his business adventures.

The occasion was attended by Special guests such as Engr. Japheth Terlumum Igbogo, Chama Bitrus, Dr. Jude Teryima Nyor, former Senior Legislative Aide to Hon. Herman Iorwase  Hembe; Christian Alozie, Arome Samson Agbolo, Paul Okwoli, Ybits Okefa amongst others.

Mikkyland Hotel and suites is located at Plot 112, Ankpa Quarters Extension, Naka Road, Makurdi, Benue State. 

For enquiries or reservations, call: 09019403273, 07035154410.

Mato Condoles The Family Of Bendega Over Loss Of Tardzua

Mato Condoles The Family Of Bendega Over Loss Of Tardzua

By Terfa Naswem 

Former member of the House of Representatives for Vandeikya/Konshisha Federal Constituency in Benue State and Co-Founder Fidei Polytechnic Gboko Benue State, Rt. Hon. Mrs. Dorathy Mato has extended her deepest condolences to the family of Bendega over the loss of Lt. Col. Dr. Joseph Tardzua Bendega Rtd.

Mato eulogized late Tardzua as a man who was extremely caring to all those that went close to him and were under his command.

Late Tardzua was born into the family of Pa Julius Bendega Ukpada of Morov, Mbaketsa Council Ward, Shangev-Ya, Kwande Local Government, Benue State. 

He was born on 23rd June, 1940. He died  leaving behind his wife Mrs. Helen Nguyan Bendega and four children: Joseph Shimamem Bendega, Barr. Martha Nguper Tertsua, Dr. Zadoo Irene Bendega and Mrs. Angela Mgurshima Dondo Anunobi.

The final internment took place on Saturday, 6th April, 2025 at his hometown in Ajio, Kwande Local Government Council of Benue State.

Hon. Mato prayed God to grant the family of Bendega the fortitude to bear their irreplaceable loss.
By Terfa Naswem 

Former member of the House of Representatives for Vandeikya/Konshisha Federal Constituency in Benue State and Co-Founder Fidei Polytechnic Gboko Benue State, Rt. Hon. Mrs. Dorathy Mato has extended her deepest condolences to the family of Bendega over the loss of Lt. Col. Dr. Joseph Tardzua Bendega Rtd.

Mato eulogized late Tardzua as a man who was extremely caring to all those that went close to him and were under his command.

Late Tardzua was born into the family of Pa Julius Bendega Ukpada of Morov, Mbaketsa Council Ward, Shangev-Ya, Kwande Local Government, Benue State. 

He was born on 23rd June, 1940. He died  leaving behind his wife Mrs. Helen Nguyan Bendega and four children: Joseph Shimamem Bendega, Barr. Martha Nguper Tertsua, Dr. Zadoo Irene Bendega and Mrs. Angela Mgurshima Dondo Anunobi.

The final internment took place on Saturday, 6th April, 2025 at his hometown in Ajio, Kwande Local Government Council of Benue State.

Hon. Mato prayed God to grant the family of Bendega the fortitude to bear their irreplaceable loss.

Three Kidnappers Apprehended In Benue

Three Kidnappers Apprehended In Benue

Three kidnappers were apprehended at  Ogoli, Ukpoju, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State at the Early hours of today in a combined efforts of locals and security agents.
Three kidnappers were apprehended at  Ogoli, Ukpoju, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State at the Early hours of today in a combined efforts of locals and security agents.

Abducted Benue Links Passengers Rescued By Nigerian Police

Abducted Benue Links Passengers Rescued By Nigerian Police

The management of Benue Links Nigeria Limited is pleased to confirm that the fourteen (14) passengers abducted on the evening of Thursday, April 3, 2025, from a Benue Links bus traveling from Makurdi to Otukpo, have been successfully rescued by security operatives led by men of the Nigerian Police Force.

Regrettably, one of the passengers lost his life during the rescue operation, while another is currently receiving medical attention and recuperating after the traumatic experience. The remaining passengers are in stable condition and are relieved to be free from the hands of their abductors.

The management of Benue Links Nigeria Limited condoles with the families of those who lost their lives and also expresses its deepest appreciation to the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command; Area Commander, Otukpo; the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Otukpo; their dedicated teams; the Department of State Services (DSS), Members of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard and all other security agencies whose swift and coordinated efforts made the rescue possible.

Benue Links Nigeria Limited remains committed to the safety and well-being of all travelers on our network and will continue to work closely with relevant authorities to ensure secure transportation for the public.

Johnson Ehi Daniel.
Information Officer,
Benue Links Nigeria Limited.
The management of Benue Links Nigeria Limited is pleased to confirm that the fourteen (14) passengers abducted on the evening of Thursday, April 3, 2025, from a Benue Links bus traveling from Makurdi to Otukpo, have been successfully rescued by security operatives led by men of the Nigerian Police Force.

Regrettably, one of the passengers lost his life during the rescue operation, while another is currently receiving medical attention and recuperating after the traumatic experience. The remaining passengers are in stable condition and are relieved to be free from the hands of their abductors.

The management of Benue Links Nigeria Limited condoles with the families of those who lost their lives and also expresses its deepest appreciation to the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command; Area Commander, Otukpo; the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Otukpo; their dedicated teams; the Department of State Services (DSS), Members of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard and all other security agencies whose swift and coordinated efforts made the rescue possible.

Benue Links Nigeria Limited remains committed to the safety and well-being of all travelers on our network and will continue to work closely with relevant authorities to ensure secure transportation for the public.

Johnson Ehi Daniel.
Information Officer,
Benue Links Nigeria Limited.

Just In: Tragedy As Kidnappers Kill Driver

Just In: Tragedy As Kidnappers Kill Driver

A driver of Benue links Bus was shot dead last night at Ikobi in Otukpo LGA of Benue State. All the Passengers were kidnapped except a small boy.

Details soon!
A driver of Benue links Bus was shot dead last night at Ikobi in Otukpo LGA of Benue State. All the Passengers were kidnapped except a small boy.

Details soon!

Compromising And Neglecting Intelligence: Threat To National Security

Compromising And Neglecting Intelligence: Threat To National Security

By Terfa Naswem, Security Reporter/Analyst 

Every net has holes. But Boko Haram, herdsmen, bandits and other terrorist attacks have shown gaping ones in Nigerian intelligence agencies. Can they be fixed?

Intelligence process includes requirements, collection, processing and exploitation, analysis and production, dissemination and consumption, and feedback. The details of this process are made secret by the various intelligence agencies for their effective operations to smoke out terrorists and those that are potential threats.

The State Security Service (SSS), Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) among other intelligence agencies in Nigeria have intelligence network systems which information about a particular entity is collected through the use of more than one, inter-related source. They gather intelligence to build up a detailed knowledge of threats to Nigeria both from within and internationally, and the assessment and investigation process help to make decision about how they should respond. They have all it takes to infiltrate Boko Haram, herdsmen and any organization that pose a threat to Nigeria’s security, unity and progress. But corruption, tribalism, religion, ethnicity among others which lead to negligence; these agencies have been seriously compromised with irrefutable intelligence swept under the rug.

The State Security Service (SSS), self-styled as the Department of State Services (DSS), is the primary domestic intelligence agency of Nigeria and is primarily responsible for intelligence gathering within the country and for the protection of Nigerians and foreigners in Nigeria and work in collaboration with other domestic and international intelligence and security agencies including Interpol among others. Their Primary responsibility is also to detect plots and stop them before the attackers hit their targets, and not to wait until the attackers strike before looking for ways to curb the attacks or prevent future attacks. They also have extraordinary task of anticipating various damaging events and creating various counter measures to prevent such anticipated events from hitting the ground when terrorists and others are working on such anticipated events to carry out their attacks.

I understand very perfectly how intelligence operation works. There is no threat in Nigeria that DSS, DIA and other intelligence agencies cannot curb,  prevent or bring to an end. The late Head of State of Nigeria, General Sani Abacha once said, “If any insurgency lasts more than 24 hours, the government has a hand in it”. I think he was not far from the truth. The fight to end Boko Haram herdsmen attacks and other terrorist attacks by these agencies has been compromised and neglected, and something is seriously wrong somewhere.

Pooling information is logistically difficult; given that the Nigerian intelligence community consists of different autonomous agencies which have further compounded the situation by other factors.

In January 2000 a group of al-Qaeda operatives met in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to plot the attack on the U.S.S Cole. Malaysian authorities caught the meeting on a surveillance videotape and turned it over to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). In the summer of 2001 the agency identified one of the attendees as Khalid Muhammad Abdallah al-Mihdhar, a Saudi who intelligence officials thought had entered the U.S. shortly after the meeting and left six months later. The CIA put his name on a watch list and handed it over to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)-but by then al-Midhar had slipped back into the U.S. Within the next few days, the CIA briefed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on al-Midhar. FBI officials say they initiated a frantic manhunt for al-Midhar but never found him. On Sept.11, 2001, authorities believed, he flew American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon. Al-Midhar bought his Sept. 11 airline ticket under his own name, but American Airlines officials say no government authorities informed them he was on a terrorism watch list.

On October 19, 2019, the Punch with the title, "Why Jonathan prevented us from rescuing Chibok girls —Ex-UK Prime Minister" published "a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, has said that former President Goodluck Jonathan was “sleeping on the wheel” while terrorists were busy abducting schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno State.

"Cameron further stated that Jonathan prevented British forces from engaging in rescue efforts as he seemed to see the entire incident as cheap politics."

According to CBC News, on April 14, 2016, International Crisis Group, a non-governmental organization that offers political and security analysis, believed the reaction to the Chibok kidnapping of former president Jonathan's administration "ranged from indifference and denial to later incompetence and deception."

The government was "crippled by corruption and mismanagement" that left it unable to "respond promptly or effectively to the incident," the group said.

The Premium Times of June 24, 2014 published, "Hold Nigerian government responsible for failure to rescue Chibok girls – U.S."

The Nigerian intelligence agencies have been criticized for failing to infiltrate Boko Haram, herdsmen and other terrorist organizations who all display acts of terror. Experts say Boko Haram, herdsmen and other terrorist organizations are working to find ways to inflict more irreparable damage on Nigerians and these agencies should use all their wherewithal to protect Nigerians. 

That Al-Midhar could elude three Federal agencies, all of which knew his identity and the danger he posed shows what happens when intelligence agencies are compromised and intelligence swept under the rug. This is the same situation going on in Nigeria now among intelligence agencies. And many Nigerians have lost faith in our intelligence agencies in protecting them not as a result of their ineptitude but some compromise and negligence.

The leadership of Miyetti Allah Kauta Hore once issued a threat to attack Benue State (which these agencies were aware) and still successfully carried out such attacks. Even without issuing threats, the DSS, DIA among others have the capability to detect such plots. The leaders of this association and most of their members have shown terrorism tendencies. What stops the DSS, DIA among others to swing into action? This is where conspiracy, compromise and negligence play central roles.

Nigerian intelligence officials should be commended for the good work they have done so far and have been doing. But they still remain “blind” to this deficiency and should fix it because the proper focus of intelligence agencies should be “the pursuit of the secret” in defence of Nigerians. As long as Nigerian intelligence continues to peer in compromise and negligence, they may be unwilling to discover what Boko Haram, herdsmen, terrorist organizations and individuals are hatching right in our backyard.
By Terfa Naswem, Security Reporter/Analyst 

Every net has holes. But Boko Haram, herdsmen, bandits and other terrorist attacks have shown gaping ones in Nigerian intelligence agencies. Can they be fixed?

Intelligence process includes requirements, collection, processing and exploitation, analysis and production, dissemination and consumption, and feedback. The details of this process are made secret by the various intelligence agencies for their effective operations to smoke out terrorists and those that are potential threats.

The State Security Service (SSS), Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) among other intelligence agencies in Nigeria have intelligence network systems which information about a particular entity is collected through the use of more than one, inter-related source. They gather intelligence to build up a detailed knowledge of threats to Nigeria both from within and internationally, and the assessment and investigation process help to make decision about how they should respond. They have all it takes to infiltrate Boko Haram, herdsmen and any organization that pose a threat to Nigeria’s security, unity and progress. But corruption, tribalism, religion, ethnicity among others which lead to negligence; these agencies have been seriously compromised with irrefutable intelligence swept under the rug.

The State Security Service (SSS), self-styled as the Department of State Services (DSS), is the primary domestic intelligence agency of Nigeria and is primarily responsible for intelligence gathering within the country and for the protection of Nigerians and foreigners in Nigeria and work in collaboration with other domestic and international intelligence and security agencies including Interpol among others. Their Primary responsibility is also to detect plots and stop them before the attackers hit their targets, and not to wait until the attackers strike before looking for ways to curb the attacks or prevent future attacks. They also have extraordinary task of anticipating various damaging events and creating various counter measures to prevent such anticipated events from hitting the ground when terrorists and others are working on such anticipated events to carry out their attacks.

I understand very perfectly how intelligence operation works. There is no threat in Nigeria that DSS, DIA and other intelligence agencies cannot curb,  prevent or bring to an end. The late Head of State of Nigeria, General Sani Abacha once said, “If any insurgency lasts more than 24 hours, the government has a hand in it”. I think he was not far from the truth. The fight to end Boko Haram herdsmen attacks and other terrorist attacks by these agencies has been compromised and neglected, and something is seriously wrong somewhere.

Pooling information is logistically difficult; given that the Nigerian intelligence community consists of different autonomous agencies which have further compounded the situation by other factors.

In January 2000 a group of al-Qaeda operatives met in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to plot the attack on the U.S.S Cole. Malaysian authorities caught the meeting on a surveillance videotape and turned it over to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). In the summer of 2001 the agency identified one of the attendees as Khalid Muhammad Abdallah al-Mihdhar, a Saudi who intelligence officials thought had entered the U.S. shortly after the meeting and left six months later. The CIA put his name on a watch list and handed it over to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)-but by then al-Midhar had slipped back into the U.S. Within the next few days, the CIA briefed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on al-Midhar. FBI officials say they initiated a frantic manhunt for al-Midhar but never found him. On Sept.11, 2001, authorities believed, he flew American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon. Al-Midhar bought his Sept. 11 airline ticket under his own name, but American Airlines officials say no government authorities informed them he was on a terrorism watch list.

On October 19, 2019, the Punch with the title, "Why Jonathan prevented us from rescuing Chibok girls —Ex-UK Prime Minister" published "a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, has said that former President Goodluck Jonathan was “sleeping on the wheel” while terrorists were busy abducting schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno State.

"Cameron further stated that Jonathan prevented British forces from engaging in rescue efforts as he seemed to see the entire incident as cheap politics."

According to CBC News, on April 14, 2016, International Crisis Group, a non-governmental organization that offers political and security analysis, believed the reaction to the Chibok kidnapping of former president Jonathan's administration "ranged from indifference and denial to later incompetence and deception."

The government was "crippled by corruption and mismanagement" that left it unable to "respond promptly or effectively to the incident," the group said.

The Premium Times of June 24, 2014 published, "Hold Nigerian government responsible for failure to rescue Chibok girls – U.S."

The Nigerian intelligence agencies have been criticized for failing to infiltrate Boko Haram, herdsmen and other terrorist organizations who all display acts of terror. Experts say Boko Haram, herdsmen and other terrorist organizations are working to find ways to inflict more irreparable damage on Nigerians and these agencies should use all their wherewithal to protect Nigerians. 

That Al-Midhar could elude three Federal agencies, all of which knew his identity and the danger he posed shows what happens when intelligence agencies are compromised and intelligence swept under the rug. This is the same situation going on in Nigeria now among intelligence agencies. And many Nigerians have lost faith in our intelligence agencies in protecting them not as a result of their ineptitude but some compromise and negligence.

The leadership of Miyetti Allah Kauta Hore once issued a threat to attack Benue State (which these agencies were aware) and still successfully carried out such attacks. Even without issuing threats, the DSS, DIA among others have the capability to detect such plots. The leaders of this association and most of their members have shown terrorism tendencies. What stops the DSS, DIA among others to swing into action? This is where conspiracy, compromise and negligence play central roles.

Nigerian intelligence officials should be commended for the good work they have done so far and have been doing. But they still remain “blind” to this deficiency and should fix it because the proper focus of intelligence agencies should be “the pursuit of the secret” in defence of Nigerians. As long as Nigerian intelligence continues to peer in compromise and negligence, they may be unwilling to discover what Boko Haram, herdsmen, terrorist organizations and individuals are hatching right in our backyard.

Association Of Tiv Staff Condoles The Family Of Utor Over Loss Of Prof. Kuhwa

Association Of Tiv Staff Condoles The Family Of Utor Over Loss Of Prof. Kuhwa

By Terfa Naswem 

The Association of Tiv Staff, ATS, Federal College of Education (FCE), Obudu, Cross River State condoles the family of late professor Jacob Kuhwa Utor over their loss.

Speaking at the funeral on behalf of ATS, the Association's President, Dr. Aer Iorparegh eulogized late Prof. Jacob as a committed and progressive minded person whose enormous contributions with others while he was a staff of FCE, Obudu gave birth to the "Association of Tiv Staff" (ATS): an association that has reignited the light of unity and beams through the hearts of Tiv Staff to emulate the ideology of universal progress which begins from individual Tiv staff.

He said his reverential treatments of those beneath him while alive was an act of selflessness, humility and love for the elevation of humanity. 

Dr. Aer reiterated the association's condolences to the family and encouraged them to continue to seek the face of God Almighty at all times since He is the only who gives and takes and Has the supremacy over the universe.

In his words: "late Prof. Utor will be greatly missed by his family, friends, associates and ATS. May God grant his soul eternal rest!"

Late Prof. Utor died on Saturday, 14th December 2024 at age 69 and was buried on Thursday, 16th January, 2025 at Shagbaor Utor Ipeven Compound, Mbajor, Vandeikya LGA, Benue State.
By Terfa Naswem 

The Association of Tiv Staff, ATS, Federal College of Education (FCE), Obudu, Cross River State condoles the family of late professor Jacob Kuhwa Utor over their loss.

Speaking at the funeral on behalf of ATS, the Association's President, Dr. Aer Iorparegh eulogized late Prof. Jacob as a committed and progressive minded person whose enormous contributions with others while he was a staff of FCE, Obudu gave birth to the "Association of Tiv Staff" (ATS): an association that has reignited the light of unity and beams through the hearts of Tiv Staff to emulate the ideology of universal progress which begins from individual Tiv staff.

He said his reverential treatments of those beneath him while alive was an act of selflessness, humility and love for the elevation of humanity. 

Dr. Aer reiterated the association's condolences to the family and encouraged them to continue to seek the face of God Almighty at all times since He is the only who gives and takes and Has the supremacy over the universe.

In his words: "late Prof. Utor will be greatly missed by his family, friends, associates and ATS. May God grant his soul eternal rest!"

Late Prof. Utor died on Saturday, 14th December 2024 at age 69 and was buried on Thursday, 16th January, 2025 at Shagbaor Utor Ipeven Compound, Mbajor, Vandeikya LGA, Benue State.

What You Should Know About "Porkfest-NG: Gboko Kounty Pork Festival

What You Should Know About "Porkfest-NG: Gboko Kounty Pork Festival

By Terfa Naswem 

Porkfest-NG is a division of Kounty farms which organises the "Gboko Kounty Pork Festival. Porkfest-NG seeks to create fun and unforgettable experiences/encounters with pork cuisines, wines, music, dance, games, humour, arts and crafts.

It is aimed at celebrating our agro/cultural heritage and honouring farmers, entertainers and leaders in our community.

Some of its goals are: to promote and encourage pork production and standards in the industry; to recognize deserving farmers for their hardwork and outstanding qualities in the pork value chain industry through workshops and demonstrations; to engage, entertain, unify and strengthen the fabrics of our rural lifestyle and communities through music, dance, games, arts and craft, etc.

Gboko Kounty Pork Festival is an annual food event. This fiesta will aid in building bridges of friendship across borders and boost the tourism potential of Benue State.

This year's event holds as follows:

GBOKO-KOUNTY PORK FESTIVAL 

Gboko-Kounty Pork Festival (Pork Fest) will hold on:

Saturday, 28th December, 2024

At:

Yandev forest, Gyenyi, close to Yandev roundabout.

Time: 10am to 11pm
By Terfa Naswem 

Porkfest-NG is a division of Kounty farms which organises the "Gboko Kounty Pork Festival. Porkfest-NG seeks to create fun and unforgettable experiences/encounters with pork cuisines, wines, music, dance, games, humour, arts and crafts.

It is aimed at celebrating our agro/cultural heritage and honouring farmers, entertainers and leaders in our community.

Some of its goals are: to promote and encourage pork production and standards in the industry; to recognize deserving farmers for their hardwork and outstanding qualities in the pork value chain industry through workshops and demonstrations; to engage, entertain, unify and strengthen the fabrics of our rural lifestyle and communities through music, dance, games, arts and craft, etc.

Gboko Kounty Pork Festival is an annual food event. This fiesta will aid in building bridges of friendship across borders and boost the tourism potential of Benue State.

This year's event holds as follows:

GBOKO-KOUNTY PORK FESTIVAL 

Gboko-Kounty Pork Festival (Pork Fest) will hold on:

Saturday, 28th December, 2024

At:

Yandev forest, Gyenyi, close to Yandev roundabout.

Time: 10am to 11pm

Suswam At 60: You Are The First Politician That Gave Me Financial Support

Suswam At 60: You Are The First Politician That Gave Me Financial Support

...I Wish You A Blissful Birthday And Many Years Ahead 

By Terfa Naswem

Your Excellency, Sen. Dr. Gabriel Torwua Suswam,

I wish you a blissful birthday anniversary as you clock 60 years on planet earth. May God Almighty in His infinite grace and mercy, continue to guide and protect you in all your daily activities and grant you long life and prosperity.

My predilection for you began since you were a member of the House of Representatives for Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo Federal Constituency in Benue State.

When you were elected in 1999 to represent your constituency in the National Assembly, you made commendable and memorable impact on your constituents. One of the things you did was the scholarship you gave to students of higher institutions from your constituency. Some of my friends significantly benefited from it.

In 2006 when you were given the ticket to contest for governor of Benue State, I supported, campaigned and voted for you in the 2007 gubernatorial election. That was when I began active political participation. In your first term in office, you made commendable impact on Benue State. You rehabilitated and reconstructed the roads and streets in Makurdi and other parts of Benue State.

In September 2008 when you awarded the contract for the installation of solar street lights to Solex, a reputable company in electrical installations for the provision of solar panels along Makurdi major roads and streets, I also participated in the installation of the solar street lights from September to November 2008 and made some money from it which helped me to put so many things in order.

In March 2011 when you went to Jos to obtain your PhD in Law from the prestigious University of Jos, I was one of those who covered the convocation ceremony as a practicing journalist from Department of Television Journalism, NTA Television College, Jos, Plateau State where I obtained my Diploma in Television Journalism.

You gave me Ten Thousand Naira  (N10,000) including ten of my school mates in NTA Television College at the reception venue which took place at Gyado White House after Secretariat Junction in Jos. You became the first politician that I directly benefited from financially. The money, as a student helped me so much to fix some issues I had which enhanced the completion of my programme in 2012. You played a part to my success in journalism.

The Television Journalism Students' Association (TEJOSA) T-shirt of NTA Television College, Jos, Plateau State that I wore in the attached photograph was the exact T-shirt I wore when I covered your convocation in Jos 13 years ago.

When you became the governor of Benue State, you made commendable impact, although you had your shortcomings which affected you from living up to the general expectations of the good people of Benue State.

You touched my life directly and indirectly, that is why I have never cast aspersions on you or written any apocryphal story against you.

When you were at the National Assembly, you did so much for Zone A. I have a comprehensive list of all the projects and empowerment programmes you executed and I commend you for that.

I hold you in high esteem and will continue to do so irrespective of your political party or other affiliations.

Your birthday anniversary should rekindle your desire to continue to elevate the human race through the darkness to another mile!

Happy Birthday Anniversary!!
...I Wish You A Blissful Birthday And Many Years Ahead 

By Terfa Naswem

Your Excellency, Sen. Dr. Gabriel Torwua Suswam,

I wish you a blissful birthday anniversary as you clock 60 years on planet earth. May God Almighty in His infinite grace and mercy, continue to guide and protect you in all your daily activities and grant you long life and prosperity.

My predilection for you began since you were a member of the House of Representatives for Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo Federal Constituency in Benue State.

When you were elected in 1999 to represent your constituency in the National Assembly, you made commendable and memorable impact on your constituents. One of the things you did was the scholarship you gave to students of higher institutions from your constituency. Some of my friends significantly benefited from it.

In 2006 when you were given the ticket to contest for governor of Benue State, I supported, campaigned and voted for you in the 2007 gubernatorial election. That was when I began active political participation. In your first term in office, you made commendable impact on Benue State. You rehabilitated and reconstructed the roads and streets in Makurdi and other parts of Benue State.

In September 2008 when you awarded the contract for the installation of solar street lights to Solex, a reputable company in electrical installations for the provision of solar panels along Makurdi major roads and streets, I also participated in the installation of the solar street lights from September to November 2008 and made some money from it which helped me to put so many things in order.

In March 2011 when you went to Jos to obtain your PhD in Law from the prestigious University of Jos, I was one of those who covered the convocation ceremony as a practicing journalist from Department of Television Journalism, NTA Television College, Jos, Plateau State where I obtained my Diploma in Television Journalism.

You gave me Ten Thousand Naira  (N10,000) including ten of my school mates in NTA Television College at the reception venue which took place at Gyado White House after Secretariat Junction in Jos. You became the first politician that I directly benefited from financially. The money, as a student helped me so much to fix some issues I had which enhanced the completion of my programme in 2012. You played a part to my success in journalism.

The Television Journalism Students' Association (TEJOSA) T-shirt of NTA Television College, Jos, Plateau State that I wore in the attached photograph was the exact T-shirt I wore when I covered your convocation in Jos 13 years ago.

When you became the governor of Benue State, you made commendable impact, although you had your shortcomings which affected you from living up to the general expectations of the good people of Benue State.

You touched my life directly and indirectly, that is why I have never cast aspersions on you or written any apocryphal story against you.

When you were at the National Assembly, you did so much for Zone A. I have a comprehensive list of all the projects and empowerment programmes you executed and I commend you for that.

I hold you in high esteem and will continue to do so irrespective of your political party or other affiliations.

Your birthday anniversary should rekindle your desire to continue to elevate the human race through the darkness to another mile!

Happy Birthday Anniversary!!

Former APC National Women Leader, Baiwa Tasks New Couples On Friendship, Endurance And Understanding

Former APC National Women Leader, Baiwa Tasks New Couples On Friendship, Endurance And Understanding

The Former All Progressives Congress National Women Leader, Hajiya Salamatu Baiwa Umar- Eluma has asked  new couples to build their homes on friendship , endurance and understanding.

Hajiya Salamatu Eluma stated this in Abuja on Saturday during the wedding reception of Aminu and Zainab, the son of the immediate past Director General, National Productivity Centre NPC, Dr Kashim Yunusa Akor NPOM, FNIM.at Evelyn Event Centre , Gwarimpa, Abuja.

She advised that with the current development in the country and across the globe, if marriages are built with the three cardinal objectives, couples are bound to have a virile and pride of place homes.

She congratulated the new couple Aminu and Zainab wishing them a happy marriage life and further admonishing them to be independent of their decisions as a family.

The former National Women Leader prayed that their offsprings will replicate the achievements of their parents in the course of their life sojourn.
The Former All Progressives Congress National Women Leader, Hajiya Salamatu Baiwa Umar- Eluma has asked  new couples to build their homes on friendship , endurance and understanding.

Hajiya Salamatu Eluma stated this in Abuja on Saturday during the wedding reception of Aminu and Zainab, the son of the immediate past Director General, National Productivity Centre NPC, Dr Kashim Yunusa Akor NPOM, FNIM.at Evelyn Event Centre , Gwarimpa, Abuja.

She advised that with the current development in the country and across the globe, if marriages are built with the three cardinal objectives, couples are bound to have a virile and pride of place homes.

She congratulated the new couple Aminu and Zainab wishing them a happy marriage life and further admonishing them to be independent of their decisions as a family.

The former National Women Leader prayed that their offsprings will replicate the achievements of their parents in the course of their life sojourn.

Hon. Mato Hosts New Fidei Polytechnic Students' Union Exco, Appeals To Them To Take Their Studies Seriously And Protect The Institution

Hon. Mato Hosts New Fidei Polytechnic Students' Union Exco, Appeals To Them To Take Their Studies Seriously And Protect The Institution

By Terfa Naswem

The Co-Founder and the Cultural Ambassador of Fidei Polytechnic, Gboko, Benue State, Rt. Hon. Mrs. Dorathy Mato yesterday hosted the new Students' Union exco of Fidei Polytechnic at a dinner at Bansterk Hotel and Resort, Gboko.

As a mother, she said students of the institution are like her children and she considers the union exco as hers too. She was pleased to host them as they are set to fully begin work as exco of the union and believes they will do their best to project the institution on the trajectory of reverence.

Mato appealed to them to ensure that no matter what they do as unionists, such should not take preference over their studies because their primary aim of being in the institution is for their education.

She noted all their requests and challenges for consideration as she is concerned about their welfare and the progress of the institution.

They were assured of more collaboration with the management through the Dean Students' Affairs, Mr. Bunde Upurugh in order for effective information sharing and management for the well-being of students.

The Students' Union President, Rt. Comr. Tyoakaa Fater Raphael commended Mato for her love and generosity towards them and other students. He assured her of effective student leadership that will work for the interest of the students and at the same time, protect the interest of the institution.

He appealed to Mato to ensure that debates are organized and an academic excellence reward system should be established to reward exceptional students which with motivate others to take their studies more seriously. 

The President also indicated some areas on campus that should be given serious attention to protect students and the institution as well.

The General Secretary of the Union, Rt. Comr. Mpon Destiny Ojong eulogized Mrs. Mato for being a wonderful mother whose love for them knows no bounds. He stressed the need for Fidei Polytechnic to have contact persons in Cross River State who will be coordinating sales of forms for the Polytechnic and other matters relating to the institution. He said radio stations in Cross River State can be contacted to make this easier.

The Sporting Director of the Union, Rt. Comr. Tyogbegba Kulanen Fabian was extremely glad for the memorable reception given them and promised to do his best to promote the institution. He appealed to Hon. Mato to provide band instruments so that they can handle the band session during matriculation and other events rather than bringing people outside to do it when good hands are in the polytechnic to do that.

The Dean Students' Affairs, Bunde commended Mato for the show of love and assured her that some aspects under his control that need improvement will be taken care of without hesitation.
By Terfa Naswem

The Co-Founder and the Cultural Ambassador of Fidei Polytechnic, Gboko, Benue State, Rt. Hon. Mrs. Dorathy Mato yesterday hosted the new Students' Union exco of Fidei Polytechnic at a dinner at Bansterk Hotel and Resort, Gboko.

As a mother, she said students of the institution are like her children and she considers the union exco as hers too. She was pleased to host them as they are set to fully begin work as exco of the union and believes they will do their best to project the institution on the trajectory of reverence.

Mato appealed to them to ensure that no matter what they do as unionists, such should not take preference over their studies because their primary aim of being in the institution is for their education.

She noted all their requests and challenges for consideration as she is concerned about their welfare and the progress of the institution.

They were assured of more collaboration with the management through the Dean Students' Affairs, Mr. Bunde Upurugh in order for effective information sharing and management for the well-being of students.

The Students' Union President, Rt. Comr. Tyoakaa Fater Raphael commended Mato for her love and generosity towards them and other students. He assured her of effective student leadership that will work for the interest of the students and at the same time, protect the interest of the institution.

He appealed to Mato to ensure that debates are organized and an academic excellence reward system should be established to reward exceptional students which with motivate others to take their studies more seriously. 

The President also indicated some areas on campus that should be given serious attention to protect students and the institution as well.

The General Secretary of the Union, Rt. Comr. Mpon Destiny Ojong eulogized Mrs. Mato for being a wonderful mother whose love for them knows no bounds. He stressed the need for Fidei Polytechnic to have contact persons in Cross River State who will be coordinating sales of forms for the Polytechnic and other matters relating to the institution. He said radio stations in Cross River State can be contacted to make this easier.

The Sporting Director of the Union, Rt. Comr. Tyogbegba Kulanen Fabian was extremely glad for the memorable reception given them and promised to do his best to promote the institution. He appealed to Hon. Mato to provide band instruments so that they can handle the band session during matriculation and other events rather than bringing people outside to do it when good hands are in the polytechnic to do that.

The Dean Students' Affairs, Bunde commended Mato for the show of love and assured her that some aspects under his control that need improvement will be taken care of without hesitation.

In A Love Relationship, There Are Some People That Are Irreplaceable Once You Lose Them

In A Love Relationship, There Are Some People That Are Irreplaceable Once You Lose Them

By Terfa Naswem 

Some people who are married today are passing through so much emotional, psychological and physical pains and regrets for some wrong decisions they made as a result of their selfishness, ego, peer group or family influence, advise from their spiritual fathers amongst others while they were in a love relationship.

Some people were in a relationship with someone they truly loved who were extremely exceptional in most or all aspects of life. They made some mistakes that led to the relationship not to move to the next level. They felt that even if such a person leaves, they will find their compatible replacement, only to realize after many days, weeks, months and years of search that they made an irreversible mistake that would shape their lives forever.

In the case of a woman who never found a compatible replacement and she is advancing in age, she might decide to just get married to anyone available even if the person is not a compatible replacement. Most ladies who are approaching 30 years or in their early or mid 30s are desperate to get married and it is at this point that most of them just get married for its sake not because the man they are married to is their ideal man. In this kind of situation, such a lady has a very high tendency to be unfaithful in such marriage, especially if she has an opportunity to reunite with the person she once truly loved but some factors made marriage not to take place.

In the case of a man who never found a compatible replacement for a very long time and is also advancing in age, he might decide to get married not for love or compatibility but to get children and look responsible. That is why most of them are unfaithful to such a woman. When a man is very mature age-wise and is still single, he might to considered as being irresponsible and might not be given certain tasks to perform or offered certain jobs. So most men at such levels get married for its sake as well.

If you are in a love relationship with someone who has most or all the qualities you need, please don't undermine such a person by allowing them to go. You will live with the scars of that mistake for the rest of your life. Where the breakup is not your fault, you should not blame yourself with self-guilt.

There are some people who are married but are not happy in the marriage. But they pretend in public as if they are happy but their homes are dens of emotional, psychological and physical torture. Some men have turned their homes to WWE arenas where the wives are beaten on daily basis.

Where we have the opportunity to make things work, we should do so, so that we will not live in a marriage full of regrets and memories of past cherished relationship coming to hurt us.
By Terfa Naswem 

Some people who are married today are passing through so much emotional, psychological and physical pains and regrets for some wrong decisions they made as a result of their selfishness, ego, peer group or family influence, advise from their spiritual fathers amongst others while they were in a love relationship.

Some people were in a relationship with someone they truly loved who were extremely exceptional in most or all aspects of life. They made some mistakes that led to the relationship not to move to the next level. They felt that even if such a person leaves, they will find their compatible replacement, only to realize after many days, weeks, months and years of search that they made an irreversible mistake that would shape their lives forever.

In the case of a woman who never found a compatible replacement and she is advancing in age, she might decide to just get married to anyone available even if the person is not a compatible replacement. Most ladies who are approaching 30 years or in their early or mid 30s are desperate to get married and it is at this point that most of them just get married for its sake not because the man they are married to is their ideal man. In this kind of situation, such a lady has a very high tendency to be unfaithful in such marriage, especially if she has an opportunity to reunite with the person she once truly loved but some factors made marriage not to take place.

In the case of a man who never found a compatible replacement for a very long time and is also advancing in age, he might decide to get married not for love or compatibility but to get children and look responsible. That is why most of them are unfaithful to such a woman. When a man is very mature age-wise and is still single, he might to considered as being irresponsible and might not be given certain tasks to perform or offered certain jobs. So most men at such levels get married for its sake as well.

If you are in a love relationship with someone who has most or all the qualities you need, please don't undermine such a person by allowing them to go. You will live with the scars of that mistake for the rest of your life. Where the breakup is not your fault, you should not blame yourself with self-guilt.

There are some people who are married but are not happy in the marriage. But they pretend in public as if they are happy but their homes are dens of emotional, psychological and physical torture. Some men have turned their homes to WWE arenas where the wives are beaten on daily basis.

Where we have the opportunity to make things work, we should do so, so that we will not live in a marriage full of regrets and memories of past cherished relationship coming to hurt us.

Prof Kohol Iornem Advances Tiv Unity And Heritage At The 2024 Cambridge African Conference

Prof Kohol Iornem Advances Tiv Unity And Heritage At The 2024 Cambridge African Conference

---- Receives Award of Excellence

By Akosu Emmanuel

Renowned Benue-born UK-based  scholar and  humanitarian , Prof Kohol Shadrach Iornem has continued to speak on the unity,  cultural heritage and common brotherhood of the Tiv people as a panacea  towards safeguarding the welfare and protection of their land and people. 

The African Society of Cambridge University in a letter of invitation sent to Professor Iornem, stated that they invited him as a Keynote  Speaker on the conference theme in recognition of his scholarly contributions to academia and his selfless contributions in promoting and enhancing the socio-eonomic interest of the Tiv people both at home and globally. 

Iornem spoke on the theme: “Ayatutu Ka Uno: A Decade of Interconnectedness and Growth” and how Africa can benchmark the Ayatutu  model to aid growth and development while focusing on the sub-themes "Education, Development and Community". 

Prof Kohol Iornem identified leadership failure , elitists conspiracy,  cultural extinction, corruption and greed as the bane for growth and development of Tiv Nation. He called on the Tiv scholars, the elites, traditional and political leaders to work harmoniously in the overall interest of the people.

Iornem said, a divided Tiv Nation cannot tackle the common enemy, the killer herders, who are ravaging and taking over the ancestral lands of the Tiv farmers . He urged the Tiv nation to return to the Ayatutu spirit of brotherhood to be able to take back control of their land and resources. 

He stated that the situation where helpless Tiv farmers and their families are littered all over IDP Camps having fled their ancestral homes because of killer herdsmen, was antithetical to the Tiv culture and heritage. Iornem called on the Tiv people at home and in the diaspora to embrace the Ayatutu spirit of 'one for all, all for one, especially in the face of danger.  

Prof Kohol Iornem is the Founder of the Mzehemen u Tiv Foundation as well as the Menroi Foundation,  both organisations work to create  socio-eonomic opportunities where the less privilege in rural communities can thrive. 

The immediate past President  Mzough U Tiv in the United Kingdom (MUTUK) was also honored with the Award of Excellence by the African Society of Cambridge University in recognition of his exceptional contribution as a Keynote Speaker at the Cambridge Africa Conference 2024.

Iornem was accompanied by Rev Malcolm Orkar and Miss Doomshima Sughnen to the Cambridge event.
---- Receives Award of Excellence

By Akosu Emmanuel

Renowned Benue-born UK-based  scholar and  humanitarian , Prof Kohol Shadrach Iornem has continued to speak on the unity,  cultural heritage and common brotherhood of the Tiv people as a panacea  towards safeguarding the welfare and protection of their land and people. 

The African Society of Cambridge University in a letter of invitation sent to Professor Iornem, stated that they invited him as a Keynote  Speaker on the conference theme in recognition of his scholarly contributions to academia and his selfless contributions in promoting and enhancing the socio-eonomic interest of the Tiv people both at home and globally. 

Iornem spoke on the theme: “Ayatutu Ka Uno: A Decade of Interconnectedness and Growth” and how Africa can benchmark the Ayatutu  model to aid growth and development while focusing on the sub-themes "Education, Development and Community". 

Prof Kohol Iornem identified leadership failure , elitists conspiracy,  cultural extinction, corruption and greed as the bane for growth and development of Tiv Nation. He called on the Tiv scholars, the elites, traditional and political leaders to work harmoniously in the overall interest of the people.

Iornem said, a divided Tiv Nation cannot tackle the common enemy, the killer herders, who are ravaging and taking over the ancestral lands of the Tiv farmers . He urged the Tiv nation to return to the Ayatutu spirit of brotherhood to be able to take back control of their land and resources. 

He stated that the situation where helpless Tiv farmers and their families are littered all over IDP Camps having fled their ancestral homes because of killer herdsmen, was antithetical to the Tiv culture and heritage. Iornem called on the Tiv people at home and in the diaspora to embrace the Ayatutu spirit of 'one for all, all for one, especially in the face of danger.  

Prof Kohol Iornem is the Founder of the Mzehemen u Tiv Foundation as well as the Menroi Foundation,  both organisations work to create  socio-eonomic opportunities where the less privilege in rural communities can thrive. 

The immediate past President  Mzough U Tiv in the United Kingdom (MUTUK) was also honored with the Award of Excellence by the African Society of Cambridge University in recognition of his exceptional contribution as a Keynote Speaker at the Cambridge Africa Conference 2024.

Iornem was accompanied by Rev Malcolm Orkar and Miss Doomshima Sughnen to the Cambridge event.

Rt Hon. Mato Consoles Chiki Family Over Loss Of Wife

Rt Hon. Mato Consoles Chiki Family Over Loss Of Wife

By Dan Ingbar

RT. Hon. Mrs Dorathy  Mato says the Gborchiki family have a serious burden to muster strength and contain the  emotional stress and practical impact of their wife and mother, late Doosuur Chiki who was buried early today at Adeiyongo, Tsambe, Vandeikya local government area of Benue state.

Mrs Mato stated this while giving a short remark at the burial of the deceased and appealed to the family to key into the fact that it  a must unto man as dust to return to same
 The former parliamentarian recalled the good works, humility and industriousness of the deceased.

Now that she is no more, the family  have do things that were done by the deceased to sustain them. She described late Hon. Mrs Chiki as an asset and trustworthy politician, whose testimony was shared by her former colleagues in Vandeikya local government council, where she served as councilor for Tsambe.

Also speaking, former Chairman Vandeikya local government, Hon Benedict Kume described  deceased as humble, hard-working and giver.

Benedict Kume also commended Rt Hon. Mrs Dorathy Mato, mentor to the deceased for care to  fellow humans, with reference to ravish entertainment of mourners during wake keep up to the day of eterement.
The burial conducted according Christian rites of the NKST was attended by people from far and near including groups.
By Dan Ingbar

RT. Hon. Mrs Dorathy  Mato says the Gborchiki family have a serious burden to muster strength and contain the  emotional stress and practical impact of their wife and mother, late Doosuur Chiki who was buried early today at Adeiyongo, Tsambe, Vandeikya local government area of Benue state.

Mrs Mato stated this while giving a short remark at the burial of the deceased and appealed to the family to key into the fact that it  a must unto man as dust to return to same
 The former parliamentarian recalled the good works, humility and industriousness of the deceased.

Now that she is no more, the family  have do things that were done by the deceased to sustain them. She described late Hon. Mrs Chiki as an asset and trustworthy politician, whose testimony was shared by her former colleagues in Vandeikya local government council, where she served as councilor for Tsambe.

Also speaking, former Chairman Vandeikya local government, Hon Benedict Kume described  deceased as humble, hard-working and giver.

Benedict Kume also commended Rt Hon. Mrs Dorathy Mato, mentor to the deceased for care to  fellow humans, with reference to ravish entertainment of mourners during wake keep up to the day of eterement.
The burial conducted according Christian rites of the NKST was attended by people from far and near including groups.

Hon. Mato Sympathizes With Mbatelen Over The Loss Of Her Brother, Bids Farewell

Hon. Mato Sympathizes With Mbatelen Over The Loss Of Her Brother, Bids Farewell

By Terfa Naswem

Death is inevitable in human existence. It can come calling at anytime. That was the reason Jesus Christ admonished us in the Holy Bible that we should be prepared for eternal life when death comes knocking on our doors. These were the words of Rt. Hon. Mrs. Dorathy Mato to the family of Ule as she sympathized with her friend, Ms. Grace Mbatelen Ule over the loss of her elder brother, pa. Sunday Sebastian Ule.

Late Sebastian Ule was born in 1961 and died on March 14th, 2024 at age 63. The wake took place on April 8th, 2024 while the final interment took place on April 9th, 2024 at Tse-Hwande, Mbayam, Mbaachila, Mbagbam, Ute, Vandeikya, Benue State.

The Requiem Mass was conducted at St. Catherine Catholic Church, St. Jude's Parish, Koti, Yough, Ute, Vandeikya, Benue State by Rev. Fathers Timothy Anom and Mathew Dzer.

Rev. Anom admonished Christians to be at peace with God and humanity so that when they leave planet earth, they will be with God Almighty where sorrow and death will not be felt.

Mbatelen Ule said her late brother, Sebastian lived a life worthy of emulation. He was a wonderful man who was extremely caring and never supported those who were hellbent on inflicting pains on others. She felt sad that, although she believed her brother is in Heaven with God Almighty, he will be missed dearly by her and the entire family.

Hon. Mato a friend to the Ule's family reaffirmed her position in the family as a beacon of hope and support that will never turn her back on the family. She will rejoice with them in happy moments and will sympathize with them in times of sadness. She prayed God to grant the Mbatelen and the entire family the fortitude to bear their irreplaceable loss.
By Terfa Naswem

Death is inevitable in human existence. It can come calling at anytime. That was the reason Jesus Christ admonished us in the Holy Bible that we should be prepared for eternal life when death comes knocking on our doors. These were the words of Rt. Hon. Mrs. Dorathy Mato to the family of Ule as she sympathized with her friend, Ms. Grace Mbatelen Ule over the loss of her elder brother, pa. Sunday Sebastian Ule.

Late Sebastian Ule was born in 1961 and died on March 14th, 2024 at age 63. The wake took place on April 8th, 2024 while the final interment took place on April 9th, 2024 at Tse-Hwande, Mbayam, Mbaachila, Mbagbam, Ute, Vandeikya, Benue State.

The Requiem Mass was conducted at St. Catherine Catholic Church, St. Jude's Parish, Koti, Yough, Ute, Vandeikya, Benue State by Rev. Fathers Timothy Anom and Mathew Dzer.

Rev. Anom admonished Christians to be at peace with God and humanity so that when they leave planet earth, they will be with God Almighty where sorrow and death will not be felt.

Mbatelen Ule said her late brother, Sebastian lived a life worthy of emulation. He was a wonderful man who was extremely caring and never supported those who were hellbent on inflicting pains on others. She felt sad that, although she believed her brother is in Heaven with God Almighty, he will be missed dearly by her and the entire family.

Hon. Mato a friend to the Ule's family reaffirmed her position in the family as a beacon of hope and support that will never turn her back on the family. She will rejoice with them in happy moments and will sympathize with them in times of sadness. She prayed God to grant the Mbatelen and the entire family the fortitude to bear their irreplaceable loss.

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