The APC candidate for Benue North West Senatorial District, Zone B, Hon. Benjamin Terseer Aber, has congratulated His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, on the occasion of his third anniversary in office as Governor of Benue State.

In a statement issued Friday, 29th May, to mark the milestone, Hon. Aber commended Governor Alia for the vision, commitment, and steady leadership he has brought to the state since May 2023. He noted that the administration’s focus on infrastructure is reshaping Benue and easing the burden on citizens.

“Across Makurdi and other local government areas, we have seen renewed attention to road construction and rehabilitation. The ongoing and completed road projects are improving connectivity, reducing travel time, and opening up our rural communities to commerce and opportunity. The upgrades to urban infrastructure in the state capital have also restored dignity to our streets and public spaces,” Aber said.

Beyond roads, he praised the governor’s investment in the rehabilitation and equipping of health facilities, attention to public schools, and renewed focus on civil service welfare.

“These efforts reflect a government that understands development must be people-centred. They are laying the foundation for a stronger, more productive Benue,” he added.

Hon. Aber prayed for continued wisdom, strength, and God’s guidance for the governor and his team, expressing confidence that the next phase of the administration would deliver even greater progress, peace, and prosperity for the state.

He reaffirmed his commitment, on behalf of the people of Benue North West, to partner with the Alia administration in building a Benue that works for all when elected.

The statement was signed by Arch. Ivse Igbo Aber For Progress and Change

By Isa Abdul, Abuja

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged students across the country to cultivate discipline, integrity and hard work as essential qualities of good leadership.

He gave the charge in Abuja recently during a sensitization lecture for pupils of Loyola Jesuit Basic School, Karu – Karshi Road, Gidan Mangoro, Abuja who visited the EFCC Academy on an educational excursion.

The Head, Media Academy Unit, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE 1 Chidimma Amanambu, who represented the EFCC Chairman urged the pupils to shun dishonesty and criminality but strive for excellence and good conduct.

“You are the future leaders. Be disciplined, truthful, original and hardworking. These values will make you responsible leaders that Nigeria will be proud of,” he said.

Deputy Superintendent of the EFCC, DSE Angel O. Israel, delivered a lecture on “Consequences of Crime and the Benefits of Good Morals,” where the pupils were enlightened on the history, mandate and operations of the Commission, as well as offences investigated by the EFCC and career opportunities within the agency.

Speaking on behalf of the pupils and management of the school, the leader of the delegation, Ramat Joshua, expressed appreciation to the Commission for the impactful session and exposure provided to the students.

Government House Press Crew rejects Council’s censure; -Chairman promises to give account at 2027 conference

By Felix Umande, Makurdi

The leadership crisis in the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Benue State Council has escalated after the Correspondents’ Chapel passed a vote of no confidence in state chairman Comrade Bemdoo Ugber, accusing him of financial mismanagement, factionalisation, and conduct unbecoming of a union leader.

The decision was taken at an emergency congress held Wednesday, 27th May 2026, at the chapel’s office in Makurdi.

In a communiqué, the chapel alleged that Ugber diverted funds meant for the union, including ₦2 million reportedly realised from schools owned by the council, ₦3 million allegedly collected from the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Wannune, for chairs, and ₦3.5 million from a ₦10 million donation, bus, and palm trees presented by Governor Hyacinth Alia. Members claimed the chairman had not provided proper account of the monies and converted the union bus to commercial use, charging journalists ₦50,000 or more to access it.

The chapel also accused Ugber of factionalising the union by patronising non-members, engaging in public altercations over money, and making disparaging public comments about Governor Alia. It cited an incident at the APC secretariat during the presidential primaries where the chairman allegedly clashed with members and held them for hours over financial issues.

Consequently, the chapel passed a vote of no confidence in Ugber and directed all its members in the State Working Committee, State Executive Council, and other committees to withdraw from council activities pending resolution of the issues. It adopted a letter dated 6th October 2025, which had earlier sought explanations on the allegations.

In contrast, the chapel passed a vote of confidence in Governor Alia, his Chief Press Secretary Sir Tersoo Kula, and other media handlers, commending their “cordial relationship with journalists” and efforts to sanitise the media space and discourage quackery. It congratulated the governor on his 60th birthday and his victory at the APC primaries, pledging continued partnership with his administration.

The Government House Press Crew also rejected the vote of no confidence passed earlier by the NUJ state council against Kula.

In a communique issued on Wednesday and signed by Chairman Pius Iroja Angbo, the crew described the move as “a campaign of blackmail and intimidation” and accused Ugber of using the union platform to settle personal scores ahead of the political season.

The crew reaffirmed confidence in both Governor Alia and Kula, urging journalists to focus on development reporting.

Responding, Ugber appealed to members to remain calm and avoid exchanges that could damage the profession’s image. He said he would give a full account of his stewardship at the Triennial Delegates Conference in 2027, as required by the union’s constitution, and urged members to remain law-abiding and united.