Petrol marketers threaten strike over N17b debt Nov 11, 2008
In an interactive session with reporters at the weekend in Makurdi, Alhaji Umaru Ngelzarma, the Northeast zonal chairman of IPMAN said that some petrol dealers were owed various sums of money by PEF and had their business activities grounded, due to non-payment of their bridging fees. The Guardian learnt that only 30 per cent of the total outstanding bridging fees were released and paid by the Federal Government. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
How allowance for protesting soldiers was diverted, by witness Oct 17, 2008
Awotoye, one of the four officers arraigned on charges of negligence and stealing, was said to have collected the amount despite the fact that NIBATT 14, which he commanded and which was mainly drawn from the 72 Para-Battalion in Makurdi, had earlier ended its call of duty and collected its own allowances. The disclosure was made during the testimony of the first Prosecution Witness (PW 1), Col. Lasbry Odunwa, the Commander of Second Division Provost and head of Military Police, who told the... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Yerima Dragged ANPP Into GNU - Buhari Oct 6, 2008
Makurdi and Aliyu MachikaAbuja. Former Zamfara State governor Senator Ahmed Sani, Yeriman Bakura single handedly dragged the opposition All Nigeria Peoples Party [ANPP] into President Umaru Yar'Adua's Government of National Unity (GNU), the party's presidential candidate in last year's elections General Muhammadu Buhari said in Makurdi at the weekend ... Speaking to newsmen at the Presidential Lodge of Government House in Makurdi, Benue State, Buhari said the GNU was completely illegal and did... (allAfrica.com)
NLC faults commission's dual role in pension management Aug 29, 2008
Omar and Ahmed spoke at the Nigeria Labour Congress/ NLC National Pension Commission Interactive forum on the contributory Pension Scheme in Makurdi, yesterday. The NLC chief said employees' contributions should be remitted directly to the Pension Fund Administrators from the federal agencies concerned, which will "hopefully solve the problem and ensure that the Retirement Accounts of workers are credited appropriately and promptly.". (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Yar'Adua appoints new service chiefs Aug 21, 2008
" Chiefs of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs since May 29, 1999 are as follows: Chiefs of Defence Staff: Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi (Kogi State) General Alexander Ogomudia (Delta) General Martin Luther Agwai (Kaduna) General Andrew Owoye Azazi (Bayelsa) Chiefs of Army Staff: Lt Gen Victor Malu (Benue) Gen Alexander Ogomudia (Delta) Gen Martin Luther Agwai (Kaduna) Gen Andrew Owoye Azazi (Bayelsa) Lt Gen Luka Yusuf (Kaduna) Chiefs of the Naval Staff: Vice Admiral Victor Ombu (Bayelsa) Vice Admiral... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Teachers Strike Stalls Release of NABTEB Results Jul 26, 2008
FCTA Stops Salaries, Kano To Pay By Saxone Akhaine, Kaduna, Terhemba Daka, Abuja, Adamu Abuh, Kano, Simeon Nwankuku, Makurdi, Charles Akpeji, Jalingo and Onyedika Agbedo, Lagos ... " Authors in Benue State have also called on the federal government to evolve means to resolve the strike The writers said while the Federal Government might not be faulted for the nationwide strike, it was duty-bound to find a possible end to it. At writers workshop in Makurdi, the Benue State chairman of the... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Minister, NUT differ on teachers' strike Jul 22, 2008
In an interview with The Guardian yesterday, in Makurdi, Agada said that imposing a circular on the states compelling them to pay the TSS, without prior negotiation with their respective teachers, would amount to an illegality, since such a circular would not take into consideration the payment capacity of the respective states. According to him, the teachers had given the Federal Government an ultimatum on what they expect as their new salary scale, when dialogue on the matter was still in... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Mark Retains Seat as Senate President Jul 16, 2008
Quoting the affidavit evidence of the returning officer, Justice Bulkachuwa said the returning officer only chose to run for his life by not announcing the results and when he got to Makurdi, he decided to fill the results on the paper. According to her, the results from the polling units across the district were duly signed by party agents including those of ANPP and security agents and the only job left for the returning officer was to announce them. (allAfrica.com)
Mark, Oyinlola win Jul 16, 2008
From Isa Abdulsalami (Jos), Tunji Omofoye (Osogbo), Simeon Nwakaudu (Makurdi); John Abba Ogbodo, Azimazi Momoh Jimoh (Abuja), Ifedayo Sayo (Ado Ekiti), Saxone Akhaine (Kaduna), (Iyabo Lawal (Ibadan), Abiodun Fagbemi (Ilorin) and Clifford Ndujihe (Lagos) ... But Waku, who is a strong supporter of Abubakar, said the decision was not in tandem with the results declared by the INEC in Makurdi, adding that the court's judgment had murdered justice and democracy in Nigeria ... " In dismissing the AC... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Teachers' strike cripples schools Jul 1, 2008
" Aderemi, who described the strike as one too many, pleaded with the government to accede to the teachers' request. At Isolo Grammar School, Okota in Oshodi/Isolo Local Council, Lagos, the pupils were seen playing football as early as 9.30am after their teachers told them to go home. The situation was not different at Estate Primary School near the SOS Children Village, Isolo. The strike was observed by teachers in Osun State as public primary and secondary schools were shut. In some of the... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Voter Apathy Marks Kogi Re-Run Polls Mar 30, 2008
Parading the men at the Police Headquarters in Makurdi, the State Police Commissioner, Ibiyinka Kayode, said that the suspected political thugs were arrested at the Leach Hotel, Otukpo, while taking a rest. He paraded the suspected gunmen with 18 AK47 rifles, hand grenade, charms, axes and cutlasses, which they were to use during the election. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Power Probe 'Litmus Test' Mar 28, 2008
Its Chairman, Mr Baba Agan, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi, that the manner in which the allegations were handled would be a litmus test for the administration's war against graft. He described the revelation of corrupt practices and malfeasance at the recent public sitting of the House of Representatives' Committee on Power as disturbing, adding that the frivolous contract awards and the non-execution of contracts ought to be treated as felony, because of the untold hardship... (allAfrica.com)
Knocks, kudos trail health ministers' exit Mar 27, 2008
Colleagues defend Grange, AC urges prosecution By Chukwuma Muanya (Lagos), Azimazi Momoh Jimoh, Kelechi Okoronkwo (Abuja), Niyi Bello (Akure) and Simeon Nwakaudu (Makurdi) ... But with the culture of impunity pervasive here, those who have wilfully shared the public money will rely on sheer bravado to hoodwink the public, keep their loot and position," it said. Similarly, the Benue State Provincial Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Amos Alaba Bello, has praised Yar'Adua for... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Missing plane, dead crew found in Obudu Mar 17, 2008
But after searching the area for one and half hours and when it became late and the rescue team was running out of fuel, it returned to Makurdi Airport in Benue State to refuel. " The crashed Beechcraft 1900D was in the 1900 family. The Beechcraft 1900 was developed directly from the Beechcraft Super King Air 200. The 1900 first flew on September 3, 1982 with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification awarded in November 1983 under Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 41C... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Yar'Adua off to China, vows support for Mark Feb 25, 2008
"For the avoidance of doubt, we like to say that we have no hands whatsoever in the on-going criminal investigation being conducted on the falsification of electoral materials at the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Makurdi, Benue State.". Also, churches in Idomaland have begun prayer sessions for the restoration of the mandate at the Court of Appeal. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Tension as Senatorial Candidate Arrested Feb 24, 2008
com: Nigeria: Tension in Makurdi (Page 1 of 1) ... Nigeria: Tension in Makurdi ... Palpable tension and uncertainty gripped residents of Makurdi, the Benue State capital, yesterday, following the arrest of the senatorial candidate of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), Alhaji Usman Abubakar, also known as Young Alhaji. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria:Tribunal Nullifies Senate President's Election Feb 24, 2008
Senate President David Mark's election was yesterday nullified by the election petition tribunal sitting in Makurdi, the Benue State capital ... The tribunal's chairman, Justice C. I. Uriri, blamed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for acting contrary to constitutional provisions when its commissioner in Benue State, Gabriel Ada, announced the results in Makurdi instead of allowing the returning officer from the senatorial zone to declare the results in Otukpo town, the... (allAfrica.com)
Presidential Polls: Anxiety Mounts In Abuja Feb 24, 2008
All these on the wings of bad news yesterday for the ruling PDP when intelligence filtered in that the tribunal in Makurdi had annulled the election of the nation's sitting 'Number Three' citizen, David Mark. Some high profile foreign journalists, including one from the influential New York Times, have arrived in Nigeria for the trial of democracy that will be announced on "Super Tuesday.". (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Tribunal Sacks David Mark Feb 24, 2008
Mixed Reactions Greet Judgment From Simeon Nwakaudu, Makurdi ... The State Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Makurdi struck down his victory in the disputed April 2007 polls. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Mark faults evidence on election petition Jan 25, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008. Friday, January 25, 2008. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Yar'Adua Blames Obasanjo On Gas Plants Jan 24, 2008
Yar'Adua, who disclosed this to the House of Representatives committee on Gas Resources yesterday, explained that the companies located in Makurdi, Ilorin, Gombe, Gusau, Ibadan and Kano, lacked the capacity and capabilities expected to run an uninterrupted gas supply. "We expected that government should have considered equity in the location of these companies, but what we have is that the principle of the six geo-political zones was not followed. This we have made known to President Umaru Musa... (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Crimes Commisson Asked to Arrest Former Governor Jan 20, 2008
Tsav made the call in Makurdi, yesterday, during a news conference. The former police commissioner who was the National Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Coalition (ACC), said EFCC should arrest Akume for allegedly looting state funds. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Health Workers Selling HIV Drugs Warned Jan 20, 2008
Speaking to newsmen at the weekend in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, the minister stated that the federal government has provided these drugs to be assessed free by both HIV/AIDS and TB patients ... While being conducted round the Federal Medical Center, Makurdi, by the medical director of the center, Dr. (Mrs. (allAfrica.com)
Tribunal Shifts Hearing In Suit against Mark to January 25 Jan 12, 2008
THE Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Makurdi, Benue State yesterday deferred till January 25, this year the adoption of written addresses of counsel in the suit filed against Senate President David Mark's election by Usman Abubakar of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP). The day's sitting, which as usual, attracted supporters of both politicians from the Benue South Senatorial District, was held amid very tight security provided by a contingent of mobile policemen supported by an Armoured... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Villagers Flee Communal Fighting in Central Region Jul 26, 2007
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New Nigerian president sworn in May 30, 2007
Armstrong Adejo, a university teacher in Makurdi, Benue State in central Nigeria told the BBC: "I pray that God can transform him from a man with a questionable mandate into the leader we all crave.". Most Nigerians still live in crushing poverty. (Yahoo News -- Nigeria)
Nigeria: Mass Protests Flop May 2, 2007
Chukwudi Achife, Simon Imobo-Tswam, Vincent Adekoye, Godwin Akor, Muhammed Kabir, Mansur OladunjoyeEnugu/Abuja/Benin/Makurdi/Kano ... Youths in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, yesterday, defied the rain to embark on a peaceful demonstration over what they called "delay in the return of the mandate to Muhammadu Buhari". (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Ballot Box Snatching and Underage Voting Mar Elections Apr 16, 2007
However, reports from our correspondents in Lagos, Ibadan, Katsina, Maiduguri, Jalingo, Makurdi and many other states show that yesterday's elections were far from being successful. In Ondo state, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr Josiah Nwazuruonye, confirmed that the elections were massively rigged by politicians. (allAfrica.com)
Difficult day at Nigerian polls Apr 15, 2007
Stephen Agbor, 64, told the BBC from Makurdi, Benue State, that he was not allowed to vote because his name had been omitted even though he had registered three months ago. HAVE YOUR SAY. (BBC News -- Africa)
Nigeria:50 Feared Dead as Party Supporters Clash Apr 3, 2007
The Director-General of the ANPP campaign organization, Alhaji Tanko Baba who briefed newsmen yesterday at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat on Makurdi road Lafia decried the situation where political campaigns have turned into theatres of war. He accused the PDP in the state of attacking the supporters of ANPP even as he linked the attack to the PDP gubernatorial candidate Alhaji Aliyu Akwe Doma, whom he alleged has "a history of violence in his record". (allAfrica.com)
NNPC Officials Involved in Pipeline Vandalism Named Mar 30, 2007
com was informed a few hours ago that the three officials are being investigated by NNPC. Security sources and other documents gleaned by this reporter indicate that S. B. Balogun of NNPC is the proprietor of Oando Filling Station along Gboko Road Makurdi, in Benue State. Balogun was a staff of Petroleum Product Marketing Company (PPMC) depot in Ilorin, Kwara State. (Ocnus.net)
The Yar'Adua/Jonathan Combination [Opinion] Mar 28, 2007
From Aba to Abaji, Benin to Birnin Kebbi, Calabar to Kafanchan, Lagos to Lafia, Makurdi to Maiduguri, it was the same disturbing news everywhere. Have you heard. (allAfrica.com)
Federal Gov't Drags Governors to Conduct Bureau Feb 10, 2007
On the part of Akume, the Benue state governor was alleged to have falsely declared his assets from May 1999 to date by failing to declare some properties including: Purchase of property located at Milton Kings, London, UK for the sum of 100,000 pounds sterling in 2001 through a proxy; and a property named HAF Haven Hotel at Atiku Abubakar Road, Makurdi estimated at N300 million naira ... of 2 bedroom apartments at No. 84, Nyima Layout, Makurdi. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Three Governers Charged Under Corruption Law Feb 9, 2007
00 pounds in 2001 by proxy; Property named HAF Haven Hotel at Atiku Abubakar Road, Makurdi estimated at N300 million. His refusal to declare the assets, according to the charge, amounted to a criminal offence given the provisions of Section 15 (1) (2) (3) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act Cap C15 LFN. 2004 and punishable under Section 23 of the same Act as incorporated under paragraph 18 part 1 of the Fifth Schedule to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. (allAfrica.com)
