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BENUE STATE GOVERNMENT BEGINS PROCESS OF RETURNING IDPS HOME

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By Isaac Uzaan

Benue State Government has commenced the process of returning Internally Displaced Persons, (IDPs) to their ancestral homes.

The exercise which began Friday, October 17, 2024 with the IDPs camp at Baka along 72 Barracks Road, North Bank Makurdi was another major step towards fulfilling Governor Alia’s campaign promise of returning IDPs back to their ancestral homes.

The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Aondowase Kunde who coordinated the exercise alongside Benue State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, IOM, and other stakeholders on behalf of the Governor said 3,698 IDPs comprising 1, 114 house holds at Baka camp in North Bank were to be moved to a temporary home constructed along Makurdi – Gbajimba Road.

Hon. Kunde explained that it has been the desire of the Governor that deliberate moves be taken to achieve the all important objective of returning IDPs to their ancestral homes.

He added that in search of durable solutions, the government of Benue State in partnership with International Organization for Migration (IOM has constructed temporary homes to accommodate the IDPs pending their eventual return to their very ancestral homes.

According to the commissioner, the government does not intend to keep the people in those camps for more than a year as the state action plan for durable solutions prepares to launch another return next month.

The Camp Chairman, Samson Unum and the Camp Women Leader Patricia Nyikor who spoke on behalf of the IDPs appreciated the Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia for a more decent accommodation with water, light and security for them.

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EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS

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​The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.

​In furtherance of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the festive period, the Inspector-General has directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security arrangements.
​Operational measures include:
​Strategic deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives.

​Deployment of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure.
​Increased presence at highways, motor parks, recreational centers, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful, hitch-free celebrations.

​The IGP has also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance operations, and intelligence-led stop-and-search duties. These actions are aimed at proactively deterring criminal activities and ensuring a swift response to any emerging threats.

​IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
​08057000001, 08057000002, 09133333785, and 09133333786.
​IGP Tunji Disu wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th March, 2026

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Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household

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Hon Success Opara, former councilorship candidate for Ikenegbu Ward 2, celebrated Mothering Sunday with the women of St. Peter Anglican Church, Ikenegbu, extolling them as the backbone of their households.

He described them as the “neck that controls the household,” acknowledging their vital role in shaping families and communities.

Opara’s gesture is seen as a testament to his commitment to uplifting and empowering women.

The celebration, which coincided with the Christian observance of Mothering Sunday, featured fellowship and words of encouragement from Opara, who prayed for the women’s well-being.

This event highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers and mother figures in Nigerian society.

 

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“Early marriage is better than fornication” – Mixed reactions as young Nigerian couple trends after welcoming a child

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A young Nigerian couple are currently trending on Arewa social media circles after they welcomed their first child.

The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.

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