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OIL & GAS NEWS:BENUE ENTERS NIGERIA'S OIL MAP, AS THREE FRONTIER BLOCKS WIN NATIONAL LICENSES.

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OIL & GAS NEWS: BENUE ENTERS NIGERIA'S OIL MAP, AS THREE FRONTIER BLOCKS WIN NATIONAL LICENSES. FOR BENUE State, the 2025 oil and gas licensing round marks a watershed in its economic and energy history, with three of the 37 oil and gas blocks awarded by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) located on Benue soil, spanning two NUPRC-classified geological basins. The geological basins include the Benue Trough and the Anambra Basin, located in three local government areas – OTUKPO, APA and OKPOKWU. Together, the three blocks carry the legacy of five historic exploration wells, the oldest drilled in 1954, marking the state’s long-recognised but largely dormant hydrocarbon potential. The development comes as 31 companies emerged successful bidders for 37 of the 50 oil and gas blocks offered during Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round, following the conclusion of the commercial bid conference held at the Transcorp Event Centre on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in Abuja. Ac...
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GOV ALIA'S SECOND TERM A DONE DEAL- School Management, PTA * AS GSS GBOKO GRADUATES 54TH SET

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GOV ALIA'S SECOND TERM A DONE DEAL- School Management, PTA  * AS GSS GBOKO GRADUATES 54TH SET By World Link media  The management, staff, PTA and students of Government Secondary School, Gboko, Benue State have said the re-election of the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia for his second term is a done deal following his footprints of development in the state. They made their affirmation today, 25th April, 2026 during the 54th graduation, speech and prize giving ceremony at the school premises. Speaking on behalf of the school management,  principal of the school, Amb. Andrew Terfa Sase who appreciated Governor Alia for overhauling the state said, "Sir, We assure you of our unflinching support in your second term come 2027 is AUTOMATIC and not negotiable. Amb. Sase thanked the Almighty God, staff and parents for the successful send-forth graduation also appreciated the Governor f...
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A PHILANTHROPIC MAN OF GOD CONSTRUCTS ROAD FOR COMMUNITY, BUILD HOUSES FOR MEMBERS IN BENUE

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A PHILANTHROPIC MAN OF GOD CONSTRUCTS ROAD FOR COMMUNITY, BUILD HOUSES FOR MEMBERS IN BENUE By Jiji Jack , Gboko  15/7/2026 A Gboko based Idoma Philanthropic man of God, Chairman and Chief Executive officer of Excel Grace Conglomerate, Pastor Emmanuel Apeh of Foundation of Life Ministry has commenced the contribution of about 3.5 kilometers Akaajime - Tomonyiin road for his community, Akaajime, Gboko local Government area of Benue State.  The Philanthropist engaged a competent and well experienced Architect Akpena who is the site manager of the that project cost about 10 million naira.  The Akaajime -Tomonyiin road construction is the longest road constructed by an Individual so far in Gboko.  Th Proprietor of Excel Grace academy Akaajime, Gboko also singlehanded built a church for the community, built many houses for the Les privileges who are members of the community, steady empowermen and t scholarship for youths. Th...
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APC PRIMARIES: HOODLUMS ATTACK GOVERNOR ALIA’S ADVISER, APC CHIEFTAIN, OTHERS *Electoral Officials Escape Attempted Abduction * AKIGHIR DID NOT LEAD HOODLUMS; REPORT IS FALSE, MISLEADING AND POLITICALLY MOTIVATED - Aide

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APC PRIMARIES: HOODLUMS ATTACK GOVERNOR ALIA’S ADVISER, APC CHIEFTAIN, OTHERS*   * Electoral Officials Escape Attempted Abduction  * AKIGHIR DID NOT LEAD HOODLUMS; REPORT IS FALSE, MISLEADING AND POLITICALLY MOTIVATED - Aide  By Correspondent Facts have emerged from a viral video and social media reports on the tension in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State. While attempting to escape with electoral materials after an inconclusive primary for the newly restored State Constituency, youths intercepted the convoy. Governor Alia’s Special Adviser on Politics, Mobilisation and Special Duties and Hon. Smart Apurugh Girgi were assaulted by angry youths. A victim who spoke with our correspondent alleged that the Chairman of the North Central Development Commission, NCDC, Barr. Dr. Cosmas Akighir, on Wednesday, 24th June 2026, led and supervised armed hoodlums in an attack on the Special Adviser to Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue State on Politics, M...
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Toval Hooks Faith: POPULAR BENUE MAN OF GOD GIVES SON A WIFE IN GRAND STYLE

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Toval Hooks Faith:  POPULAR BENUE MAN OF GOD GIVES SON A WIFE IN GRAND STYLE By Jiji Jack   A popular Benue Man of God, Bishop Ortom Myem of the Abiding Grace Ministries Tomotar, Gboko Local Government area of Benue was yesterday, 22rd November, 2025 hooked his son, Rev. Pastor Addmore-Faith Myem with his better half, former Miss Toval Ishughun Ukor to the attar of God.  Pastor Addmore-Faith of Ukum Local Government area of Benue State tied the knots with his bride, Toval of Mbayion, Gboko Local Government also of Benue State at a colourful and well-attended ceremony at the Abiding Grace Ministries, Tomotar Gboko in a gland style.  Officiating ministers at the ceremony included Bishop Dr. Johnson Abiodun Bankir, Arch Bishop Dr Peter Ayadole Andrew, Bishop Dr. Sam Terlumun Ayila and Rev Chaplain Nehemiah Hembaor among many other men of God both tasked the new couple to always keep God first in all their decisions and alw...
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY GBOKO MATRICULATES OVER 300 STUDENTS

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COLLEGE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY GBOKO MATRICULATES OVER 300 STUDENTS By Jiji Jack   The College of Health Technology, Gboko, Benue State today 21st November, 2025 matriculated over 300 students in her 26st matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session.  The matriculation ceremony took place this morning at the college’s premises, Professor Ransome Kuti Campus, Akaajime, Gboko local Government area of Benue State with a mammoth crowd in attendance.  Congratulating the newly matriculated students for their successful first step in the program, the Provost of the college, Dr. Mrs Becky Amera said the students have scored a first shot hence according to her, matriculation is a key function in the life of an Institution as it conferred on the matriculants the right and privilege of full-fledged students after the Oath has been administered. Even as he advised them to constantly remain ...
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COMMISSIONER JIR INTERFACES WITH IGBO COMMUNITY IN GBOKO

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COMMISSIONER JIR INTERFACES WITH IGBO COMMUNITY IN GBOKO In congratulations of his familiarization visits with stakeholders and groups in Gboko, the Honourable Commissioner for transportation, power and renewable energy, Hon. Joseph Jir yesterday, 2rd November, 2025 interacted with Igbo community in Gboko. Interfacing with the leaders of Igbo community in Gboko in their headquarter's Gboko branch, Ezenifit hall, the Commissioner said the visit was to familiarize himself with them as the Governor's point man in Gboko the know their problems. The Gboko point man who described ibos as the controllers of Benue economy and Nigeria at large, assured them of security, protection and inclusiveness in the ALIA'S government and policies. Hon. Joe Jir also announced to the Igbo community leaders that, the unnecessary taxes and harassment against Ibo traders and and good people of Gboko become a thing of a pass hence the ban on it be the ...
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