Born in January 1974 to Helen Bemigho and Justice Jean Omokri. Beyond this, not much is known about the earlier days of this social nuisance and cyber bug until his sudden but disastrous ascendance to the corridors of power – only in Nigeria. Reno is a desperado when it comes to attention-seeking, the only thing he knows how to do. Not even his post graduate degree is enough to restore the functional and productive use...
… Advocates for private sector sponsorship of University Education The Center for Equity Justice and Transparency (CESJET) has commended the Benue State University management for the sterling reforms spearheaded under the leadership Prof Tor Iorapuu who has held sway in the university in the last four years with utmost dedication to service of the university and state. The group in a statement on Saturday by it’s convener Comrade Patrick Ameh highlighted the modest achievements of...
…pass Vote of Confidence on MD and management The Coalition of Civil Societies in Benue State (COSCIB) has identified with the transformational strides in the administration of Benue State under His Excellency Fr Dr Hyacinth Alia. The Coalition in a statement signed by it’s convener Solomon noted that the BIPC under the management of Dr Raymond Asemakaha has within a short time in office demonstrated beyond doubt the commitment of the Alia led administration to...
…. inspect permanent site construction.. ….passes Vote of Confidence on RAAMP Management The Center for Agricultural Advancement and Rural Societies (CAARS) has commended the Benue State Goverment for it’s commitment to the goals and objectives of RAAMP under the Engr Stephen Numbeve led management. In a statement released on Saturday by the group coordinator, Dr Sunday Abah maintained that after a tour of the RAAMP permanent site under construction, it is convinced that the Alia...
…Pass Vote of Confidence on Dr Mathias Ibuan The Conference of Minority Tribes and Ethic Nationalities in Benue ( COMTENB) has commended His Excellency president Bola Ahmed Tinubu over some strategic appointments made so far from Benue state in advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr President. The group in a press statement issued in Friday in Makurdi the state capital and signed by Dr Oduma Richard particularly thanked, Sen George Akume, the secretary to...
Nigeria’s Struggles with Rights and Rule of Law: Insights from the 2024 Mo Ibrahim Report In its 2024 assessment, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation has ranked Nigeria among the worst countries in Africa for respecting human rights, upholding the rule of law, and ensuring access to justice. This alarming categorization sheds light on ongoing challenges within the country’s governance and judicial systems, prompting calls for urgent reforms and greater accountability. Understanding the Mo Ibrahim Foundation The...
Kerala Political Crisis: The Tragic Case of ADM Naveen Babu The recent suicide of former Kannur ADM Naveen Babu has sent shockwaves through Kerala, igniting a political firestorm surrounding accountability, corruption, and the pressures faced by public servants. The state government has committed to ensuring that those responsible for this tragedy will face justice, while opposition parties have accused the ruling administration of hypocrisy in their handling of the case. The Incident: A Timeline of...
On Thursday, 3rd October 2024, the Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN) took a bold step in the fight against corruption by presenting a Private Investigation Report to the media. This report contained serious allegations of infractions within Guaranty Trust Bank Limited (GTB). It was subsequently submitted to various national agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), and...
The Executive Vice President for Africa Affairs at the International Institute of Experts on Political Economy and Administration, Prof. Tunji John Asaolu, has strongly criticized calls to scrap the The National Lottery Regulation Commission and The National Lottery Trust fund. Currently, 21 state attorneys general are seeking to scrap these federal lottery bodies through a case at the Supreme Court, while 16 other states support continued federal control over lottery revenue, which is shared among...
As Akumabi Ojogbane reflects on the past year, one thing becomes overwhelmingly clear: God has been faithful. His journey, filled with blessings, challenges, growth, and triumphs, serves as a testimony to the unwavering love and grace of God. This reflection captures not just the highlights of the year but the deep sense of gratitude Akumabi feels as he acknowledges the addition of another year to his life. The phrase “God, You have been faithful to...
