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Benue’s Doosuur Atume Wins WAFU-B Golden Boot as Edo Queens Qualify for CAF Women’s Champions League
Benue-linked striker Doosuur Anastasia Atume has added another major individual honour to her 2025/26 season, winning the WAFU-B Golden Boot as Edo Queens defeated Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies to qualify for the CAF Women’s Champions League.
Nigerian Army Establishes New Artillery Formations in Otukpo
Otukpo Local Government Chairman Prince Maxwell Ogiri says three Nigerian Army artillery formations have been established in the area following a second visit by an Army Headquarters implementation committee.
Makurdi Diocese Appoints Father Oliver Ortese as Vicar General Administration
The Catholic Diocese of Makurdi has appointed Very Rev. Father Oliver Ortese as its new Vicar General Administration, citing his priestly experience, zeal and commitment to service.
Plateau Shuts Schools Over Suspected Diphtheria Cases Amid Fresh Security Concerns
Plateau State has ordered the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools from September 7 over suspected diphtheria cases. The development comes amid fresh attacks reported in Mangu and Riyom LGAs.
Osinbajo Raises Food Safety Alarm, Links Wife’s Headaches to Lab-Tested Orange Juice
Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has raised concerns over chemical use in fruit production, ripening and preservation, citing his wife’s experience and research from Lagos, Ekiti and Akwa Ibom.
ZENVIR Launches Digital Business Directory to Help Customers Find, Connect and Grow
ZENVIR Directory is a new digital platform designed to help Nigerians find, connect with and discover local businesses, artisans, schools and service providers through one organised online directory.
Benue Approves ₦378bn National Food City Project in Otukpo, Begins Major Water Sector Reform
The Benue State Executive Council has approved an agreement for the proposed ₦378 billion National Food City Project in Otukpo and received plans for major reforms to the state’s water supply and sanitation sector.
Benue Ex-Councillor Remanded Over Alleged Assault, Attempt to Push Woman Into Fire
Former Awume-Icho Ward councillor Daniel Ujah has been remanded at the Otukpo Correctional Centre after pleading not guilty to police allegations that he assaulted a woman and pushed her into a fire in Akwutulo, Awume.
Aliade Market Price Update: Soya Beans Hits ₦95,000, Egusi ₦130,000 Per 50kg bag
Prices of key agricultural commodities at Aliade Market, Benue State, have recorded notable variations, with soya beans listed at ₦95,000 and egusi at ₦130,000 per 50kg sack.
Taraba Gets New Commissioner of Police as CP Edwin Ogbegbagha Assumes Command
The Police Service Commission has deployed CP Edwin Ogbegbagha as the new Commissioner of Police in Taraba State, succeeding his retired predecessor.