The Benue state government has declared today, June 18th, a public holiday to honour President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the state.

The visit, which comes in response to recent deadly attacks by suspected criminal herders in Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of the state, resulting in over 150 deaths, has been met with mixed reactions.

Meanwhile, the state government is reportedly mobilising support groups to organise a colourful welcome for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In an official letter dated June 17th, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Groups Mobilisation invited registered support groups to form a colourful procession and wear designated uniforms to receive the President.

In the letter, the parade is expected to start from the airport and proceed all the way to the Government House in Makurdi, where the President is scheduled to attend a town hall meeting.

The letter has since gone viral, with many criticizing the Benue State government.

Meanwhile, labor party leader, Peter Obi, has commened President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for visiting Benue state.

In a post on X, Obi urged Tinubu to also visit flood-ravaged communities in Niger state, saying that the president’s presence in these devastated and grieving communities will be very reassuring and uplifting.

A video featuring a survivor of the deadly attack in Yelewata, sharing his harrowing experience, has gone viral. In the video, the survivor, Michael Ajah, said he lost 20 members of his family.

He recounted how their homes were set ablaze by suspected herdsmen, adding that 11 members of his family died in one house.

Ajah also lost all his goods and property during the attack.

The protesters say that despite hosting a 480-megawatt plant for over a decade, their communities remain in darkness.

They are demanding that the Independent Power Plant in Okpai step up its electricity supply to their communities.

The protesters barricaded the Ughelli-Asaba expressway, carrying placards with messages like “Light Up Ndokwa Nation” and Electricity in Ndokwa Land, enough is enough.

On Sunday, June 8th, we interviewed the Deputy Governor of Delta State, John Onyeme, on the Sunday morning show.

He said the government is working in collaboration with BEDC to ensure that electricity would be restored within two months.

A video featuring the moment female students of Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ago-Iwoye were inspected to ensure that they were wearing BRAS before entering an examination hall has sparked outrage both online and on campus.

The footage, which surfaced on Tuesday, showed students lined up at the university’s main campus while unidentified officials appeared to inspect them to identify the piece of clothing.

Users on social media have condemned the actions of the unidentified staff, with many describing it as harassment and questioning the university’s academic priorities.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has celebrated his wife, Hajia Titi Abubakar, on her 75th birthday, sharing the story of how they got married over 50 years ago against their parents’ wishes!

In a heartfelt post on his official Facebook page, Atiku revealed that their wedding had no family support, with only two friends in attendance.

Atiku described Hajia Titi as the best partner he could have chosen.

The celebration, held on Saturday in Abuja, was attended by close friends and political associates.
Reflecting on their journey, Atiku emphasized the role of patience and mutual support in sustaining a successful marriage — encouraging couples to embrace those values.

Hollywood star Will Smith has opened up about the fallout from his infamous Oscars slap in 2022.

The shocking moment broke the internet when Smith walked on stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock for joking about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head — a result of her battle with alopecia.

Though Smith later apologised, the Academy banned him from the Oscars for 10 years. Now, three years later, the actor admits the public mistake was brutal.

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