The Benue State Government has confirmed the sudden death of its Head of Service, Dr. Agbogbo Ode, describing the veteran technocrat's passing as a monumental loss to the state's civil service.
On the eve of World Press Freedom Day, UN leaders warn of a "decay of freedom" as nearly 300 journalists have been killed in conflict zones since late 2023, with hundreds more facing detention and surveillance.
In a major infrastructure push, Governor Peter Mbah has commenced the construction of 70km of strategic roads in Enugu North, aiming to link farming communities and boost private sector growth.