Gov. Samuel Ortom arrives wedding before the bride|groom

Governor Samuel Ortom arrives N.K.S.T Church Iortyer for wedding of MISS VAASEH BLESSING SESUGH & MR MICHAEL PIUS IMABELE when the Bride and Groom and congregation have not arrived the Church premises.

Crucifix appears in a catholic church in BENUE

Residents of Makurdi the Benue State capital, Monday trooped into St. Augustine's Catholic Church, in their numbers to view an image that looked like Jesus Christ wearing the crown of thorns on his head.
Church members confirmed they have never seen the image behind the crucifix until today.
The sight at the church portrays that of Christians on pilgrimage, as people from the nooks and crannies of Makurdi rushed down to catch a glimpse of the image and offer prayers.

Gov.Ortom appoints new SSA on special security

HiGov.Samuel Ortom has appointed DSP Terwase ANDE retired as new Senior Special Assistant to his govt on special security.

He is to replaced late Denen Igbana former senior special assistant to the Gov on special security who was assassinated recently by unknown gunmen in his Makurdi residence. Hails from Tombo Mbatie, Mbaapen council ward Of Buruku Local government area of Benue state.

The New senior special Assistant on special security,DSP Terwase Ande joined Nigerian Police Force on 26/9/1976 and rose to the rank of Deputy Supritedent of police(DSP) before his retirement on the 26/9/2011.

He served Nigeria police force in Abia State police command as officer incharge of suspect squad, Anambra State in Onitsha officer in charge of Anti-robbery squad, Edo state command officer in charge of Homicide, Benin city. Officer in charge of Anti-robbery squad, zone 5 Benin. Benue State command Makurdi as officer in charge of Homicide, Zone 4 Makurdi zonal CID And Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Logo Local Govt where he retired in 2011.

Upon his retirement he was appointed special Advisor on security matters to the immediate past caretaker chairman of Buruku Local Govt, Hon Godwin Iorsue in 2015 after which he was appointed security peace committee chairman on Fulani/Tiv farmers crisis in Buruku.

Receipient of many awards prominent among was the Award of meritorious services to him for trapping down criminals by commissioner of police in Anambra on 14/9/1994. Married with children.

Interview with: most wanted man in benue "Ghana"

Anticipate Channels Tv's explosive interview with Most wanted man in Benue state "Ghana"........CharlesCharlie ErukaaandUkan Kurughtook a trip to his village in Gbise for this project,....Note also that this interview was done before the invasion on Saturday.......

New photos of President Buhari and his son Yusuf.

These new photos of were taken at the state House Abuja

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35 FRSC officials killed on duty

Minna—No fewer than 35 regular marshals have been killed by motorists on highways across the country in the past one year while on official duties, with seven of them from Niger State.

Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Susan Ajenge, who disclosed this on the floor of the Niger State House of Assembly, said the development occurred when the staff were trying to enforce simple safety regulations.

According to her, another staff recently knocked down by a driver while trying to clear obstruction on the highway, was lying critically in a hospital and had gone through two operations and might lose his manhood.

The state legislatures had summoned the Commander to defend the series of criticism by the public against FRSC over allegations of officials intimidating and harassing motorists in its desperate move to generate revenue for government.

However, Ajenge defended the commission, lamenting that rather than obey simple traffic rules, motorists would turn around to criticise and attack FRSC officials.

Governor Okorocha speak on potential Igbo presidency in 2019

Ndigbo should stop thinking and talking about Igbo presidency in 2019.”– Governor Rochas Okorocha has accused previous Igboleaders of inaction and advised people to look for candidates with passion, vision and missionRochas Okorocha, the governor of Imo state, has delivered a fiery speech on the presidential election in 2019 and potential Igbo presidency at a post election press briefing in Owerri, on Friday, July 29.Okorocha said: “Ndigbo should stop thinking and talking about Igbo presidency in 2019. They should rather be thinking of someone that has something positive to offer to the people.

We need a president with passion, vision and mission and not mere sentiment. Igbos have had people that held choice public offices in the past. They ended up not doing any tangible thing for the people. So, the issue cannot be based on mere sentiment.”The governor has also congradulated the locals for electing all the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the last re-run polls. He also added:“What the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) took from us in Chief Ike Ekweremadu will be redressed soonest.”Besides, he stressed the neccessity of replacement of the incumbent Deputy Senate President of the National Assembly.“For the National Assembly to continue to have Ekweremadu as the Deputy Senate President is not good for the nation’s democracy and I urge the National Assembly to do the needful now that the South east has an APC senator.”

Answering a question on whether his administration willcontinue with the free education policy, Okorocha said:“I have been receiving proposals from concerned people, urging me to reintroduce school fees in our primary schools, to enable government pay salaries. I am seriously considering this option.”

FIVE NIGERIAN PLAYERS TO WATCHOUT FOR AT THE 2016 RIO OLYMPICS (MIKEL EXCLUDED)

The Dream Team VI are set to light up the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil as they begin their quest for gold at the multi-nation tournament.
The national U-23 team are pegged alongside Japan, Sweden and Colombia in Group B which many tipping Nigeria to top the group after the preliminaries.

There is no doubt that Chelsea midfield maestro Mikel Obi is the most decorated player in the present crop of players that will feature at the Games, however the nation has never lacked talents who can take-on the rest of the world.
vanuchidavid.blogspot.com takes a look at five players who will shine at the Rio Olympics:

1. Daniel Akpeyi: It was no surprise that Samson Siasia extended a call-up to the Chippa United shot stopper as his presence in the goal mouth for young lads will boost the confidence of defenders. He has two caps to his name in the senior national team.

Daniel Akpeyi
Akpeyi is no stranger to youth tournaments as he was a member of the team that featured at the 2005 World Youth Championships in Netherlands and also at the 2008 Beijing Olympics where Nigeria won silver.

2. Sadiq Umar: The 19-year-old has continued his rise to the level of being a world class player with sterling performances for his Serie B club Spezia before going on loan to Serie A side Roma.

Umar was selected by Siasia in the 35-man provisional team to the Olympics and the striker did not fail to impress as he made the final 18-man cut. All eyes will be on the striker when he plays his first international game for Nigeria.

Etebo Oghenekaro
The 20-year-old was named Most Valuable Player at the CAF tournament with five goals after which he registered his first goal for the Super Eagles against Egypt in an AFCON qualifier played at the Sani Abacha stadium in Kaduna.

4. Okechukwu Azubuike: The Yeni Malatyaspor midfielder has captained the team all through their qualifying campaign because of his leadership qualities and his influence in the midfield.

Azubuike admitted the team’s poor performance at the Suwon tournament as he took responsibility for their sloppiness after coming third in the four-nation tourney.
He said: “I am very concerned and it’s the same with the other players and we have been holding meetings on how we can improve” and this a trait of true leadership.
5. William Ekong: With six appearances for the Super Eagles, the 22-year-old was given the chance to represent Nigeria because of his composure and consistency in defence for both club and country.

Though the Gent defender is another new entry into the squad, Siasia believes his experience playing for the Dutch U-19 and U-20 national teams as well as briefs spells in England and the Eredivisie, could be a key factor when the Dream Team VI come up against tough competitors at the Games.