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Benue Lawmaker Links Rising Insecurity to Lack of Local Government Autonomy
A member of the Benue State House of Assembly, Isaac Agbo, has identified the absence of financial independence for local governments as a major factor driving the surge in insecurity across the nation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking during a security summit held on Saturday at the Deputy Governor’s office in Makurdi, themed “Synopsis of Security Section Accountability to Citizens,” Agbo, who represents the Ohimini State Constituency and chairs the House Committee on Rural Development, criticized state governors for allegedly withholding funds from local councils, thereby weakening their capacity to address security issues effectively.
He lamented that while governors receive significant federal allocations, minimal resources are passed down to local governments — the tier of government closest to the people and most impacted by insecurity.
“Governors are the main obstacle. They receive huge sums but deprive local governments. We must speak the truth,” Agbo stated.
He further called on the military to intensify their efforts in protecting communities, adding, “If this is a conventional war we are facing, then the military must wake up and confront it.”
The summit, supported by the Open Society Foundation, also featured remarks from Lazarus Mom, a consultant with the NGO Lawyers Alert. Mom stressed the importance of community policing as an effective tool against insecurity, citing successful examples in Guma and Katsina-Ala local government areas where policing committees have made notable strides.
“There must be mutual trust between communities and security agencies. Many communities lack trust, which hampers information sharing. We need stronger partnerships,” Mom emphasized.
Chief Joseph Har, Special Adviser on Internal Security to Governor Hyacinth Alia, echoed similar sentiments, urging better awareness among police personnel about their obligations to citizens, especially under tense security conditions.
Similarly, Terwase Uche, a representative from Guma 1 Constituency, criticized the ineffective intelligence gathering by security agencies and condemned the misuse of security funds by governors.
“We don’t see the vehicles the governor claims to have procured. Local government chairmen operate without basic logistics. This is a travesty of governance,” Uche declared.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary in the Deputy Governor’s office, Mrs. Felicia Alugo, called on citizens to stay vigilant and cooperate towards fostering peace and development in Benue State. She assured participants that Governor Alia remains committed to enhancing security across the state.
American televangelist Jim Bakker, who built one of the United States’ most prominent Christian television ministries before his career was overshadowed by sexual and financial scandals, has died at the age of 86.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
It is with a broken heart that I share that my beloved husband, Jim Bakker, went home to be with the Lord this evening,” Lori said.
She added that Bakker had dedicated 66 years of his life to preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and described him as a pioneer of Christian television.
“To me, he was my husband, my best friend, and the man I was honored to walk beside through so many seasons of life and ministry,” she said.
Lori also said her husband deeply cared about people, his ministry and the supporters who stood by him over the years.
“Even in his final days, his heart was still for the work of God and for the gospel to continue reaching the world,” she added.
Bakker rose to prominence alongside his then-wife, Tammy Faye Bakker, through their Christian television programme, The PTL Club, which they launched in the 1970s.
The programme eventually developed into a major religious broadcasting empire, while the couple also established Heritage USA, a Christian theme park and resort in South Carolina.
At the peak of their influence, the Bakkers attracted millions of viewers and raised substantial amounts of money through their television ministry.
However, their empire unravelled in the late 1980s following revelations concerning Bakker’s personal conduct and the finances of his ministry.
Bakker resigned from PTL in 1987 after it emerged that money had been paid to church secretary Jessica Hahn, who accused him of sexual assault.
He subsequently faced scrutiny over the ministry’s finances and was convicted in 1989 on fraud and conspiracy charges.
Bakker was sentenced to 45 years in prison but spent roughly five years behind bars before being released on parole in 1994.
The scandal also ended his first marriage. Tammy Faye later divorced him and went on to pursue her own television career before her death in 2007.
Following his release from prison, Bakker returned to Christian broadcasting and established a new ministry in Missouri.
He later hosted The Jim Bakker Show, where he frequently focused on end-times teachings and promoted survivalist products.
His later ministry was also embroiled in controversy. In 2020, Missouri authorities sued Bakker after he promoted a product as a treatment for COVID-19.
The case was eventually settled, with Bakker and his ministry agreeing to pay restitution
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Lasting roads begin with a clear plan for where rainwater will go. With major repairs planned for the dry season and a proposed drainage connection towards the Ogba River, Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration has outlined an approach that tackles road rehabilitation and stormwater together.
In this episode of Truth Unveiled, we examine the planning behind that approach—and what its delivery could mean for homes, businesses and everyday movement across Benin’s GRA.
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“THE REBELLION IS ON: Man City Declares Total War On Premier League Chiefs Over Landmark Decision!”
The Appeal: Manchester City has officially filed a comprehensive appeal challenging the findings of the Premier League Commission following its recent disciplinary decision.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Filing Timeline and Claims: The club confirmed submitting the appeal at 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 1, 2026, describing the commission’s opinion as unsafe and containing clear material errors of law, principle, and fact while maintaining its complete innocence.
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